Sony SRW-5500/2 Dual Format High Definition Videotape Recorder
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Sony SRW-5500/2 Dual Format High Definition Videotape Recorder, 7sec or Less Load/Unload Time

SKU: SOSRW55002 MFR: SRW5500/2
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Key Features

  • Capture pristine HDCAM-SR video with this professional video recorder, ensuring top-tier video quality.
  • Enjoy seamless integration with studio equipment using versatile HD serial and analog audio/video inputs.
  • Achieve broadcast-quality recordings with MPEG-4 Studio Profile compression and S-NRZ channel coding.
  • Experience quick setup with a servo lock time of 1 second or less, perfect for fast-paced productions.
  • Rely on stable playback with a dynamic range exceeding 100 dB, ideal for critical audio monitoring.
  • Simplify studio workflows using the dual-format HD recorder's 7-second load/unload time for efficiency.
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2018-11-10T08:31:59

Rated 5 out of 5

A steal!

Sony SRW-5500/2 Dual Format High Definition Videotape Recorder produces some of the finest, evenly browned bread of all the toasters I've tested. Sony offers a wide range of settings and easy-to-use controls, and remained cool to the touch even after toasting multiple batches. These toasters are also covered under a three-year warranty, which is exceptional compared with the one-year warranty that comes with most toasters. Easily worth 200k; a steal at half that price!

Sony_cray_cray

2018-10-16T16:52:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Transformative

I must say the quality of these is amazing! I got it for the office to more efficiently distribute my meteorology podcast to third worlds nations. With this little baby I was able to get each 60 minute podcast wrapped up, produced and recorded in just 6 days and 5 nights. I liked it so much I bought on for my master bathroom so I can send VCR tapes of my fabfit 30 day transformation livestream to the good folks of both Trinidad and Tobago. I used the kids college fund to buy my 17 year old daughter and 16 year old son each an Adorma in their rooms because you all know, the future is 100% about podcast distribution to the off the grid global economy.

Little T.

Sony SRW-5500/2 Specifications

  • Crosstalk

    Less than 80 dB (At 1 kHz between any two channels)

  • De-emphasis

    T1 = 50 ½s
    T2 = 15 ½s (auto on/off)

  • Distortion

    Less than 0.05 % (At 1 kHz reference level)

  • Dynamic Range

    More than 100 dB (At 1 kHz)

  • Frequency Response

    20 Hz to 20 kHz
    +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz)

  • Sampling Frequency

    24 bits/sample

  • Bandwidth

    Y: 0 to 5.75 MHz +5.0 dB/-3.0 dB

  • K factor (2T pulse)

    1 % or less

  • Output SCH Phase

    Based upon RS-170A/CCIR R.624-3

  • S/N Ratio

    56 dB or more

  • Y/C Delay

    15 ns or less

  • Digital Audio: Headroom

    20 dB (or 18 dB selectable)

  • Digital Audio: Quantization

    HDCAM-SR: 24 bits/sample HDCAM: 20 bits/sample

  • Digital Audio: Sampling Frequency

    48 kHz (synchronized with video)

  • Digital Audio: Wow & flutter

    Below measurable level

  • Digital Video: Channel Coding

    S-NRZ

  • Digital Video: Compression

    MPEG-4 Studio Profile

  • Digital Video: Error Correction

    Reed-Solomon code

  • Digital Video: Quantization

    10 bits/sample

  • Digital Video: Sampling Frequency

    Y: 74.25 MHzPb/Pr: 37.125 MHz

  • Applications

    Studio Recorder/Player

  • Fast Forward/Rewind Time

    Approx. 4 min with BCT-124SR cassette

  • Format

    HDCAM - SR

  • Load/Unload Time

    7.0 sec or less

  • Operating Humidity

    25 % to 80 % (relative humidity)

  • Operating Temperature

    + 5 deg. C to +40 deg. C (+41 deg. F to +104 deg. F)

  • Playback Time (Digital Betacam):

    124 minutes with BCT-D124L tape

  • Power Consumption

    230 W

  • Power Requirements

    100 to 240 V AC (+/-10 % 50/60 Hz)

  • Record/Playback Time( HDCAM):

    155 min with BCT-124SR cassette (24 Hz) with BCT-124SRL or BCT-124HDL tape

  • Servo Lock Time

    1.0 sec or less (from standby on)

  • Storage Temperature

    -20 deg. C to +60 deg. C (-4 deg. F to +140 deg. F)

  • Tape Format

    HDCAM-SR

  • Input/Output Analog Audio Monitor Output

    XLR-3-pin type (male x2)

  • Analog Audio Output

    (CH1/2/3/4/CUE)XLR-3-pin type (male x5)+4 dBm (with a 600 O load)Low impedance Balanced

  • Analog I/O Down-converted Output

    Composite: BNC x1 with character out1.0 Vp-p75 Osync negativeSD sync: BNC x1Black Burst0.286 Vp-p75 Osync negative

  • Analog I/O Reference Output

    1125 Sync: BNC (x2)Tri Level sync0.6 Vp-p75 OSync negative

  • Digital Audio Output

    BNC (x6 AES/EBU)BNC (x6)AES/EBUUnbalanced

  • Format-Converter Output

    BNC (x2) with character out

  • HD Serial V/A Input

    BNC (x1 with monitoring loop-through)Serial digital (1.485 Gb/s)SMPTE 292M/BTA S-004/ITU-R.BT 709

