Blackmagic Design Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 5 Recorder/Monitor
Add professional monitoring and high-quality recording to your camera with the Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 5 Recording Monitor from Blackmagic Design. It features a bright 5 1920 x 1080 display with 300 cd/mA² brightness to help you frame and focus your shots, and it provides 3G-SDI and HDMI inputs for recording the video output from professional and consumer cameras. You can monitor and record video resolutions up to 1080p60 10-bit 4:2:2 and up to 16 channels of embedded 24-bit 48 kHz audio. 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 enables you to select channels for audio monitoring.
The Video Assist 3G 5 records to an SDXC/SDHC memory card using a single UHS-I SD card slot. Use the USB Type-C port to record for configuring and upgrading the monitor. Video is recorded using industry-standard Apple ProRes (HQ, 422, LT, or Proxy) and Avid DNxHD codecs.
Up to 1080p60 Video
Upgrades Older Camera Viewing/Recording
5 Touchscreen Display
3G-SDI and HDMI Input/Loop-Out
3D LUT Support
1080p USB Webcam Output
Tally Light
Metadata Entry
SD Card Slot
Selectable Audio Monitoring
Power Options
Multiple Language Displays
Minimum macOS System Requirements
Minimum Windows System Requirements
Add professional monitoring and high-quality recording to your camera with the Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 5 Recording Monitor from Blackmagic Design. It features a bright 5 1920 x 1080 display with 300 cd/mA² brightness to help you frame and focus your shots, and it provides 3G-SDI and HDMI inputs for recording the video output from professional and consumer cameras. You can monitor and record video resolutions up to 1080p60 10-bit 4:2:2 and up to 16 channels of embedded 24-bit 48 kHz audio. 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 enables you to select channels for audio monitoring.
The Video Assist 3G 5 records to an SDXC/SDHC memory card using a single UHS-I SD card slot. Use the USB Type-C port to record for configuring and upgrading the monitor. Video is recorded using industry-standard Apple ProRes (HQ, 422, LT, or Proxy) and Avid DNxHD codecs.
Up to 1080p60 Video
Upgrades Older Camera Viewing/Recording
5 Touchscreen Display
3G-SDI and HDMI Input/Loop-Out
3D LUT Support
1080p USB Webcam Output
Tally Light
Metadata Entry
SD Card Slot
Selectable Audio Monitoring
Power Options
Multiple Language Displays
Minimum macOS System Requirements
Minimum Windows System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit
- USB 2.0 port
Blackmagic Design Video Assist Specs
Display
| Panel Type | LCD |
| Display Size | 5.0" / 12.7 cm |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Viewing Angle | Horizontal: 135° |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Maximum Brightness | 300 nits / cd/m2 |
| HDR Compatibility | None |
| Pixels Per Inch (ppi) | 441 ppi |
| Color Gamut | 100% Rec. 709 |
| Real-Time LUT Monitoring | SDR |
| Image Controls | Anamorphic De-Squeeze, Blue Only, False Color, Focus Peaking, Histogram, Image Flip, Picture-in-Picture, RGB Parade, Screen Markers, Vectorscope, Waveform, Zebra |
| Video I/O | 1 x HDMI Input 1 x Micro BNC (3G-SDI) Input 1 x HDMI Output 1 x Micro BNC (3G-SDI) Output 1 x USB-C Output |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| Embedded Audio | HDMI: 8-Channel SDI: 16-Channel |
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output |
| Built-In Speaker | 1 |
| Power I/O | 1 x Barrel Input |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Wi-Fi | None |
Format Support
| Video Format | SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2 YUV) 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080PsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 576i: 50 480i: 59.94 HDMI (10-Bit) 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 576i: 50 480i: 59.94 |
| Timecode Support | Yes |
Recording
| Pulldown Conversion | None |
| Camera Trigger | None |
| Pre-Roll Record | None |
| Encoding Formats | Up to 1920 x 1080 ProRes 422, 422 HQ, LT, Proxy 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps DNxHD 145, 145 MXF, 220x, 220x MXF, 45, 45 MXF 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps |
| Maximum Audio Tracks | 16 |
| Metadata Tagging | Yes |
| Phantom Power | None |
Power
| DC Input Power | 12 VDC |
| Built-In Battery | None |
| Battery Type | 2 x L-Series |
Mounting
| Mounting | 6 x 1/4"-20 Female |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 90% |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C |
General
| Material of Construction | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 5.83 x 3.54 x 1.44" / 14.81 x 8.99 x 3.66 cm |
| Weight | 14.46 oz / 410 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 2.1 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.8 x 7.5 x 4.1" |
In the Box
- Blackmagic Design Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 5" Recorder/Monitor
- 2-Year Warranty
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