Blackmagic MultiView 16

Description

Blackmagic MultiView 16

The Blackmagic MultiView 16 lets you monitor up to 16 independent SDI sources on a single Ultra HD display, giving you twice the resolution per view compared to standard multi-viewers.

It supports a mix of SD, HD, and Ultra HD-SDI sources simultaneously, in any layout and any order, with full frame re-synchronization on every input for rock-solid monitoring.

With dual 6G-SDI and HDMI multiview outputs, extensive routing control, and front-panel operation, MultiView 16 is ideal for broadcast control rooms, live production, OB vans, and professional studios.

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Key Features

• Monitor up to 16 SDI sources on one screen
• Mix SD, HD and Ultra HD sources simultaneously
• Full frame re-sync on every input
• Dual 6G-SDI multiview outputs
• HDMI multiview output with EDID support
• Front panel control + Ethernet/USB control
• 1RU rackmount design

Specification

• 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 MultiView Outputs: 2 x 10-bit HD-SDI, 2 x 10-bit 6G-SDI
• HDMI MultiView Output: 1 x HDMI Type-A (supports monitor EDID)

• SDI Reclocking: On all outputs; auto switching between SD, HD and 6G-SDI
• 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

• Updates: USB 2.0 (480Mb/s) or Ethernet
• Configuration: Front LCD, RJ45 Ethernet or USB 2.0

• SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD Standards: 720p50/59.94/60; 1080i50/59.94/60; 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60; 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97/30
• 2K DCI: 2Kp23.98/24/25; 2KPsF23.98/24/25
• Ultra HD: 2160p23.98/24/25/29.97/30
• 4K DCI: 4Kp24

• SDI/HDMI HD Outputs: 1080i50/59.94; 1080p25/29.97
• SDI/HDMI UHD Outputs: 2160p25/29.97

• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656, ITU-R BT.601
• Video Sampling: 4:2:2
• Audio Sampling: 48 kHz, 24-bit
• Color Precision: 10-bit 4:2:2
• Color Space: YUV

• Metadata: SMPTE 352M payload identification
• Audio Meters: VU standard on each view
• Source Routing: Yes

• Built-in Control: 16 routing buttons; 5 menu buttons + scroll wheel; 2.2″ color display
• External Control: Blackmagic Videohub software; supports Smart Control & Master Control panels; includes Videohub SDK and Ethernet protocol
• RS-422: RJ9 for external control

• Software: MultiView control software for Mac and Windows
• Operating Systems: macOS Catalina 10.15+, Big Sur 11.1+; Windows 10 (64-bit)

• Rack Size: 1RU, less than 6 inches deep
• Power Input: 100–240V AC (IEC cable required)
• Power Consumption: 45W
• Power Fail Protection: Settings preserved and restored on restart

• Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C
• Storage Temperature: −20° to 45° C
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing