Three boxes, three directionsBlackmagic Design has introduced three UltraStudio Mini 12G models built around bus-powered Thunderbolt 4 and multi-rate 12G-SDI. Mini Recorder 12G handles capture, Mini Monitor 12G handles playback, and Mini Replay 12G combines simultaneous input and output for graphics, processing and replay. Blackmagic lists 270 Mb/s, 1.5G, 3G, 6G and 12G SDI rates. Monitor puts alpha on two cablesUltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G is the output-only counterpart. Replay runs both waysUltraStudio Mini Replay 12G is the specialised model.