Blackmagic Design SmartScope Duo 4K

Blackmagic Design SmartScope Duo 4K is a unique dual rack monitor with built in broadcast accurate waveform monitoring on large 8-inch LCD screens, allowing customers to have any combination of video and waveform monitoring, all in the single unit.

SmartScope Duo 4K features two large 8 inch LCD screens in a compact rack mount design that is less than an inch thick. SmartScope Duo 4K includes powerful image processing allowing each of the two screens to be independently selected between video monitoring and waveform monitoring. There are 7 types of waveform display that can be selected by the user, including waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade, YUV parade, histogram and an audio scope with 16 channels of SDI audio and audio phase meter.

SmartScope Duo 4K looks identical to Blackmagic Design’s popular SmartView Duo dual video monitoring product, but includes the broadcast accurate waveform monitoring feature, so for the first time, customers can have waveform monitoring within video monitoring installations that fits perfectly into the design of the facility.

SmartScope Duo 4K is also a good solution for general video monitoring as it handles all SD, HD and Ultra HD video standards, and all screens can be remotely adjusted via the customers Ethernet network. SmartScope Duo can be installed into equipment racks for local monitoring in post production, or for multi monitor video walls in master control rooms or for camera monitoring for production switchers!

One of the main difficulties when installing multiple monitors is attempting to match color settings on all monitors. SmartScope Duo 4K eliminates this problem by connecting to an Ethernet network using the included Mac and Windows software to adjust all your monitors from one central location. This utility also lets customers choose between monitoring video or the various types of scope views.

Integrated Tally
SmartScope Duo 4K includes full tally features so it is perfect for live broadcasters. Unlike a simple tally light, SmartScope Duo includes tally borders that can be independently displayed in red, green or blue. Each screen features an independent tally in the three colors so customers can signal to the user more information than a simple on air status. Tally is connected via a standard parallel pin connector on the rear of SmartScope Duo and provides full contact closure compatibility with all switcher and automation systems.

SmartScope Duo 4K Key Features:

• 2 independent 8 inch LCD displays in a 3 rack unit size chassis, less than 1 inch thick.
• SD/HD-SDI/Ultra HD 6G-SDI input for each monitor, with re clocked loop outputs.
• Ethernet input with loop output for connecting to computers for central adjustments.
• Tally input for each monitor allowing red, green or blue tally indication.
• Control software panel included free for Windows and Mac OS X.
• Full 10 bit data path and image scaling for high quality displays.
• Ideal for use in broadcast, post production and camera monitoring for switchers.