The UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G is a 12G-SDI Thunderbolt 4 device that captures and plays back simultaneously, with independent fill and key outputs and a dedicated monitoring output. It supports the live action replay features in DaVinci Resolve and can turn a computer into a real-time graphics or AI processor. Its drivers and device firmware are updated through the Blackmagic Desktop Video software package.
Product released: July 28, 2026
Latest firmware version
Version 16.4, released August 24, 2026
Last checked for updates: Sep 28, 2026 02:50 UTC
What's new in version 16.4
This software update adds support for manual NMOS registry IP address configuration for DeckLink IP HD models, as well as improved NMOS registry compatibility and network settings reliability in Desktop Video Setup Utility. It also improves stability when using a Cintel Scanner with DaVinci Resolve.
LatestUpdate has tracked 50 versions of UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G firmware, released between October 23, 2018 and August 24, 2026.
Version 16.4 - August 24, 2026: This software update adds support for manual NMOS registry IP address configuration for DeckLink IP HD models, as well as improved NMOS registry compatibility…
Version 16.3 - August 12, 2026: This software update adds capture and playback support for horizontal ancillary data to DeckLink 8K Pro Mini, improves capture of ancillary data for DeckLink 8…
Version 16.2 - July 28, 2026: This software update adds support for the new UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G, UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G and UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G.
Version 16.1 - July 8, 2026: This software update adds support for the new UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G and UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G.
Version 16.0.1 - May 6, 2026: This software update fixes a 12G-SDI bug on DeckLink 8K Pro when the HDMI mezzanine card is not installed.
Version 15.3.1 - December 15, 2025: This software update includes a range of bug fixes for DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity models, along with general improvements that optimize overall stabil…
Version 15.3 - November 24, 2025: This software update is for DeckLink 8K Pro and adds support for keying in 10-bit YUVA, HANC packet capture and playback when using the DeckLink API, and compa…
Version 15.1 - September 22, 2025: This software update is for DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder and improves audio quality when capturing HDMI audio and video output from computers, plus provides mor…
Version 14.5 - February 26, 2025: This software update supports native Apple Silicon support on Media Composer, as well as support for HDR playback on DeckLink and UltraStudio models being used…
Version 14.4.1 - January 28, 2025: This software update is for DeckLink 8K Pro Mini and fixes a playback compatibility issue with Gen 5 PCI Express slots.
Version 14.4 - December 19, 2024: This software update improves compatibility between DeckLink IP and Blackmagic Design 2110 IP products including SmartView 4K G3, Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G…
Version 14.3 - November 26, 2024: This software update is for all DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity models and implements camera extensions on Mac platforms. This update also adds support for…
Version 14.2.1 - September 18, 2024: This software update is for DeckLink 8K Pro and fixes a playback compatibility issue with Gen 5 PCI Express slots.
Version 14.2 - August 7, 2024: This software update adds support for Dolby Vision to DeckLink 8K Pro G2 and fixes an intermittent issue affecting RS422 deck control communication.
Version 14.1 - July 22, 2024: This software update adds support for keying in Rec.2020, HLG and PQ to DeckLink 8K Pro, improved compatibility with AMD EPYC processors for DeckLink Quad HDMI…
Version 14.0.1 - June 3, 2024: This software update adds support for HDR playback from Adobe Premiere in Ultra HD 50, 59.94 and 60p, as well as fixing an intermittent firmware update issue w…
Version 14.0 - May 22, 2024: This software update adds support for the new DeckLink 8K Pro G2 model with HDMI 2.1 connections.
Version 12.9 - April 12, 2024: This software update is for UltraStudio 4K Mini and adds support for 10-bit YUVA 4:2:2 up to 2160p30 for keying, and adds mute on fill and key outputs to enabl…
Version 12.8.1 - February 16, 2024: This software update is for all DeckLink and UltraStudio models and fixes an occasional playback issue when using Avid Media Composer on Macs.
Version 12.8 - January 29, 2024: This software update is for DeckLink IP models and adds support for PTP follower only mode, more accurate tagging of Rec.2020 video and better handling of netw…
Version 12.5.1 - July 5, 2023: This software update is for all DeckLink, Intensity and UltraStudio models and fixes an occasional blue screen start up crash seen on some Windows 11 computers.
Version 12.5 - June 29, 2023: This software update adds improved compatibility with AMD Epyc CPUs, as well as better compatibility with displays and projectors and improved audio performanc…
Version 12.4.2 - December 8, 2022: This software update is for DeckLink, Intensity and UltraStudio models and fixes an issue with Creative Cloud and Media Composer plugin installation.
Version 12.4.1 - November 17, 2022: This software update is for DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G and adds support for additional 2K DCI and 4K DCI film formats up to 60p, VANC data pass through when keyin…
Version 12.4 - July 14, 2022: This software update adds support for ARM architecture to DeckLink Quad 2, DeckLink Duo 2, DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder, DeckLink 8K Pro, DeckLink SDI Micro, De…
Version 12.3.1 - July 11, 2022: This software update adds support for the new DeckLink Mini Monitor HD and DeckLink Mini Recorder HD.
