Blackmagic Design Express Monitor 3G overview

The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G is a compact, professional external video monitoring interface designed for editors, colorists, broadcasters, and post-production professionals who require accurate broadcast-quality video playback. Featuring USB4/Thunderbolt connectivity, HDMI and 3G-SDI outputs, and support for 10-bit professional video monitoring, it enables reliable monitoring directly from industry-leading editing and color grading software.

Built as the latest evolution of the popular UltraStudio Monitor 3G, the UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G delivers the same trusted monitoring capabilities with updated connectivity, making it an ideal companion for modern Mac and Windows workstations. It allows editors to view their timeline exactly as it will appear on professional broadcast monitors, televisions, or projectors instead of relying on the computer's desktop output.

Professional Broadcast Video Monitoring

Unlike standard GPU display output, the UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G provides dedicated video playback directly from supported editing applications. This ensures accurate color representation, frame timing, and signal integrity for professional post-production workflows.

Broadcast-Quality 10-Bit Video Playback

The device supports 10-bit professional monitoring, delivering smooth gradients, accurate colors, and excellent shadow detail while minimizing banding.

HDMI & 3G-SDI Outputs

The UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G provides two dedicated monitoring outputs:

• 1 × HDMI 2.0 output
• 1 × 3G-SDI output

USB4 / Thunderbolt Connectivity

The new Express model connects using USB4/Thunderbolt, providing fast, low-latency communication with compatible computers while remaining highly portable.