Description

Lilliput Q18 17.3″ 12G-SDI/HDMI Broadcast Studio Monitor with V-Mount Battery Plate – Professional UHD Display for Studio and Field Production

Key Features and Highlights:

• High-Resolution 17.3″ UHD Display for Broadcast Clarity
  • 3840 x 2160 Native UHD Resolution: The Q18’s expansive 17.3″ UHD screen delivers 4K clarity, ideal for high-end video monitoring in both studio and field environments where detailed image quality is essential.
  • Supports DCI 4K60 with Automatic Signal Scaling: Capable of handling up to 4K at 60Hz, the Q18 automatically scales all incoming signals to UHD resolution, ensuring optimal display quality across various formats and simplifying setup by eliminating the need for external scaling devices.
  • 1200:1 Contrast Ratio and 400 cd/m² Brightness: Offers an excellent contrast ratio, providing deep blacks and bright highlights, which are essential for assessing image quality in broadcast and post-production. With 400 cd/m² brightness, it is suitable for controlled studio environments as well as certain outdoor setups where balanced brightness is needed.
• Comprehensive Input and Output Options for Versatile Production
  • HDMI 2.0 Input with HDMI Loop-Through Output: Enables seamless integration within multi-monitor setups, allowing HDMI signals to pass through for additional monitors or equipment without the need for external splitters, ideal for both studio and field workflows.
  • Dual 12G-SDI and Dual 3G-SDI Inputs/Outputs: The monitor supports single-link, dual-link, and quad-link 12G-SDI configurations, making it compatible with an extensive range of broadcast equipment and camera setups, providing flexibility and reliability in professional video environments.
  • Auto-Scaling for Signal Compatibility: The Q18 automatically scales incoming video signals to fit the UHD screen, offering simplicity in handling multiple resolutions and ensuring consistency in image display across different production setups.
• Enhanced Color and Image Calibration Features
  • HDR Support for Improved Dynamic Range: HDR support expands the monitor’s dynamic range, enhancing color depth and brightness levels, which is particularly valuable for HDR productions where accurate color representation is crucial.
  • 3D LUT Compatibility for Custom Color Profiles: Load custom LUTs (Look-Up Tables) to achieve precise color grading, essential for post-production and broadcast professionals who need accurate color consistency across screens.
  • Professional Calibration for Broadcast Quality: Supports accurate color calibration to ensure that color representation meets industry standards, making it suitable for color-critical workflows in live broadcasting and post-production.
• Integrated Audio and Tally Monitoring for Broadcast Control
  • Embedded Audio Monitoring with Vectoring: The Q18 includes embedded audio support and vectoring, allowing users to monitor audio embedded within HDMI and SDI signals, ensuring comprehensive audio and video monitoring within a single device.
  • Stereo Speakers and Headphone Output: Integrated stereo speakers provide audio playback, and a 3.5mm headphone jack allows isolated audio monitoring, essential for on-set sound checks and quality control in both studio and field setups.
  • Tally Light System: The tally light feature provides visual cues for live broadcast environments, ensuring that talent and operators are aware of active feeds, making it ideal for multi-camera, live production setups.
• Quad-Split Multiview and Wide Viewing Angle for Flexible Monitoring
  • Quad-Split Multiview Display: Offers the ability to view up to four separate video feeds simultaneously on a single screen, a valuable feature for live event production, broadcast control rooms, and multi-camera monitoring setups where simultaneous feed visibility is essential.
  • 170° Wide Viewing Angle: The IPS panel delivers a consistent image across a wide 170° viewing angle, ensuring that color and clarity remain stable from different viewing positions, allowing for collaborative monitoring among multiple operators.
• Dual Power Options for Studio and Field Versatility
  • V-Mount Battery Plate for Mobile Power: The integrated V-mount battery plate provides battery power for field operations, making it suitable for remote shoots and on-location production setups where AC power is limited or unavailable.
  • 12 VDC Power Supply for Studio Use: Comes with a 12 VDC adapter, allowing continuous power in controlled studio settings, ideal for long-duration broadcasting and post-production tasks without requiring frequent power interruptions.
• Durable Design with Rackmount and Portable Options
  • Sturdy, Portable Design for Field Production: Despite its larger 17.3″ display, the Q18’s design is optimized for portability, making it convenient for transport and setup in mobile production setups, whether in studio control rooms or on-location shoots.
  • VESA-Compatible Rackmount Case Available: The rackmount case allows the Q18 to be installed securely within standard 19″ rack systems, making it suitable for mobile broadcast trucks, production studios, and live event setups.
  • V-Mount Battery Compatibility for Extended Power: Ensures the monitor can run on battery power for extended periods in the field, allowing for uninterrupted operation during lengthy shoots or events, critical for high-demand environments.
• Ideal for Broadcast, Field Production, and Live Event Monitoring
  • Adaptable for Multi-Environment Production Needs: With UHD resolution, HDR compatibility, quad-split multiview, and flexible SDI and HDMI connectivity, the Q18 is designed to meet the demands of both indoor studio environments and outdoor live events.
  • Perfect for Broadcast Technicians, Cinematographers, and Colorists: Its detailed resolution, accurate color calibration, and advanced input/output options make it a valuable tool for professionals who require precision and flexibility in color-critical and multi-camera setups.

The Lilliput Q18 17.3″ 12G-SDI/HDMI Broadcast Studio Monitor with V-Mount Battery Plate provides a versatile, high-quality display solution for professionals in broadcast, field production, and post-production. With its advanced color accuracy, multiview capabilities, and rugged design, it meets the needs of production teams seeking reliable, high-resolution monitoring in any environment, from studio control rooms to on-site locations.