The 7-inch Video Asist Blackmagic monitor is a portable device equipped with a Full HD touch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. Not only can it be used as a monitor using HDMI or DVI inputs, it is also capable of recording and even broadcasting live using a USB Type-C data cable.
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Add professional monitoring and high-quality recording to your camera with Blackmagic Design's 7" Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI recording monitor. It features a bright 7", 1920 x 1200 display with a brightness of 300 cd/m² to help you frame and focus your shots and provides 3G-SDI and HDMI inputs to record video output from professional and consumer cameras. It can monitor and record video resolutions up to 1080p60 10-bit 4:2:2 and up to 16 channels of built-in 24-bit 48 kHz audio. This monitor also features two balanced 3-pin mini-XLR inputs with 48V phantom power support for crisp audio recording. Firmware update 3.3.1 adds a video output via the USB Type-C port that can be used to convert your connected camera for webcam use. It also adds XLR audio mapping to different channels, XLR external timecode, and selection channel selection for audio monitoring.
Video Assist 3G 7" records to SDXC/SDHC memory cards through two UHS-I SD card slots. Use the USB Type-C port to record to configure and update the monitor. The video is recorded using Apple ProRes (HQ, 422, LT or Proxy) and Avid DNxHD codecs.
The touchscreen interface of this monitor allows you to adjust settings and access monitoring features such as histogram, waveform, RGB parade, vectorscope and many more scopes and exposure tools. There is also an indicator light on the superior part of the monitor to indicate that it is working and recording. Choose from 11 languages for easier use of on-screen text visualizations and menu options. Power the monitor with the included 12V power adapter or with L-Series SONY batteries available separately in the dual battery slots.
Up to 1080p60 video
Supports video formats up to 1080p60
Update the viewing/recording of old cameras
Can be used to update viewing and recording options with older cameras
5" touch screen
5" LCD touch screen with customizable overlays
3G-SDI And HDMI Input / Loop-Out
3G-SDI and HDMI input ports with loop outputs
3D LUT Support
3D LUT support for custom visualization
1080p USB webcam output
Sends a streaming-compatible 1080p video signal to your computer, allowing the use of your connected camera as a webcam
Metadata input
Direct metadata input
Dual SD card slots
Dual SD card slots for ProRes recording
Image display tools
Various visualization tools including focus peaks, zebra, and false color
Waveform and vectorscope
Waveform, vectorscope, histogram and RGB parade
XLR Audio Mapping
XlR audio mapping to different channels
XLR timecode
External XLR timecode
Selectable audio monitoring
Ability to select which audio channels you are monitoring
Minimum macOS system requirements
macOS 10.15 Catalina
macOS 10.14 Mojave
USB 2.0 port for upgrades
Minimum Windows system requirements
Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit
USB 2.0 port
The 7-inch Video Asist Blackmagic monitor is a portable device equipped with a Full HD touch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. Not only can it be used as a monitor using HDMI or DVI inputs, it is also capable of recording and even broadcasting live using a USB Type-C data cable.
