Audio/ Video Recorder
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Network-Connected Video Deck with Multi-Unit Frame Sync, MADI, and Dante
The PIX 270i file-based video deck delivers the performance, quality, and reliability required for fast-paced studio, live sports, event, and mobile multi-camera production.It seamlessly replaces tape- and disc-based video decks and provides a cost-effect and compact alternative to complex video servers.
- Dedicated video hardware records to standard removable solid-state drives.
- Simultaneous multi-drive recording on up to four SSD drives enables redundancy and backup.
- Redundant 4-pin XLR power connections.
- PowerSafe™ circuitry provides 10-second power reserve and safe file shutdown during external power loss.
- Never lose video or audio data with FileSafe™ software recovery utility.
Accessories for PIX 250i
PIX-HC1A |
Case |  |
PIX-CADDY2 |
SSD adaptor |  |
XM-CADDY PACK |
SSD Solid State Disk kit |  |
PIX-SSD6 |
Solid State Disk |  |
PIX-SHIM 2 |
Assorted shims |  |
PIX-DOCK |
Docking station |  |
PIX-DRIVE BAY |
Rack-Mount dual PIX-CADDY |  |
PIX-RACK |
Rack-Mount kit |  |
XL-ESATA |
eSATA cable |  |
XL-WP4 |
Power supply |  |
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| Technical Details |
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| SDI Input & Output |
| 4:4:4 or 4:2:2; 12, 10, or 8-bit, 3G-SDI (levels A and B), HD-SDI, or SDI, Output 4:4:4 or 4:2:2; 12, 10, or 8-bit 3G-SDI (level A), HD-SDI, or SDI, SMPTE 12M-1, 12M-2, 125M, 259M, 272M, 291M, 292, 296M, 299, 352M, 372, 424, 425 |
| HDMI I/O |
| Input v1.4a, 4:4:4 or 4:2:2, RGB or YCbCr, 10 or 8-bit, HDCP-enabled, Output v1.3, 4:2:2 8-bit, RGB and YCbCr |
| Video Input Resolutions / Rates |
| 1080p23.976/24/25/29.97/30 |
| 1080i50/59.94/60 |
| 1080PsF23.976/24/25/29.97/30 |
| 720p23.976/24/25/29.97/30 (SDI Only) |
| Codecs and File Formats |
| Apple ProRes 4444, 330 Mb/s, 12-bit and Apple ProRes 36, 100, 145, 220 Mb/s, 8 and 10-bit |
| Avid DNxHD 36, 145, 220 and 220x |
| Broadcast Wave (.WAV) monophonic and polyphonic audio only (with embedded iXML, bEXT) |
| exFAT file system |
| Audio Only Mode: 16 & 24 bit PCM Brodcast Wave (.WAV) files |
| Up/Down/Cross Conversion |
| 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p to 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, anamorphic conversion |
| Frame Rate Conversion |
| Conversion between 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 30, 50, 60, automatic 3:2 pull-down removal in 23.976 and 24 frame modes, other pull-down cadences include 2:2:2:4, 2:3:3:2, 3:2:3:2:2, and 2:2 |
| Audio Recording |
| 64 channels record/playback @ 48.048 kHz sample rate and lower, 32 channels record/playback @ 88.2 kHz sample rate and higher (audio only mode) |
| Simultaneous Analog, AES/EBU, HDMI, SDI, Dante, or MADI, selectable per channel |
| LCD Display |
| 5-inch LCD - IPS (In-Plane Switching), glossy, 800x480 pixel LCD display, ultra-wide viewing angle and high color accuracy |
| Analog Audio |
| 8 balanced, line-level I/O on DB-25, ch1, 2 also on XLR Freq. Res of 10 Hz-20 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB re 1 kHz; THD + Noise: 0.004% max (1 kHz, 22 Hz-22 kHz), fully electronically balanced, line-level, RF, ESD, short, and overload protected; pin-2 hot, pin-3 cold, line output clipping level: +18dB, output attenuation 0-20 dB, 1 dB increments |
| Front-panel headphone, 1/4Ó with gain control |
| Digital Audio |
| 24-bit at SR of 44.1 kHz, 47.0952 kHz, 48 kHz, 48.048 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, accepts 32k, 44.1k, 48k, 96k sample rates with SRC at input. |
| AES/EBU: 8 channels in and out via DB-25, 110 ohm, 2 V p-p |
| HDMI: 8 channels embedded HDMI input, 8 channels embedded HDMI output |
| SDI: 16 channels embedded SDI input and output |
| Dante - 64 channels input and output |
| MADI BNC: 1 in, 1 out, 75 ohm |
| MADI Optical: 1 in, 1 out, multi-mode |
| MADI Sample rates: 96k, 88.2k, 48k, 44.1k, built-in SRC when Sync Source <> MADI |
| MADI Channels: 64 or 56, varispeed not supported |
| File Storage |
| XL-CADDY mounted drives: two, front-mounted Sound Devices approved 2.5-inch drives |
| eSATAp-connected drives: two, rear panel ports for Sound Devices approved drives, supplies 5V @ 2A |
| Ethernet file transfer via SMB/CIFS volume |
| Timecode |
| Modes Supported: Freerun, Record run, External |
| Frame Rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97ND, 30DF, 30ND |
| Accuracy: +/- 0.2ppm, holds accurate time code for 2 hours after power is removed |
| Inputs / Outputs: BNC (LTC input and output), SDI or HDMI |
| Sync Output |
| Analog bi-, tri-level sync / genlock |
| Wordclock (square wave, 48 kHz sampling rate, 3.3 vp-p, 75 ohm) |
| Sync Input |
| Analog bi-, tri-level sync / genlock |
| Wordclock (square wave, 48 kHz sampling rate, 3.3 vp-p, 75 ohm) |
| Control |
| RS422 Machine control (Sony 9-pin protocol) |
| Ethernet Web-based control of settings and transport |
| GPIO on 3 pins, Phoenix connector |
| Keyboard Front-panel USB host. Keyboards without hubs acceptable. |
| Power |
| Dual DC power supply 4-pin XLR (pin1 = ground, pin4 = +), 10-27 VDC, 30 watts |
| PowerSafeª circuitry with 10 second power reserve with power removed |
| Physical |
| Size (H x W x D): 3.3Ó x 8.6Ó x 10.3Ó (8.4 cm x 21.8 cm x 26.2 cm) |
| Weight: 7.5 lbs |
| Operating Temperature: -10C to +40C |
