Waveform Monitors

Waveform Monitors

Waveform Monitors are specialized oscilloscopes for video and TV production applications. Like an oscilloscope, it can display voltage over time, but plus additional features.

Selection Considerations and Unique features of Waveform Monitors over Oscilloscopes

• Display the video picture along with signal level
• Audio option and Audio Only models
• Usually 2 inputs are standard. Some models monitor 1 input at a time. Better models handle both simultaneously
• Models include standard inputs such as HD/SD-SDI. Better models will also include Dual Link and 3G
• Standard format is 2K resolution. Better models will handle the next generation 4K format
• Eye pattern and Jitter displays
• Monitors R,G,B Levels and Composite Gamut
• Screen Size
• Style: Bench/Rack/Portable
• Leader Instrument unique features
  • CINELITE. Measure luminance levels at specific picture points
  • CINEZONE. False color displays and peaking function facilitate quick camera focus and exposure setups. Determine brightness levels based on a color based scale