Sony MCX-500 Live Producer offers high-end performance and easy operation
Product Code: MCX500
Discontinued
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Sony MCX-500 Compact / Live streamer Mixer and switcher
Sony MCX-500 Weighting only less than 2.5 kg with built in streaming server ( support only Ustream at the moment ) , integrated with audio mixer and multiple creative video switching and recording functions, designed ideally for Live event, webbing and simple Video production. It can be operated under OMO
(one man operation). Most interestingly, it is marketed at price for USD 2200
Audio Mixing
Unlike others,
Sony MCX-500 is integrated with an audio mixing (thus require no additional Audio mixer) function. It supports mixing of a Stereo XLR interface from external source with 4 embedded audio from the video
source. Each audio source can be controlled individually.
On its LCD-touch screen you can turn on /off the audio source. And the 4 channel button allow you
to select the program out to be linked with Video source. Pre-Fader Listen (PFL) allows you to monitor each audio source before executing the mix.
Audio
Volume can be adjusted on the mixer panel to required level before mixing.
Video Mixing, recording and streaming
With
Sony MC-X500 you have the luxury to select and mix from 9 inputs – 8 Video source and 1 Title. However to enable the mixing, 4 Video source has to be selected each time on the
front panel. The Choice of video input include 4 x SDI, 2 x HDMI, 2 x Composite (CVB) and a delegated RGB input allowing to input the tittle source from your PC
or Mac.
Only 4 selected video source will be able to view in its Multi-View monitoring function.
Without having a PC, you can perform a
live stream of your final program out from Sony MC-X500 to Ustream.
This is the not the end yet, you can too record the program out using SD card in its SD
slot. So it is designed more than a mixer, a recorder also. Recording format is AVCHD with 4:2:0/8 bit color space and with a Max bitrate of 28Mbps. You can
record AVCHD Full HD at 1920x1080 50/60i or 1440x1080 50/60i. At the end of the day, your client will be happy to receive the final product on the spot with final product kept in SD card.
Effect and remote control
To meet the industry standard, following feature are available.
1. Transitions and effect
2. Chroma Key
3. P in P
4. Titling
5. Logo – (requires future firmware
update)
The Sony MCX-500 can be controlled remotely and fully by locating its IP address, you can control it over your PC and Mac. The user's interface mirror
the control panel thus user's friendly. With this remote function on your device, you can access more than control. You are able to select the transition
speed and type of effect which are available in the selection panel.
Seamless integration and perfect match with Sony camcorders and
PTZ cameras
The Sony MCX-500 works intelligently with some of the most
popular Sony professional camcorders like HXR-NX5R and also remote cameras
including Sony BRC Series PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) HD camera.
Synchronized recording of connected cameras
You can trigger the
recording of connected camcorders through the MCX-500 control interface and record the program output on SD card in the switcher recording slot.
Creative tally system
Tally signals can be transported to the connected camcorders. A tally indicator will automatically appear on each
camcorder's LCD panel and Electronic View Finder – a red icon indicates when the shot is live (PGM) while green indicates preview mode (PVW).*
* Compatible camcorders only.
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Sony MCX-500 offers the performance and technical heritage associated with Sony's market-leading AV solutions at an affordable price. An ideal all-in-one switcher for multiple
camcorders, the MCX-500 is perfect for corporate, education, wedding or house of worship productions.
Sony's MCX-500 includes a wide-range of
functionality along with an easy-to-use interface, giving operators the flexibility to cover different types of productions effortlessly. "Whatever the
scale of a live production, we know that users want broadcast performance," said Mr. Hiroyuki Takahama, Assistant General Manager, Content Creation Solutions
Marketing, Professional Solutions Company (PSAP), Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Limited. "The MCX-500 is designed for applications where the system needs to be
affordable and easy to use, without compromising on flexibility or quality."
The MCX-500 is a 4-channel video switcher that offers users the option to
select from 9 inputs, including 4x 3GSDI, 2x HDMI and 2x CVBS. An extra RGB input is available for title overlays. A wide range of video cameras can be
connected to the MCX-500 including professional camcorders such as Sony's XDCAM or NXCAM series, and consumer video cameras.
Other features include both PinP
and Keyer overlay functions, a range of transition effects, and 4-channel video and 5-channel audio inputs including XLR and embedded audio from SDI or HDMI,
for maximum versatility. Premium features such as the broadcast-quality chroma key algorithm of Sony's flagship broadcast video switcher - the MVS series - are
also included in the MCX-500.
Critically, the Sony MCX-500 is designed to adapt to multiple workflows. The all-in-one switcher is able to record live
images (PGM) with AVCHD formats without an external recorder. This enables users to edit or distribute as soon as recording has finished. Furthermore, the
switcher incorporates USTREAMTM function, allowing users to broadcast recordings from live events over the internet easily. There is also the option to use a
remotely controlled GUI from an external PC or tablet, ideal for live recording with a small audience.
The MCX-500 has been developed to make
multi-camera operation as simple as possible, especially when it is connected to Sony's RM-30BP remote controller and certain Sony professional camcorders. This
combination - Simple Live Solution - allows recording control to be synchronized for multiple camcorders* such as the HXRNX5R, making it easy to manage
independent recording. A PGM/PVW tally signal can be sent from the MCX-500 to the connected camcorders, notifying the operators which image has been selected
for live output1.
The Sony MCX-500 is planned to be available in Asia Pacific from January 2017 onwards. Sony will demonstrate the switcher for the first time
at the Beijing International Radio, TV & Film Exhibition (BIRTV). Join us at the Sony booths, 8B01 and 2A243, at the China International Exhibition Center (CIEC)
from 24 to 27 August and personally experience the latest technology innovation.
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Update from Sony The new MCX-500 works well with the NX5R and its remote control, RM-30BP could support multi-camera operation. The handy mixer/recorder allows lesser operators and thus improve the productivity.
** Admin ** 20/04/2017 As we received feedback that there are difficulties in using Title Function of MCX-500 due to resolution issues (Most Notebook doesn't support 1600X1200 VGA output) which causing mis-alignment of the Display such as below. ** Admin ** 01/06/2017 ** Admin ** 07/06/2017
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