Details
Feature highlights
- HD/SD PCI Express video interface for Mac and Windows — provides HD and SD capture and playback for any current-generation PCI- or ExpressCard-equipped computer.
- Tower or laptop operation — connects to a Mac or PC tower via PCI Express for ultra-fast operation, or connects to a laptop via ExpressCard connectivity for mobile operation.
- Comprehensive video capture & monitoring — supports all standard SD and HD video formats up to and including 1080p30 (720p, 1080i, 1080p & 1080PsF).
- Cross-platform software support — supports Apple Final Cut Pro on the Mac and Adobe Premiere Pro on Windows.
- Captures and plays uncompressed HD and SD — 10-bit 4:2:2 color depth and 1920x1080 resolution.
- Support for ProRes and other popular codecs — capture and monitor full-raster (1920x1080 or 1280x720) Apple ProRes, ProRes HQ or other popular host-based codecs supported by Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Support for file-based workflows — lets you capture, edit and monitor in any codec supported natively in Final Cut or Premiere, with no transcoding needed.
- Broadcast quality — 10-bit 4:2:2 signal path throughout.
- ASC CDL color grading — provides flexible, industry-standard color adjustment with separate settings for capture and playback.
- HDMI capture and monitoring — provides both HDMI in and out.
- Sync and machine control — advanced sync features include time code, large front panel time code display, video ref input and 9-pin machine control.
- Comprehensive audio — capture or monitor up to 16 channels of audio via any two 8-channel banks of TRS analog, AES/EBU digital or embedded (SDI or HDMI) at sample rates up to 96kHz.
- Single rack space form factor — professional rack-mount operation, or remove the rack-mount brackets for convenient desktop use.
- International operation — auto-switching internal power supply with powersave mode.
Video I/O
The HDX-SDI provides comprehensive video input and output connectivity.
The SDI section supplies two mirrored outputs so that you can connect both a deck and a monitor simultaneously.
The front panel provides convenient inputs for legacy SD capture and full 10-bit uncompressed HDMI capture from today's latest HD camcorders.
The component section provides both RGB and YPbPr, but they can alternatively serve as CVBS (composite) in/out or even Y/C (S-Video) in/out.
- 1 x HD/SD-SDI in and out (4:2:2 10-bit) on BNC connectors
- 1 x extra HD/SD-SDI output BNC connector
- 1 x HDMI in and out (4:2:2 10-bit, YCbCr or RGB)
- Support for DVI output with HDMI-to-DVI adapter (sold separately)
- 1 x HD/SD component in and out (10-bit, YPbPr or RGB) on BNCs
- 1 x composite in (10-bit) on RCA
- 1 x S-Video in (10-bit) on 4-pin mini-DIN
- 1 x composite in and out (10-bit CVBS) on shared BNC
- 1 x S-Video in and out (10-bit Y/C) on shared BNC
Video formats
The HDX-SDI supports the following SD and HD video formats:
SD
- 576i25 (PAL)
- 486i29.97 (NTSC)
HD
- 720p23.976
- 720p24
- 720p25
- 720p29.97
- 720p30
- 720p50
- 720p59.94
- 720p60
- 1080p23.976
- 1080p24
- 1080p25
- 1080p29.97
- 1080p30
- 1080PsF23.976
- 1080PsF24
- 1080PsF25
- 1080PsF29.97
- 1080PsF30
- 1080i25
- 1080i29.97
1080i30
Color grading
Apply industry standard color adjustments to your video signal during either capture or monitoring.
The HDX-SDI video console software provides separate color grading controls for capture and monitoring.
In each case, ten parameters are provided and together determine the color transfer function, as defined by the American Society of Cinematographers Color Decision List (ASC CDL) specification (version 1.2).
Sync
The HDX-SDI provides comprehensive video and audio synchronization features, including time code I/O, video ref with loop through, large front panel time code readout and RS-422 (Sony 9-pin) machine control.
Synchronize your HDX-SDI system with reliable performance and fast lock-up times. Perform batch capture and edit/export to tape operations in Final Cut or Premiere with a 9-pin compatible camera or deck connected to the HDX-SDI.
- Video reference in / thru — resolve to blackburst, composite or HD Tri-level sync.
- Time code in and out — generate and resolve to time code in all formats, including LTC, VITC (SD analog), D-VITC (SD-SDI) and embedded (SD/HD-SDI).
- RS-422 machine control — control the transports of a connected camera or video deck from Final Cut or Premiere via standard 9-pin protocol.
- Front panel time code display — provides frame-accurate time code readout when converting or generating time code, or during playback from host software.
- Direct Digital Synthesis — DSP-driven phase lock engine provides ultra-low jitter.
Audio I/O
The HDX-SDI delivers comprehensive audio capture and monitoring in stereo or full surround with support for both 5.1 or 7.1 configurations.
