An HD SxS PRO compact memory recorder for an Evolving Era of HD.

Offering two SxS PRO memory card slots, a 3.5inch high resolution LCD screen and a wide range of analogue and digital interfaces including HD-SDI input, the PMW-EX30 has been designed to be the ideal companion to not only the existing EX line up of camcorders, but also as a low-cost HD recorder for the live event and entry-level studio market.

With the ability to dub to other HD formats such as HDV, XDCAM HD or HDCAM and with the addition of down-conversion of HD content to SD formats including DVCAM, the PMW-EX30 offers an ideal solution for those customers wanting to integrate XDCAM EX footage into a wide range of existing SD or HD tape-based or non-linear workflows.

Recording formats:

• Video: MPEG-2 Long GOP HQ mode: VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@HL SP mode: CBR, 25 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@H14
• Audio: Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48-kHz)

The SBAC-US10 is an SxS PRO memory card reader/writer that works on both Windows-based PCs and Macintosh computers via a USB 2.0 interface.

This compact and portable device comes in handy in many situations on location, for desktop browsing and fully-fledged editing.

Technical Specifications:

Compatible Products:

• Interface: High-speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
• Data-transfer speed: 160 Mb/s (Write), 240 Mb/s (Read)
• Sony XDCAMs (PMW-500, PMW-350, PMW-320, EX3, EX1R, EX1)

The XDCAM deck PDW-R1 is the perfect product for field recording and mobile applications.

It is the first XDCAM field recording unit designed to work with multiple sources of power supply and with extended choice of input interfaces.

The compact, lightweight PDW-R1 Mobile Recorder Deck is ideal for field recording applications as well as desktop viewing by journalists, producers, and other production staff.

The PDW-R1 offers scene selection capability that can be viewed via its colour LCD screen.

Recording formats:

• Video: MPEG IMX (50/40/30 Mb/s), DVCAM (25 Mb/s)
• Proxy Video: MPEG-4
• Audio: MPEG IMX: 8 ch/16 bit/48 kHz or 4 ch/24 bit/48 kHz DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bit/48 kHz
• Proxy Audio: A-law (8/4ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz)

XDCAM external USB drive for reading and writing of all supported XDCAM file-formats.


The PDW-U1 also supports the use of Dual Layer XDCAM media. Recording onto Dual Layer discs (50GB) is a feature of a range of new Sony products, including the PDW-F355 and PDW-F335 XDCAM HD camcorders, and the PDW-F75 XDCAM HD deck.

Key Features:

• The PDW-U1 extends the IT credentials of XDCAM by offering a simple and portable drive that can be used with a PC or Mac for viewing purposes (using free Sony software) or full read/write access with a compatible NLE.
• Standard IT interface (USB2.0)
• Full XDCAM compatibility
• Dual Layer Ready
• Easy integration with industry leading partners
• Lightweight and Portable

Top-of-the-range XDCAM HD deck recording HD material at up to 50Mb/s onto Dual Layer, full range of AV and IT interfaces.

The PDW-HD1500 records and replays XDCAM HD 50 Mb/s 4:2:2 data onto 50 GB Dual-layer Professional Disc.

With interfaces including i.LINK and Ethernet, the PDW-HD1500 can operate at the heart of small or large scale file-based networked systems.

Recording formats:

• Video: MPEG HD422 (CBR: 50 Mb/s) MPEG HD(1) HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s) SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s) LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s) (Playback only), MPEG IMX(2) (CBR, 50/40/30 Mb/s), DVCAM(2) (CBR, 25 Mb/s)
• Proxy Video: MPEG-4
• Audio: MPEG HD422: 8 ch/24 bits/48 kHz, MPEG HD(1): 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz, MPEG IMX(2): 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz or 8 ch/16 bits/48 kHz, DVCAM(2): 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
• Proxy Audio: A-law: 8 ch/8 bits/8 kHz

The PDW-HR1 packs a large number of functions into its compact yet robust body. With a large 9-inch WVGA LCD, material can be checked on the spot and a wide variety of GUIs offers superb operational efficiency.

It provides multi-format recording capability as standard, including a frame rate of 23.98P in 1080 mode and SD recording. A wide range of signal interfaces, including baseband video (composite, HD/SD-SDI), Gigabit Ethernet, MPEG TS, DVB-ASI, and HDMI are also provided.

Recording formats:

• Video: MPEG HD422 (CBR: 50 Mb/s), MPEG HD: HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s) SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s) LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s) (Playback only) MPEG IMX (CBR, 50/40/30 Mb/s) DVCAM (CBR, 25 Mb/s)
• Proxy Video: MPEG-4
• Audio: MPEG HD422: 8 ch/24 bits/48 kHz, MPEG HD: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz, MPEG IMX: 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz or 8 ch/16 bits/48 kHz, DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
• Proxy Audio: A-law: 8 ch/8 bits/8 kHz

A fully featured Dual Layer XDCAM HD deck offering multiple interfaces designed to fit into SD or HD infrastructures. The PDW-F75 can as easily be connected to a composite analogue world as a digital file-based workflow.

