Product Overview
The Video Devices PIX 240i features an IPS (In-Plane Switching) display. This new technology yields a brighter, sharper image with improved color accuracy and excellent off-axis performance. This attractive display provides immediate confirmation of recording, playback, audio metering, and Setup Menu selections. Monitor brightness, contrast and chroma adjustments are available for customized viewing needs.
The PIX 240i adds Quicktime recording using Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD to any HDMI or HD-SDI equipped high-definition video camera. The portable PIX 240i records Quicktime files to CompactFlash cards or removable 2.5" solid-state hard drives.
Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD video formats have emerged as industry standards. These I-frame codecs offer the best in picture quality, processing efficiency, and data storage requirements. They are ideal for editing, on-the-fly color grading, and video processing. Files recorded in the field on a PIX recorder are ready for the most popular editorial workflows.
NOTE: The PIX 240i now has 12-bit, 4:4:4 recording. This feature is ONLY available as a firmware update at: http://www.videodevices.com/products/portable-video-recorders/pix240i/downloads/
Sound Devices PIX240I Features:
- 5" IPS (In-Plane Switching), glossy, 800x480 pixel LCD display
- Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD codec at multiple data rates
- Quicktime file type
- 10-bit input video resolution
- Monitor functions including False Color, Zebra Stripes, 1:1 Pixel Mapping, Peaking Filter
- Frame rate conversion and de-interlacing capabilities
- Up/Down/Cross Conversion of 480i, 525i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Aspect ratio conversion
- 3:2 Pulldown Removal
- Ultra low-noise (-128 dBu) mic preamps with phantom, limiters, line input (based on 7-Series recorders)
- Ability to defeat audio output delay while maintaining audio/ video sync on recorded file
- CompactFlash or removable 2.5" solid-state drive file storage with media spanning, UDF format for Mac OS and Windows compatibility
- High-accuracy built-in time code generator, with genlock and word clock output
- Large, illuminated, tactile buttons for fast and simple menu control
- Simultaneous HDMI and HD-SDI output
- 336-core, 32-bit massively parallel processor with 1.2 TeraOps for efficient video encoding
- 10-18 VDC and dual L-series battery powering
- Metalized, molded carbon fiber chassis
Sound Devices PIX240I Specifications:
- SDI Input & Output:
- SMPTE 12M-1, 12M-2, 125M, 259M, 272M, 291M, 292, 296M, 299, 352
- HDMI I/O:
- Version 1.4a input, Version 1.3a output, HDCP enabled on input
- 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)
- 720p50/59.94/60
- 576i50 (PAL)
- 480i59.94 (NTSC)
- Video Codecs and Files:
- Apple ProRes 36, 100, 145, 220 Mb/s, 8- and 10-bit
- Avid DNxHD 36, 100, 145, 220 Mb/s, 8- and 10-bit
- Quicktime wrapper (.MOV), UDF File System
- Up/Down/Cross Conversion: 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p to any 480i,576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Frame Rate Conversion: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 to 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 23.976, 29.97, 59.94 to 23.976, 29.97, 59.94, 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
- LCD Display:
- 5" LCD; 800 x 480 resolution.
- Audio Recording
- 8 channels record/playback, simultaneous with video
- Analog, HDMI or SDI, AES/EBU, selectable per channel
- Analog Audio:
- 2 Balanced, mic- or line-level inputs on XLR. (48V phantom switchable)
- 2 Balanced, line-level outputs on 5-pin XLR.
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz-20 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB re 1 kHz;
- THD + Noise: 0.004% max (1 kHz, 22 Hz-22 kHz)
- Input and Output Topology: fully electronically balanced, line-level, RF, ESD, short, and overload protected; pin-2 hot, pin-3 cold
- Line Output Clipping Level: +18dBu
- Output Attenuation 0-20 dB, 1 dB increments
- Headphone, 1/8" with gain control
- Digital Audio:
- Sampling Rate / Bit Depth: 48 kHz, 24-bit
- AES/EBU: 4 channels in via XLR, 110 ohm, 2 V p-p.
- Accepts 32k, 44.1k, 48k, 96k, 192k sample rates with SRC at input.
- HDMI: 2 channels embedded HDMI input, 8 channels embedded HDMI output
- Accepts 32k, 44.1k, 48k, 96k, 192k sample rates.
- SDI: 8 channels embedded SDI input, 8 channels embedded SDI output, 48k sample rate
- File Storage:
- PIX-CADDY mounted drive or eSATAp-connected drive: Sound Devices-approved 2.5" drive
- CompactFlash card: Sound Devices-approved CF card
- eSATAp supplies 5V @ 2A
- 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 isr emoved
- Inputs / Outputs: BNC(LTC input and output), SDI or HDMI (Sony protocol), LEMO 5-pin
- 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:
- Record triggering via SMPTE timecode
- LANC or GPIO on 2.5mm jack
- Keyboard
- USB host. Keyboards without hubs acceptable
- Power: 4-pin Hirose, 10-18 VDC, pin-1 (-) pin-4 (+)
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 5.5" x 4" x 2.4" (14 x 10.2 x 6.1 cm)
- Weight: 2.0 lbs
- Operating Temperature: -10° C to +40° C
