Blackmagic Design announces SmartScope Duo 4K

IBC 2013, AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS: Blackmagic Design announced SmartScope Duo 4K, an updated model of its SmartScope Duo that now includes 6G-SDI for Ultra HD support.

SmartScope Duo 4K is a unique dual rack monitor that allows a range of broadcast accurate waveform monitoring on twp large eight-inch LCD screens of any SD, HD and Ultra HD video source. SmartScope Duo 4K replaces the previous SmartScope Duo model and is available now for only $995. SmartScope Duo 4K will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design IBC 2013 booth in Hall 7, Stand H20.

SmartScope Duo 4K features two large eight-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 of any SD, HD and Ultra HD video source.

There are seven types of waveform displays 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 is a perfect solution for general video monitoring as it handles virtually all SD, HD and Ultra HD video standards via its 6G-SDI inputs and all screens can be remotely adjusted via the customer's Ethernet network. SmartScope Duo 4K 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!