+++ Promotion until 31. july 2012 +++
Sony offers you 1200 min. additional disc-space*! With the puchase of the product plus 25x Quad Layer Professional Disc PFD-128 QLW you will get 5x Quad Layer Professional Discs PFD-128 QLW for free. (* with XDCAM HD 50MBit/s-material)
Preliminary product information
The PDW-U2 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. The PDW-U2 also supports the use of Quad Layer and Dual layer XDCAM media, offering capacity of up to 128 GB. This product comes with the full PrimeSupport package. That´s fast, hassle-free repairs, a helpline offering expert technical advice, and a free loan unit while yours is repaired. Plus the peace of mind that Sony is looking after your equipment - and your business.
Handles all XDCAM file formats
The PDW-U2 handles files in all formats: XDCAM HD422, XDCAM HD and XDCAM SD. Also allows data file recording using a User Data folder.
High Capacity and New Workflow via Quad-Layer Professional Discs
The PDW-U2 supports quad-layer write-once (PFD128QLW) in addition to dual-layer disc (PFD50DLA) and single layer disc (PFD23A). This gives it high capacity and a new workflow via quad-layer write-once media support. Offers over four hours of recording with HD422 50Mb/s, reducing the cost-per-media capacity ad utilizing memory media material as storage media.
High-speed Read / Write
High-speed read/write with the newly developed 2-channel 1-head DCHS drive with 2.6 times (read) / 1.5 times (write) faster than the PDW-U1 of a Single or Dual-layer Disc.
Direct Access to Professional Disc files from a USB-connected PC
The PDW-U2 offers the ability to have direct access to the files on Professional Disc from a PC connected via a USB cable. The system supports Super Speed USB (USB3.0) interface/Hi-SpeedUSB 2.0 interface.
Compact design
The PDW-U2 is small and light, inheriting the concept of the PDW-U1. It can be operated either horizontally or vertically.
Technical Specifications
- Mass: 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz)
- Dimension (W x H x D): 67.4 x 164 x 219 mm (2 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 8 5/8 inches)
- Power requirements: DC 12 V
- Power consumption: 19 W
- Operating temperature: 5 to 40°C (+41 to +104 °F)
- Storage temperature: -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140 °F)
- Humidity: 20 to 90% (relative humidity)
Recording format:
- Video: MPEG HD422 (50 Mb/s); MPEG HD (35/25/18 Mb/s); MPEG IMX (50/40/30 Mb/s); DVCAM (25 Mb/s)
- Proxy Video: MPEG-4
- Audio: MPEG HD422: 8 ch/24 bits/48kHz; MPEG HD: 4/2 ch/16bits/48kHz; MPEG IMX: 8 ch/16 bit/48 kHz, or 4 ch/24 bit/48 kHz; DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bit/48 kHz
Interfaces
- Super Speed USB (USB 3.0)
- Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
Connector
Supplied Accessories
- Operation manual (x1)
- XDCAM Drive Software (x1)
- XDCAM Browser Software (x1)
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