Blackmagic Design MultiView 16 – 16-input SDI multiviewer with Ultra HD output
GTIN: 9338716002850
MultiView 16: multiviewer for 16 SDI sources up to 6G on an Ultra HD monitor, with re-sync on every input, audio meters and routing panel.
Blackmagic Design MultiView 16 – 16-input SDI multiviewer with Ultra HD output
Blackmagic MultiView 16 shows up to 16 SDI sources on an Ultra HD monitor or TV, with twice the resolution per view compared with HD. It accepts SD, HD and Ultra HD sources in any combination and order, with full frame re-sync on each input.
What the MultiView 16 is for
It is used in control rooms with many cameras and sources, OB vans and master control. Sources are assigned to views from the front panel, the Videohub software or Smart Control and Master Control panels.
Connections and power
16 SDI inputs and 16 outputs up to 6G, 2 HD-SDI and 2 6G-SDI multiview outputs, HDMI output, RS-422 on RJ9, panel with 16 routing buttons, 5 menu buttons, scroll wheel and 2.2" color display. Internal 100-240V supply (IEC cable required), 45 W.
How to choose
MultiView 4 HD: 4 SD and HD sources, external supply. MultiView 4: 4 sources up to 6G-SDI, HD or Ultra HD output, Teranex Mini form factor. MultiView 16: 16 sources, Ultra HD output, built in routing panel and Videohub software.
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Technical specifications
Connections
| SDI Video Inputs | 16 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G‑SDI. |
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| SDI Video Outputs | 16 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G‑SDI. |
| SDI Rates | 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G. |
| SDI Video Multi View Outputs | 2 x 10-bit HD-SDI, 2 x 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 | Black Burst and Tri-Sync for SD, HD and 4K. |
| 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 | Via front panel LCD or use either RJ45 Ethernet or USB 2.0 for firmware updates and IP address setting. |
Standards
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
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| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30 |
| 2K Video Standards | 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI |
| Ultra HD Video Standards | 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30 |
| 4K Video Standards | 4Kp24 DCI |
| SDI and HDMI HD Video Output Standards | 1080i50, 1080i59.94 1080p25, 1080p29.97 |
| SDI and HDMI Ultra HD Video Output Standards | 2160p25, 2160p29.97 |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU‑R BT.656 and ITU‑R BT.601. |
| Audio Meters | Each view, VU standard. |
| Source Routing | Yes |
| SDI Video Sampling | 4:2:2 |
| SDI Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24-bit. |
| SDI Color Precision | 10-bit 4:2:2 |
| SDI Color Space | YUV |
| 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 | 16 buttons for local control of source routing with 5 buttons and scroll wheel for menu control. 2.2 inch color display. |
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| External Control Panel | Includes Blackmagic Videohub software control panel for Mac OS and Windows for routing sources to views. Supports Blackmagic Smart Control and Blackmagic Master Control hardware panels. Includes Blackmagic Videohub SDK and Ethernet Videohub Control Protocol. |
| RS-422 Control | RJ9 for external control. |
Software
| Software Control | MultiView software included free for Windows™ and Mac™ |
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| Internal Software Upgrade | Via included updater application. |
Operating Systems
| Mac 10.15 Catalina, Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later. Windows 10, 64-bit. |
Power Requirements
| Power Supply | IEC power cable required, 100 - 240V AC input. |
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| Power Fail Protection | MultiView 16 settings preserved and restored instantly at power on. |
| Power Consumption | 45 Watts |
Environmental Specifications
| Operating temperature | 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
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| Storage temperature | -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non‑condensing |
| Product Condition | New |
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| Manufacturer | Blackmagic Design |
| manufacturer code | HDL-MULTIP6G/16 |
| Ean | 9338716002850 |
| Taric Code | 8543709099 |
| Warranty | 12 month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty |
| Product specifications | FeaturesBuilt-in display* Yes Display type LCD Product colour Grey Supported video modes 525i, 625i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p Ethernet LAN* Yes Rack mounting* Yes Ports & interfacesBNC input ports 16 BNC output ports 16 Number of HDMI outputs 1 RJ-45 ports quantity 1 Operational conditionsOperating relative humidity (H-H) 0 - 90% Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 45 °C PowerPower consumption (max)* 45 W AC input voltage 90 - 240 V Weight & dimensionsWidth 482 mm Depth 153.4 mm Height 44.2 mm Weight 2.3 kg |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Power consumption (max) | 45 W |
| Device type | Multiviewer |
| Maximum resolution | Ultra HD |
| SDI rate | 6G |
| SD support (PAL/NTSC) | Yes |
| Video connection type | SDI, HDMI |
| Power | AC mains |