Connections
SDI Video Inputs
1 x Micro BNC
SDI Video Outputs
1 x Micro BNC
SDI Rates
270Mb, 1.5G, 3G
HDMI Video Inputs
1
HDMI Video Outputs
1
Analog Audio Inputs
None, embedded audio only.
Analog Audio Outputs
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack.
Built in Speaker
Mono
Screen Dimensions
5 inch 1920 x 1080.
Screen Brightness
300nits
SDI Audio Inputs
16 channels embedded via SDI
SDI Audio Outputs
16 channels embedded via SDI
HDMI Audio Inputs
8 channels embedded via HDMI
HDMI Audio Outputs
8 channels embedded via HDMI
Remote Control
None
SD Interface
1 x UHS-I SD slot.
Storage Type
SDXC UHS-I and SDHC UHS-I SD cards.
Supports DS, HS, SDR12, SDR25, DDR50, SDR50 and SDR104 SD cards.
Computer Interface
1 x USB Type‑C for initial setup, software updates and Video Assist Utility software control.
Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G
SDI Video Standards
SD Video Standards
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards
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
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M
SDI Metadata Support
HD RP188
Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
Video Sampling
4:2:2 YUV
Color Precision
10-bit
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709
Multiple Rate Support
SDI and HDMI switches between 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s.
HDMI Video Standards
SD Video Standards
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
HDMI Color Precision
10-bit
Copy Protection
HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
Media
Media
1 x UHS-I SD for HD recording.
Media Type
SDXC UHS-I and SDHC UHS-I SD cards.
Supported Codecs
ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 Proxy, DNxHD 220x, DNxHD 145, DNxHD 45, DNxHD 220x MXF, DNxHD 145 MXF, DNxHD 45 MXF.
Control
Recorder Control
Integrated capacitive touchscreen LCD with Blackmagic OS onscreen controls for settings and navigating menus.
External Control
SDI and HDMI start/stop, timecode run.
Software
Software Included
Blackmagic OS
Scopes
Scopes
Waveform, RGB Parade, Vector, Histogram.
Viewing Modes
Scopes with picture in picture or picture overlay and opacity control.
Operating Systems
Mac icon
Mac 10.14 Mojave,
Mac 10.15 Catalina or later.
Windows Icon
Windows 8.1 and 10.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
1 x External 12V power supply.
Compatible with Sony NP-F style batteries.
(batteries not included)
Physical Specifications
Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
What’s Included
Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G
Universal power supply with international adapters
