Sound Devices Pix Video Recorder

[Brian Ferguson]

http://www.sounddevices.com/products/pix.htm


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.

 

[Vico Martin]

USB-3, FW800, eSATA..., best recorder I´ve seen.

Thanks brian,
Vico.

 

[Brian Ferguson]

Yes on the 240 model it has Ambient TC Clock and Genlock built in. Also AES Digital audio. Just wondering what the price tag is. We will see if they say anything at NAB about price. I could see several good applications for this.

 

[Bruce Allen]

Seems kinda ideal for an Epic module, doesn't it?

You get ProRes or DNxHD video, plus good audio.

This really counters some of Alexa's main points.

Of course, I've only been asking for RED to get Sound Devices on board since... oh 2007 or so.

Bruce Allen
www.boacinema.com

 

[shashbugu]

All these recorders record only 422, whats the real advantage there, I don't get it. Why not just buy a red rocket and export prores redlogfim 444. Could Someone please enlighten me?

 

[Andrew Rieger]

I imagine this will not be cheap. I am guessing $5000 plus. It is cool that this is an all in one audio recorder, uncompressed video recorder and screen all in one. My only question would be it's usefulness with the Epic. You don't want to use an external video recorder so this seems more geared for the Sony F3 market.

 

[shashbugu]

Seems kinda ideal for an Epic module, doesn't it?

You get ProRes or DNxHD video, plus good audio.

This really counters some of Alexa's main points.

Of course, I've only been asking for RED to get Sound Devices on board since... oh 2007 or so.

Bruce Allen
www.boacinema.com

the Alexa records 12bit 4444, no comparison here.

 

[Rob Castiglione]

I love Sound Devices. However, the real solution is Red's own pro res module.

 

[Dave Blackham]

How much ?

 

[Cail Young]

From memory the chap at the booth said $2500, plus $100 per caddy (required to use external storage) - or use internal CF card slot.

 

[Taylor Morrison]

Can someone confirm Cail's numbers at $2500.... Thats a steal if it is. Also when will it be shipping?

Thanks in advance

 

[Lee Saxon]

All these recorders record only 422, whats the real advantage there, I don't get it. Why not just buy a red rocket and export prores redlogfim 444. Could Someone please enlighten me?

Well since redcode is better than the formats this thing records to, I think it's safe to say this isn't intended for Epic. I see these types of recorders as intended for cameras with bullshit onboard codecs (I'm looking at you, F3 and AF100).

Edit: oops, Andrew already said that, sorry

 

[Trevor Meier]

$1800 for the low-end version (HDMI-only, no timecode or HDSDI). $2800 for the version that includes timecode & HDSDI.

 

[Ned Wilson]

All these recorders record only 422, whats the real advantage there, I don't get it. Why not just buy a red rocket and export prores redlogfim 444. Could Someone please enlighten me?

Clients where I am now calculate the transcode fee and turnaround time isn't worth the 300 or so extra you spend on an Alexa body. Red rentals have dropped steeply in NYC since CSC saturated the market with 30 ALexa's (20 more on the way).

 

[Ned Wilson]

Well since redcode is better than the formats this thing records to, I think it's safe to say this isn't intended for Epic. I see these types of recorders as intended for cameras with bullshit onboard codecs (I'm looking at you, F3 and AF100).

Edit: oops, Andrew already said that, sorry

Just lost a three camera bid to F3's for a large budget union spot. Lose gigs every week to Alexa because more and more clients don't find transcoding worth the time/expense. It's not always about the best image unfortunately, just ask Dalsa.