Desview has introduced a new range of professional-grade field monitors, including the OL14 Pro, OL16 Max, and OL16 Ultra 12G. These displays are engineered for demanding video production environments, offering advanced functionalities and superior performance to professionals.
Unveiling Desview's Flagship Monitors for Professional Video Production
Desview's latest lineup of professional field monitors is poised to enhance video production workflows with its blend of high-end features and performance. The collection includes the OL14 Pro, OL16 Max, and the top-tier OL16 Ultra 12G, each designed to cater to specific professional needs. The flagship OL16 Ultra 12G boasts a 16-inch AMOLED display with a 3840 x 2400 resolution and an impressive 331 PPI, ensuring exceptionally sharp visuals. While its typical brightness is 400 nits, it can reach a peak of 1200 nits, making it suitable for HDR content. This model excels in color reproduction, covering 100% of the DCI-P3 color space with a 10-bit color depth, guaranteeing precise and vivid imagery for critical monitoring tasks.
Beyond its display capabilities, the Core OL16 Ultra 12G integrates advanced monitoring tools essential for professional video workflows. It offers multi-view monitoring with dual-view and quad-view split screens, allowing for simultaneous analysis of various footage aspects. Each window supports individual LUTs, providing flexible color management. Professional waveform tools, including histogram, vectorscope, and false color, are also integrated to assist in exposure and color analysis. Connectivity is robust, featuring one HDMI input and four 12G-SDI ports, facilitating high-bandwidth uncompressed 4K UHD video transmission. Power options include XLR-type DC input, 5.5-2.1mm threaded DC input, and V-mount battery compatibility, offering versatility on set. Additionally, the monitor supports professional LUTs and imported 3D LUTs from standard color-grading software, including Calman’s 3D LUTs for full calibration, ensuring accurate and consistent color representation across the production pipeline. This comprehensive suite of features makes the OL16 Ultra 12G a powerful asset for professionals seeking uncompromised monitoring performance.
Diverse Options: From High-Bandwidth 12G-SDI to Versatile 3G-SDI
Desview’s new monitor series extends its professional offerings with the OL16 Max and OL14 Pro, providing tailored solutions for various budgets and technical requirements. The OL16 Max, another 16-inch model, shares many premium features with its Ultra counterpart, such as an OLED panel, 3840 x 2400 resolution, 1200-nit peak brightness, and comprehensive 3D LUT support. However, it distinguishes itself with four 3G-SDI ports instead of 12G-SDI, which is a key consideration for certain video workflows. While 3G-SDI supports 4Kp60 video transmission, its data rates are significantly lower than 12G-SDI, which is designed for native uncompressed 4K UHD. This difference in SDI connectivity allows the OL16 Max to be a more cost-effective option at $1,999, without compromising on essential monitoring features like a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual speakers, and a tally indicator.
For those prioritizing portability and dual HDMI inputs, the Desview Core OL14 Pro presents a compelling alternative. This 13.3-inch monitor features an AMOLED panel with a 1920 x 1080 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. Despite its smaller screen and lower resolution compared to the 16-inch models, it maintains the critical 1200-nit peak brightness and 100% DCI-P3 color space coverage. It includes the same professional monitoring tools, anamorphic desqueeze, and 3D LUT support found in its larger siblings, ensuring professional-grade image analysis. The OL14 Pro is equipped with three 3G-SDI slots and notably offers two HDMI inputs, a feature not present in the other new Desview monitors, providing greater flexibility for connecting to multiple video sources. Priced at $1,299, the OL14 Pro balances professional performance with enhanced input versatility and a more compact design, making it a strong contender for various field production scenarios where 3G-SDI bandwidth is sufficient.