Sony has announced the launch of two new live production monitors and a multi-purpose SMPTE ST 2110-supporting camera.
The company is expanding its range with two new 16.5-inch 4K TRIMASTER HX professional shading monitors. Both the BVM-HX1710 and BVM-HX1710N provide SDI and HDMI interfaces, and employ dual-cell technology adopted from Sony’s BVM-HX3110 critical grading monitor. Available in summer 2025, the monitors feature accurate colour reproduction, deep blacks, high dynamic range, a wide viewing angle and peak luminance of 3,000 nits. The BVM-HX1710N adds SMPTE 2110 IP support, bringing Networked Live compatibility to complement the Sony ecosystem.
Claire Lam, marketing manager, Sony Europe, said: “Building on the breakthroughs established with Sony’s recent colour grading monitor, the BVM-HX3110, our latest monitors work effortlessly alongside our larger lineup providing a similar user experience, panel and menu structure, while easily colour matching and integrating with Sony’s professional monitor ecosystem to ensure consistency.
“Designed with live productions in mind, the BVM-HX1710 and BVM-HX1710N offer comprehensive monitoring solutions in a standard 6U height perfect for rack mounting. The monitors offer a standard tool kit of powerful on-board features, as well as a range of options for increased versatility and future planning. As a result, they are planned for Shading for OB trucks and Studios, Online Editing, Quality Control on an EIA rack and R&D of video technologies.”
The new models feature real-time onboard scopes, multi-screen modes, interlace and tetrahedral LUT (Look Up Table) processing as standard, with a range of optional licences available, including: BVML-F10 fast response licence, BVML-H10 HDR-SDR conversion output licence, BVML-S10 signal conversion output licence, BVML-T10 3D LUT output licence, BVML-JD10 JPEG XS decoder licence (BVM-HX1710N) and BVML-SN10 SNMP licence (BVM-HX1710N).
Additionally, the company plans to release an optional multi-monitor control unit, the BVMK-R10, in autumn 2024.
HDC-P50A multi-purpose camera
The company has also introduced its HDC-P50A multi-purpose camera. Inheriting the features and performance of the HDC-P50, the new model’s 2/3-inch 3-chip 4K image sensor features global shutter function aiming to provide high flexibility in terms of installation. The camera supports IP transmission using the SMPTE ST 2110 standard and integrates with Sony’s Networked Live ecosystem.
The optional HZC-SFP5a licence enables the HDC-P50A to directly output in IP using SMPTE ST 2110, providing standalone compatibility with AMWA NMOS (Networked Media Open Specifications). Supporting IP Tally, the unit allows for direct IP output with no additional hardware.
It can be connected to the CNA-2 camera control network adaptor, enabling centralised monitoring and remote operations. An optional variable ND filter unit, HKC-VND50, is available. The HDC-P50A is equipped with the same 2/3-inch 3-chip 4K image sensor and prism as the multi-format HDC-5500 and HDC-3500 system cameras, Simplifying colour matching with existing systems.
“We’re seeing an increasing demand for high-quality video production in events such as sports and live performances, as well as a growing need for automation and IP compatibility in live production. With the release of this camera, Sony aims to meet the ever-diversifying needs of the video production industry,” said Norbert Paquet, head of live production, Sony Europe BV.
