The Sound Devices Pix 240 allows for external recording form any SDI source, in a number of formats and bit rates. It has in built connectivity for loop-through video, timecode generation, audio in and our and more. Recording to a solid state or compact flash card for quick offloads on set. It’s attractive display provides immediate confirmation of recording, playback, audio metering, and Setup Menu selections. Monitor brightness, contrast and chroma adjustments are available for customised viewing needs.

The PIX 240 adds Quicktime recording using Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD to any HDMI or HD-SDI equipped high-definition video camera. The portable PIX 240i records Quicktime files to CompactFlash cards or removable 2.5-inch solid-state hard drives. A 256GB drive comes with the hire kit too!

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 colour grading, and video processing. Files recorded in the field on a PIX recorder are ready for the most popular editorial workflows.