Add professional monitoring and high-quality recording to your camera with the Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 7" Recording Monitor from Blackmagic Design. It features a bright 7" , 1920 x 1200 display with 300 cd/m² 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. 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 select channel selection for audio monitoring.
The Video Assist 3G 7" records to SDXC/SDHC memory cards via dual UHS-I SD card slots. 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.
This monitor s touchscreen interface enables 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 a tally light on top of the monitor to indicate it is operating and recording. Choose from 11 languages for easier use of on-screen text displays and menu options. Power the monitor using the included 12V power adapter or using separately available Sony L-Series type batteries on the dual battery slots.
Up to 1080p60 Video
Supports video formats up to 1080p60
Upgrades Older Camera Viewing/Recording
Can be used to upgrade viewing and recording options with older cameras
7" Touchscreen Display
7" touchscreen LCD screen with customizable overlays
3G-SDI and HDMI Input/Loop-Out
3G-SDI and HDMI input ports with loop-through outputs
3D LUT Support
3D LUT support for customized viewing
1080p USB Webcam Output
Sends a streaming-friendly 1080p video signal to your computer, enabling the use of your connected camera as a webcam
Metadata Entry
Direct metadata entry
Dual SD Card Slots
Dual SD card slots for ProRes recording
Image Display Tools
Multiple display tools including focus peaking, 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 updates
Minimum Windows System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit
- USB 2.0 port
Supported Languages
- English
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
- Turkish
Blackmagic Design Video Assist Specs
Display
| Panel Type | LCD |
| Display Size | 7.0" / 17.8 cm |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Viewing Angle | Horizontal: 135° |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Maximum Brightness | 310 nits / cd/m2 |
| Pixels Per Inch (ppi) | 323 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 BNC (3G-SDI) Input 1 x HDMI Output 1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| Embedded Audio | HDMI: 8-Channel SDI: 16-Channel |
| Audio I/O | 2 x Mini-XLR Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output |
| Built-In Speaker | 1 |
| Power I/O | 1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Input |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C 1 x 2.5 mm (LANC) Input |
| 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 HQ, 422, LT, Proxy 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps DNxHD 220x, 145, 45, 220x MXF, 145 MXF, 45 MXF 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps |
| Maximum Audio Tracks | 16 |
| Metadata Tagging | Yes |
| Phantom Power | None |
Power
| 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 | 7.6 x 5.14 x 1.45" / 19.3 x 13.06 x 3.68 cm |
| Weight | 1.82 lb / 825 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 2.96 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.6 x 9.5 x 3.3" |
In the Box
- Blackmagic Design Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 7" Recorder/Monitor
- 2-Year Warranty
Not in the Box
- Essential Recording Media (Not Included)
- Essential Batteries & Chargers (Not Included)
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