Pix240 Recorder Kit
The Video Devices PIX 240i 5″ Portable Video Recorder & Monitor Kit is designed to add Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD recording to any HDMI- or HD-SDI-equipped high-definition video camera.
- Video Formats: Records 10-bit or 12-bit video in Apple ProRes (including 4444) or Avid DNxHD formats.
- Inputs/Outputs: Features 3G-SDI (BNC) and HDMI I/O, supporting up to 8 channels of embedded audio.
- Audio Quality: Includes two full-sized XLR microphone/line inputs with 48V phantom power
- Timecode: Built-in high-accuracy Ambient timecode generator with genlock and word clock output.
- Processing: Hardware-based up/down/cross conversion and 3:2 pulldown removal.
I/O
| Connection Type | Port Details | Functionality |
|---|---|---|
| Video Input | 1x BNC (3G-SDI), 1x HDMI (v1.4a) | Supports SD/HD/3G-SDI and HDMI video. |
| Video Output | 1x BNC (3G-SDI), 1x HDMI (v1.3) | Simultaneous output to multiple monitors. |
| Analog Audio In | 2x 3-pin XLR (Balanced) | Mic/Line switchable with 48V phantom power. |
| Analog Audio Out | 1x 5-pin XLR (Balanced) | Two-channel line-level output. |
| Digital Audio In | XLR (via AES/EBU) | Supports up to 4 channels of AES3 digital audio. |
| Headphone Out | 3.5mm (1/8″) Jack | Front-panel output with dedicated level control. |
| Timecode I/O | BNC & 5-pin LEMO | High-accuracy Ambient TC generator/reader. |
| Sync / Genlock | BNC | Analog bi/tri-level sync and word clock output. |
| Power Input | 4-pin Hirose | 10–18 VDC external power (Pin-1 -, Pin-4 +). |
| Battery Power | Dual L-Series Mounts | Parallel mounts for hot-swapping Sony NP-F style batteries. |
| Data / Remote | USB-A, 2.5mm LANC, eSATAp | Keyboard input, remote triggering, and external drive connection. |
Video Format
| Video Quality | SDI Format Support | HDMI Format Support |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 | 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 |
| 1080i | 50 / 59.94 / 60 | 50 / 59.94 / 60 |
| 1080PsF | 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 | 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 |
| 720p | 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 | 50 / 59.94 / 60 (Some rates SDI only) |
| SD (PAL/NTSC) | 576i (PAL), 480i (NTSC) | 576i (PAL), 480i (NTSC) |
| Bit Depth | 12-bit (ProRes 4444) / 10-bit / 8-bit | 10-bit / 8-bit |
| Color Space | 4:4:4 RGB or YCbCr, 4:2:2 YCbCr | 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 RGB/YCbCr |
| Embedded Audio | 8 Channels (Input & Output) | 2 Channels (Input) / 8 Channels (Output) |
