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Audio For Broadcast
File-based video recorder supports 32-track audio over Ethernet as well
Sound Devices
By Michael Burns Sound Devices is introducing new functionality for the PIX 260i production video recorder, aiming to replace tape-based decks in production and post production environments. The new v1.03 firmware
provides support for the Sound Devices PIX-Caddy CF accessory, which allows the PIX 260i to record multitrack WAV files directly to removable CompactFlash cards. In addition, v1.03 enables users to record and playback mono audio wave files (audio only mode with SSD and HDD) and
supports RS-422 locate to timecode, cue point commands and device type ID (Sony BVW- 75 emulation).
PIX 260i has extensive audio I/O, plus an audio-only record and playback mode. Up to 32 tracks can be recorded and routed from the following sources: eight line-level, analogue; eight AES digital, 16 channels of embedded SDI, eight channels of embedded HDMI, or 32 tracks of audio- over-Ethernet using Audinate’s Dante interface. Version 1.03 also provides added scene increment shortcut features from the main screen, as well as options for displaying smaller audio meters in various parts of the main screen. The
Flash recorder: The PIX 260i production recorder gains audio and scene control powers Files are recorded
v1.03 firmware is a free download to existing PIX 260i users. PIX 260i captures QuickTime files in either Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD video formats.
simultaneously on up to four separate, 2.5in SSD storage devices via two front panel PIX- Caddy slots and two rear panel
eSATAp connections. For colour-critical applications, the PIX 260i supports Apple ProRes 4444 through its 12-bit, 4:4:4 3G-SDI I/O. 8.D74
iPad mix Kicking old tech into touch RME By Paul Watson
The new TotalMix FX app for iPad from RME adds full control over hardware mixer and DSP effects for Fireface UFX, UCX and Babyface when in Class Compliant mode, and lets users create, store and load complete mixes directly from the iPad. In addition, hardware
controls such as phantom power for microphone inputs, mic/line/instrument switching and sample rate are also supported. According to RME,
TotalMix FX has been ported to the iPad carefully to be used safely while maintaining the tablet’s feel. Features include landscape and portrait view, two zoom levels for detail view and overview, horizontal and vertical scrolling, and newly designed Retina graphics, which makes it ‘a breeze and joy to use’. Additionally, TotalMix FX does not interfere with other apps performing record or playback: the user can always switch to TotalMix FX to adjust a monitor mix, gain, or effects which include equaliser, compressor, reverb and echo; record and playback will continue in the background. 8.A11
Calrec Audio By Paul Watson
Calrec Audio is launching its patented Soccer Sidekick iPad app, an assistive mixing tool which has been designed to simplify the job of tracking the on-field audio during a soccer game. According to the
manufacturer, it provides an
alternative approach for highly experienced operators while allowing those with less experience to create a quality mix very simply. One of the many tasks the
audio operator must manage is the capture of all of the important on-pitch events, while minimising the amount of crowd and venue noise; the operator follows the action using a mentally challenging workflow that requires
projecting a 2D location on the pitch onto a row of faders on the desk, fading up only the most appropriate microphones for that moment in time. What Soccer Sidekick
provides, however, is a more intuitive and straightforward interface to assist the operator in this task, the company says: after defining the position and direction of the pitch microphones around an aerial image of a pitch on the display,
the operator simply touches the corresponding area on the screen to indicate one or more locations of interest. Then, Soccer Sidekick calculates the optimal contribution from each microphone to best capture events at those locations and moves the appropriate faders on the desk. The operator can take over
control of the faders manually at any time, maintaining complete control. 8.C58
Flagship monitor from DK
DK-Technologies By Paul Watson
This year sees the launch of DK-Technologies’ new flagship PT0800 audio and waveform monitor, which is said to blend easily into virtually any metering application. According to the manufacturer, PT0800 offers broadcasters an extended collection of high quality video and waveform monitoring tools: the video section is flanked by an audio toolbox, complete with bargraphs, moving coil emulation, DK’s proprietary StarFish display technology, and FFT spectrum analysis.
In addition, the PT0800 complies with all major broadcast standards and includes loudness and true peak logging.
Highly customisable, DK insists, the PT0800 monitor allows for virtually any combination of audio and video tools to be viewed and adapted to the specific application and use. Its user interface can also be tailored to accommodate the functions, views and features desired by the end-user.
The PT0800 hardware is modular and allows for input/output choices of AES, HD, SDI, analogue, and Dolby E formats, enabling up to four
camera inputs alongside up to 64 audio inputs and 16 outputs, all under preset control. 8.B60
Crest of a wave:
DK’s new PT0800 audio and waveform monitor
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