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Blackmagic Design 001433 SmartView HD 17
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Blackmagic Design 001433 SmartView HD 17" Rackmount Monitor

★★★★★3.1 (5 reviews)
17 inch1 inch

Professional Monitoring in a Sleek Design The Blackmagic Design SmartView HD is a 17-inch rackmount monitor designed for professional SDI video monitoring. Featuring a high-resolution LCD screen and ultra-slim design, it's perfect for broadcast, post-production, and on-set monitoring applications...

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Overview

Professional Monitoring in a Sleek Design

The Blackmagic Design SmartView HD is a 17-inch rackmount monitor designed for professional SDI video monitoring. Featuring a high-resolution LCD screen and ultra-slim design, it's perfect for broadcast, post-production, and on-set monitoring applications. Ethernet control allows for convenient remote adjustments.

Specifications:

  • Screen Size: 17 inch
  • Video Input: SD, HD, and 3Gb/s SDI
  • Resolution: Full Resolution HD
  • Mounting: 6RU Rackmountable
  • Control: Ethernet Control, USB 2.0

Key Features

This Item Includes: Large 17 inch LCD display in a 6 rack unit size chassis, less than 1 inch thick

SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI input with re-clocked loop outputs

Ethernet input with loop output for connecting to computers for central adjustments

Tally input allows red, green or blue tally indication

Control software panel included free for Windows and Mac OS X

Specifications

Brand
Blackmagic Design
Model
SmartView HD
Display Size
17 inch LCD
Rack Unit Size
6 rack unit
Thickness
Less than 1 inch
Video Inputs
SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI, Ethernet
Video Outputs
Re-clocked loop outputs (SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI), Ethernet loop output
Control Software
Windows and Mac OS X (included free)
Special Features
Tally input (Red, Green, Blue)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a large 17-inch LCD display, providing ample screen real estate for video monitoring.
  • Housed in a slim 6 rack unit size chassis, making it suitable for professional rackmount setups.
  • Offers SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI input with re-clocked loop outputs, ensuring signal integrity across multiple devices.
  • Includes Ethernet input with loop output, enabling central adjustments from a connected computer.
  • Equipped with a tally input that supports red, green, or blue tally indication for live production environments.
  • Comes with free control software for Windows and Mac OS X, allowing for flexible configuration and calibration.
  • The display has a thin profile, measuring less than 1 inch thick, which is advantageous in space-constrained racks.

👎 Cons

  • As a rackmount monitor, its portability for field use outside of a studio or production environment is limited.
  • The description does not specify the exact resolution of the 17-inch LCD display, which is crucial for detailed video monitoring.
  • Information about the panel type (e.g., IPS, VA) or color accuracy specifications is not provided.
  • The monitor's power consumption details are not listed, which might be a consideration for rack installations with limited power.
  • No mention of integrated speakers or headphone jacks, suggesting audio monitoring would require separate equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Blackmagic Design SmartView HD features a large 17-inch LCD display.
Yes, it is designed for rackmount use, fitting into a 6 rack unit size chassis.
It supports SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI inputs, along with an Ethernet input for central adjustments.
Yes, it includes a tally input that allows for red, green, or blue tally indication.
Yes, control software is included free for both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems.
With SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI input and re-clocked loop outputs, it is designed to maintain signal integrity when connecting to multiple SDI devices.

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