AVID Sync X

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Avid-qualified macOS or Windows computer (get the details)
Pro Tools | HDX or HD Native system

 

SAMPLE RATES

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz

 

VIDEO REFERENCE

Video Reference I/O

1 x BNC input
2 x BNC outputs

 

Video Reference Generator

4 x BNC outputs

 

Video Reference Format Support

Sync X supports the following HD/SD formats when using the internal or an external video reference generator, with automatic format detection:

 

• NTSC
• PAL
• Slow PAL - 23.976
• Slow PAL - 24
• 720p - 23.976
• 720p - 24
• 720p - 25
• 720p - 29.97
• 720p - 30
• 720p - 50
• 720p - 59.94
• 720p - 60
• 1080i - 47.95/1080psf - 23.976
• 1080i - 48/1080psf - 24
• 1080i - 50/1080psf - 25
• 1080i - 59.94/1080psf - 29.97
• 1080i - 60/1080psf - 30
• 1080p - 23.976
• 1080p - 24
• 1080p - 25
• 1080p - 29.97
• 1080p - 30
• 1080p - 50*
• 1080p - 59.94*
• 1080p - 60*

 

* Format not supported for internal video reference generation.

 

CLOCK REFERENCE AND VIDEO / AUDIO TIMECODE POSITIONAL REFERENCE

Word Clock I/O

1 x BNC input
6 x BNC outputs

 

10 MHz/AES3id Input

1 x BNC

 

AES3id Output

1 x BNC

 

AES3 I/O

1 x DB25 port

 

Loop Sync I/O

1 x BNC input
1 x BNC output

 

Video Reference I/O

1 x BNC input
2 x BNC outputs

 

LTC I/O

1 x XLRF input
1 x XLRM output

 

GPIO, Bi-Phase / Tach, Pilot

1 x DB25 port (specific cables required for different applications)

 

MIDI Output

1 x DB9 port

 

MEASUREMENTS

Average Long-Term Jitter

72 ps
Measured at 1 ms interval as specified in AES-12id-2020. Jitter will vary slightly based on sample rate and video reference format.

 

Clock Accuracy

± 1 ppm

 

Drift with Temperature Variation

± 1 ppm over -4º–158º F (-20º ~ 70º C)

 

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Host Connection

1 x DigiSerial Port (Mini DIN 8-pin)

 

Machine Control

1 x DB9 port

 

Front Panel Display

2 OLEDs (256 x 64) to display reference info, audio sample rate, timecode, and other details
Navigational buttons (6)
ID button (to easily identify the unit in a rack)
Status LEDs (3)

 

Form Factor

Rackmount (1U)

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Pro Tools | Sync X interface
• Power cable
• Serial cable
• BNC cables (2)
• MIDI breakout cable
• Rackmount screws and desktop feet
• Registration card
• Documentation (Warranty card, Health & Safety Guide, Regulatory & Safety Sheet)