In a market as robust as any in the film and video space, there's no shortage of production monitors available to filmmakers at pretty much any price point these days. Still, while everyone loves a good reference monitor for setting their shots and building a video village, when you get to the higher end of the offerings, it does start to get a little scarce.
So it’s always nice to see a new option in the space, particularly from SmallHD, which has such a great reputation for quality and performance, particularly with its OLED line. Let’s look at the new SmallHD OLED 16, a UHD 4K 12G-SDI production reference monitor that offers high-end, very helpful specs at a moderately reasonable price point.
SmallHD OLED 16 Monitor
Designed to be a top option for high-end productions and serious-minded cinematographers and crews, the SmallHD OLED 16 monitor packs a lot into a compact form factor. Built around a 16” bright OLED display, the SmallHD OLED 16 will be able to provide a 3840 x 2160 native resolution, 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio, 10-bit color processing, and four 12G-SDI inputs and outputs.
The monitor is also one of the few on the market capable of delivering true blacks, which helps deliver exceptional shadow detail and optimal color precision for reliable exposure evaluation.
All performance metrics are helpful for those looking to seamlessly match images across multiple monitors in their workflows and video villages.
Rugged and Connectable
The SmallHD OLED 16 should be quite connectable as it is equipped with four 12G-SDI inputs and outputs, which should help it easily link with pro video components like wireless receivers and additional monitors.
The design of the SmallHD OLED 16 is also rugged, with a unibody chassis that should be able to handle the rough-and-tumble life on set, whether it’s on a DIT cart, in a video village, or used out in the field.
The monitor also integrates with SmallHD’s popular PageOS 6 system for full access to pro-level monitoring tools, including downstream LUTs, a revamped Color Pipe, a GPI tally border, upgraded Custom Exposure Assist, and finer adjustments.
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Price and Availability
As mentioned above, this is a high-end reference monitor, so it’s a bit more expensive than some entry-level options in this space. However, even compared to previous SmallHD OLED options, it’s actually a bit more affordable and intended as a value option for high-end crews.
If you’re interested in finding out more, here are the full specs and purchase options.
- Native 3840 x 2160 Resolution
- 1,500,000:1 Contrast Ratio
- 4 x 12G-SDI Inputs & 4 x Outputs
- 1 x HDMI Input & 1 x Output
- PageOS, LUTs, 10-Bit Color
- Fleet Control Integration & Management
- Tactile Front Controls for Quick Access
- Rugged Unibody Chassis
- Smart Rail System
- Support Feet & Built-In Top Handle
SmallHD OLED 16 UHD 4K 12G-SDI Monitor
Engineered for high-end cinematography use, the OLED 16 UHD 4K 12G-SDI Monitor from SmallHD provides compact reference monitoring for color-critical production and client-facing reviews. Constructed with a 16" OLED display, this monitor provides a 3840 x 2160 native resolution, 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio, 10-bit color processing, and four 12G-SDI inputs and outputs.
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