The Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3 is the third generation of Blackmagic’s popular rack-mounted audio monitoring solution. The G3 model features a 10G Ethernet SMPTE-2110 IP video input, allowing users to connect to IP broadcast systems without an external converter. In addition, it features large, easy-to-read audio meters with precise response curves, a 12G-SDI input, traditional balanced analog XLR, unbalanced, and AES/EBU audio inputs, as well as an HDMI video output.
1RU Monitoring / SDI and SMPTE-2110
Audio monitoring for SDI and IP production
The Audio Monitor 12G G3 combines large RGB meters, powerful monitoring in a 1RU rack-mount form factor, and direct connectivity to 12G-SDI and 10G Ethernet SMPTE-2110 IP systems without an external converter.
12G-SDI + 10GSMPTE-2110 1RU with dual subwoofers
Front panel: metering at a glance
Large RGB LED meters plus source selection, channel solo and mute controls are placed on the front panel, keeping essential information in view.
Rear panel: conventional and IP connectivity
12G‑SDI, 10G Ethernet SMPTE‑2110, analogue XLR/RCA, AES/EBU and HDMI monitoring are grouped at the rear for clean rack integration.
Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3
Power cable
Rack: 1RU
Video inputs: 12G-SDI and 10G Ethernet SMPTE-2110 IP
Audio inputs: XLR, RCA, and AES/EBU
Monitoring: VU, PPM, and Loudness; RGB LED meters
Video outputs: HDMI and 12G-SDI loop
IP standards: SMPTE-2110-20/-21/-30/-40, NMOS IS-04 and IS-05