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.

• (1) Sound Devices PIX 270i Vid Recorder
• (2) OWC Mercury Extreme 480GB SSD
• (1) PIX270 4PIN XLR POWER SUPPLY
• (1) CABLE:ESATA (F) TO (F), 6′
• (1) CABLE:FIREWIRE 800 (M) TO (M),
• (1) CABLE:USB 3 A (M) TO B (M), 1′
• (1) FLASH DRIVE: MANUAL

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).
• 720p50/59.94/60

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, 800×480 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, 1/4” 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

• PIX-Caddy 2 mounted drives: two, front-mounted Sound Devices approved 2.5-inch drives, such as the PIX-SSD6.
• 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 timecode 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.
• PowerSafe™ circuitry with 10 second power reserve with power removed.

Physical

• Size (H x W x D): 3.3” x 8.6” x 10.3” (8.4 cm x 21.8 cm x 26.2 cm).
• Weight: 7.5 lbs.
• Operating Temperature: -10C to +40C.