sdiScope - sdi/ndi/hdmi

view SD/HD signals through economical scope tools

sdiScope is Drastic's most cost effective SD/HD signal monitoring tool.  It provides the core audio, video and data scopes, with support for CCIR-601 and Rec.709 color spaces. It is a basic version for standard monitoring needs. If you require advanced features like 4K, HDR, Ancillary, Loudness and event tracking, please check out 4K/HDR/2110 Scopes.

sdiScope can use a wide range of hardware including Bluefish444, AJA, DekTec, or Blackmagic capture cards in both CCIR-601 and Rec.709.

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sdiScope

View up to 4 scopes at a time

Vectorscope

YCbCr Waveform Monitor

Stacked or Parade Modes

Luma Histogram

HSV Histogram

CIE XY Gamut

Status view

...and so much more!

sdiScope software provides a basic SD/HD real time signal analysis tool for on set, production, and post production environments. sdiScope is designed to monitor from SD up to 1080p60 HD. It is a cost effective version of our more advanced scopes: 4K/HDR/NetXScope. It provides HD image analysis with support for 601 and 709 color spaces.  Multiple audio and video scopes can be selected with up to 4 scopes displayed at a time.  For SMPTE 2110, RTP, UDP, SRT, and RIST monitoring, please see our NetXScope and for 4K/UHD/HDR monitoring, please see our 4KScope/HDRScope.

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sdiScope can display up to four video, data, or audio scopes at one time with pixel accurate 10 bit precision. sdiScope is ideal for HD mastering, DIT and broadcast monitoring, signal QC and remote monitoring. It is available as software, or a 1U hardware device, for Windows and macOS.

 

Video Scopes

VectorScope
WaveFormYCbCrLuma_HDR
WaveFormYCbCr_HDR
WaveFormRGBParade
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HistogramLuma
 
Vectorscope, Waveform Luma, Waveform RGB, Waveform YCbCr, Histogram RGB, Histogram Luma, Chromaticity, Status
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Audio Support

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200hold peak
 
 
 
 
On-GUI Audio Meters in Peak/RMS, audio scale settings, Hold/Reset/Release Peak/RMS
Learn more
 

Picture Modes

Disp_Luma
Disp_Red
Disp_ZebraLuma
Disp_FocusAssist
Disp_FalseColour
 
 
Red only, Green only, Blue only, Luma only, Focus assist. More modes available in 4KScope and above versions.
Learn more
 

Advanced Features

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Logging
WebSix_PicVectorChromaticityWaveLumaWaveRGB
Status
UserMarkersOnWaveform
 
 
Capture Board Support, safe area graticules, zoom and pan, user markers/shapes, frame capture and more.
Learn more
 

Main Use Cases

  • HD monitoring and validating
  • SD/HD monitoring, live production
  • DIT pipelines
  • Broadcast monitoring
  • Post production
  • Signal QC and final HD mastering
 

Available Upgrades

  • 4KScope
    • 4K and QHD Support
    • 16 channel audio support
    • Web interface for monitoring and configuration
    • YCbCr Vector, Channel Plot, Y/C Peak, Luma Peak, 6 Bar Gamut scopes
    • REST API
    • H/S Scope for SMPTE standards based lighting and camera calibration
    • Error Logging
  • NetXScope
    • All 4KScope features
    • RTP, UDP, SRT, and RIST monitoring and analysis
    • SMPTE 2110 monitoring and analysis
    • 10G/25G/100G NIC support

For File Based Workflows:

  • videoQC
    • Media player for files and IP streams
    • Waveform/Vectorscope tools
    • Single sided analysis
    • Full reference analysis
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Vectorscope - Color accurate graticules automatically switch between SD (601) and HD (709) color spaces. The markers include color points (for standard bar checks) at 75% and 100% saturation and optional colored scope. All the standard points are boxed; red, magenta, blue, cyan, green and yellow. A skin tone/flesh line is provided to allow for easy hue adjustment as well as diagonals.
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Waveform YCbCr - Displays the levels of the Y, Cb and Cr from the left of the picture to the right of the picture with all the lines summed into one graph. The Y, or luma/luminance, graph provides accurate white and black level information, as well as the range in between.
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Waveform Scope White - Turns the trace white so you can view the levels without the distraction of the colors.
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Waveform YCbCr Parade - Displays the levels of the Y, Cb and Cr from the left of the picture to the right of the picture with all the lines summed into one graph. The Y, or luma/luminance, graph provides accurate white and black level information, as well as the range in between.
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Waveform RGB - The RGB Waveform Monitor shows each of the red, green and blue signals as independent graphs, displaying the RGB, or chrominance/color values associated with the signal. Above is the stacked waveform, a parade waveform is also available.
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Waveform RGB Parade - The RGB Waveform Monitor shows each of the red, green and blue signals as independent graphs, displaying the RGB, or chrominance/color values associated with the signal. Above is the parade waveform, a stacked waveform is also available.
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Histogram YCbCr - The Histogram YCbCr / YUV scope displays the luminance, and both chroma signals stacked top to bottom. Y is the luma component and Cb and Cr are the blue-difference and red-difference chroma components.
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Histogram Luma - The Luma Histogram shows the distribution of luminance within the signal as a series of discrete bars that make a continuous graph. This display provides an overview of the tonal range of each color in the picture.
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Histogram RGB - The Histogram RGB scope displays each of the R, G, and B (red, green, and blue) channel values stacked top to bottom. RGB color space is directly represented; equivalent values are generated for other color spaces.
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Histogram HSV - The HSV (Hue/Saturation/Value) Histogram shows the distribution of hue (which color appears most prominent) in the top row, the saturation level (how much or how little color is present) in the center, and the luminance (how light or dark the signal appears) value in the bottom row.
Chromaticity_1080
CIE XY Gamut - The CIE XY Gamut, or chromaticity, scope provides a visual representation of the color in a video across all the colors of visible light. For 601, 709, 2020, and P3 YCbCr ranges a triangle can be superimposed to show the colors that fall within the acceptable range and those that are outside it.
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Status - The Status view presents real time data on the overall signal in terms of gamut, maximum and minimum chroma and luma, audio levels and MaxFALL/MaxCLL for HDR signals. Any issues detected by the status panel are automatically entered in the log file and window with time, type, source and reason.
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Audio Meters -2 audio channel metering is supported. Meter types include dBFS, SMPTE RP-155, EBU R68. For more meters, like Loudness (US or EBU), and PPM with EBU or BBC markings, please see 4KScope.
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Audio Inputs - Depending on the capabilities of your hardware, you may be able to select between inputs.
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Hold Peak/RMS - the peak level, or the rms level can be held for a moment, or infinitely until the reset is pressed, or until the setting is changed.

The Picture view shows the video signal, to confirm the source is correct and to display time code location. Action Safe, Title Safe, Graphic Safe, Picture Frame, and Active Region graticules are optionally available. A number of display modes can be set using the Display Mode selector:

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Luma - Show only the Y or brightness of the picture.
Disp_Red_1080-min
Red - Show only the red channel.
Disp_Green_1080-min
Green - Show only the green channel.
Disp_Blue_1080-min
Blue - Show only the blue channel.
Disp_FocusAssist_1080-min
Focus Assist - Show areas of the image that are in focus.
Histogram 8 Bit Signal
8 Bit Signal - 8 bit signal processing is supported, including detection of 8 bit (0...255) signals in a 10 bit (0...1023) path (note the coarseness of the histogram).
Histogram 10 Bit Signal
10 Bit Signal - Smooth scopes on true 10 bit signals display every possible level in the signal, allowing finer analysis.
supported hardware
Capture Board Support - Capture boards supported include AJA, Bluefish444, Blackmagic (DeckLink, UltraScope, Cameras, DiskRecorders), DekTec, INOGeni, Magewell, Logitech, Epiphan, Microsoft and many more.
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Zoom and Pan - The waveform monitors and vectorscope zoom in for a closer look at low saturation signals, or the luma elements of the waveform. The live picture can also be zoomed in or out, and panned with the mouse. To zoom, roll the mouse wheel. To pan, click and drag. To reset to normal view, right click the mouse. Specific 1x, 2x and exact decimal zooms are also available in the config dialog.
save_frame
Frame Grab - The incoming image can be captured as a raw (YUV, V210, or RGB10, depending on the input) image in full, bit perfect resolution or a JPEG version for easy sharing. The entire scope's interface can also be captured.
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User Markers And Lines - Users can place plus sign markers (+) and lines on any of the scopes, that will persist to help make exact measurements between different signals.
Main Use Cases - HD monitoring and validating, SD/HD monitoring. live production, DIT pipelines, broadcast monitoring, remote network monitoring, post production, signal QC and final HD mastering.
Peak and RMS Metering - All audio meters can be set for Peak monitoring, as well as RMS. The status window also displays current levels in real time.
Time Code - Read multiple time code types simultaneously and display them in the lower third data area. RP-188 VITC and LTC, and SMPTE LTC (analog) are all supported.
Full Screen Mode - Double clicking on the interface will put sdiScope into full screen mode. This maximizes the space for the scopes and the picture, but maintains a time code info line at the bottom of the monitor.
Hardware and OS Support - sdiScope is available for Windows 64 and macOS 13 Ventura - macOS 15 Sequoia. There is also a Windows 32 bit version for certain hardware. It can also be made available as a 1U hardware device from our partner CineSys.
sdiScope software offers a subset of the features of 4KScope. For details, please see the comparison chart.

