Overview
Blackmagic MultiView
Now you can monitor multiple SDI sources on an Ultra HD monitor or TV!
Blackmagic MultiViews are the world’s first native Ultra HD multi viewers that let you monitor completely independent SDI video sources on a single HD or Ultra HD display! With full frame re-synchronization on every input, you can monitor any combination of SD, HD and Ultra HD formats and frame rates all at the same time, on the same display. When used with an Ultra HD television, the quad split view gives you four full resolution 1080 HD monitors on a single screen! You also get on screen audio meters, custom view labels and much more!
MultiView 16
View up to 16 independent sources at the same time!
With 16 completely independent 6G-SDI inputs, Blackmagic MultiView 16 is perfect for larger installations where you need to monitor up to 16 SD, HD and Ultra HD sources at the same time. You get full front panel router style controls, along with an LCD screen and spin knob to adjust settings, route sources to different views, turn on overlays, and more. MultiView 16 can display sources in a 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4 grid, or even in a SOLO view for full screen viewing of any single source!
Studio or Live Use!
Multi source monitoring designed for broadcasters
Multi view monitoring is perfect for massive control rooms with lots of incoming feeds, for live multi camera production or for use on location and in tight spaces that don’t have room for multiple monitors. With Blackmagic MultiViews you don’t need to connect multiple monitors, dozens of cables or run extra power to see all of your video sources! Simply plug your cameras, decks, switchers and routers into the SDI connections to see everything with amazing clarity and detail on a single HD or Ultra HD monitor!
Independent Monitoring
Mix any combination of SD, HD and Ultra HD sources
Each view on a Blackmagic MultiView works as a completely independent video monitor. You get full frame re-synchronization on all of the 6G-SDI inputs. That means they can be any video standard and frame rate, and each input is completely independent of the others. You can mix any combination of referenced or non-referenced NTSC, PAL, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and Ultra HD up to 2160p30, all on the same display at the same time! It's like getting 16 independent monitors in one!
High Resolution Monitoring
The world’s highest resolution multi viewer!
Blackmagic MultiView works with both HD as well as Ultra HD displays, so you get maximum compatibility with your existing HD equipment. That means you can use regular HD displays but you also have the choice to use an Ultra HD monitor for incredible sharpness! Ultra HD has four times the number of pixels of regular HD, so your video will look sharper and clearer than ever before! What this means is when displaying the 2x2 view on an Ultra HD monitor, each view is a full 1920 x 1080 HD resolution with no scaling! MultiView includes both 6G-SDI and HDMI outputs so you can connect to televisions, video projectors, broadcast monitors and more!
Advanced Monitoring Tools
Custom labels, tally, audio meters and more!
Blackmagic MultiViews feature advanced monitoring tools that can be displayed with your video. You get custom labels, audio meters, tally indicators and more! You can also choose which audio source is routed to the video output. The on screen source labels have a subtle, elegant design and resize proportionally based on the selected layout. In addition, you get anamorphic support in standard definition so you can view 16 x 9 anamorphic video sources in widescreen.
Multi Rate 6G-SDI Connections
Supports all of your SD, HD and Ultra HD equipment!
All Blackmagic MultiView models feature multi rate 6G-SDI inputs with full frame re-synchronization and separate loop through outputs, making it compatible with your existing equipment. The SDI inputs automatically detect and re-sync’s SD, HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p30. You also get HDMI 2.0 and 6G-SDI for both HD and Ultra HD output. MultiView 16 also includes a reference input connection and blackburst/tri-level sync for studio installations.
Teranex Mini Size
Use all the accessories for Teranex Mini!
MultiView 4 is the same size as Blackmagic Design’s Teranex Mini range of 12G-SDI converters. This means you can use the Teranex Mini Rack Shelf for rack mounting the MultiView 4 and even combine multiple MultiView 4 models on the same rack shelf, or combine with a mix of Teranex Mini converters and MultiViews. The choice is yours! If you are in critical broadcast environments where you need to be able to change settings at any time then you can also add the Teranex Mini Smart Panel. This gives you full access to all MultiView 4 settings in easy to use graphical menus that are simpler and faster to use than the switches on the default panel.
External “Router” Control
Supports Videohub router protocol for easy external control!
