Description

Lilliput BM230-4KS 23.8″ Carry-On 4K Broadcast Monitor – Portable UHD Monitoring Solution for Studio and Field Production

Key Features and Highlights:

• High-Resolution 23.8″ UHD 4K Display for Professional Monitoring
  • Native UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS Panel for Exceptional Clarity: The Lilliput BM230-4KS is a professional-grade 23.8″ monitor that offers a UHD 4K resolution, allowing users to view images with exceptional clarity and detail. With its native 3840 x 2160 resolution, the BM230-4KS provides sharp and accurate visuals, essential for critical monitoring tasks such as focus checking, color grading, and composition. This monitor’s high-definition display makes it well-suited for both on-set and post-production environments, where detail and accuracy are paramount.
  • 8-Bit Color Depth and 30 fps Capability for Smooth Display: The 8-bit color depth ensures rich color representation, while the monitor’s ability to support up to 30 fps makes it compatible with a variety of professional workflows. Whether used for live broadcasts, film production, or video playback, the BM230-4KS provides reliable, smooth visuals for capturing and reviewing content in high fidelity.
• Rugged Built-In Hard Case for Durability and Portability
  • Protective Hard Case for Field and Studio Durability: The BM230-4KS is built directly into a robust hard case, ensuring it withstands the challenges of travel and frequent setup. This protective case guards the monitor against dust, moisture, and accidental impact, making it an ideal choice for professionals who need a reliable monitor that can go from the studio to the field without added wear and tear.
  • Rubber Feet for Vertical Positioning in Field Use: The case is equipped with rubber feet, allowing the monitor to stand vertically on location without requiring additional support. This design feature provides a stable viewing platform for on-location shoots, making it easier to set up the monitor in temporary or outdoor environments where quick, secure positioning is needed.
• Extensive Connectivity for a Range of Video Sources
  • Four HDMI Inputs Including HDMI 2.0 for 4K and Three HDMI 1.4 Inputs: The monitor includes a versatile selection of HDMI inputs—one HDMI 2.0 for DCI 4K sources and three HDMI 1.4 inputs, supporting both UHD and HD signals. This broad range of HDMI options ensures compatibility with modern cameras, playback devices, and computers, allowing users to integrate the monitor seamlessly into their workflows.
  • 3G-SDI Input with Loop-Through Output for Broadcast Integration: The BM230-4KS features a 3G-SDI input, supporting resolutions up to 1080p60, with an SDI loop-through output for passing the signal to additional devices. This feature is essential for broadcast and multi-monitor setups, where video signals need to be sent to multiple locations, making it suitable for studio control rooms, live event production, and on-location broadcasts.
  • Additional Legacy Inputs (DVI and VGA) for Compatibility with Older Equipment: The inclusion of DVI and VGA inputs makes the BM230-4KS compatible with legacy systems, ensuring flexibility for professionals working in mixed-media environments. This wide array of inputs allows the monitor to connect to both modern and older video equipment, making it an adaptable tool across various setups.
• Versatile Audio Monitoring Options for Comprehensive Control
  • Built-In Speakers for Onboard Audio Playback: The BM230-4KS includes integrated speakers, enabling users to hear embedded digital audio directly from video sources without the need for additional equipment. This feature is useful for quick audio checks in both on-set and post-production environments, allowing for comprehensive monitoring.
  • 3.5mm Headphone Jack for Private Audio Monitoring: For more discreet audio monitoring, the monitor is equipped with a 3.5mm headphone output, allowing users to monitor sound quality privately. This capability is particularly valuable in studio settings or locations where external audio playback might be distracting to others.
  • Analog RCA Audio Inputs for External Sound Sources: The monitor also features RCA audio inputs, expanding its audio functionality by supporting analog sound from external sources. Whether users need to monitor embedded audio from HDMI or SDI signals or use external audio equipment, the BM230-4KS offers flexible options for accurate audio assessment.
• Advanced Image Control Tools for Precise Visual Adjustment
  • HDR Support for High Dynamic Range Imaging: The BM230-4KS supports HDR color spaces, allowing users to work with high dynamic range content. HDR provides a broader range of luminosity, displaying both shadow and highlight details with precision, making it easier to evaluate exposure and contrast in complex lighting scenarios.
