The Blackmagic Design SmartScope Duo 4K Rack-Mounted Dual 6G-SDI Monitors is a monitoring solution for studio and location productions, displaying video with resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 at 30p. It features two 8" monitors each with a loop-through SDI input and output. The inputs are auto-sensing/selecting so you don't have to worry about matching the input format; the monitor will display any supported format that you feed it. You can choose to select to display either the input video or one of six scope displays, while the input video passes through the monitor to downstreamed devices.
You use the USB connector to initialize the monitor on your network; after that you can control the monitors using the supplied software via the Ethernet connector. This allows you to adjust the monitors' brightness and color as well as select the monitors display mode - video or scope view. The SmartScope Duo 4K also incorporates a Tally display around the border of the image, which works with industry standard Tally systems. The unit takes up three rack height units, but is less than two inches deep (including the connector depth), which makes it well suited for use in production trucks where space is at a premium. The unit also automatically flips the image if you need to install the unit upside down.
Note: SmartScope Duo v1 and v2 are functionally identical, with v2 containing a slightly different internal component set.
Monitors SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI Signals
Video or Scope View
You can select from either the video feed or one of six scope views of the video signal:
Software Control
Tally
Reversible
Supported Formats | UHD 4K 3840 x 2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 2K 2048 x 1556PsF 23.98/24/25 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98/24/25 2048 x 1080p 23.98/24/25 HD 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 1080i 50/59.94/60 720p 50/59.94/60 SD NTSC, PAL |
SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 296M SMPTE 372M SMPTE 425M |
Video Sampling | 4:4:4 4:2:2 |
Bit Depth | 8-bit |
Color Space | YUV RGB |
Audio Sampling | 48 KHz |
Screen Size | 8" (20.3 cm) |
Inputs/Outputs | Video Inputs 1 x 6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI per monitor Video Outputs 1 x 6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI reclocked loop-through per monitor Audio Inputs 16 Channel embedded in SDI signal Audio Outputs 16 Channel embedded in SDI signal |
Tally | 1 x 9-pin D connector |
Computer Interface | 2 x Ethernet (1 x in, 1 x out) USB 2.0 (software updates and Ethernet configuration) |
Computer Requirements | Mac OS OS X 10.7 or later OS X 10.8 or later Windows Windows 7 Windows 8 |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -4 to 113°F (-20 to 45°C) |
Relative Humidity | 0 to 90%, non-condensing |
Power Requirements | 12 to 15 VDC |
Power Consumption | Less than 20 W |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 19 x 5.2 x 1.3" (48.3 x 13.3 x 3.2 cm) 3 RU |
Weight | 3.37 lb (1.53 kg) |