90 Seconds With 4KScope

Full HDRScope demo / walkthrough

Remote Desktop with 4KScope

Video Inputs

(hardware dependent) 
  • Single Link SDI/HD-SDI 4:2:2 8/10 bit
  • Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4 10 bit
  • Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4:4 10 bit
  • Quad Link HD-SDI (Quad HD) 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 8/10 bit
  • 3G Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4 10 bit
  • 3G Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4:4 10 bit
  • 3G Dual Rate SDI/HD-SDI 4:2:2 8/10 bit
  • HDMI (1.4 or 2.0+, hardware dependent)
  • CCIR-601 (SD), Rec 709 (HD)
  • Reference video sync (Blackburst or Tri-Level)
  • For 4K/UHD and HDR, please see our 4KScope/HDRScope
  • For SMPTE 2110, RTP, UDP, SRT and RIST support, please see our NetXScope

Audio Inputs

(hardware dependent) 
  • Embedded audio, 2 channels 24 bit
  • Analog audio, 2 channels 16/24 bit
  • AES/EBU audio, 2 channels 24 bit

Outputs
  • Main output (computer monitor) from HD
  • Secondary down converted output available
  • SD/HD down conversion to HDMI and analog

Format Support

(hardware dependent)
  • SD - PAL/NTSC
  • 720P - 23 / 24 / 25 / 29 / 30 / 50 / 59 / 60
  • 1080i - 23 / 24 / 25 / 29 / 30
  • 1080PsF - 23 / 24 / 25 / 29 / 30
  • 1080P - 23 / 24 / 25 / 29 / 30 / 50 / 59 / 60

Processing Modes

SD/HD Processing Modes

  • YCbCr 8 bit 4:2:2
  • YCbCr 10 bit 4:2:2 (standard single link)
  • RGB 8 and 10 bit 4:4:4:4
  • RGB 10 bit 4:4:4 (standard dual link or 3G)
  • Full active picture

Metadata

(hardware dependent)
  • LTC/SMPTE analog time code and user bits
  • VITC/D-VITC vertical blank time code and user bits

Recommended Hardware Environment

Our scopes can run on a variety of hardware, but for real time performance on multiple scopes, here are some general guidelines:

HD 1080p60
- A recent Intel, AMD or NVidia with at least 1G memory card is fine for the GPU
- A recent Quad Core i5/i7/AMD processor with at least 8G of ram

Supported I/O Hardware

Please note: if you need to work with greater than HD formats supported by some of the below hardware, see 4KScope for up to 4K formats, and HDRScope for up to 8K formats. At that point you would also need a more powerful system than recommended above.

  • AJA:  KONA LHe/plus, KONA LHi, KONA 3G, KONA 4, KONA IP, KONA 5, KONA HDMI, Io-XT, Io-4K, OEM2K, Corvid Series, U-TAP
  • Blackmagic (version 11/12 drivers required): UltraStudio, DeckLink, Intensity Pro, Intensity, Mini Recorder, UltraScope, HyperDeck, Ursa, BMPCC
  • DekTec - SDI boards: DTA-2172, DTA-2174B, DTA-2175, DTA-2178-ASI, DTA-2178, DTA-2179, DTA-2195 (use latest drivers)
  • Bluefish444:  Epoch Supernova, Epoch Neutron, KRONOS
  • Digitnow:  HDMI USB Capture
  • Elgato:  Game device capture devices
  • Epiphan:  AV.io HDMI/SDI/4K
  • Inogeni:  4K, 3G, DVI, VGA/CVBS
  • Logitech:  HDMI Screen Share
  • Magewell:  HDMI and SDI USB-3 devices
  • Microsoft:  USB Cameras
  • Mokose:  HDMI/SDI USB-3
  • NewTek:  NDI®
  • Rybozen:  HDMI USB Capture
  • UVC: Most (USB Video Class) compliant video devices

Download sdiScope Software

End User License Agreement:  International  Canadian

Available for Windows (7 or greater), or macOS (macOS 13 Ventura - macOS 15 Sequoia).

To ensure optimal hardware support, please make sure your drivers are up to date:

Blackmagic Design drivers (12.x)
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/ca/support/family/capture-and-playback

AJA drivers (16.x) [UVC/U-Tap drivers are in OS]
(note: 17.x drivers are not currently compatible with our software)
https://www.aja.com/support

Bluefish444 drivers (6.3.2.2)
https://bluefish444.com/support/downloads.html

Download sdiScope Software
windows logo sm Download DrasticScope V8 for Windows 64 Current release
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DrasticScope is the install for our version 8 signal analysis software. It provides equivalent levels for sdiScope, 4KScope, HDRScope, and NetXScope, depending on the license. It also offers a free version for basic setup and training purposes.

sdiScope installs in demo mode, with limited functionality. To unlock the full feature set of the software you will need at least a temp license. On first run there should be an automated option to obtain a temp license for testing. In any case you can generate a site code and send it to us at: authorization@drastictech.com. We will send back a site key which will remove the demo limitations. Prior to purchase, the key will be temporary. There is more detailed information on the licensing process here: http://license.drastictech.com

sdiScope V7 Manual

sdiScope V8 Manual

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