Version 12.3 - April 24, 2022: This software update adds a new version of Disk Speed Test which includes support for calculating the performance of Blackmagic RAW and H.265 formats. It also…
Version 12.2.3 - March 28, 2022: This software update is for DeckLink, Intensity and UltraStudio models used with Macs running Monterey 12.3 and fixes an issue with Adobe plugin installation.
Version 12.2.2 - December 10, 2021: This update fixes an issue preventing synchronised start of playback on all DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity Pro models as well as providing general perform…
Version 12.2.1 - November 19, 2021: This update improves video capture and playback performance on M1 Pro and M1 Max powered Macs when working with DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity Pro models.
Version 12.2 - October 26, 2021: This update adds support for DriverKit system extensions, which allows customers using Apple M1 Macs to reset security settings. Instructions can be found in t…
Version 12.1 - May 20, 2021: This software update adds improved audio playback when using UltraStudio Mini Monitor with Premiere Pro, better reliability when capturing 4 separate SDI signa…
Version 12.0 - January 21, 2021: This software update adds Mac OS Big Sur and Apple M1 support for DeckLink 4K and 8K models, Intensity Pro 4K and UltraStudio Thunderbolt 3 models. Please chec…
Version 11.7 - November 13, 2020: This software update adds support for Mac Big Sur on Intel based computers for DeckLink, Intensity, and UltraStudio Thunderbolt models and for H.264 Pro Record…
Version 11.6 - July 17, 2020: This software update adds support for UltraStudio Monitor 3G and UltraStudio Recorder 3G, as well as general performance and stability updates for DeckLink Min…
Version 11.5.1 - May 5, 2020: This software update is for all customers using DeckLink 8K Pro, DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder, DeckLink Duo 2, and DeckLink Quad 2 devices and addresses an occa…
Version 11.5 - February 17, 2020: This update adds HDR support when using UltraStudio 4K Mini, UltraStudio 4K Extreme, DeckLink 8K Pro, DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G, and Avid Artist DNxIQ and DNxID…
Version 11.4.1 - October 7, 2019: This software update adds support for HDR when using Avid Media Composer with UltraStudio 4K Mini or UltraStudio 4K Extreme, DeckLink 8K Pro and DeckLink 4K Ex…
Version 11.4 - September 10, 2019: This software update includes new HDR features for UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 such as Rec. 2020 support, HDR metadata packing (ST2108-1) on SDI, and HLG and PQ t…
Version 11.3 - August 9, 2019: Desktop Video 11.3 update adds support for the new UltraStudio 4K Mini model. This update also addresses an issue in which audio meters in Adobe Premiere Pro w…
Version 11.2 - May 30, 2019: Desktop Video 11.2 adds support for keying output with Adobe Character Animator software for DeckLink and UltraStudio models that support fill and key. This up…
Version 11.1 - April 1, 2019: This update adds support for DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder and also enables multi-channel configuration support for DeckLink 8K Pro from within Setup Utility. De…
Version 11.0 - March 5, 2019: This software update includes new features for DeckLink 8K Pro along with improvements for UltraStudio HD Mini and Media Express. DeckLink 8K Pro can now be co…
Version 10.11.4 - October 23, 2018: This software update improves support for Core Media and Core Audio on Mac, resulting in better capture and AV synchronization in all formats. In addition, Des…
Update prediction
A firmware update is expected soon, between September 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026.
Blackmagic Design typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 23 days.
The UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G is a 12G-SDI Thunderbolt 4 device that captures and plays back simultaneously, with independent fill and key outputs and a dedicated monitoring output. It supports the live action replay features in DaVinci Resolve and can turn a computer into a real-time graphics or AI processor. Its drivers and device firmware are updated through the Blackmagic Desktop Video software package. It was originally released on July 28, 2026.
What is the latest firmware version of UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G?
The latest firmware version of UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G is 16.4. It was released on August 24, 2026.
What changed in UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G firmware version 16.4?
UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G firmware version 16.4 includes the following changes: This software update adds support for manual NMOS registry IP address configuration for DeckLink IP HD models, as well as improved NMOS registry compatibility and network settings reliability in Desktop Video Setup Utility. It also improves stability when using a Cintel Scanner with DaVinci Resolve.
How do I update the UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G firmware?
To update the UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G firmware, download the latest version (16.4) from Blackmagic Design's website. Follow Blackmagic Design's installation instructions, which typically involve copying the firmware file to a memory card or connecting via USB. You can download the latest firmware from Blackmagic Design's support page.
Where can I download the latest UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G firmware (version 16.4) are on Blackmagic Design's official release page: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support/download/0cbb6f716c0843da83e3a73aa14ce3c4/Mac%20OS%20X
How do I check for UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G firmware updates?
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How often does Blackmagic Design release firmware updates for UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G?
We have tracked 50 firmware versions of UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 23 days. Blackmagic Design releases updates to fix bugs, improve performance, and add new features. Track this product on LatestUpdate.io to be notified of future releases.
When is the next UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G firmware update expected?
Based on this product's update history, a firmware update for UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G is expected soon, between September 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026. Track this product on LatestUpdate.io to be notified when it's released.
Is UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is 16.4.
Who makes UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G?
UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G is manufactured by Blackmagic Design. Visit the official product page for more information.