NAB 2016: Video Devices Add H.264 Support to the Popular PIX-E Series of 4K-Compatible Recording Monitors

Video Devices, the makers of the successful PIX-E Series of 4K recording monitors, will preview a new recording capability for the popular PIX-E5, PIX-E5H  and PIX-E7 models at the 2016 NAB Show – Booth C6040. Video Devices will showcase the PIX-E Series of recording monitors with a preview of two brand new features – the addition of the H.264 codec and the capability of simultaneously recording a high-quality, edit-ready Apple ProRes file and a much smaller size H.264 MP4 file. And, the best part is that these new features will be available to PIX-E owners at no cost in a future firmware update.

Universally supported for viewing on PCs, Macs, and browsers, the H.264 codec offers a good balance between compression and quality to reach low data rates and small file sizes. As a result, it is commonly used for web streaming and long duration recording. The codec also makes for faster file uploads and easier emailing of recorded files.

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While the PIX-E Series has always featured the full-range of ProRes codecs—from proxy up to 4444 XQ—with these upcoming features, end users will be able to simultaneously record an H.264 MP4 file and a ProRes MOV file. While recording 4K in ProRes, the PIX-E will automatically scale the 4K to 1080p for recording H.264, thereby reducing its file size even further. Both recordings will also include audio—up to eight channels with ProRes and two channels with H.264.

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The PIX-E Series of 4K recording monitors includes two five-inch models, PIX-E5 and PIX-E5H, as well as the seven-inch PIX-E7. The PIX-E5H features HDMI I/O only, while both the PIX-E5 and PIX-E7 monitors have SDI and HDMI I/O. The monitors are equipped with advanced features, such as LUTs, anamorphic desqueeze, and LCD orientation, while also boasting a full suite of precision monitoring tools and scopes for clear focus, proper exposure, and much more.

If you’re attending NAB Show 2016, make sure to stop by Booth C6040 to see these new PIX-E Series features in action!

[source: Video Devices]

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