At the touch of a button, the PDW-F75 can up or downconvert any input/output signal in real-time with complete transparency. It is as easy to plug in an entry-level DV camcorder as a top-of-the-range HDCAM VTR.

Using either the built-in LCD screen or a monitor, you have full access to all the benefits of the advanced XDCAM workflow with Scene Selection, Thumbnail operations and high-speed file-based editing.

Recording formats:

• Video: MPEG HD (MPEG-2 MP@HL): HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate : 35 Mb/s), SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s), LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate : 18 Mb/s)
• Proxy Video: MPEG-4
• Audio: MPEG HD: 4 ch or 2 ch, 16 bits/48 kHz
• Proxy Audio: A-law (4 ch / 2 ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz)

A low-cost XDCAM HD deck designed as the perfect partner for i.LINK-based non-linear editing systems.

The PDW-F30 is built around the i.LINK interface for simple interoperability with DV and HDV-based NLEs and other devices.

For high-speed integration the PDW-F30 offers i.LINK File Access Mode (FAM) capable of carrying both proxy and high resolution files faster than real-time.

Using either a built-in the LCD screen or a monitor, you have full access to all the benefits of the advanced XDCAM workflow with Scene Selection, Thumbnail operations and high-speed file-based editing.

Key Features:

• Real-time SD output
• Quick and Slow Motion 4-60P Support
• HD 1080 Recording at Selectable Frame & Bit Rates
• DVCAM Recording and Up/Down conversion
• High-quality Audio Recording
• File-based Disc Recording

The PDW-F1600 offers multi-format recording flexibility as standard - including SD recording and a frame rate of 23.98P in 1080 mode.

The foundation of the PDW-F1600 deck incorporates the features of the PDW-HD1500, and acts as more than just a file-based recording deck.

With its insert/assemble editing capability, it can be used as a recorder in a linear editing system - just like a conventional VTR.

Recording formats:

• Video: MPEG HD422 (CBR: 50 Mb/s), MPEG HD: HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s) SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s) LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s) (Playback only) MPEG IMX (CBR, 50/40/30 Mb/s) DVCAM (CBR, 25 Mb/s)
• Proxy Video: MPEG-4
• Audio: MPEG HD422: 8 ch/24 bits/48 kHz, MPEG HD: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz, MPEG IMX: 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz or 8 ch/16 bits/48 kHz, DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
• Proxy Audio: A-law (8 ch/8 bits/8 kHz)

The PDW-D1 is an XDCAM Drive Unit specifically designed for use in non-linear editing systems.

The drive unit supports the i.LINK interface supporting DV IN/OUT (AV/C) and File Access Mode (FAM) protocols, allowing connection with a variety of non-linear editing systems. It features MPEG IMX/DVCAM switchable recording.

The approximate recording times for the XDCAM disc are as follows: 85 minutes of 25 Mbps DVCAM, 68 minutes of 30 Mbps MPEG IMX, 55 minutes of 40 Mbps MPEG IMX, and 45 minutes of 50 Mbps MPEG IMX. Also, proxy AV and a variety of metadata can be created and stored on the disc.

The PDW-D1's highly compact and lightweight design makes it ideal for many different work environments like a busy journalist's desktop as well as other awkward workspaces in the field.

The XDCAM deck PDW-1500 is the ideal partner for both existing and next generation non-linear editing platforms.

The PDW-1500 Compact Deck is a half-rack sized recorder optimized for use with non-linear editing systems.

Despite its compact size, this deck offers high-speed data transfers between compatible non-linear devices to create a powerful editing tool for news production.

Key Features:

Recording formats:

• Multiple format recording
• Dual laser block
• Extensive Range of Interfaces
• Proxy AV data recording
• Metadata recording
• Ability to write EDL back onto disc
• Video: MPEG IMX (50/40/30 Mb/s), DVCAM (25 Mb/s)
• Proxy Video: MPEG-4

Announced at IBC 2010, XDCAM Station is a family of professional media recorders that bridge the worlds of SxS Memory card and Professional Disc. They are exceptionally flexible in operation and enable even more creative options for XDCAM users.

Typical applications include broadcast centres where customers can use XDCAM Station as an ingest gateway for SxS memory card and Professional Disc media, and also on location for live applications and material sharing between camera operators and production staff.

There will be three models in the line-up:

The XDS-1000 will be available from March 2011, with the XDS-PD1000 and PD2000 available in summer 2011 along with PFD128QLW.

• XDS-1000 - featuring an SxS Memory card slot and internal HDD storage
• XDS-PD1000 - featuring an SxS Memory card slot, a Professional Disc drive and internal HDD storage
• XDS-PD2000 - featuring an SxS Memory card slot, a Professional Disc drive and internal SSD storage