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Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3 1RU rack unit with LCD screen and RGB audio meters

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.

Blackmagic Design Audio Monitor 12G G3 10G 12G-SDI 2110 IP professional video device

SKU CH-0S5Q-NSCF7

Compact 1RU audio monitor with dual subwoofer, 12G-SDI and 10G Ethernet SMPTE-2110 IP inputs, plus balanced XLR, HiFi and AES/EBU connections

  • Dual subwoofer in 1RU delivers powerful sound
  • 10G Ethernet SMPTE-2110 IP input enables direct IP monitoring
  • 12G-SDI input handles SD, HD and Ultra HD formats
  • Bright RGB LED meters with VU, PPM or Loudness modes
  • Built-in LCD and HDMI output for video source monitoring

Compact 1RU audio and video monitor

The Blackmagic Design Audio Monitor 12G G3 is a professional rack-mountable unit that combines dual subwoofers, an integrated LCD and bright RGB LED meters in a single rack space. It is built for broadcast engineers and post-production teams who need accurate loudness, VU or PPM readouts alongside confidence monitoring of incoming video signals.

Suited for IP and SDI workflows.

This monitor targets facilities moving to SMPTE-2110 IP infrastructure or running mixed 12G-SDI and IP pipelines, thanks to its 10G Ethernet and 12G-SDI inputs plus HDMI monitoring output. Studios that rely solely on legacy analog or AES/EBU sources without any IP or SDI presence will not use the core connectivity this unit provides.

10G Ethernet SMPTE-2110 IP input

The single specification that decides fit is the 10G Ethernet port implementing SMPTE-2110, which allows direct monitoring of IP video streams without an external gateway. If the facility operates exclusively on baseband SDI or analog audio, that IP capability remains unused and a simpler monitor would suffice.

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Price $1,124.99
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Questions about this item

Should I use the 10G Ethernet SMPTE-2110 IP or the 12G-SDI input for my setup?

Use the 10G Ethernet port for direct IP broadcast monitoring without a converter, or the 12G-SDI BNC for traditional SD, HD and Ultra HD baseband signals; both are active on the same unit.

What does the 12G-SDI label tell me about the video formats I can monitor?

The 12G-SDI input handles SD, HD and Ultra HD signals over one BNC connection, so a single cable carries the full-resolution feed into the monitor.

How does the 10G Ethernet SMPTE-2110 IP interface limit what I can receive?

The 10G Ethernet port follows the SMPTE-2110 standard, capping IP video transport to 10 Gbps bandwidth and requiring a compatible 10G network infrastructure.

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