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The PIX 240 can be triggered to record and stop based on external timecode. This is useful in applications where other forms of triggering might not be available (SDI flags, LANC control, switch closure). Prior to version 1.08 firmware, when Timecode/Sync > Timecode Mode was set to External, it was necessary to stamp files recorded on the PIX 240 with the external timecode value. This behavior was changed in version 1.08 so that it is now possible to trigger recording from external rec-run timecode while stamping files with a different timecode (freerun, for example). This is beneficial in situations where rec-run timecode from a camera is the only available method for triggering the PIX 240 to record, but it is still desired to stamp the files recorded on the PIX 240 with a freerun timecode value. (more…)

On February 4, 2012, Sound Devices hosted an in-depth, two-hour presentation on the PIX video recorders at LA Film School. The videos below are excerpts discussing major topics. Paul Isaacs, Technical Development Manager, is the presenter. (more…)

Jesse Parker shows how to both import and AMA link Quicktime files from the PIX recorders into Avid Media Composer. (more…)

Version 1.07 firmware for the PIX 220 and PIX 240 Video Recorder includes many new features and fixes. Download the firmware and follow the update instructions from the download page here. (more…)

The following lists indicate storage devices that are approved by Sound Devices for use with PIX 220 and PIX 240 video recorders. (more…)

Take a brief look at how 3:2 pulldown removal works with the PIX 220 and PIX 240 recorders. This is the process that allows the PIX recorders to extract 24 frame progressive information from a 1080i60 stream. This results in a 23.98 progressive output and recorded file. (more…)

Here is a brief video of demonstrating menu customization in the PIX video recorders. With menu customization, new default values for any option can be set. Menu customization also allows for the removal of menu items to simplify the menu when PIX units are used by less technical users. Menu customization was introduced in firmware revision 1.03. (more…)

The PIX 220 and PIX 240 Video Recorders gain several important new features and fixes with the latest no-charge firmware update, revision 1.03. This new version is available for immediate download and installation. Download the firmware and follow the update instructions from the download page here.

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Avid defines four families of DNxHD video compression. These familes are named for a nominal data rate, 36, 145, 220 and 220x. 220x is a 10-bit codec, the others are 8-bit codecs. Sound Devices PIX 220 and PIX 240 support all four of these DNxHD codec families. Codecs are selected from the Setup Menu (Video/Codec) and labeled in the same manner as Avid defines them. (more…)

Take a look at the latest video from Sound Devices. Matt Mayer briefly describes the settings to transfer Red file name metadata and SDI start/stop flags to the PIX 240 recorder. (more…)

At its recent introduction at the April 2011 NAB show, PIX recorders generated a great deal of interest and questions. Below are a few of the more common questions covering the PIX 220 and PIX 240 Video Recorders. (more…)