About Us
The Professional's Source Since 1973
  • Help
  • 800.952.1815
Hello, Log InAccount & Orders
My Cart
Video Chat with a Pro Video Expert - Live

Blackmagic Design MultiView 4

BH #BLMV4 • MFR #HDL-MULTIP6G/04
 9 reviews
Blackmagic Design MultiView 4
Key Features
  • 4x 6G-SDI Inputs with Loop Outputs
  • 1x SDI & 1x HDMI MultiView Outputs
  • Supports SD, HD, UHD 4K, DCI 4K
  • Independent Inputs Allow Mixing Formats
The Blackmagic Design MultiView 4 features four 10-bit 6G-SDI inputs that let you monitor SD, HD, or 4K sources in any combination on Ultra HD monitors or TVs. This lets you take advantage of high resolution displays to view each source with increased clarity. The MultiView 4 allows for 2x2 display with each input fully re-synchronized. One 6G-SDI output and one HDMI multi-view output are provided, as well as a loop output for each 6G-SDI input for passing the signals to additional devices.
In Stock
$545.00
$91/mo. suggested payments for 6 Mos.
with the credit card.§ 
or Save the Tax with the credit card.‡ 
Protect Your Gear
Add a protection plan from $44.99
Ask Our Experts
800.952.1815

Blackmagic Design MultiView 4 Overview

The Blackmagic Design MultiView 4 features four 10-bit 6G-SDI inputs that let you monitor SD, HD, or 4K sources in any combination on Ultra HD monitors or TVs. This lets you take advantage of high resolution displays to view each source with increased clarity. The MultiView 4 allows for 2x2 display with each input fully re-synchronized. One 6G-SDI output and one HDMI multi-view output are provided, as well as a loop output for each 6G-SDI input for passing the signals to additional devices.

Housed in a 1 RU machined aluminum frame, the MultiView 4 is ready for use in the studio, broadcast truck, or even on location. It can be controlled with the included control software via the Ethernet port or by an optional Teranex front panel (not included). For easy integration into any facility, a built-in multi-voltage power supply supports 90 to 240 VAC, or you can power the unit by 48 VDC PoE+.

Note: IEC power cable is not included.

  • Native Ultra HD multi-view output
  • 4x 6G-SDI inputs; accepts SD, HD, Ultra HD, and DCI 4K signals
  • Supports Ultra HD 4K (3840x2160) up to 30p; DCI 4K (4096x2160) at 24p
  • 1x 6G-SDI and 1x HDMI multi-view outputs
  • 4x SDI loop outputs
  • 2x2 multi-view configurations
  • 2-channel audio meters for each view
  • 16x9 SD support
  • Tally support with ATEM switchers via optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel
  • 1 RU machined aluminum chassis
  • Software control over Ethernet; supports Videohub router protocol
  • Built-in 90 to 240 VAC power supply
  • IEC power cable required
  • Supports PoE+ 48 VDC

Blackmagic Design MultiView 4 Specs

Interfaces
Output
1 x BNC (6G-SDI)
1 x HDMI
4 x BNC (6G-SDI, Looping)
Other I/O
1 x RJ45
1 x USB Type-A USB 2.0
Standards
Video Standard Compliance
SMPTE 259M/292M/296M/310M/425M-B
ITU -R BT.601/BT.656
Reclocking
Yes
Transmission
Video Format
SDI (10-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 RGB, YUV)
DCI 4K: 24 fps
UHD 4K: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
DCI 2KPsF: 23.98/24/25 fps
DCI 2K: 23.98/24/25 fps
1080p: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080PsF: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
1080i: 50/59.94/60 fps
720p: 50/59.94/60 fps
NTSC: 29.97 fps
PAL: 25 fps
Maximum Sampling Rate
48 kHz / 24-Bit
Maximum Data Rate
6 Gb/s
Power
Power Consumption
90 to 240 VAC (16 W)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C
Operating Humidity
0 to 90%
General
Rack Form Factor
1 RU
Dimensions
6.7 x 5.5 x 1.8" / 17.0 x 14.0 x 4.5 cm
Weight
1.28 lb / 0.58 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.08 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.05 x 7.8 x 2.4"

Blackmagic Design MultiView 4 Reviews

Failed to work at all

By Matthew
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2021-06-01

Upon opening the box, the unit would not work.

Blackmagic Always Makes It Easy

By Greg
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-09-04

Does exactly what it says it'll do and is easy to set up. Only been using it for a day so far, but happy with it.

Typical Black Magic

By DD
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2018-01-05

Works great. As with most Black Magic products, a little short on the documentation.

Rock solid.

By Ben
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-08-22

Rock solid.

not the best quality ...

