MultiView 4

Overview

Now you can monitor multiple SDI sources on an Ultra HD monitor or TV!

Blackmagic MultiViews are the world’s first native Ultra HD multi viewers that let you monitor completely independent SDI video sources on a single HD or Ultra HD display! With full frame re-synchronization on every input, you can monitor any combination of SD, HD and Ultra HD formats and frame rates all at the same time, on the same display. When used with an Ultra HD television, the quad split view gives you four full resolution 1080 HD monitors on a single screen! You also get on screen audio meters, custom view labels and much more!

The easiest multi view you'll ever use!

Blackmagic MultiView 4 has four completely independent 6G-SDI inputs that work with all SD, HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p30. Simply connect your sources and you’ll get a standard 2x2 grid view on an HD or Ultra HD television. Using the included Ethernet remote control software, you can turn on audio meters, choose which audio to output, as well as create custom labels, and more! MultiView 4 is compatible with the Teranex Mini Rack Shelf so you can use it on your desktop or rack mount it. You can also add an optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel for front panel control! For the ultimate in broadcast reliability and redundancy, you can power MultiView 4 via the AC connection as well as power over Ethernet!

Studio or Live Use!

Multi source monitoring designed for broadcasters

Multi view monitoring is perfect for massive control rooms with lots of incoming feeds, for live multi camera production or for use on location and in tight spaces that don’t have room for multiple monitors. With Blackmagic MultiViews you don’t need to connect multiple monitors, dozens of cables or run extra power to see all of your video sources! Simply plug your cameras, decks, switchers and routers into the SDI connections to see everything with amazing clarity and detail on a single HD or Ultra HD monitor!

Independent Monitoring

Mix any combination of SD, HD and Ultra HD sources

Each view on a Blackmagic MultiView works as a completely independent video monitor. You get full frame re-synchronization on all of the 6G-SDI inputs. That means they can be any video standard and frame rate, and each input is completely independent of the others. You can mix any combination of referenced or non-referenced NTSC, PAL, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and Ultra HD up to 2160p30, all on the same display at the same time! It's like getting 4 or 16 independent monitors in one!

High Resolution Monitoring

The world’s highest resolution multi viewer!

Blackmagic MultiView works with both HD as well as Ultra HD displays, so you get maximum compatibility with your existing HD equipment. That means you can use regular HD displays but you also have the choice to use an Ultra HD monitor for incredible sharpness! Ultra HD has four times the number of pixels of regular HD, so your video will look sharper and clearer than ever before! What this means is when displaying the 2x2 view on an Ultra HD monitor, each view is a full 1920 x 1080 HD resolution with no scaling! MultiView includes both 6G-SDI and HDMI outputs so you can connect to televisions, video projectors, broadcast monitors and more!

Advanced Monitoring Tools

Custom labels, tally, audio meters and more!

Blackmagic MultiViews feature advanced monitoring tools that can be displayed with your video. You get custom labels, audio meters, tally indicators and more! You can also choose which audio source is routed to the video output. The on screen source labels have a subtle, elegant design and resize proportionally based on the selected layout. In addition, you get anamorphic support in standard definition so you can view 16 x 9 anamorphic video sources in widescreen.

Multi Rate 6G-SDI Connections

Supports all of your SD, HD and Ultra HD equipment!

All Blackmagic MultiView models feature multi rate 6G-SDI inputs with full frame re-synchronization and separate loop through outputs, making it compatible with your existing equipment. The SDI inputs automatically detect and re-sync’s SD, HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p30. You also get HDMI 2.0 and 6G-SDI for both HD and Ultra HD output. MultiView 16 also includes a reference input connection and blackburst/tri-level sync for studio installations.

Design!

Two great designs to fit any installation!

MultiView 4 is designed to give you compact, portable multi viewing that’s easy to setup and can be used anywhere. Simply plug in your sources, turn it on and you’ll instantly see a quad split view displaying everything! MultiView 16 is designed for larger, more complex setups with lots of video sources where you need more views on the same screen. You get router style front panel controls that include dedicated source buttons, a spin knob and LCD screen for adjusting settings, turning on overlays, and quickly and easily routing any source to any view on the grid!

Multi MultiViews

Create customized views with even more sources!

