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Sound Devices PIX
240
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PIX
240
This model has been
replaced by PIX 240i
The PIX 240 offers both HD-SDI and HDMI
input and simultaneous HD-SDI and HDMI outputs.
Time Code and Genlock
Additionally, the PIX 240 has a tunable, high-accuracy time code
generator/reader by Ambient complete with Genlock (or word clock)
output. The time code source can be derived from an HD-SDI stream,
from an external jammed source, or from the built-in
generator.
AES3 Digital Audio
In addition to its high-performance analog audio inputs, the PIX
240 accepts AES3 digital audio. Sound Devices field mixers and
recorders, including the MixPre-D, 552, and 7-Series recorders,
output AES digital audio. Up to four digital audio inputs on two
XLR connectors are accepted.
PIX 240 includes an external eSATAp connector for direct, powered
connection to large SATA storage volumes.
PIX 240 Input
Flexibility
HDMI input accepts(480i, 525i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p), v1.4a
HD-SDI input accepts (480i, 525i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)
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Product Code:PIX220 / PIX240
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Video
Scalers
Both the PIX 220 and PIX 240 offer powerful, hardware-based video
scalers. Realtime conversion among video formats, including 1080i,
1080p, and 720p, are set with a simple menu selection. Conversion
between interlaced and progressive, as well as frame rate
conversion is available in realtime. For instance, some cameras set
to record 24ps send 1080i 60 over HDMI or HD-SDI. PIX recorders can
be set to convert the 1080i 60 stream back to 24p with no loss in
quality.
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Up/Down/Cross
Conversion of 480i, 525i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
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3:2 Pull Down
Removal to Record 24p from 60i Signal
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File
Formats
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Apple ProRes 422
(Proxy/LT/422/422HQ 10-bit)
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Avid DNxHD 36, 145,
220 Mb/s, 8- and 10-bit, available as an option
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.mov Quicktime File
Wrapper
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All audio contained
within the single .mov file
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Data
Storage
PIX 220 and PIX 240 record and play back Quicktime files to either
removable CompactFlash cards or removable 2.5-inch SSD (solid-state
drive) (recording
media and PIX-CADDY are optional
accessories). Both
CompactFlash and SSD media are formatted by PIX recorders as UDF
volumes. UDF-formatted media are not limited to 4 GB file sizes
like FAT32-formatted media. Additionally, UDF volumes are
cross-platform, being directly mountable, readable, and writable in
Mac OS and Windows.
The flexible PIX-CADDY accessory provides triple-interface
connectivity for SSDs: FireWire 800, eSATAp, and USB 3.0 (USB 2.0
backward-compatible). eSATAp offers drive powering and 3 Gb/s
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Controls
Four large, illuminated, tactile record controls are easy to access
with gloved hands. Screen
and button brightness are adjustable.
PIX recorders are controlled by a side panel rotary control and
four front-panel buttons. These simple controls give quick access
to setups. The large LCD display makes navigating among available
setups fast and simple. LANC can be used with a LANC controller to
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Display
The PIX 220 and PIX 240 include a
generous 5-inch, matte finish, 800x480 pixel LCD display
(pre-production 4.3-inch screen shown in images on page). The
display is essential in the field and provides immediate
confirmation of recording, playback, audio metering, and Setup Menu
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Mechanical
Construction
PIX recorders are built for field use with their durable, light
weight, metalized, molded carbon fiber chassis. Its advanced
thermal design keeps the unit cool in extreme environments like the
nasty, blowing, sandy desert environment of Las
Vegas.
Powering
PIX recorders are powered by either external DC power or two
removable Sony L-type batteries. External power uses a Hirose 4-pin
connection and accepts voltages from 10-18 VDC. Numerous PIX
cabling options are available to power the unit from external DC.
The back-side of the recorder accepts one or two Sony L-type
batteries. The PIX recorder operates as its own battery charger
when the unit is powered off and plugged into AC with the supplied
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