In this Ready Takes segment, we talk about the Pix 270i video recorder from Video Devices, Atomos Shogun Flame, the Teranex mini Audio embedder / De-embedders from Blackmagic Design, and the SDI xNode from The Telos Alliance. We also explore the Ursa Mini Pro 4.6K, and the Micro Studio Camera 4K from Blackmagic Design.
Read the article below detailing product features, or click on the video to watch the entire segment in 4K resolution on YouTube.
- Rack Mountable or table top recording
- Contains frame rate converters, scaler, and can generate time code
- 3G SDI and HDMI Inputs
- Can link with multiple PIX 270i devices
- Computer Control through Ethernet connection
- Large LCD Display
- Can arm or disarm multiple channels
- Can embed audio from hardware switcher in time with video content
"All around it's been a very trustworthy device to have on set" ---Aubrey Russell
"The Pix 270i is really the Cadillac of video recorders" --Rob Baynard
- Comes in yellow, rugged case
- Huge LCD Display
- Can record in 4K
- 12G SDI input
- Battery or AC power
- Mounts onto camera
- Takes Sony L-type Batteries
- D-Tap connector
- Comes with specific SSD drive carriers
"We have three of them in our studio. Solid, SOLID device. We love using our flames" ---Aubrey Russell
Teranex Audio to SDI and SDI to Audio Embedder/De-embedder from Blackmagic Design
- 12G SDI
- AES3 XLR line inputs
- RSA Inputs
- Can be combined with Blackmagic Smart Panel for additional control
- Audio channel selection and seperation
"We use these on almost every production. They're a reliable and easy-to-use device for embedding and de-embedding your audio" ---Rob Baynard
SDI xNode Audio Embedder/De-Embedder from Telos Alliance
- Can take 2 SDI streams
- Can Embed/De-embed up to 8 channels to AES 67
- Typically uses Livewire format
- Compatible with Dante
"If you're looking for the most reliabale audio embedder/de-embedder, the xNode is a good option" --Rob Baynard
"I think this device repsrenets a great movement towards being able to move audio around from SDI streams very fluidly to IP related work flows" --Nick Nagurka
Ursa Mini Pro 4.6K from Blackmagic Design
- Installed with a flip panel that comes with easy access operating controls
- Versatile for multiple productions
- Compact and lightweight
- Compatbile with ATEM Production Studio 4K Broadcast panel for full customization
- Super 35 MM sensor
- Can be controlled remotely
- Works off of SDI return
- Compatible with Da Vinci Resolve
- 12G SDI 4K 60P stream directly out of the back of the camera
"We like the Ursa Mini's because who wants to run four cables out of your camera when you only need to run one!" --- Rob Baynard
Micro Studio Camera 4K from Blackmagic Design
- Small and compact
- Light weight and transportable
- Additional ISO Sensitivity features added in recent camera firmware update
- Large sensor
- Compatible with ATEM
"This camera has resolved all of our previous ISO issues. We can go up to 1600 and beyond without any noise. They are really great for live production" --Rob Baynard
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