Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Design BM-BDLKULSDMBREC3G UltraStudio Monitor

4.6 (249 reviews)

Capture and Monitor with Professional QualityThe Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Monitor 3G is a compact and portable capture and playback solution designed for professional video editing and monitoring. Equipped with 3G-SDI and HDMI connectors, it supports all formats up to 1080p60, delivering hig...

View price on Amazon
Affiliate Disclosure: Studio Supplies may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you. This helps support our editorial team.

Notice a mistake? Let Us Know

Overview

Capture and Monitor with Professional Quality

The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Monitor 3G is a compact and portable capture and playback solution designed for professional video editing and monitoring. Equipped with 3G-SDI and HDMI connectors, it supports all formats up to 1080p60, delivering high-quality video capture and playback in a pocket-sized device.

Key Specifications:

  • Connectors: 3G-SDI and HDMI
  • Supported Formats: Up to 1080p60

Key Features

Perfect solution for editing monitoring on large screen TVs, projectors and broadcast monitors

Equipped with 3G-SDI and HDMI, it supports all formats up to 1080p60

Extremely portable pocket size

Advanced high quality video technology allows you to capture and play in uncompressed/compressed location with the highest quality 10-bit SD/HD

Specifications

Brand
Blackmagic Design
Model Name
UltraStudio Monitor
Model Number
BM-BDLKULSDMBREC3G
Inputs
3G-SDI, HDMI
Supported Formats
Up to 1080p60
Video Quality
10-bit SD/HD
Video Compression
Uncompressed/Compressed
Portability
Extremely portable pocket size

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Blackmagic Design's professional broadcast heritage delivers rock-solid reliability
  • Tight integration with DaVinci Resolve for a seamless capture-to-edit workflow
  • Designed for professional video workflows where signal integrity is non-negotiable

👎 Cons

  • Professional-grade pricing reflects broadcast-level build and feature set

Frequently Asked Questions

Check the connection type in the specifications above to confirm compatibility with your system.
Check the specifications above for the exact supported resolutions and frame rates for both capture and passthrough.
This device works with DaVinci Resolve (included free with Blackmagic hardware), OBS Studio, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and most applications that support standard video capture inputs.
Some capture latency is inherent. For the lowest latency monitoring, use the device's passthrough output (if available) rather than the software preview.
Blackmagic Design is an industry leader used in Hollywood post-production, broadcast studios, and live event production. Their capture and playback devices are trusted in mission-critical professional environments.