Sound Devices PIX Production Recorders

Simplifying Production

Sound Devices PIX 220 and PIX 240 video recorders add Quicktime recording using Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD* to any HDMI-or HD-SDI equipped high-definition video camera. The portable PIX 220 (HDMI-only) and its sibling the PIX 240 (HDMI and HD-SDI) record Quicktime files to CompactFlash cards or removable 2.5-inch 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.

* Avid DNxHD codec is available as an optional accessory

Superb Audio Performance

With deep expertise in production audio and hard drive-based audio recorders, Sound Devices built the PIX recorders with the highest audio performance. The audio circuitry on the PIX 220 and PIX 240 are based on Sound Devices award-winning 7-Series Digital Audio Recorders. The low-noise (-128 dBu equivalent input noise), high-bandwidth inputs are mic/line switchable and include limiters, high-pass filters, and 48V phantom power. The audio source is menu-selected between embedded HDMI audio, embedded HD-SDI audio (PIX 240 only) or balanced audio connected to PIX.

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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), v1.3
HD-SDI input accepts (480i, 525i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)

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For cameras with HDMI I/O only, the PIX 220 is a great choice. It records to the same Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD formats as the PIX 240. The PIX 220 is perfect for smaller-format high-definition cameras where time code workflows are not required. The PIX 220 includes the same, powerful hardware scaler as the PIX 240.

2.5" SSD drive caddy for the PIX 220 and PIX 240.

PIX 220 and PIX 240 record and play back Quicktime files to either removable Compact Flash cards or removable 2.5-inch SSD (solid-state drive). 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 optional 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 transfer rate over a single cable. SSD drives attach to the PIX-CADDY and it is easily hot-swapped.

Articulating arm for mounting the PIX 220 and PIX 240

Sun Shield/Hood for PIX 220 and PIX 240

The DV-F980 offers a higher capacity output. The DV-F980 is a 52Watt battery delivering an output of 7200 milliamps. This give the user more run time. As with all Hawk-Woods NPF replacement batteries they fully support the INFO technology Sony relies on to display the battery usage. This Hawk-Woods Mini DV battery can be charged by any F-series compatible Sony charger, as well as Hawk-Woods own 2, 4 & 8 Channel versions.

SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions HxWxD(cm): 7 x3.8 x 6.2cm
Weight: 309g
Output: 7.2V 7200mA
Cells: Lithium-Ion
Lithium-ion content: 4.20g
Operating temperature: -20~50C
Discharge and voltage protection
Sony NP-F product compatible

The DV-MC2 is a 2-Channel simultaneous fast charger that will charge two Mini DV batteries in under 5 hours. It has been designed for use with our own DV-F970/F980 batteries and is also 100% compatible with the Sony NP-F series.

Cable available for in-car (12V) use.

SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions HxWxD(cm): 6 x12 x9
Weight: 295g
Charging Channels: 2
Compatible Batteries: Sony NP-F / Hawk-Woods DV-F
Mains Input: 90~260VAC
DC Input: 10~15V
LED charging display
Under 5hr charging times