PIX 250i

PIX 250i

Rack-Mount Video Recorder/Player with time code. 3G-SDI and HDMI Inputs and Outputs, records and plays ProRes 4444, 422 and Avid DNxHD422 video. 5" 800 x 480 IPS display. 2 tracks of balanced line level audio input and output. 8 Channels of AES input and output. Accommodates (2) SATA-connected drives using the PIX-CADDY2 Accessory (not included). RS-422 and embedded web-server control. XL-WP4 power supply included. (PIX-RACK not included.)

Main Benefits

SD/HD/3G-SDI In/Out
HDMI In/Out
Up to 12-bit 4:4:4 I/O over 3G-SDI
Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD Codecs
5" IPS 800x480 Display
Dual 2.5" SSDs Drive Slots
Sequential or Simultaneous Recording
Access and Transfer Files over Ethernet
Up/Down/Cross Conversions
Analog, AES/EBU, and Embedded Audio

Description

Tech Specs

SDI Input & Output

3G SDI 4:4:4, HD-SDI, SDI 4:2:2 conforming to SMPTE 12M-1, 12M-2, 125M, 259M, 272M, 291M, 292, 296M, 299, 352M, 424, 425
HDMI I/O Version 1.4a input, Version 1.3a output, HDCP enabled on input

Video Input Resolutions / Rates

1080p23.976/24/25/29.97/30
1080i50/59.94/60
1080PsF23.976/24/25/29.97/30
720p23.976/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
576i50 (PAL)
480i59.94 (NTSC)

Video Codecs and Files

Apple ProRes 4444 12-bit.
Apple ProRes 36, 100, 145, 220 Mb/s, 8- and 10-bit.
Avid DNxHD 36, 145, 220 and 220x.
Quicktime wrapper (.MOV).
exFAT File System.

Up/Down/Cross Conversion: 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p to any 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, anamorphic conversion.

Frame Rate Conversion: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 to 24, 25, 30, 50,60, 23.976, 29.97, 59.94 to 23.976, 29.97, 59.94, automatic 3:2 pull-down removal in 23.976 and 24 frame modes, other pull-down cadences include 2:2:2:4, 2:3:3:2, 3:2:3:2:2, and 2:2.

Audio Recording: 16 channels record/playback, simultaneous with video Analog, HDMI / SDI, and AES3, selectable per channel.

LCD Display: 5-inch LCD; 800 x 480 resolution, IPS, flip-down for drive access,

Analog Audio

Two balanced, line-level inputs on XLR.
Two balanced, line-level outputs on XLR.
Frequency Response: 10 Hz-20 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB re 1 kHz; THD + Noise: 0.004% max (1 kHz, 22 Hz-22 kHz).
Input and output topology: fully electronically balanced, line-level, RF, ESD, short, and overload protected; pin-2 hot, pin-3 cold.
Line output clipping level: +18dBu.
Output attenuation 0-20 dB, 1 dB increments.
Front-panel headphone, 1/4” with gain control.

Digital Audio

Sampling rate / bit depth: 48 kHz, 24-bit.
Accepts 32k, 44.1k, 48k, 96k, 192k sample rates with SRC at input.
AES/EBU: 8 channels in and out via DB-25, 110 ohm, 2 V p-p.
HDMI: 8 channels embedded HDMI input, 8 channels embedded HDMI output Accepts 32k, 44.1k, 48k, 96k, 192k sample rates.
SDI: 16 Channels embedded SDI input and output.

File Storage

PIX-Caddy 2 mounted drives: two, front-mounted Sound Devices approved 2.5-inch drives, such as the PIX-SSD6.
Ethernet file transfer via SMB/CIFS volume.

Timecode

Modes Supported: Freerun, Record run, External.
Frame Rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97ND, 30DF, 30ND.
Accuracy: +/- 0.2ppm, holds accurate timecode for 2 hours after power is removed.
Inputs / Outputs: BNC(LTC input and output), SDI or HDMI.

Sync Output

Analog bi-, tri-level sync / genlock.
Wordclock (square wave, 48 kHz sampling rate, 3.3 vp-p, 75 ohm).

Sync Input

Analog bi-, tri-level sync / genlock.
Wordclock (square wave, 48 kHz sampling rate, 3.3 vp-p, 75 ohm).

Control

RS422 Machine control (Sony 9-pin protocol).
Ethernet Web-based control of settings and transport.
GPIO on 3 pins, Phoenix connector.
Keyboard.
Front-panel USB host. Keyboards without hubs acceptable.

