Sony 18.4" Full HD High-Grade LCD Studio/Field Monitor

Sony 18.4" Full HD High-Grade LCD Studio/Field Monitor

Even when your production is in 4K, having a high-quality HD monitor is essential, and the Sony 18.4" Full HD LMD-A180 Studio/Field Monitor delivers just that. Designed for professional filmmakers, broadcast crews, and hybrid content creators, this monitor provides crisp 1920 x 1080 resolution, accurate colour reproduction, and a wide dynamic range, making it ideal for on-set monitoring, studio work, and live broadcast applications.

The LMD-A180 features a premium a-Si TFT Active Matrix LCD panel with wide colour gamut support, including ITU-R BT.2020, DCI-P3, S-GAMUT3.cine, sRGB, and Adobe RGB. It also supports HDR workflows with ITU-R BT.2100(HLG), SMPTE ST2084, S-Log3, and S-Log2, allowing you to match colour accuracy across multiple monitors and integrate seamlessly into HDR production pipelines.

Connectivity is extensive, with dual 3G-SDI inputs and outputs, two HDMI inputs (HDCP compliant), and composite input/output options. The monitor also accepts computer video signals via HDMI/DVI, supporting resolutions from 640 x 480 to 1680 x 1050. Remote monitoring and control are possible via Ethernet, with in-monitor display (IMD) functionality that shows tally, source names, and metadata on screen.

Professionals will appreciate the built-in monitoring tools, including waveform monitoring, vectorscope, false colour, safety markers, grid overlays, flip and anamorphic conversion, and audio level metering. Additional features such as timecode display, closed caption support, on-screen tally, picture-in-picture, and user presets with password protection make this monitor ideal for complex production environments.

The monitor is designed for flexibility on set. It includes a detachable handle for portability, side yoke mount screw holes for crane or stand installation, and rear 100mm wall-mount holes for rack setups. Optional rackmount accessories, such as the MB-L18, make it easy to integrate into studio or broadcast racks.

The Sony LMD-A180 combines professional-grade HD monitoring, colour accuracy, HDR compatibility, and extensive connectivity in a compact and portable form factor, making it an essential tool for filmmakers, broadcasters, and hybrid content creators seeking reliable, high-performance monitoring on any production.

Display

• Panel Type: TFT LCD
• Display Size: 18.4" / 46.7 cm
• Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Viewing Angle: Horizontal: 178°, Vertical: 178°
• Touchscreen: No
• HDR Support: No
• Image Controls: Check Field, False Colour, Histogram, Image Flip, Screen Markers, Vectorscope, Waveform

Inputs/Outputs

• Video I/O:
  • 1x BNC (Composite) Input
  • 2x BNC (3G-SDI) Input
  • 1x HDMI Input
• Embedded Audio: HDMI/SDI
• Audio I/O:
  • 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Input
  • 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Monitor/Line Output
  • 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
• Built-In Speaker: Mono
• Power I/O: 1x IEC (17 VDC) Input
• Other I/O: 1x RJ45 (10/100 Mb/s Ethernet) Input/Output
• Media/Memory Card Slot: No

Wireless

• Wi-Fi: No
• Bluetooth: No
• Mobile App Compatible: No

Format Support

• Video Format: Composite/HDMI/SDI, DCI 2K, 1080p
• PC Resolutions: 640 x 480, 1680 x 1050

Power

• Input Power: 12 to 17 VDC, 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
• Battery: No

General

• Operating Conditions: 32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C at 30 to 85% Humidity
• Storage Conditions: -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C