Overview
The Sony PVM-A170 is a 17-inch professional OLED production monitor built for accurate, confidence-inspiring viewing on set and in live production environments. It’s a strong choice when you need a trustworthy image for focus, exposure, and color decisions, but still want a monitor that’s manageable for carts, racks, and tighter video village setups.
Technical Specifications
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Monitor Type: Professional reference and field monitor
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Screen Size: 17 inches
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Panel Type: OLED (model line known for deep blacks and strong contrast)
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Inputs: Professional video inputs depending on configuration, commonly SDI workflows
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Monitoring Tools: Production-focused tools and menu controls for image evaluation (feature set depends on setup)
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Mounting: Stand, cart, or rack-adjacent placement depending on your workflow
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Power: Standard production power options depending on kit
Key Features
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Excellent Contrast And Black Levels: Useful for judging shadow detail and overall image depth.
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Reliable Color Evaluation: A strong monitor choice when you want a more accurate picture than typical event displays.
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Great Size For Video Village: Big enough for director and client viewing without taking over the workspace.
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Production-Friendly Build: Fits well into professional signal flow and long run days.
Use Cases
Ideal for video village, DIT style monitoring, studio interviews, commercial shoots, and multi-camera productions where the team needs a reliable 17-inch screen to evaluate the image. It also works well at control positions for live events when you want a higher-confidence monitor for program and source checks.
Why Rent the Sony PVM-A170 17″ Monitor Here
Picture This Production Services & Stage Rentals can help you build a monitoring package around the PVM-A170 that makes sense for your workflow, including the right stands or cart setup, power, and cabling so it integrates cleanly with your cameras, wireless video, or routed SDI system. If you’re combining this monitor with a switcher, record decks, multiview, or multiple viewing positions, our team can help you plan signal flow and placement so everyone sees a stable, accurate picture from the first setup through wrap.