  • 3D LUT Capability for Customizable Color Profiles: The monitor supports 3D LUTs, allowing users to load custom LUTs via USB for on-set color grading. With built-in LUT presets and the option to import custom .cube files, users can quickly switch between color profiles to ensure accurate color representation across different lighting environments.
  • Comprehensive Image Control Features: The BM230-4KS includes a variety of professional image control tools, such as quad-view, false color, peaking, check field, image flip, overscan, underscan, image freeze, center marker, screen marker, and color temperature adjustment. These functions provide users with detailed control over composition, focus, and exposure, ensuring high-quality image assessment.
• Flexible Power Options for Studio and Field Use
  • Wide Voltage Range (12 to 24 VDC) for Versatile Power Sources: The BM230-4KS accepts a broad voltage range, allowing users to power the monitor via different sources. This flexibility is particularly useful for location-based shoots, where DC power can be sourced from various power supplies or external batteries.
  • Integrated Gold Mount Battery Plate for Extended Field Use: The built-in Gold mount battery plate provides compatibility with industry-standard Gold mount batteries, making it ideal for on-location work. These batteries offer extended runtime and reliability, essential for extended shoots and outdoor production where access to AC power may be limited.
  • AC Power Option for Studio Environments: In studio setups, the monitor can be plugged into a wall outlet using the included AC adapter, ensuring reliable and continuous power during extended recording sessions or live broadcasts. This dual-power capability allows the BM230-4KS to transition seamlessly between mobile and fixed installations.
• Additional Features for Enhanced Usability in Various Environments
  • Sunshade for Improved Outdoor Viewing: The monitor includes an attachable sunshade, which reduces glare and enhances screen visibility in bright outdoor environments. This accessory is invaluable for fieldwork, where natural light can affect the monitor’s clarity, ensuring that users can view the display accurately even in direct sunlight.
  • Tally Input with DB-9 Adapter for Live Production Signaling: The tally input provides a visual indication when the monitor is active, making it suitable for live broadcast and multi-camera setups. The included DB-9 tally adapter enhances compatibility with standard tally systems, allowing seamless integration with switchers and improving workflow efficiency during live events.
  • 75/100mm VESA Mount Compatibility for Secure Installation: For studio and fixed installations, the monitor is compatible with both 75mm and 100mm VESA mounts, allowing it to be securely mounted to stands, walls, or arms. This feature provides stability and flexibility for users who need a large, reliable display in permanent setups.
• Perfect for Broadcast, Film, and Post-Production Workflows
  • Ideal for On-Set and On-Location Monitoring: With its durable hard case, high-resolution display, and portable design, the BM230-4KS is an excellent choice for on-set and on-location monitoring. Its protective case ensures safe transport, while its professional-grade tools enable precise visual control, allowing users to assess footage accurately from the start.
  • Suitable for Color Grading and Post-Production Tasks: The BM230-4KS’s UHD 4K resolution, HDR support, and 3D LUT capability make it a valuable tool for post-production work, including color grading and editing. Editors and colorists can trust the monitor to deliver accurate color representation, ensuring that the final output meets the desired aesthetic.
  • Ideal for Multi-Camera and Live Broadcast Environments: With its tally input, SDI loop-through, and advanced image control tools, the BM230-4KS is a powerful asset for live production and multi-camera setups. Its large screen and precise monitoring capabilities allow directors, technical directors, and camera operators to coordinate effectively during live broadcasts and complex shoots.

The Lilliput BM230-4KS 23.8″ Carry-On 4K Broadcast Monitor combines robust UHD 4K resolution, versatile connectivity options, and a comprehensive set of image control tools, making it a reliable and portable solution for professionals across the broadcast, film, and post-production industries. With its built-in hard case, flexible power options, and extensive feature set, this monitor offers the durability, portability, and functionality required for high-quality monitoring in any production environment.