Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3 Rack Mount Audio Monitoring Solution

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.

Machined Metal Design

Designed from aluminum machined metal, the Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G is extremely strong yet also lightweight. The chassis is finished in deep black and anodized so it matches other equipment. Plus, the all-metal design eliminates acoustic vibration even at loud volumes. The two large audio meters have 27 levels, with each segment individually machined into the aluminum chassis, so there is absolutely no light bleed between segments, giving you an incredibly crisp-looking meter. The front panel has buttons to solo each left or right channel, select between 12G-SDI, 2110 IP, AES/EBU, Analog, or HiFi audio, and mute the speakers. There’s a convenient headphone socket right on the front panel.

Precision Audio Metering

The amazing audio meters on Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G have real analog-style ballistics that correctly conforms to audio meter standards. The secret is that each audio meter segment has an independent RGB LED, which can be changed to any color required for different meter standards. Plus, each segment is independently machined and isolated, so no light bleeds between segments. The meters can be changed between VU -20dBFS and -18dBFS, PPM EBU -20dBFS and -18dBFS, PPM BBC -20dBFS and -18dBFS, Loudness EBU +9 and +18 plus Loudness in K-weighting LUFS +9 and +18 scale. Adhesive labels are included so you can change the meter standard and then add the correct decal for the meter standard chosen.

Backlit Controls and LCD for Monitoring

The front panel of Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G includes a range of controls. Plus, you get more than audio monitoring because the built-in LCD lets you monitor the 12G-SDI and 2110 IP video inputs. The LCD features additional status such as the input type selected, the video standard, and the selected embedded audio pair from the video input. The LCD also displays the current audio level! The front panel also features a smooth headphone/speaker volume control. There are solo buttons to help you listen to either left or right audio. Plus, the arrow keys let you select up and down the embedded audio channels. There’s also an input select button and even a mute button.

Use a Big Screen TV for Monitoring

One of the most exciting features of the Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G is the HDMI monitoring output. The HDMI output lets you use a large-screen TV or a computer monitor as a broadcast monitor. The HDMI output is converted from the currently selected input, either 12G-SDI or the 2110 IP video inputs. There’s even a 12G-SDI loop output, which also outputs the currently selected video input. This means the SDI loop output can include video from either the SDI or 2110 IP video inputs. Plus, you can monitor all embedded audio pairs from the video inputs.

Advanced 12G-SDI for Direct Video Monitoring

Advanced 12G-SDI connections on Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G let you operate with current HD video formats as well as future Ultra HD video formats. 12G-SDI gives you a high frame rate Ultra HD via a single BNC connection that also plugs into all of your regular HD equipment. That means Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G is compatible with virtually all SD, HD, 3G, 6G, and 12G-SDI equipment and supports all HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60! Even if you’re only broadcasting in high definition, you can upgrade to Ultra HD at any time, as the Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G will simply switch over and start operating in Ultra HD by automatically detecting the video input.

Connect Directly to SMPTE 2110 IP Networks

Now you can build modern IP video systems because Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3 connects directly to 2110 IP video systems, and it fully conforms to the SMPTE-2110 standard for IP video. SMPTE-2110 specifies the transport, synchronization, and description of video, audio, and ancillary data over IP networks for broadcast. This includes support for SMPTE-2110-20 uncompressed video, the Blackmagic IP compressed codec for high frame rate Ultra HD, as well as SMPTE-2110-21 traffic shaping/timing, SMPTE-2110-30 audio and SMPTE-2110-40 support for ancillary data.

Includes NMOS Protocol for Virtual Routing

Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G supports the NMOS interface specifications so all of your 2110 IP video devices can operate together as a large virtual router. Plus, Videohub Smart Control can route sources to destinations on 2110 IP networks because it can act as an NMOS controller. The NMOS interface specification describes how SMPTE 2110 devices are discovered and controlled on IP networks. Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G also supports IS-04 for discovery and registration of IP video devices and IS-05 for connection management between IP video devices. This means you can make connections between sources and destinations just like a traditional SDI router.

Monitor Analog and AES/EBU Audio Sources

A fantastic analog audio monitoring solution, Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G includes multiple types of traditional analog audio and digital audio inputs. Plus, the analog inputs are extremely high quality, ensuring broadcast quality with low distortion and low noise. On the rear panel, there are balanced analog audio inputs on professional XLR connectors. Plus, there’s an AES/EBU digital audio input that’s also on a professional XLR connector. For connecting to consumer audio equipment, you also get a stereo HiFi audio input using 2 RCA connectors. This means Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G is just as good at monitoring audio sources as it is monitoring video sources.

Includes Support for HDR Video Sources

Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G has everything for the latest HDR workflows. Simply connect an HDR monitor, projector, or TV, and you are ready for HDR monitoring! Static metadata PQ and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) formats in the VPID are handled according to the ST2108-1, ST2084, and ST425 standards. Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G handles ST425, which defines 2 new bits in the VPID to indicate transfer characteristics of SDR, HLG, or PQ. Plus, the ST2108-1 standard defines how to transport HDR static or dynamic metadata over SDI. There is also support for ST2082-10 for 12G SDI as well as ST425 for 3G SDI sources. Both Rec.2020 and Rec.709 colorspaces are supported.

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