Sony PMWRX50 Brochure (PMW-RX50 XDCAM(R) XAVC Portable Recorder Brochure)

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PMW-RX50
XDCAM XAVC Portable Recorder
The Perfect Companion in the Field
The PMW-RX50 accepts HD or SD signals via SDI, and records onto
SxS cards. When video is coming in, the recorder can also output
signals via the i.LINK™ interface or 3G SDI (60p/50p) for ingest into
a nonlinear editor. The deck can even convert i.LINK interface
inputs to SDI, perfect for feeding to other systems immediately after
editing.
For added insurance, you can record material to two SxS cards at
once, in Slots A and B*.
For a quick, on-site review of recorded
clips, you can output to a monitor via HD/SD-SDI, HDMI, or
composite video. Don’t have a monitor? The 3.5-inch color LCD
display with a built-in speaker shows you what you’ve got.
The PMW-RX50 has XLR 3-pin audio inputs which you can detach
when you don’t need them. The recorder works with the same AC
adaptor and BP-U Series battery as used with XDCAM hand-held
camcorders. So it’s available for immediate use in the field.
* Requires firmware upgrade (planned for Spring 2015).
The XAVC™ codec becomes even more attractive with the launch of
Sony’s PMW-RX50 XDCAM™ portable recorder. The compact deck
features a 3.5-inch LCD display, two SxS™ card slots, and XLR audio inputs.
With all the versatile features of the PMW-50, the PMW-RX50 is ideal for
content viewing and copying in the field, SDI feed recording, and
interfacing with NLE systems.
Because the recorder uses the same battery and AC adaptors as XDCAM
hand-held camcorders, you can take it into the field at a moment’s
notice. There’s no need to prepare a dedicated power supply. In addition
to the XAVC I-frame and Long GOP codecs, the PMW-RX50 features MPEG
HD422, MPEG HD420, and even standard definition to satisfy a broad
range of needs. And by copying from SxS memory cards onto an external
USB hard disk drive, the recorder makes data wrangling easy.
Convenient Data Wrangling
The PMW-RX50 makes it easy copy and
back up your assets, using the two
SxS slots or connecting an optional
external USB hard disk drive.
It’s quick and simple to copy
clips directly to hard disk.
No PC required!
Multi-format Support in Both HD and SD
Whereas conventional decks support a single recording format,
the PMW-RX50 supports many. To start with, choose from Sony’s
gorgeous 10-bit XAVC I-frame and Long-GOP codecs in the HD
domain at up to 223 Mbps. Select from MPEG HD422 50 Mbps and
MPEG HD420 35 Mbps/25 Mbps as well as standard-definition
MPEG IMX50 and DVCAM™ at a choice of frame rates. In addition,
the PMW-RX50 can down-convert HD content during playback,
outputting SD signals. It therefore serves any production
environment, be it SD or HD.
Clever Conveniences
To save time, you can choose to play back only those clips marked
as “OK.” Or you can play back selected portions of clips, between
Shotmark1 and Shotmark2. The Continuous Recording function
enables you to create a single file, even recording multiple clips for
easier upload when editing. Loop Recording automatically
switches to the next slot when the media in the active slot
becomes full, and then continues recording until you press Stop.
Whether you need field recording, field review, data wrangling, or
NLE ingest, the PMW-RX50 XDCAM XAVC portable recorder is an
outstanding choice.
Features
With Audio Input Box
Without Audio Input Box