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Black rack unit with two 8 inch screens side by side

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. HDL-SMTWSCOPEDUO4K Dual 8" 6G-SDI Post Monitoring

SKU CH-6HA1-YPF7M MPN HDL-SMTWSCOPEDUO4K

Dual rack-mounted 8-inch monitors accept SD through 6G-SDI with built-in waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade and 16-channel audio metering

  • Power drawLess than 20 W
  • Supported resolutionsSD NTSC, PAL HD 720p 50/59.94/60 1080i 50/59.94/60 1080PsF 2
  • Interface typeSMPTE 259M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 296M SMPTE 372M SMPTE 425M
  • Video sampling4:2:2 and 4:4:4
  • Audio formats48 kHz
  • Power supply12 to 15 VDC
  • Dual 8-inch monitors fit a 3 RU rack space
  • Each screen accepts SD through 6G-SDI with auto format detection
  • Built-in waveform, vectorscope, parade and histogram tools for on-set QA
  • 16-channel embedded audio metering and phase display per monitor
  • Under 20 W draw from a 12–15 VDC supply

Dual 8" 6G-SDI Monitoring

The Blackmagic Design Smartscope Duo 4K mounts in 3 RU and provides two independent 8-inch screens, each accepting SD through 6G-SDI with reclocked loop-through outputs. It suits post-production engineers who need simultaneous picture and scope views on a single rack unit.

Installation Notes

Each monitor uses one SDI input and one loop-through output, so cabling follows standard BNC practice and auto format sensing removes manual mode selection. The 12 to 15 VDC supply and sub-20 W draw simplify rack power budgeting, while the Ethernet pair handles software control and updates without extra USB wiring.

Sustained Operation

Power consumption stays below 20 W across all supported formats up to 3840 x 2160p, keeping thermal load predictable during long grading sessions. Embedded 16-channel audio metering and selectable scopes run continuously without frame drops, and the reclocked loop outputs maintain signal integrity over extended cable runs.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlackmagic Design
Model nameHDL-SMTWSCOPEDUO4K
Product colorYUV
RGB
Display
Supported resolutionsSD
NTSC, PAL
HD
720p 50/59.94/60
1080i 50/59.94/60
1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
2K
2048 × 1080PsF 23.98/24/25
2048 × 1080p 23.98/24/25
2048 × 1556PsF 23.98/24/25
4K
3840 × 2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
Audio & video
Audio formats48 kHz
Ports & slots
Interface typeSMPTE 259M
SMPTE 292M
SMPTE 296M
SMPTE 372M
SMPTE 425M
Power
Power drawLess than 20 W
Power supply12 to 15 VDC
Size & build
Product dimensions19 in × 5.2 in × 1.3 in
3 RU
Product weight3.37 lb (1.53 kg)
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size584 × 178 × 76 mm
More details
Video sampling4:2:2 and 4:4:4

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the Smartscope Duo 4K is displaying a 6G-SDI signal correctly after connecting it?

The front panel auto-detects the incoming format and shows the active SDI standard — SD, HD, 3G or 6G — on-screen. Select Waveform, Vectorscope or Parade to verify levels, chroma and RGB/YUV balance in real time.

What comes in the box with the HDL-SMTWSCOPEDUO4K and what must I supply separately?

The unit includes the dual 8-inch rack-mount monitor, a 12–15 VDC power supply and a USB 2.0 cable for updates. You must provide SDI BNC cables for each 6G-SDI input, an Ethernet cable for software control and a 3 RU rack space.

Which version of the Smartscope Duo 4K should I choose for a 4K 60p workflow?

The single model HDL-SMTWSCOPEDUO4K handles 3840 × 2160p up to 60 fps over 6G-SDI on each 8-inch screen. No higher-capacity variant exists; this unit covers the full 4K 60p range listed in the specifications.

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