Blackmagic MultiView 4 handles 4 sources in an incredibly compact size, however if you have more, you can combine multiple MultiViews together to create customized displays! Simply daisy chain two together by connecting the output of one MultiView 4 to one of the inputs on another. That means you can now monitor seven sources at once, all on the same display! There’s no limit to how you can combine units together to create your own customized display!

 Design

Durable and rugged design for 24/7 reliability!

All Blackmagic MultiView models are designed to be durable and rugged enough for use out in the field or back in the studio, and are built for 24/7 dependability! Choose from the compact Blackmagic MultiView 4 that can go anywhere, or the super strong industrial strength all metal design of the Blackmagic MultiView 16 for larger installations!

MultiView 4

Compact go anywhere design!

The super compact design of Blackmagic MultiView 4 shares the same modern design as our Teranex Mini converters. MultiView 4 is so small you can fit 3 of them side by side in a single rack space using the optional Teranex Mini Rack Shelf. You get the same professional connections and broadcast electronics as the larger MultiView 16, in an extremely portable design that can be hidden behind monitors, in the back of racks, or on the desktop. MultiView 4 can even be powered over Ethernet from a PoE+ switch so you get fully redundant power! Plus, you can add front panel controls by installing the optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel!

Plug and play multi viewing!

Blackmagic MultiView 4 has been designed to be incredibly easy to setup because it is just plug and play! Simply plug in any combination of 4 SD, HD or Ultra HD sources, then connect a monitor to the SDI or HDMI output! The advanced 6G-SDI connections are all multi-rate and will automatically detect the incoming signal’s input format! You can easily turn on overlays such as audio meters using the front panel switches, remotely via the ethernet remote management software, or install the Teranex Mini Smart Panel.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

4x 6G-SDI Inputs with Loop Outputs

1x SDI & 1x HDMI MultiView Outputs

Supports SD, HD, UHD 4K, DCI 4K

Independent Inputs Allow Mixing Formats

Standard 2x2 Configuration

Ethernet for Remote Control

1 RU Height Machined Aluminum Chassis

Built-In Multi-Voltage Power Supply

Accepts 48 VDC PoE+

Specifications

SDI Video Inputs

4 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI.

SDI Video Outputs

4 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI.

SDI Rates

270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G.

SDI Video Multi View Outputs

1 x 10-bit HD-SDI and 10 bit 6G-SDI

HDMI Video Multi View Outputs

1 x HDMI type A connector. Output supports EDID of the monitor.

SDI Reclocking

On all SDI outputs, auto switching between standard definition, high definition or 6G-SDI video.

Reference Input

None

Multi Rate Support

Auto detection of SD, HD or 6G-SDI. Simultaneous viewing of 4K, HD and SD video.

Updates

USB 2.0 high speed (480Mb/s) interface or via Ethernet.

Configuration

RJ45 Ethernet or USB 2.0 for firmware updates and IP address setting.

Standards

SD Video Standards

525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

HD Video Standards

720p50, 720p59.94,720p60 
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50,1080p59.94, 1080p60 
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30 
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

2K Video Standards

2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF

Ultra HD Video Standards

2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30

4K Video Standards

4K DCI 24p

SDI Compliance

SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 310M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 425M-B,, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.

Audio Meters

Each view, VU standard.

Source Routing

No

SDI Video Sampling

4:2:2 and 4:4:4.

SDI Audio Sampling

Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24-bit.

SDI Color Precision

10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4.

SDI Color Space

YUV or RGB for inputs, YUV for outputs.

SDI Auto Switching

Automatically selects between SD-SDI, HD-SDI, and 6G-SDI on each input so that each input can be running a different television standard.

SDI Metadata Support

Video payload identification ancillary data as per SMPTE 352M.

Control

Built in Control Panel

None. Supports Teranex Mini Smart Panel which adds menus and 2.2 inch color display.

External Control Panel

None

Power Requirements

Power Supply

IEC power cable required. 90 - 240V AC input.

Power Fail Protection

MultiView 4 settings preserved and restored instantly at power on.

Power over Ethernet

Can be powered via 48V DC using PoE+ (power over ethernet)

Power Consumption

16 Watts

Environmental Specifications

Operating temperature: 0° to 40° C 
(32° to 104° F)

Storage temperature: -20° to 45° C 
(-4° to 113° F)

Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% 
non-condensing

What's Included?

Blackmagic MultiView 4

SD card with software and manual