Sony Professional PMW-RX50, Dual SxS PRO rugged, portable deck with Full HD XAVC recordings
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Sony Professional PMW-RX50, Dual SxS PRO rugged, portable deck with Full HD XAVC recordings
The Sony Professional PMW-RX50 mobile recorder plays and records Full HD XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP, as well as MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps, MPEG HD 420 35Mbps, MPEG IMX, and DVCAM, making it the ideal companion deck for XAVC camcorders. As the successor to the PMW-50, the PMW-RX50 has a lot of attractive features, including dual SxS memory card slots offering dual simultaneous recordings, 3G HD/SD-SDI interface, and 1080 59.94/50P workflow support and conversion output from 1080/59.94P (50P) to 1080/59.94i (50i). The recorder also has XLR audio input via a removable Audio Box. DC output is also provided for the CBK-WA100 mobile network 3G / 4G / LTE / wireless LAN adaptor.
- Companion deck for XAVC camcorders: Records Full HD XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP at 1080/59.94, 50P.
- Dual simultaneous recordings: Can record to two SxS memory cards simultaneously.
- Audio Box adaptor: Provides XLR audio input.
- Monitoring on tablet and file transfer via Wi-Fi: Supports CBK-WA100 mobile network wireless LAN adaptor.
SONY PROFESSIONAL PMW-RX50 MAIN FEATURES
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Compact SxS portable playback/recording unit
The PMW-RX50 is a lightweight, rugged handheld recorder/player offering full portability for news and field operations. The unit is designed to be tough and insensitive to vibrations and can be operated on a BP-U battery.
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Dual simultaneous recordings direct to SxS cards via HD/SD-SDI inputs
The PMW-RX50 can record two SxS memory cards simultaneously and enables second/parallel recording with embedded audio via HD/SD-SDI inputs.
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SD, MS, XQD cards, and SxS Media support
There is a flexibility of media availability, which allows users to choose the most appropriate media for their application.
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5 assignable buttons
The PMW-RX50 has 5 assignable buttons for users to set any functions they want to use, including LCD, BRI, and Display -
Catalyst Browse software from Sony
Free clip management tool for both PC & Mac that supports all Sony professional formats. Review footage on location, add metadata, and review color corrections. Seamless upgrade to advanced Catalyst Prepare media preparation tool.
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3.5-inch LCD panel display
The PMW-RX50 acts as a stand-alone multi-format SxS viewer or desktop SNG Card feeder.
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Supports Full HD XAVC recordings, plus popular HD/SD formats
The PMW-RX50 plays and records Full HD XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP in exFAT mode. It records 1920 x 1080 59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P and 25P, as well as 1280 x720 59.94P and 50P. The PMW-RX50 also supports MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps, MPEG HD 420 35Mbps, MPEG IMX, and DVCAM.
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Multiple inputs and outputs including XLR audio via Audio Box
The PMW-RX50 features an HD/SD-SDI interface along with HDMI out, iLink interface, USB, stereo earphone, and XLR audio input via a removable Audio Box.
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Monitoring on tablet and file transfer via Wi-Fi
DC output is provided for the CBK-WA100 mobile network 3G / 4G / LTE / wireless LAN adaptor.
Video Format | exFAT XAVC-I mode: CBG, 223 Mbps max, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC-L50 mode: VBR, 50 Mbps max, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC-L35 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps max, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC-L25 mode: VBR, 25 Mbps max, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 HD422 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL HD420 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL DVCAM mode: DVCAM IMX 50 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@ML Intra UDF HD422 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL HD420 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL DVCAM mode: DVCAM IMX 50 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@ML Intra FAT HQ mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL SP mode: CBR, 25 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@H14 DVCAM mode: DVCAM |
Audio Format | exFAT XAVC-I mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel XAVC-L50 mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel XAVC-L35 mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz 4-channel XAVC-L25 mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel HD422 mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel IMX 50 mode: LPCM 24/16-bit, 48 kHz 4-channel Other modes: LPCM 16 bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel UDF HD422 mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel IMX 50 mode: LPCM 24/16-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel Other modes: LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel FAT HD mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel SD mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 2-channel |
Recording/Playback Time | exFAT XAVC-I mode: Approx. 60 min. with 128 GB memory card Approx. 30 min. with 64 GB memory card XAVC-L50 mode: Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB memory card Approx. 120 min. 64 GB memory card XAVC-L35 mode: Approx. 340 min. with 128 GB memory card Approx. 170 min. with 64 GB memory card XAVC-L25 mode: Approx. 440 min. with 128 GB memory card Approx. 220 min. with 64 GB memory card UDF HD422 mode: Approx. 120 min. with 64 GB memory card Approx. 60 min. with 32 GB memory card HD420 mode: Approx. 180 min. with 64 GB memory card Approx. 90 min with 32 GB memory card DVCAM mode: Approx. 220 min. with 64 GB memory card Approx. 110 min. with 32 Gb memory card IMX 50 mode: Approx. 120 min. with 64 GB memory card Approx. 60 min. with 32 Gb memory card FAT HQ mode: Approx. 200 min with 64 GB memory card Approx. 100 min. with 32 GB memory card SP Mode: Approx. 280 min. with 64 GB memory card Approx. 140 min. with 32 GB memory card DVCAM mode: Approx. 260 min. with 64 GB memory card Approx. 130 min. with 32 GB memory card |
Battery Operating Time | Approx. 110 min. with BP-U30 battery (while recording, LCD monitor On) Approx. 220 min. with BP-U60 battery (while recording, LCD monitor On) Approx. 330 min. with BP-U90 battery (while recording, LCD monitor On) |
Media Slot | 2 x ExpressCard/34 |
SDI Input | 1 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI, BNC SMPTE 424M/292M/259M standards |
SDI Output | 2 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI, BNC SMPTE 424M/292M/259M standards |
HDMI Output | 1 x Type A |
Analog Composite Output | 1 x BNC NTSC, PAL, or HD-Y |
Analog Audio Output | 1 x 1/4" stereo jack -10 dBu (Reference Level), 47 Kohm |
Headphone Output | 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack |
DV I/O (i.LINK) | 1 x IEEE 1394, 4-pin HDV stream input/output, DVCAM stream output, S400 |
USB | 1 x USB, type A (for external hard drive) 1 x USB, mini-B (for PC connection) |
DC Input | 1 x 12 VDC jack |
DC Output | 1 x 4-pin for CBK-WA100 (unregulated) |
Type | 3.5" color LCD |
Resolution | 960 (H) x 540 (V) x 3 (RGB) |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Power Requirements | 12 VDC |
Power Consumption | Approx. 13 W (while recording, LCD monitor On) Approx. 22.5 W (while recording, LCD monitor On, with optional CBK-WA100 Wireless Adapter) |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.88 x 3.39 x 9.33" (12.4 x 8.6 x 23.7 cm) (without protrusion & Audio Input Adapter) 4.88 x 4.53 x 9.33" (12.4 x 11.5 x 23.7 cm) (with Audio Adapter & without protrusions) |
Weight | Approx. 2.2 lb (1 kg) (without Audio Input Adapter) Approx. 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) (with Audio Input Adapter) |