SDI Output
Route video output from OmniScope to external SDI monitors using Blackmagic Design DeckLink or UltraStudio devices. OmniScope automatically detects all available SDI output devices.
Output Modes
Source
Pass through the selected input signal directly to the SDI output. When multiple sources are connected, select which one to output.
All Scopes
Send the full OmniScope interface — all scopes, overlays, and UI elements — to the SDI output. Useful for remote monitoring and review sessions.
Settings
Quality & Format
High resolution
Output at maximum resolution instead of matching the scope layout size.
Signal quality
Choose between 8-bit, 10-bit, or 16-bit output depending on the connected device's capabilities.
Pixel format
Select the YCbCr format (YUY2, UYVY) or RGB format for the output signal.
Signal range
Video (limited) or Full range.
Scaling
Scale the output to 100%, 75%, 50%, or 25% of the source resolution.
Source Options
These settings are available in Source mode only:
Apply input settings
Apply color correction and other input adjustments to the output signal.
Burn-in frame number
Overlay the current frame number on the output.
Audio
Enable or disable audio pass-through to the SDI output. Audio is supported at 48 kHz (16-bit integer and 32-bit float).
Advanced
Release device when backgrounded
Free the DeckLink device when OmniScope is not in the foreground, allowing other applications to use it. Experimental.
Supported Formats
Pixel Formats
YUY2 / UYVY
8-bit
YCbCr 4:2:2 packed
RGB8U / BGR8U
8-bit
RGB
P010
10-bit
YUV 4:2:0 (macOS Metal GPU-accelerated)
YUV420P10LE
10-bit
YUV 4:2:0
YUV422P10LE
10-bit
YUV 4:2:2
RGBA 10:10:10:2
10-bit
RGB
P216
16-bit
YUV packed (professional broadcast)
Frame Rates
23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.952, 48, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps (depending on the device and output resolution).
Performance
On macOS with Metal, OmniScope uses a zero-copy GPU output path (DeckLink SDK 14.14+) for minimal latency. Falls back to CPU transfer automatically if unavailable.
The output pipeline monitors buffer fullness and automatically resyncs timing to avoid frame drops.
For best results, use a dedicated DeckLink card rather than a USB-connected UltraStudio when outputting at high resolutions or frame rates.
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