Power

4-pin XLR (pin1 = ground, pin4 = +), 10-27 VDC, 30 watts.
PowerSafe circuitry with 10 second power reserve with power removed.

Physical: Size (H x W x D): 3.3” x 8.6” x 10.3” (8.4 cm x 21.8 cm x 26.2 cm).; Weight: 7.5 lbs.; Operating Temperature: -10C to +40C.

Comparison Chart

Rack-Mount Video Recorder Comparison

Feature	PIX 270i	PIX 250i	PIX 260i (Discontinued)
Transport Synchronization	frame-accurate record start, play start, stop	group start, no absolute frame-accurate record start, play start, stop	frame-accurate record start, play start, stop
Number of Simultaneous Drives (drives optional)	4 (2 front panel caddy, 2 eSATA)	2 (front panel caddy)	4 (2 front panel caddy, 2 eSATA)
PowerSafe™	Yes	Yes	No
DC Input	4-pin XLR with secondary power supply connection	4-pin XLR	4-pin XLR
Audio I/O	8 Analog 8 AES Digital 16 SDI / 8 HDMI Embedded 64 MADI (optical and coaxial) 64 Dante (with primary & secondary)	2 Analog 8 AES Digital 16 SDI / 8 HDMI Embedded	8 Analog 8 AES Digital 16 SDI / 8 HDMI Embedded 32 Dante (with primary & secondary)
Audio Only Mode	Yes, mono or poly WAV (with Broadcast WAV metadata)	No	Yes, mono or poly WAV (with Broadcast WAV metadata)
Audio Tracks	64 track maximum	16 track maximum	32 track maximum
Audio Sampling Rates Supported	44.1 kHz, 47.952 kHz, 48 kHz, 48.048 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz	48 kHz	44.1 kHz, 47.952 kHz, 48 kHz, 48.048 kHz

Videos

TIPTORIAL: Customizing Your Main Menu on PIX Audio & Video Recorders

For this Tiptorial, we are demonstrating how you can customize your main menu on a PIX Recorder and the 970- enjoy!

Creating Sound Reports for the 970

Timesaver video on how to create a sound report for the 970 audio recorder using either PIXNET or the front panel of the 970. This is the same process for the Video Devices PIX 270i, PIX 260i and PIX 250i video recorders.

Transferring Recorded Files from a 970 via Ethernet

This video offers a brief tutorial on how to transfer recording files from a Sound Devices 970, PIX 270i, PIX 260i, or PIX 250i recorder to a computer via ethernet. Paul Isaacs, Director of Product Management and Design at Sound Devices, demonstrates this process using PIXNET - a web server that all...

PIXNET Overview

PIXNET is a powerful web server with an intuitive interface that allows users to control all aspects of the PIX Rack recorders remotely from any web enabled device!

FileSafe™ - File Recovery System

FileSafe™ - File Recovery System protects against file loss in the event of drive disconnection.

Inside the Media Approval Process

Take a look inside the Sound Devices media approval process! Sound Devices extensively tests storage drives and removable recording media to ensure they meet the highest of performance and reliability standards. Only the best make it on the Approved Media List and become recommended for use with o...

PIX 260i and Yamaha 01V Interconnection and Setup over Dante

An overview plus hands-on tutorial showing interconnection and setup of the Yamaha 01V with the PIX 260i using Audinate's Dante. The Dante audio-over-Ethernet protocol simplifies hardware interconnection among audio devices.

Importing DNxHD Quicktime Files Into Avid Media Composer

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

270i Quick Start Video Guide

This guide is intended to get you quickly up and running with the PIX 270i video/audio deck. Much of this will also apply to the PIX 250i, 260i and 970 audio deck.

PIX 270i Multi-Drive Recording

Overview of the PIX 270i simultaneous and sequential multi-drive recording feature including basic setup instructions.

Quantity	Item
1	PIX 250i
1	Power supply
1	10-pin Phoenix Screw Terminal Block
1	Adhesive Rubber "Bumpers"
1	Product registration card
1	Full-line Video Catalog

Approved Media List

PIX 250i, PIX 260i, PIX 270i - Approved Media List

The following is a list of approved storage devices for use with the PIX 250i, PIX 260i and PIX 270i video recorder.

The specific mechanisms and devices below have been extensively tested by Sound Devices, LLC. This list is regularly updated as new drives are tested.

