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Editor Pavan Kumar
Editor Pavan Kumar
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June 21, 2017
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How to connect two or more monitors with black magic design ultrastudio express

  • June 21, 2017
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Hello

can any one explain me how to connect my iMac + dell monitor + projector with black magic design ultra studio express

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Warren Heaton
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Warren HeatonCommunity Expert
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June 22, 2017

Assuming that your iMac is 2012 or newer (such that it has two Thunderbolt ports) and that you have the Thunderbolt version of the UltraStudio Express (not the USB version):

  • Use one Thunderbolt port to connect the Dell monitor.  The Dell probably came with the right cable for connecting it.  The cable should be DisplayPort Mini on the iMac side.
  • Use the other Thunderbolt port to connect the Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express.  The UltraStudio Express should have included a 12" Thunderbolt cable.
  • Use a HDMI cable to connect the UltraStudio Express to the projector.

This video might be helpful:

StudioTech 52: Blackmagic Design Ultrastudio Express - YouTube

As well as this diagram (There are a few variations of the UltraStudio Express, but this should be close to what you have if not it exactly):

-Warren

Editor Pavan Kumar
Editor Pavan KumarAuthor
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June 28, 2017

@Warren Heaton Thank you man.... But small doubt  after setting up that can i mirror my secondary monitor and projector to be played same ?  if not how can i setup that ??

Warren Heaton
Community Expert
Warren HeatonCommunity Expert
Community Expert
July 7, 2017

This should be easy via Adobe's Mercury Transmit.

  • If in Premiere Pro, Preferences > Playback > Enable Mercury Transmit and then enable the corresponding Video Device (your second monitor in this case and the Blackmagic Ultrastudio Express).
  • If in After Effects, Preferences > Video Preview > Enable Mercury Transmit and then enable the corresponding Video Device (your second monitor in this case and the Blackmagic Ultrastudio Express).

-Warren

kulpreet singh
kulpreet singh
Inspiring
June 21, 2017

Hi EditorPavankumarEndarapu,

I am moving your query to the Hardware Forums (for helpful suggestions from our experts).

I would suggest you to post the same query on the Blackmagic forums as well. Blackmagic Forum • View forum - Cinematography

Thanks,

Kulpreet Singh

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