By Anonymous
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2017-02-15

Have discovered that it's disappointingly low quality when monitoring either SDI or HDMI at 1080 50i ... lots of aliasing & jitter ... and if you put the same source in to all four inputs, you will notice that input 4 has the most lag and flicker (especially when compared to the other inputs). Don't get this if you are after high quality video monitoring ..

Does what you think

By John
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2016-11-17

The MultiView 4 is great that is has Tally and Audio meters, but the audio meter on all 4 images only follows 1 of the inputs. Otherwise good product.

Great Product

By Matt
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-10-13

Love blackmagic product.

Good but not great

By Charlie
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2020-09-28

the ui is nice and the teranex mini line of devices is well designed from a rack configuration perspective however, this device can not output 23.98p in 1920x1080. it only allows for progressive frame rates in 4k which is very confusing. another frustrating limitation is not being able to centre and stack your inputs if you are only viewing 2 signals. you are limited to the solo, or 2x2 layout. often times i am only running two cameras and i can't rearrange the layout for my clients to centre and vertically stack the images. for these reasons ill give this 3/5 stars. a firmware update to allow for 1920x1080/23.98p output and a two camera viewing layout and i would update to 5/5.

See any errors on this page? Let us know

YOUR RECENTLY VIEWED ITEMS

Can i output audio from all 4 sdi inputs to my ...

Can i output audio from all 4 sdi inputs to my multiview sdi output? id like to be able to hear all sdi input sources simultaneously on the multiview output sdi
Asked by: Charlie
Only one audio source may be selected for output at a time.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2020-09-07

The features overview says "Tally support with ...

The features overview says "Tally support with ATEM switchers via optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel". Is this correct? It would seem bizarre that you'd need an optional front panel for this. I'd assume that, with the multi viewer and switcher on the same network, you'd use the BMD software to configure tally, yes?
Asked by: Patrick
You can configure the tally setting using the optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel or when connecting the Multiview 4 over USB to a computer running the Multiview Setup software.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2021-04-29

How can this device be used to add additional ...

How can this device be used to add additional switchable inputs to the black magic design TV studio HD? I assume it has something to do with the video hub protocol.
Asked by: Jason
You could connect 4 video inputs and use the multiview out as a source and use it in solo mode. That way you could switch the solo source input and end up with 4 more switchable inputs to your other device.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-01-29

can the sdi/hdmi multiview outputs display ...

can the sdi/hdmi multiview outputs display progressive frames in 1920x1080 or only interlaced? it looks like it can do progressive in 4k but not in 1080 based on the dip switches unless im misinterpreting them.
Asked by: Charlie
i cant get 23.98 1080p output. it only shows progressive for 4k output. am i missing something?
Answered by: Charlie
Date published: 2022-07-19

Can you solo any input just by using the Teranex ...

Can you solo any input just by using the Teranex control panel? Without having a PC connected?
Asked by: Jeff
Yes, you will be able to solo an input by using the Teranex Mini Smart Panel.
Answered by: Peterm
Date published: 2022-08-10

Is here any way to only show the audio meter for ...

Is here any way to only show the audio meter for the input you are taking audio from? Would be nice to clear the meters from the other sources.
Asked by: Michael
We would be happy to put in a feature request. No guarantees.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2021-02-19

We have an ATEM Video Switcher and (3) PTZOptics ...

We have an ATEM Video Switcher and (3) PTZOptics SDI Cameras. I'd like to use this to route Cam1-3 to a Video Waveform Monitor for shot-setup, each time our team previews Cam1-3. Could I get this to happen automatically with this? Using only ethernet data between the the two devices?
Asked by: Robert
The Blackmagic Design MultiView 4 (B&H# BLMV4) will essentially just turn up to four inputs into a single signal, showing each in one quadrant of a TV (or production monitor) screen. If that signal is sent to a typical waveform monitor then that waveform monitor would give you a waveform for the combined group of four feeds, not four separate waveforms unless yours allows you to specify a separate area of the frame for each such waveform. The MultiView 4 will accept those four video feeds from the SDI (up to 6G) connections, not from the LAN (sometimes called "Ethernet") connection. That is because the LAN port on the MultiView 4 is for control, not for video input nor output.
Answered by: Yoni
Date published: 2022-12-09

Wanting to use this for Livestreaming purposes ...

Wanting to use this for Livestreaming purposes with OBS. Does this give the option for me to grab each image separately and overlay it for one image for livestreaming purposes? Thanks
Asked by: valued
Not sure what you mean by overlay, but you can set the MultiView 4 to output in 2x2 multiview mode or solo mode. In solo mode, you get a full screen output of any of the 4 inputs.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2022-11-10
  • y_2023, m_9, d_30, h_4CST
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_3.0.35
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_15
  • loc_en_US, sid_1247828, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=HAS_STAFF_ANSWERS, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_bhphotovideo