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Waveform Monitors & Vectorscopes

Waveform Monitors and Vectorscopes were developed in the 1950s by adapting medical Oscilloscopes to allow analog television engineers to visualize and analyze the components of video signals. Waveform Monitors measure and display the level of brightness or luminance, and Vectorscopes measure color grading by type, hue and the level of saturation to ensure broadcast consistency, and to match signals between cameras and Video Tape Recorders. Waveform Monitors and Vectorscopes analyze and adjust image quality to ensure technical compliance and artistic consistency, and most units today perform both functions. Markertek offers an incredible selection of Waveform and Vectorscope options, plus we're ready to back it up with professional advice from industry experts!

Portability and Versatility
Waveform Monitors act as digital brightness meters, representing the image's luminance in a viewable format oriented from left to right to mirror the frame. Industry leader Telestream manufactures portable multiformat, multi-standard, Waveform options that produce crisp, high-resolution LED backlight enhancing images in bright areas, ideal for indoor and outdoor usage with externally rechargeable on-board batteries.

Rack Mount and Studio
Leader ZEN Series modular Waveform Monitors allow you to fully customize and choose only the features and options you need to define your workflow. Handling Video as well as audio monitoring they also feature multichannel level metering, Lissajous, status, and loudness. Phabrix creates stand out 4K/UHD Waveform Monitors working daily on-set handling SDR or HDR production, Grading and Shading, and more, perfect for Engineering and R&D environments. Users can adapt as conditions shift, switching from the built-in integral screens to plug in external HDMI monitors easily expanding viewability to 16 instruments simultaneously.

We're Ready To Assist!
Markertek Sales Engineers are broadcast specialists with decades of experience in working with Waveform technology and we are ready to answer your questions and provide real solutions. In today's production environment success relies on the quality delivery of superior content and Waveform Monitors and Vectorscope are the tools professionals turn to meet required diagnostic and analysis needs. Purchasing your Waveform Monitor from Markertek assures deep stock and pro advice. We can work with engineers as well as creative teams, contact us today even if you just have questions!

FAQ

How do I read a Waveform Monitor?
Waveform monitors map the image brightness from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white) in IRE units. The left-to-right axis represents your frame, while the vertical axis shows brightness to easily identify highlights that are clipped at the top and shadows that are crushed at the bottom.

What is Rasterization?
It's digital processing engine that converts video signal data into pixels on a screen, allowing 4K/UHD, HDR, and IP-based signals to display on standard external LCD monitors or built-in screens on equipment. Specialized computer graphics engines and algorithms convert vector-based shapes like triangles or lines into a pixelated image for display or production. This rendering technique applies textures and lighting to convert 3D graphic models into 2D screen images.