  • HD Serial V/A Output

    BNC (x3 with character out)Serial digital (1.485 Gb/s)SMPTE 292M/BTA S004/ITU-R.BT 709

  • HD/SD Reference Video Input 1

    BNC (x1 with loop-through)Tri Level sync0.6 Vp-p75 OSync negative or Black Burst0.286 Vp-p75 OSync negative

  • HD/SD Reference Video Input 2

    BNC (x1 with loop-through)Black Burst0.286 Vp-p75 OSync negative

  • Headphone Output

    JM-60 stereo phone jack- 8 to 12 dBu (with an 8 O load)UnbalancedJM-60 stereo phone jack-8 to 12 dBu (with an 8 O load) Unbalanced

  • Monitor Output Connector

    XLR-3-pin type (male x2)+4 dBm (with a 600 O load)Low impedance Balanced

  • Network

    10Base-T modular jack

  • Parallel Remote

    D-sub 50-pin (female)

  • Remote 1 Input

    D-sub 9-pin (female)Sony 9-pin remote interface

  • Remote 1 Input/Output

    D-sub 9-pin (female)Sony 9-pin remote interface

  • Remote Control

    RS-232CD-sub 9-pin (male)

  • Remote Input

    D-sub 9-pin (female)Sony 9-pin remote interface

  • Time Code Input

    XLR-3-pin type (female x1)0.5 to 18 Vp-p10 kOBalanced

  • Time Code Output

    XLR-3-pin type (male x1)2.2 Vp-pLow impedanceBalancedXLR-3-pin type (male x1)2.2 Vp-p low impedance Balanced

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    427 x 218 x 544mm/ 16.81 x 8.58 x 21.41"

  • Weight

    30kg / 66.13lbs

About Sony SRW-5500/2

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A steal!

By Sony_cray_cray

Sony SRW-5500/2 Dual Format High Definition Videotape Recorder produces some of the finest, evenly browned bread of all the toasters I've tested. Sony offers a wide range of settings and easy-to-use controls, and remained cool to the touch even after toasting multiple batches. These toasters are also covered under a three-year warranty, which is exceptional compared with the one-year warranty that comes with most toasters. Easily worth 200k; a steal at half that price!

Transformative

By Little T.

I must say the quality of these is amazing! I got it for the office to more efficiently distribute my meteorology podcast to third worlds nations. With this little baby I was able to get each 60 minute podcast wrapped up, produced and recorded in just 6 days and 5 nights. I liked it so much I bought on for my master bathroom so I can send VCR tapes of my fabfit 30 day transformation livestream to the good folks of both Trinidad and Tobago. I used the kids college fund to buy my 17 year old da...

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Make your high-definition recording experience seamless with the Sony SRW-5500/2 Dual Format High Definition Videotape Recorder. This state-of-the-art VTR is equipped with the latest generation of the MPEG4 Studio Profile codec for the SR format, ensuring top-notch video quality. Not only that, but it also offers the flexibility of recording in the tried-and-true HDCAM format.

One of the standout features of the SRW-5500/2 is its standard support for both 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 RGB SQ recording. This means you no longer need the HKSR-5003 option for 4:4:4 RGB SQ, simplifying your recording process.

This versatile recorder is capable of recording 1080i and 1080PsF signals at frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 in PsF mode, and field rates of 50, 59.94 in Interlace mode. It also supports 720P recording and playback at 50, 59.94 frames per second, making it a versatile tool for all your recording needs.

The SRW-5500/2 is further enhanced by the HKSR-5001 option, which provides multiple format conversions including 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 1080, 720 and 2:3 pull down. Plus, legacy playback of HDCAM comes standard, and Digital Betacam (with up conversion) is provided by the HKSR-5002 option.

In summary, the Sony SRW-5500/2 Dual Format High Definition Videotape Recorder is a comprehensive solution for all your high-definition recording needs, offering flexibility, versatility, and top-tier video quality.

Sony SRW-5500/2 Features

  • HDCAM SR and HDCAM recording
  • MPEG 4 Studio Profile Compression
  • 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 record capability as standard
  • 10 bit per sample video record capability - log or linear
  • Records 1080 line (Interlace and/or Progressive) and 720 line Progressive images
  • Records 12 channels of audio at 24 bits per sample
  • Pre-Read Editing, Edit/Record Confidence Playback
  • Records non audio AES/EBU data in audio tracks
  • Digital Betacam playback (HKSR-5002)
  • Format conversion (HKSR-5001)

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 3 months for labor.

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Key Features

  • Capture pristine HDCAM-SR video with this professional video recorder, ensuring top-tier video quality.
  • Enjoy seamless integration with studio equipment using versatile HD serial and analog audio/video inputs.
  • Achieve broadcast-quality recordings with MPEG-4 Studio Profile compression and S-NRZ channel coding.
  • Experience quick setup with a servo lock time of 1 second or less, perfect for fast-paced productions.
  • Rely on stable playback with a dynamic range exceeding 100 dB, ideal for critical audio monitoring.
  • Simplify studio workflows using the dual-format HD recorder's 7-second load/unload time for efficiency.

What's in the box:

  • Sony SRW-5500/2 Dual Format High Definition Videotape Recorder
  • Sony 1 Year Parts and 90 Day Labor Warranty