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Avid SYNC HD

Item ID: SyncHD

Synchronizer for Pro Tools|HD with SMPTE, Super Clock, Word Clock, and Machine Control

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The Ultimate Master Clock for Pro Tools|HD

Here's the perfect way to keep your large-scale media production in perfect sync with your Pro Tools|HD system. The Avid SYNC HD incorporates an ultra-high-fidelity, low-jitter master word clock, capable of operating at up to 192kHz to achieve near-sample-accurate lock onto serial timecode, LTC, or bi-phase/tach signals. It also fully supports standard pull-down and pull-up rates used in a professional film and video production. In addition to standard word clock and analog sync, the SYNC HD features AES/EBU clock I/O, as well as SD and HD video reference In/Thru (up to 1080p/60fps), video program I/O, and many other time reference formats.

Avid SYNC HD Master Clock Features at a Glance:
  • Near Sample-Accurate, lock to time code or bi-phase/tach signals (When integrated with the host software)
  • High-Fidelity, Low-Jitter Clock
  • Supports All Major Industry- Standard Clock Sources
  • Supports All Industry-Standard Time Code Formats
  • Supports Industry Standard Pull- Up/Pull-Down Rates for Film/Video Integrated Support in AudioVision 4.0
  • Supports SD and HD video reference input (tri-level sync) up to 1080p/60fps
  • Integrated Support in Upcoming Pro Tools Release
  • Easy to Control through Front Panel or Software
  • Includes Insertable Window-Burn
  • Sony 9-Pin connectors for machine control communication from the supported host software (When integrated with the host software)
  • SMPTE Input; -24 to +20 dBu; 200K ohms; balanced female XLR
  • SMPTE Output: -24 dBu to +9 dBu;<5Kohms; Balanced male XLR
  • VITC Input (Vertical Interval Time Code): Lines 10 to 40 (all-line) or 10 to 22 (single-line)
  • VITC Outputs: 2 lines, lines 10 to 20
  • Word Clock Input/Output: 1x sample rate TTL level
  • Super Clock Input/Output (Slave Clock): 256x sample rate; TTL level; BNC female connector
  • Video Sync Inputs: NTSC/PAL formats
  • AES-EBU Digital Audio Input (AES null): 5 V p-p; 110 ohms; Balanced female XLR
  • AES-EBU Digital Audio Outputs (AES null): 5 V p-p; 110 ohms; balanced male XLR
  • Bi-phase/Tach Input: 0 to 76.8kHz frequency; 3-5.5 V opto-isolated; 10 mA max; 2-255 modulo; programmable polarity
  • Pilot Input: 50/60Hz nominal frequency; 100 mV to 5.5 V
  • Resolver Inputs: Word Clock, Super Clock, Video Sync, LTC, AES-EBU, Bi-phase/Tach, Pilot Tone
  • PC connection: RS-232 serial port; 25-pin D-subminiature female connector
  • Macintosh connection: Mac serial format; 8-pin mini DIN female connector
  • MTC Output: 15 mA current loop; 31.25 Kbaud
  • Nominal Output Sample Rates: 44.1kHz; 48kHz; 44.056 (44.1kHz pull-down); 47.952kHz (48kHz pull-down); 44.144kHz (44.1kHz pull-up); 48.048kHz (48kHz pull-up)
  • Machine Control support (requires Machine Control option)

The Avid SYNC HD is the ultimate way to integrate your Pro Tools|HD rig into a full media production environment!
Specification Detail
Sample Rates 192kHz
Clock Inputs 1 x Word (BNC), 1 x AES/EBU, 1 x LTC (XLR), 1 x Video (BNC), 1 x Loop Sync (BNC)
Clock Outputs 1 x Word (BNC), 1 x AES/EBU, 1 x LTC (XLR), 1 x Video (BNC), 2 x Video Ref (BNC)
Other I/O 1 x MTC Output (5-pin DIN)
Pull Up/Down 0.1% and 4%
Rackmount Spaces 1U
Height 1.75"
Depth 10.63"
Width 19"
Weight 7.81 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 9900-38924-20

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