Blackmagic Design Multiview 4 HD
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A "monitoring" link in Blackmagic's modular approach
The MultiView 4 HD fits into Blackmagic Design's philosophy: specialized, compact tools that are easy to integrate into an SDI workflow. With its 4 SDI inputs and Multi View outputs in SDI and HDMI, it centralizes the monitoring of your cameras, players, and switcher outputs on a single screen, while maintaining clean integration within a broadcast or streaming chain.
Its major asset in a modern setup is its format tolerance: it accepts SD, HD, and up to 2K DCI sources, automatically detects them, and displays them together. You gain flexibility when working with equipment from different generations or varying frame rates on the same event.
For which control rooms and users?
This multiviewer is designed for environments where responsiveness is key: live events, places of worship, educational institutions, multicam capture, corporate studios, and content production for streaming. In practice, it allows the director, chief cameraman, or video technician to validate framing, source continuity, and audio activity at a glance, without adding a computer or multiplying screens.
In fixed control rooms, it becomes a stable control point for SDI-equipped rooms. In mobile control rooms, its low power consumption and compact form factor facilitate integration into a flight case, with either an HDMI screen or an SDI monitor depending on your inventory.
Technical specifications
| Category | matrix | Power supply | External power supply |
| Type | Multiviewer | Consumption | 5.5 W |
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 | Weight | 242 g |
| Accessories included | External power supply | Dimensions (mm) | 92 x 134 x 22 |
| External power supply supplied | Yes | ||
Questions frequently asked
How many SDI sources can the Blackmagic Design MultiView 4 HD display?
Four SDI inputs can be combined on a single monitoring mosaic.
Does the multiviewer support 1080p and 2K DCI cameras?
Automatic detection supports SD and HD sources, up to 1080p60. 2K DCI formats at 23.98p, 24p, and 25p are also compatible. Different frame rates can be viewed simultaneously.
What screen output is available for a video control room?
The mosaic is delivered simultaneously via SDI and HDMI. The HDMI output manages EDID to facilitate synchronization with the connected display.
Can the audio from cameras be monitored on the multiview screen?
Each mosaic window displays VU meters, allowing audio activity monitoring of the SDI sources.
How is the MultiView 4 HD configured and what is included in the box?
Configuration and updates are done via USB 2.0 using the MultiView software for Mac and Windows. A universal external +12 V power supply is included. The device measures 92 × 134 × 22 mm and weighs 242 g.
