Essential Information About the Blackmagic Video Assist 7-inch 12G HDR Monitor-Recorder
- Ultra-bright 7-inch HDR display with 2500 nits, featuring built-in 3D LUTs and professional scopes.
- 10-bit 4:2:2 recording in ProRes and DNx on UHS-II SD cards or via USB-C.
- Comprehensive 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0a connectivity for HD, Ultra HD, 2K DCI, and 4K DCI.
- Professional audio with 2 mini XLR inputs, 48 V phantom power, and -128 dBV noise floor.
The Flagship of the Video Assist Range
The Video Assist 7-inch 12G HDR carries the DNA of Blackmagic?s series and adds a dazzling HDR screen, 12G-SDI connectivity, multi-codec support, and a modernized workflow via USB-C. It integrates seamlessly with current cinema and hybrid cameras, from set to post-production.
For Demanding Shoots and Agile Post-Production
Ideal for cinematographers, DITs, and content creators, it combines precise HDR monitoring, backup or primary recording, and advanced exposure and focus control. It?s the trusted tool to secure your shots and speed up the editing process.
Key Features for a Controlled 4K DCI Workflow
HDR Monitoring with 2500 nits, P3 gamut, and integrated analysis tools to calibrate exposure and color balance. 10-bit 4:2:2 Recording in ProRes/DNx via dual UHS-II SD card slots or on SSD/flash via USB-C, without conversion, ready for editing.
12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0a Connectivity to handle signals up to 4K DCI 60p, built-in 3D LUTs, and support for HDR10/HLG. Professional Audio on mini XLR with 48 V phantom power to connect your microphones or wireless receivers directly.
Technical Specifications
Connections
- SDI video inputs: 1
- SDI video outputs: 1
- SDI data rates: 270 Mb/s, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
- HDMI 2.0a video inputs: 1
- HDMI 2.0a video outputs: 1
- Analog audio inputs: 2 x balanced mini XLR with phantom power
- Analog audio outputs: 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Built-in speaker: Mono
- Remote control: 1 x 2.5 mm LANC for start/stop recording
- Computer interface: 1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 for external disk recording, webcam output, installation, software updates, and Video Assist Utility control
Display
- Size: 7 inches 1920 x 1200
- Brightness: 2500 nits
- Color: wide P3 color gamut
Integrated Audio/Video
- SDI audio inputs: 16 embedded audio channels via 12G-SDI
- SDI audio outputs: 16 embedded audio channels via 12G-SDI
- HDMI audio inputs: 8 embedded audio channels via HDMI 2.0a
- HDMI audio outputs: 8 embedded audio channels via HDMI 2.0a
Storage
- SD interface: dual slots for UHS-II SD cards
- Storage types: SDXC UHS-II, SDXC UHS-I, and SDHC UHS-I cards
- SD support: DS, HS, SDR12, SDR25, DDR50, SDR50, SDR104
SDI Video Standards
- SD: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
- HD: 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 DCI: 2Kp23.98, 2Kp24, 2Kp25, 2Kp29.97, 2Kp30; 2KPsF23.98, 2KPsF24, 2KPsF25, 2KPsF29.97, 2KPsF30
- Ultra HD: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
- 4K DCI: 4Kp23.98, 4Kp24, 4Kp25, 4Kp29.97, 4Kp30
- SDI compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2084
- SDI metadata: HD RP188
- Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 24-bit
- Video sampling: 4:2:2 YUV
- Color precision: 10-bit
- Color space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020
- HDR: HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma
- Data rate switching: SDI and HDMI at 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s, 6 Gb/s, 12 Gb/s
- SDI RAW: Blackmagic RAW
HDMI Video Standards
- SD: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
- HD: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60; 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60; 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
- Ultra HD: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
- 4K DCI: 4Kp23.98, 4Kp24, 4Kp25
- HDMI color precision: 10-bit
- HDMI HDR: HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma
- Copy protection: HDMI input does not capture protected sources
Media and Codecs
- Media: 2 x UHS-II SD cards for Ultra HD, standard SD cards for HD; USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 for external recording
- Media types: SD SDXC UHS-II, SDXC UHS-I, SDHC UHS-I
- Codecs: Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1; Constant Quality Q0, Q5; Apple ProRes 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT, 422 Proxy; DNxHR HQX, SQ, LB; DNxHR HQX MXF, SQ MXF, LB MXF
Control
- Recorder control: capacitive LCD touchscreen with on-screen buttons
- External control: LANC, SDI and HDMI start/stop, timecode run
Blackmagic RAW: Supported Cameras
- Canon: Canon EOS C300 Mark II
- FUJIFILM: GFX100, GFX100 II, GFX100S, GFX100S II, X-H2s, X-H2, X-M5, X-T5, X-T50, X-S20
- Leica: SL2-S, SL3-S
- Nikon: Z 6, Z 7, Z 6II, Z 7II
- Sony: FX3, FX30
- Panasonic: AU-EVA1, AW-UB10, AW-UB50, LUMIX BGH1, BS1H, GH5S, GH6, GH7, G9II, S1, S1II, S1IIE, S1H, S1RII, S5, S5D, S5II, S5IIX
- SIGMA: fp, fp L
- Z CAM: E2, E2-M4, E2-F6, E2-S6
Scopes
- Types: waveform, RGB parade, vectorscope, RGB histogram
- Display: scopes overlay with picture-in-picture, opacity control; standard and HDR graticules
Operating Systems
- Mac: 13.0 Ventura, 14.0 Sonoma or later
- Windows: 11
Power
- Power supply: 1 x external 12 V
- Batteries: compatible with Sony NP-F (not included)
Environment
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
- Storage temperature: -20 to 45 °C
- Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
Included
- Video Assist 7-inch 12G HDR
- Universal power supply with locking connector and international adapters
- NP-F series battery USB charger
- Software: Blackmagic OS
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