Reference Monitor with Resolve

[Deunamist]

Just got my Panasonic LED TV hooked up to my iMac to use as a reference monitor for FCP X and Resolve. Works fine with FCP X but with Resolve I read online that I would need a I/O card in order to do so.

Will the BM Ultra Studio Mini suffice?

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/sg/products/ultrastudiothunderbolt

 

[DXNMedia]

yes, in order to grade and output for broadcast television, you'd need a I/O card that can output a REC709 compliant HDMI signal for 'proper' reference. The gamma range and color gamut of a typical graphics card won't give you an accurate representation of what your audience is seeing on broadcasted tv.

Ultrastudio mini via thunderbolt is good enough, and if you don't need the input capture options, you can even opt for the cheaper Mini Monitor series.

 

[Deunamist]

yes, in order to grade and output for broadcast television, you'd need a I/O card that can output a REC709 compliant HDMI signal for 'proper' reference. The gamma range and color gamut of a typical graphics card won't give you an accurate representation of what your audience is seeing on broadcasted tv.

Ultrastudio mini via thunderbolt is good enough, and if you don't need the input capture options, you can even opt for the cheaper Mini Monitor series.

thanks Dixon. I was reading up further and seriously considering the Mini Monitor since I don't need the recording function. thanks!