Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3

Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3 is a powerful rack mount audio monitoring solution in a compact 1 rack unit size. This new model features 10G Ethernet SMPTE-2110 IP input to allow monitoring of IP broadcast systems without an external converter. Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3 also includes a large audio meter with accurate ballistics, 12G-SDI input for SD, HD and Ultra HD support, balanced analog XLR, HiFi and AES/EBU inputs and HDMI video output for monitoring SDI and IP video sources.

Official Technical Details

Connections

• SDI Video Inputs: 1
• SDI Video Outputs: 1 loop out.
• SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
• HDMI 2.0 Video Outputs: 1
• Multi Rate Support: SDI and HDMI are switchable between standard definition, high definition and ultra high definition.
• SDI Video Loop: 1 x reclocked 10‑bit SD‑SDI, HD‑SDI, 3G‑SDI, 6G‑SDI and 12G‑SDI.
• Analog Audio Inputs: 2 x XLR. 2 x RCA HiFi.
• Analog Audio Outputs: 1 x 6.5mm headphone socket.
• Digital Audio Inputs: 1 x XLR.
• Built in Speaker: Stereo with 2‑way crossover and independent stereo subwoofers.
• AES/EBU Audio Inputs: 2 channels balanced 110Ω AES/EBU via XLR.
• SDI Audio Inputs: 16 channels embedded in SD, HD and UltraHD 4K.
• SDI Audio Outputs: 16 channels embedded audio loop out.
• HDMI Audio Outputs: 8 Channels embedded in SD, HD and 4K.
• Ethernet: 1 x 10Gb/s RJ‑45 connector supporting 10/100/1000/10G BASE-T for SMPTE-2110 IP video in, configuration and firmware updates.
• Computer Interface: USB‑C for configuration and firmware updates.
• Metering: 2 x 27 RGB segment LED VU, PPM or Loudness meters.
• Modes: Push button interface allows for input selection, channel selection, independent left and right audio, mute and volume control with scroll wheel.

Standards

• SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
• 2K Video Standards: 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p, 2K 23.98PsF, 2K 24PsF, 2K 25PsF
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• 4K Video Standards: 4KDCIp23.98, 4KDCIp24, 4KDCIp25, 4KDCIp29.97, 4KDCIp30, 4KDCIp50, 4KDCIp59.94, 4KDCIp60
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081‑1, SMPTE 2081‑10, SMPTE 2082‑1, SMPTE 2082‑10, SMPTE 2110‑20, SMPTE 2110‑21, SMPTE 2110‑30, SMPTE 2110‑40, SMPTE 2084, SMPTE 2108‑1.
• SDI Auto Switching: Automatically selects between SD, HD, 3G‑SDI level A and B, 6G‑SDI and 12G‑SDI.
• Audio Sampling: 96 KHz and 24 bit.
• Video Sampling: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4

Audio Meter Ballistics

• 54 RGB segment LEDs allowing selection of metering with VU, PPM EBU, PPM BBC or Loudness. Includes replaceable level scale.

IP Video Compliance

• SMPTE 2110‑20 (Uncompressed Video): IGMP v2
• SMPTE 2110‑21 (Traffic Shaping): Sender: Narrow Receiver: Narrow, Wide Synchronous, Asynchronous
• SMPTE 2110‑30 (PCM): Audio Conformance level: Level C
• SMPTE 2110‑40 (Ancillary Data): Full access to entire SMPTE ancillary data stream. Includes RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2, closed captioning and HDR static metadata.
• Precision Time Protocol: IEEE 1588‑2008 (PTP v2) ST 2059‑1 ST 2059‑2
• NMOS IS‑04 Discovery and Registration: v1.3.2 Peer‑to-peer via mDNS/DNS‑SD
• NMOS IS‑05 Connection Management: v1.1.2
• NMOS BCP‑002‑01: Natural Grouping
• NMOS BCP‑004‑01: Receiver capabilities
• Codec: Blackmagic IP10 codec used when converting 12G-SDI rates to 10G 2110 IP video.

Control

• Built-in Control Panel: 2.2 inch display for viewing video input, video standard and selected audio input.

Software

• Internal Software Upgrade: Via USB connection and Ethernet

Operating Systems

• Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later.
• Windows 10 and 11.

Display

• Display Element: 2.2 inch diagonal color LCD.
• Display Resolution: 320 x 240.
• Input Display: SDI video, format, audio type and audio channels.

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: 1 x Internal 100 - 240V AC.
• Power Usage: 55 Watts

Physical Installation

• 1 rack unit.

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

What's Included

• Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3
• PPM and Loudness Scale Stickers
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download

Warranty

• 1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.

Official Documentation

• Official Tech Specs PDF
• Download Manual
• Official Product Page