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SWIT FM-215HDR 21.5-inch QLED panel First Look

SWIT recently introduced its new FM-215HDR 21.5-inch QLED panel. The FM-215HDR is a 1920×1080, 1000nits HDR, 12G-SDI, multiview display, zero latency processing, and built-in camera LUTs. We caught up with them at NAB 2024 to take a closer look at the monitor.

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According to SWIT, the monitor is equipped with an advanced Quantum Dot LED (QLED) panel with 1000nits and a high bright backlight so that it sunlight viewable outdoors. 

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Key features

  • 21.5-inch 1920×1080 QLED Panel
  • 1000nits high bright PQ/HLG HDR
  • 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut coverage
  • VICO 1.97 A-class Eye Protecting LCD
  • 12G-SDI, 4 x 3G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 4K input
  • 4-ch SDI/HDMI mixed formats multiview
  • Any 2 inputs mixed PBP or PIP view
  • Horizontal and Vertical (cropped) PBP view
  • Zero latency video processing (0.01frame)
  • 3DLUT Auto Self-calibration without PC
  • Built-in Multi camera Delog LUTs
  • User 3DLUTs upload via USB
  • Waveform / Focus assist / False color / Zebra
  • With flight case and screen protector
  • Optional VESA to C-stand adaptor
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The monitor covers 100% of DCI-P3 and it has 12G-SDI, 4 x 3G-SDI, and an HDMI 2.0 4K input.There is also a built-in V-mount battery plate and the ability to power it via DC or AC. 

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The FM-215HDR can support up to four video inputs of mixed formats and display them as quadview , or as any two inputs Pic-by-Pic or Pic-in-Pic view, or two inputs in a vertical (Cropped) display mode. You can select HDR/SDR gamma, color gamut independently for each input.

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If you are live-streaming, you can use the H/V Multi-platform Livestreaming View where one input source is displayed in a regular horizontal view and cropped vertical view side by side simultaneously. This is very handy if you need to output both horizontal and vertical video to different streaming platforms.

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As you would expect, the monitor features the usual array of video assist tools such as false color, waveform, peaking, vector scope, etc.

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It comes with a flight case and screen protector. The monitor in its case weighs 14kg / 30.86 lb.

On the top of the flight case, there are two cheese plates where you can install accessories such as wireless video receiver using multiple 1/4” and 3/8” screw threads.

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You can purchase an optional VESA to 5/8” baby-pin C-stand / Light stand adaptor bracket as the monitor is equipped with a standard 10×10 VESA mount.

Price & Availability

The SWIT FM-215HDR 21.5-inch QLED panel is available to purchase for $1,999.99 USD

Specifications

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