MultiView 16 emulates a Blackmagic Videohub router so you get full compatibility with all of the external Videohub software and hardware control panels for routing any of the inputs onto any of the monitoring views! Both models can also be controlled via the included software utility on Mac or Windows computers so you can quickly change settings remotely if access to the front panel is restricted! You can even add on screen labels and other settings remotely!
Workflow
Live Production
Portable and sharp camera monitoring!
Now you can monitor all of your cameras on a single television while on location or in the field to get a simple live production workflow. Blackmagic MultiViews are compact, lightweight and portable, making them perfect for fly away kits or broadcast trucks used for live production work! The Ultra HD output gives you higher resolution monitoring and amazing clarity so you can accurately check camera focus and see technical issues, which is super important when you're doing critical live production work!
Broadcast Control Rooms
Live feeds in any format, all on the same display!
With MultiView 16, you can build the most amazing master control rooms with massive wall mounted televisions displaying up to 16 video sources at the same time! With multi rate 6G-SDI inputs, loop outputs and automatic frame re-synchronization, you’ll be able to handle any type SD, HD or Ultra HD incoming feed up to 2160p30. MultiView 16 can be controlled from the front panel making it easy to reconfigure based on your needs for master control monitoring!
Broadcast Studio Production
Advanced monitoring for multi camera production
Blackmagic MultiView simplifies your multi camera studio production by consolidating all sources onto a single, high resolution Ultra HD display! Monitor cameras, see SDI tally, and quickly check for matching color, exposure and focus. With a single, high resolution display you get incredible clarity and never have to worry about calibrating multiple monitors again. You’ll be able to quickly see if the color on one camera is different and fix it before it becomes a problem!
Specifications
Connections
SDI Video Inputs
16 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI.
SDI Video Outputs
16 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI.
SDI Rates
270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G.
SDI Video Multi View Outputs
2 x 10-bit HD-SDI, 2 x 10 bit 6G-SDI.
HDMI Video Multi View Outputs
1 x HDMI type A connector. Output supports EDID of the monitor.
SDI Reclocking
On all SDI outputs, auto switching between standard definition, high definition or 6G-SDI video.
Reference Input
Black Burst and Tri-Sync for SD, HD and 4K.
Multi Rate Support
Auto detection of SD, HD or 6G-SDI. Simultaneous viewing of 4K, HD and SD video.
Updates
USB 2.0 high speed (480Mb/s) interface or via Ethernet.
Configuration
Via front panel LCD or use either RJ45 Ethernet or USB 2.0 for firmware updates and IP address setting.
Standards
SD Video Standards
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
2K Video Standards
2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF
Ultra HD Video Standards
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30
4K Video Standards
4K DCI 24p
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 310M, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
Audio Meters
Each view, VU standard.
Source Routing
Yes
SDI Video Sampling
4:2:2 and 4:4:4.
SDI Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24-bit.
SDI Color Precision
10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4.
SDI Color Space
YUV or RGB for inputs, YUV for outputs.
SDI Auto Switching
Automatically selects between SD-SDI, HD-SDI, and 6G-SDI on each input so that each input can be running a different television standard.
SDI Metadata Support
Video payload identification ancillary data as per SMPTE 352M.
Control
Built in Control Panel
16 buttons for local control of source routing with 5 buttons and scroll wheel for menu control. 2.2 inch color display.
External Control Panel
Includes Blackmagic Videohub software control panel for Mac OS and Windows for routing sources to views. Supports Blackmagic Smart Control and Blackmagic Master Control hardware panels. Includes Blackmagic Videohub SDK and Ethernet Videohub Control Protocol.
RS-422 Control
RJ9 for external control.
Display
Built in 1.5 inch LCD for menu settings.
Software
Software Control
MultiView software included free for Windows™ and Mac OS X™.
Internal Software Upgrade
Via included updater application.
Operating Systems
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan,
macOS Sierra or later.
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
Physical Installation
1 rack unit size. Less than 6 inch deep.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
IEC power cable required.
90 - 240V AC input.
Power Fail Protection
MultiView 16 settings preserved and restored instantly at power on.
Power Consumption
45 Watts
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: 0° to 40° C
(32° to 104° F)
Storage temperature: -20° to 45° C
(-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity: 0% to 90%
non-condensing
What's Included
Blackmagic MultiView 16
Tarjeta SD con manual y programas.
Warranty
12 month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.