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2017-08-31T10:43:40
The MultiView 16 is a great product. I gave it 4 stars only because it has a fixed 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 configuration. It would be nice to be able to have a single image (left upper corner) with either 3 or 4 across the bottom and 3 or 4 up the right side.
DAVID H.
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16x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI
16x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI
4x SDI plus 1 x HDMI (2 x HD, 2 x 6G-SDI, 1 x HDMI), able to be used concurrently
2x 10-bit HD-SDI, 2 x 10 bit 6G-SDI
1x HDMI type A connector. Output supports EDID of the monitor
Black burst and Tri-level Sync for SD, HD and 4K
Auto detection of SD, HD or 6G-SDI. Simultaneous viewing of 4K, HD and SD video
USB or Ethernet
16 buttons for local control of MultiView 16. 5 buttons and scroll wheel for control of LCD display or RJ45 Ethernet.
Via front panel LCD or use either RJ45 Ethernet or USB 2.0 for firmware updates and IP address setting.
Input for configuring layouts
On all SDI outputs, auto switching between standard definition, high definition or 6G-SDI video
625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
2048x1080p23.98, 2048x1080p24, 2048x1080p25, 2048x1080PsF23.98, 2048x1080PsF24, 2048x1080PsF25
3840x2160p23.98, 3840x2160p24, 3840x2160p25, 3840x2160p29.97, 3840x2160p30, 4096x2160p24
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 310M, SMPTE 425M-A, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601
SDI video inputs are switchable between standard definition, high definition and 4K. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI, 3G-SDI and 6G-SDI
4:2:2 and 4:4:4
Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24-bit
10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
YUV or RGB for inputs, YUV for outputs
Automatically selects between SD-SDI, HD-SDI, and 6G-SDI on each input so that each input can be running a different television standard
Video payload identification ancillary data as per SMPTE 352M
Built-in 1.5" / 38.1mm LCD for menu settings
Multi view software included free for Windows and Mac OS X
Via included updater application
MultiView 16 settings preserved and restored instantly at power on
IEC power cable required. 90 - 240V AC input
0deg. to 40deg. C (32deg. to 104deg. F)
-20deg. to 45deg. C (-4deg. to 113deg. F)
0% to 90% non-condensing
18.97 x 1.74 x 6.03" / 481.84 x 44.2 x 153.16mm
4.62lbs / 2.1kg
With the Blackmagic Design MultiView 16, step into the future of advanced monitoring technology. This pioneering multi-viewer is the first of its kind to natively operate in Ultra HD, offering double the image clarity on an Ultra HD monitor or television, even if your facility isn't equipped with Ultra HD yet.
The MultiView 16 is a versatile device that allows you to connect up to 16 different SD, HD, and Ultra HD SDI sources into one display for comprehensive monitoring. Choose from 4, 9, or 16 views, each equipped with a full-frame re-synchronizer, enabling simultaneous connection of any mix of SD, HD, and Ultra HD SDI sources.
Experience exceptional clarity with Ultra HD consumer televisions, unlocking the potential for high-resolution multi-view monitoring at an affordable cost. The MultiView 16 offers unmatched flexibility, allowing you to select from 2x2 layouts for 4 sources, 3x3 layouts for 9 sources, and 4x4 layouts for 16 concurrent sources, all controlled from the front panel. Each input can be a mix of SD, HD, and Ultra HD, essentially transforming your single display into 16 independent broadcast monitors.
Perfect for studio or live use, the MultiView 16 is ideal for a variety of applications, from building a large control room with multiple incoming feeds to working on-location in confined spaces. It eliminates the need for multiple monitors, extensive cabling, and additional power supplies, allowing you to view all your video sources with remarkable clarity and detail on a single Ultra HD monitor.
The MultiView 16 is compatible with both regular HD and the latest Ultra HD displays, ensuring maximum compatibility with your existing HD equipment while also giving you the option to use an Ultra HD monitor for unparalleled sharpness. This equates to four times the number of pixels in each view, resulting in videos that are sharper and clearer than ever before.
Designed with sophistication, the MultiView 16 features a sleek, compact, machined metal single rack unit design with dedicated buttons on the front panel for quickly selecting any source into any of the views. The SOLO button allows for instant full-screen monitoring of any source at any time.
The MultiView 16 includes sixteen multi-rate 6G-SDI inputs with separate loop-through, ensuring compatibility with all your existing SD, HD, and Ultra HD equipment. The video standard of each input connection is irrelevant, as each input view operates as an independent video monitor, allowing up to 16 different video standards to be connected simultaneously.
The MultiView 16 includes Ethernet, which emulates the Blackmagic Videohub router protocol, ensuring full compatibility with all external Videohub software and hardware control panels for routing any input onto any monitoring view. Control can also be exercised via the included software utility on Mac or Windows computers, allowing quick remote setting adjustments if front panel access is restricted.
In conclusion, the Blackmagic Design MultiView 16 is a revolutionary device that offers unmatched flexibility, exceptional clarity, and seamless integration, making it an essential tool for any professional video monitoring setup.