Sony PDW-U2 XDCAM Professional Disc Drive Unit |
Product Code: PDWU2
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Compact unit supports all XDCAM file formats
The Sony PDW-U2 extends the IT credentials of XDCAM by offering a simple and portable drive that can be used with a PC or Mac for viewing purposes (using free Sony software) or full read/write access with a compatible NLE.
Complementary to the of the hugely successful PWD-U1, the PDW-U2 also supports the use of Quad Layer and Dual layer XDCAM Professional Disc media, offering capacity of up to 128 GB. Rewritable Triple layer discs will be supported at a later
stage.
• Formats: XDCAM HD422, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM SD
• quad-layer write-once (PFD128QLW) in addition to dual-layer disc (PFD50DLA) and single layer disc (PFD23A)
• High-speed read/write with the newly developed 2-channel
1-head DCHS drive with x2.6 (read) / x1.5 (write) faster than the PDW-U1 (single/dual-layer disc)
• Support Super Speed USB (USB3.0) interface/Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface
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Handles all XDCAM file formats
The Sony PDW-U2 handles files in all formats: XDCAM HD422, XDCAM HD and
XDCAM SD. The unit also allows data file recording using a User Data folder
Supports high capacity quad-layer Professional Discs
The Sony PDW-U2 supports quad-layer write-once (PFD128QLW), dual-layer (PFD50DLA) and single layer (PFD23A) Professional Discs, offering high capacity and new workflow capabilities, with over four hours of recording at HD422 50 Mbps.
High-speed read / write
The Sony PDW-U2 offers speeds 2.6 times (read) / 1.5 times (write) faster than the PDW-U1 with the newly developed 2-channel 1-head DCHS drive.
Access Professional Discs directly from a PC
The Sony PDW-U2 offers the ability to directly access files on Professional Disc from a PC connected via a USB cable. The system supports the Super Speed USB (USB3.0) interface and the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface.
Compact design
The Sony PDW-U2 is small and light, inheriting the concept of the PDW-U1. It can be operated either horizontally or vertically.
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| General |
| Power Requirements |
DC 12 V (AC adaptor supplied) |
| Power Consumption |
19.2 W |
| Operating Temperature |
5°C to 40°C
42°F to 104°F |
| Storage Temperature |
-4°F to +140°F
'-20°C to +60°C |
| Humidity |
20% to 90% (relative humidity) |
| Mass |
3 lb 12 oz
1.7 kg |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) *[1] |
67.4 x 164 x 219 mm (excluding protrusions)
2 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 8 5/8 inches (excluding protrusions) |
| Recording/Playback Format (Video) |
MPEG IMX (CBR, 50/40/30 Mbps)
MPEG HD422 (CBR, 50 Mbps)
MPEG HD:
DVCAM (CBR, 25 Mbps)
- SP mode (CBR, 25 Mbps),
- LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mbps),
- HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mbps) |
| Recording/Playback Format (Audio) |
MPEG IMX: 8 ch/16 bits/48 kHz, or 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz,
MPEG HD422: 8 ch/24 bits/48kHz,
MPEG HD: 4/2 ch/16bits/48kHz,
DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz |
| Recording/Playback Format (Proxy Video) |
MPEG-4 |
| Recording/Playback Format (Proxy Audio) |
A-law (8 ch/8 bits/8 kHz) |
| Recording/Playback Time (MPEG HD422) |
50 Mbps: Approx. 95 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 43 min (PFD23A) |
| Recording/Playback Time (MPEG HD) |
35 Mbps, 4-ch audio: More than 145 min (PFD50DLA), More than 65 min (PFD23A)
35 Mbps, 2-ch audio (playback only): More than 150 min (PFD50DLA),
More than 68 min (PFD23A)
25 Mbps, 4-ch audio: Approx. 190 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min (PFD23A)
25 Mbps, 2-ch audio (playback only): Approx. 200 min (PFD50DLA),
Approx. 90 min (PFD23A)
18 Mbps, 4-ch audio (playback only): More than 248 min (PFD50DLA), More than 112 min (PFD23A)
18 Mbps, 2-ch audio (playback only): More than 265 min (PFD50DLA), More than 122 min (PFD23A) |
| Recording/Playback Time (MPEG IMX) |
50 Mbps: Approx. 100 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 45 min (PFD23A)
40 Mbps: Approx. 120 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 55 min (PFD23A)
30 Mbps: Approx. 150 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 68 min (PFD23A) |
| Recording/Playback Time (DVCAM) |
25 Mbps: Approx. 185 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min (PFD23A) |
| Media Drive |
| Media Type |
Professional Disc Drive (x1) |
| Input/Output |
| USB |
Super Speed USB (USB 3.0) (x1) |
| Supplied Accessories |
| Supplied Accessories |
XDCAM Drive Software (1)
XDCAM Browse Software (1)
Operation manual (1) |
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