Type	Size	Brand	Model
2.5" SSD	1 TB	Crucial	M550
		SanDisk	X400 with PIX-SHIM2
		Samsung	850 EVO with PIX-SHIM2
	960 GB	SanDisk	Extreme PRO
	512 GB	SanDisk	X210
	500 GB	Angelbird	AVpro
	480 GB	OWC	Mercury Extreme Pro 6G
		OWC	Mercury Electra 3G
		SanDisk	Extreme II
		Intel	530
		Intel	520 (Important Firmware Update)
	256 GB	Samsung	830 Series
	250 GB	Angelbird	AVpro
	240 GB	OWC	Mercury Extreme Pro 6G
		OWC	Mercury Electra 3G
		SanDisk	Extreme II
		SanDisk	SanDisk Ultra
		SanDisk	SanDisk Extreme
		Intel	520 (Important Firmware Update)
		Intel	530
		Corsair	Force Series GT (SATA III)
		Digistor	Prof Video Series, SATA 3, DIG-PVD240S

Type	Size	Brand	Model
2.5" HDD See Note 1	1 TB	HGST	7K1000 Travelstar (7200 rpm)
	750 GB	HGST	7K750 Travelstar (7200 rpm)
	500 GB	Western Digital	WD5000BPKT
	500 GB	HGST	ZK500 Travelstar (5400 rpm)

Type	Size	Brand	Model
External eSATA Drives See Note 1	1 TB	OWC	Mercury Elite Pro Mini (7200 rpm)
External eSATA Drives See Note 1	500 GB	OWC	Mercury Elite Pro Mini (7200 rpm)

Type	Brand	Model
External 3.5" eSATA Enclosures Approved with: 3.5" Seagate Barracuda 2 TB drive (not included) See Note 1	Orico	3519SUS3-BK (3.5" HDD External Enclosure)
	MacAlly	G-S350SU3 (3.5" Aluminum SATA to eSATA and USB 3.0 Storage Enclosure)

Type	Brand	Model
External 2.5" eSATA Enclosures Approved with: 2.5" 7K1000 Travelstar (not included) 2.5” ZK500 Travelstar" HDDs (not included) See Note 1	LINDY	43106 (USB 3.0 & eSATAp Enclosure)

Type	Size	Brand	Model
CF Cards via CF Caddy (audio poly) PIX 270i & PIX 260i Only	256 GB	SanDisk	Extreme Pro; UDMA7; 160MB/s
	128 GB	SanDisk	Extreme Pro; UDMA7; 160MB/s
		SanDisk	Extreme; UDMA7; 120MB/s
		Delkin Devices	CF1050X, UDMA7, 120 MB/s write; 160MB/s read
	64 GB	SanDisk	Extreme Pro, UDMA7; 160 MB/s
		SanDisk	Extreme Pro, UDMA7; 90 MB/s
		SanDisk	Extreme, UDMA7, 120 MB/s
		Delkin Devices	CF1000X, UDMA6 and 7
	32 GB	SanDisk	Extreme Pro; UDMA7; 160MB/s
		SanDisk	Extreme Pro; UDMA7; 90MB/s
		SanDisk	Extreme; UDMA7; 120MB/s
		Delkin Devices	CF1050X, UDMA7, 120 MB/s write; 160MB/s read
		Delkin Devices	CF1000X, UDMA6 and 7
		Delkin Devices	CF700X, UDMA6, 67 MB/s write; 105MB/s read
	16 GB	SanDisk	Extreme Pro; UDMA7; 160MB/s
		SanDisk	Extreme Pro; UDMA7; 90MB/s
		SanDisk	Extreme; UDMA7; 120MB/s
		Delkin Devices	CF1000X, UDMA6 and 7
		Delkin Devices	CF700X, UDMA6, 67 MB/s write; 105MB/s read See Note 2

*Note 1: Approved mechanical drives are recommended for use only in stationary applications. Excessive vibration or motion may cause data corruption. The approved mechanical drives listed support QuickTime video files and Broadcast Wave polyphonic audio files, but not Broadcast Wave monophonic files. Use approved Solid State Drives if recording to Broadcast Wave monophonic file format is required.

** Note 2: Sound Devices has worked directly with Delkin to identify an intermittent Media I/O issue with newer Delkin CF 500x and CF 700x cards. Delkin has confirmed that a recent change to these two cards is most likely responsible for the errors. Cards containing KZ in the serial number are susceptible to this issue and should not be used. Cards containing VB in the serial number will function correctly and are approved. Deklin CF 1000x and 1050x cards do not experience this issue and may continue to be used.