The HDX-SDI provides four 8-channel banks of audio input and output: analog, AES/EBU digital, SDI embedded and HDMI embedded. Up to two banks can be active at a time, giving you 16 channels of simultaneous audio input and output. The front panel provides comprehensive audio activity LEDs, plus eight channels of assignable 4-segment input metering.
The HDX-SDI's unique bank of quarter-inch analog TRS connectors makes it a snap to connect cameras and a wide range of video and audio gear up to eight channels at a time. No other interface offers professional analog audio connectivity with this much convenience.
he HDX-SDI's stereo (BNC) AES/EBU digital audio input and output are continuously sample-rate converted. This means trouble-free digital audio transfers, regardless of clock source. Say goodbye to clicks, pops and headaches due to digital audio clocking issues.
- 16 channels of simultaneous audio input and output
- Supports all standard audio sample rates from 44.1 to 96kHz
- 8 x quarter-inch TRS analog in and out via direct connection (no breakout cable)
- 2 x RCA analog input on the front panel for SD Composite/S-Video capture
- 2 x AES/EBU digital in and out on BNC connectors with sample rate conversion (SRC)
- 8 x AES/EBU digital in and out on standard DB25 breakout cable (purchased separately)
- 8 x HD/SD-SDI embedded audio in and out
- 8 x HDMI embedded audio in and out
- Front panel headphone jack with dedicated volume control
- Front panel audio channel metering — two 8-channel banks of status LEDs assignable to any 8-channel audio bank (analog, AES/EBU, or embedded) in or out
Workflow Overview
Regardless of whether you work with uncompressed, ProRes, DVCProHD, P2, AVC-Intra, XDCAM, HDV or maybe even just SD, the HDX-SDI can enhance your workflow. In fact, the HDX-SDI gives you the flexibility choose any host-based or file-based workflow that Final Cut or Premiere supports.
Uncompressed
With the blazing speed of PCI Express, the HDX-SDI delivers broadcast-quality 10-bit 4:2:2 uncompressed video to Final Cut Pro or Premiere Pro.
If you absolutely require the best possible image quality, uncompressed is the way to go, and the HDX-SDI delivers pristine uncompressed quality to your computer desktop.
Or, to work more efficiently, you can choose one of many popular compressed video formats now supported by Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro.
ProRes
With Final Cut Pro, the HDX-SDI provides full-raster 1920 x 1080 (or 1280 x 720) HD capture and playback using Apple's ProRes 422 codec in both standard and HQ modes. You can ingest an uncompressed SDI or component HD source and then capture and edit in ProRes while monitoring your ProRes timeline in HD or SD. The HDX-SDI is the ideal all-in-one video capture solution for your Apple ProRes workflow.
Red
If you are shooting with a Red camera and editing in Final Cut Pro, you may also have chosen to use ProRes as your digital intermediate format. If so, the HDX-SDI provides an economical solution for multi-format monitoring via ProRes. Just choose the HDX-SDI as your output device and go.
XD Cam EX
The Sony PMW-EX1 camera captures stunning full-raster 1080 XDCAM EX footage. Import your XDCAM clips and monitor them via the HDX-SDI with no transcoding needed, thanks to Final Cut Pro's native support for the XDCAM format.
Alternatively, you can ingest material via the HDX-SDI's HD-SDI input to capture, monitor and edit your full-raster EX1 material as ProRes clips with stunning quality in Final Cut Pro.
AVCHD
Panasonic's latest generation cameras capture stunning full-raster 1080 AVCHD footage. Import your AVCHD clips into Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and monitor them via the HDX-SDI with no transcoding needed, thanks to Premiere's native support for the AVCHD format.
Alternatively, you can ingest material via the HDX-SDI's HD-SDI input to capture, monitor and edit your full-raster camera output in Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro using the video codec of your choice, such as ProRes or DVCProHD.
DVCProHD/P2
The HDX-SDI fully supports the native P2HD support in both Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro. You can import P2 clips and then monitor in HD and SD immediately, without the need to transcode first. Ingest any source directly into your timeline as DVCProHD.
HDV
HDV presents challenges when it comes to native editing. Overcome them by capturing your HDV footage with the HDX-SDI via SDI or component as ProRes or DVCProHD. Then edit with intra-frame speed and stunning 10-bit 4:2:2 quality that holds up during compositing. Deliver in any broadcast quality format you wish.
SD
Are you working mainly in SD? The HDX-SDI lets you capture and play 10-bit uncompressed SD (NTSC or PAL) in all formats (SDI, HDMI, component, composite and S-Video). The HDX-SDI serves as a complete I/O solution for any SD workflow.
When you are ready to make the jump to HD, the HDX-SDI allows you to begin work immediately, with HD capture and monitoring via HD-SDI, HDMI or HD component.
Just connect your HD monitor and HD deck, and you are ready to go.