Blackmagic Design SmartView Duo 8″ Monitor
The Blackmagic Design SmartView Duo is a rack-mountable monitoring solution featuring two independent 8-inch LCD displays within a 3 RU (Rack Unit) chassis. It is designed for broadcast, post-production, and live event environments, offering high-quality SDI monitoring in an ultra-thin design that is less than one inch deep.
- Displays: Two independent 8-inch TFT Active Matrix LCDs.
- Resolution: 800X480 pixels with support for 16.7 million colours.
- SDI Compatibility: Automatically switches between SD, HD, and 3G-SDI formats, including support for 2K video.
- Inputs/Outputs: Each monitor has its own SDI input and a re-clocked loop-through output.
- Remote Control: Features an Ethernet port for central adjustments via the SmartView software utility (Mac/Windows), allowing you to match multiple monitors remotely.
- Integrated Tally: Includes a 9-pin D connector for tally lights, displaying red, green, or blue borders to indicate on-air or recording status.
- Auto-Flip: The displays can be mounted upside down for better viewing angles; the unit automatically senses this and flips the images.
I/O
| Connection Type | Specification |
|---|---|
| SDI Video Input | 2 x BNC (one for each independent 8″ display) |
| SDI Video Output | 2 x BNC re-clocked loop-through outputs |
| Audio I/O | None (No analog or separate digital audio ports) |
| Tally | 1 x 9-pin D-type (standard parallel connector for Red/Green/Blue tally) |
| Ethernet | 2 x RJ45 (10/100 BaseT) with loop-through for remote software control |
| USB | 1 x USB 2.0 (Type B) for firmware updates and initial configuration |
| Power Input | 12V – 15V DC via a standard barrel connector |
| Power Consumption | < 20 Watts (International universal power supply included) |
Video Format
| Resolution | Supported Formats and Frame Rates |
|---|---|
| Standard Definition | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
| 720p HD | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 |
| 1080i HD | 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
| 1080p HD | 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 |
| 1080 PsF | 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30 |
| 2K DCI | 2048 x 1080p (23.98, 24, 25) and 2048 x 1080PsF (23.98, 24, 25) |
| HDMI Support | None (Requires external conversion) |
