How to connect two or more monitors with black magic design ultrastudio express

[Editor Pavan Kumar]

Hello

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

[kulpreet singh]

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

[Warren Heaton]

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]

@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]

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

[Editor Pavan Kumar]

Which one is better for this process

- Blackmagic Ultrastudio Express  (or)

-Black Magic Design Ultra Studio HD Mini Thunderbolt 3.