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Professional Video Monitoring and Recording

Capture high-quality footage with the Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 17.8 cm Recording Monitor from Blackmagic Design. Featuring a bright 17.8 cm display with 300 cd/m² brightness, it provides 3G-SDI and HDMI inputs for recording the video output from professional and consumer cameras. You can monitor and record video resolutions up to 1080p60 10-bit 4:2:2, and up to 16 channels of embedded 24-bit 48 kHz audio. This monitor also has two balanced 3-pin mini-XLR inputs with 48V phantom power support for clear audio recording. Firmware update 3.3.1 adds a video output via the USB Type-C port that can be used to convert your connected camera for webcam use, as well as XLR audio mapping to different channels, XLR external timecode, and select channel selection for audio monitoring.

The Video Assist 3G 17.8 cm records to SDXC/SDHC memory cards via dual UHS-I SD card slots. Use the USB Type-C port to record for configuring and upgrading the monitor. Video is recorded using industry-standard Apple ProRes (HQ, 422, LT, or Proxy) and Avid DNxHD codecs.

This monitor's touchscreen interface enables you to adjust settings and access monitoring features such as histogram, waveform, RGB parade, vectorscope, and many more scopes and exposure tools. There is also a tally light on top of the monitor to indicate it is operating and recording. Choose from 11 languages for easier use of on-screen text displays and menu options. Power the monitor using the included 12V power adapter or using separately available Sony L-Series type batteries on the dual battery slots.

Up to 1080p60 Video

Supports video formats up to 1080p60

Upgrades Older Camera Viewing/Recording

Can be used to upgrade viewing and recording options with older cameras

17.8 cm Touchscreen Display

17.8 cm touchscreen LCD screen with customizable overlays

3G-SDI and HDMI Input/Loop-Out

3G-SDI and HDMI input ports with loop-through outputs

3D LUT Support

3D LUT support for customized viewing

1080p USB Webcam Output

Sends a streaming-friendly 1080p video signal to your computer, enabling the use of your connected camera as a webcam

Metadata Entry

Direct metadata entry

Dual SD Card Slots

Dual SD card slots for ProRes recording

Image Display Tools

Multiple display tools including focus peaking, zebra, and false Colour

Waveform and Vectorscope

Waveform, vectorscope, histogram, and RGB parade

XLR Audio Mapping

XLR audio mapping to different channels

XLR Timecode

External XLR timecode

Selectable Audio Monitoring

Ability to select which audio channels you are monitoring

Minimum macOS System Requirements

  • macOS 10.15 Catalina
  • macOS 10.14 Mojave
  • USB 2.0 port for updates

Minimum Windows System Requirements

  • Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit
  • USB 2.0 port

Supported Languages

  • English
  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Turkish
BLACKMAGIC DESIGN VIDEO ASSIST
   
DISPLAY  
   
Panel Type LCD
Display Size 17.8 cm
Resolution 1920 x 1200
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Viewing Angle Horizontal: 135°
Touchscreen Yes
Maximum Brightness 310 nits/cd/m2
Pixels Per Inch (PPI) 323 ppi
Colour Gamut 100% Rec. 709
Real-Time LUT Monitoring SDR
Image Controls Anamorphic De-Squeeze, Blue Only, False Colour, Focus Peaking, Histogram, Image Flip, Picture-in-Picture, RGB Parade, Screen Markers, Vectorscope, Waveform, Zebra
Video I/O 1 x HDMI Input
1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Input
1 x HDMI Output
1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
HDCP Support Yes
Embedded Audio HDMI: 8-Channel
SDI: 16-Channel
Audio I/O 2 x Mini-XLR Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
Built-In Speaker 1
Power I/O 1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Input
Other I/O 1 x USB-C
1 x 2.5 mm (LANC) Input
   
FORMAT SUPPORT  
   
Video Format SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2 YUV)
1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080PsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080i: 60/59.94/50
720p: 60/59.94/50
576i: 50
480i: 59.94
HDMI (10-Bit)
1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080i: 60/59.94/50
720p: 60/59.94/50
576i: 50
480i: 59.94
Timecode Support Yes
   
RECORDING  
   
Encoding Formats Up to 1920 x 1080
ProRes 422 HQ, 422, LT, Proxy 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps
DNxHD 220x, 145, 45, 220x MXF, 145 MXF, 45 MXF 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps
Maximum Audio Tracks 16
Metadata Tagging Yes
   
POWER  
   
Battery Type 2 x L-Series
   
MOUNTING  
   
Mounting 6 x 1/4"-20 Female
   
ENVIRONMENTAL  
   
Operating Temperature 32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity 0 to 90%
Storage Temperature -4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C
   
GENERAL  
   
Material of Construction Aluminium
Dimensions 19.3 x 13.06 x 3.68 cm
Weight 0.825 kg


* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice

  • Blackmagic Design Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 7" Recorder/Monitor
  • Blackmagic Design Power Supply for Video Assist

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* Dispatch timeframes are indications only and may vary for multiple quantities. Timeframes are updated regularly during normal business hours.