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Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for International and U.S. territories purchases. Plans on pre-owned items do not cover pre-existing damages.
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Avid Media Composer, Avid Media Composer, NewsCutter Option, Avid Media Composer, Symphony Option, Avid Pro Tool (coming soon), Adobe After Effects CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve, Blackmagic Design Fusion
Avid-qualified computer running one of the following operating systems: Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), OS X 10.10 (Yosemite)
Windows 7, Windows 8
SD-PAL (625, 50i, 576p), NTSC (525, 29.97i, 480p)
HD-720p (50, 59.94, 60), 1080i (50, 59.94, 60), 1080PsF (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30), 1080p (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60)
High-res-2K (23.98PsF, 24PsF, 25PsF, 23.976p, 24p, 25p), 4K (23.976p, 24p, 25p (SDI only)), Ultra HD (23.976p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p)
24-bit, 48 kHz (television standard)
YUV 4:2:2, RGB 444, REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020, P3; 12-bit (SDI) or 10-bit (HDMI) color precision
Two 12 Gb/s and two 3 Gb/s connectors (SD/HD/2K/UltraHD/4K)-supports single, dual and quad link inputs (4:2:2 / 4:4:4); 2D/3D switchable
4x relocked SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K linked to corresponding inputs
2x 12 Gb/s and 2x 3 Gb/s connectors (SD/HD/2K/UltraHD/4K)-supports single, dual and quad link outputs (4:2:2 / 4:4:4); 2D/3D switchable
2x 12 Gb/s and 2x 3 Gb/s SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K. Supports single, dual and quad link outputs (4:2:2/4:4:4); 2D/3D switchable.
One Component YUV via three BNC connectors (SD-YCbCr; HD-YCbCr/RGB); one composite NTSC/PAL via one BNC connector (SD)
One Component YUV via three BNC connectors (SD-YCbCr; HD-YCbCr/RGB); one composite NTSC/PAL via one BNC connector (SD)
Two optical I/O supporting 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s, 12Gb/s coming soon (modules not included)
HDMI 2.0 type A connectors
Four channels of professional balanced analog audio input via XLR; two-channel RCA input; one front-panel mic input via XLR with 48V phantom power
Four channels of professional balanced analog audio output via XLR; stereo headphone output with volume control
Two channels of unbalanced AES/EBU I/O, with sample rate conversion, via BNC connectors; eight channels of HDMI I/O embedded in SD, HD, UHD, 2K, and 4K
8 input and 8 output audio channel embedded in SD; 16 input and 16 output channels embedded in HD, UHD, 2K, and 4K
One Thunderbolt 2 (cable sold separately), one PCI Express (card/cable sold separately)
Two Sony-compatible RS-422 deck control ports
Built-in, high-quality hardware down conversion-Ultra HD to 1080 HD, or HD to SD on SDI B, or and SD on Component and NTSC/PAL selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9, and center cut 4:3 styles
Built-in, high-quality hardware up conversion-SD to 720 HD or 1080 HD on playback; selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 pillarbox, and 16:9 zoom; HD outputs via HD-SDI, HDMI, and component analog
Built-in, high-quality hardware cross conversion-720p to 1080i and 1080i to 720p on playback
Colorspace conversion
Alpha channel over video or matte, or frame buffer over incoming video or matte
Frame-compatible/frame packed
Avid DNxHR encoding coming soon in a future no-cost software upgrade*
Genlock/Reference Clock (BBG or Tri-level), Genlock/Reference Clock output/pass-through (BBG or Tri-level), SDI (SD and HD), AES/EBU, HDMI
One XLR Timecode input, one XLR Timecode output (planned for future Media Composer release)
SDI VITC reader, RP188, NTSC closed captioning, HD-SDI closed captioning, pass-through all (HD, 4K) (planned for future Media Composer release)
Two built-in international AC power supplies with IEC C14 inlet (120-240V, 50-60 Hz)
32 to 104 deg. F / 0 to 40 deg. C
-4 to 113 deg. F / -20 to 45 deg. C
0-90% non-condensing
With Rack Ears: (2RU) 3.5 x 19 x 9.5" / 8.89 x 48.26 x 24.13cm
Without Rack Ears: (2RU) 3.5 x 16.5 x 9.5" / 8.89 x 41.91 x 24.13cm
8.6lbs / 3.90kg
Avid Artist, DNxIO is a powerful, professional video I/O interface designed to simplify and accelerate your entire HD, high-res and Ultra HD workflow. Available as standalone hardware or bundled with industry-standard Media Composer software, Artist, DNxIO enables you to capture, monitor and output media quickly-in the highest quality possible. And because the interface, which includes hardware by Blackmagic Design, is designed to be open and flexible, you can use it with Avid and other creative tools too. Only Avid Artist, DNxIO includes Audio Punch-in for Media Composer via the front panel mic input and baseband hardware encoding of DNxHR media (coming soon in a no-cost firmware update, an update to your creative software will also be required).
Capture and play back SD, HD, Ultra HD, 2K and 4K media
Edit faster and more efficiently with onboard media encoding and conversion
Work with your favorite creative tools, including Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro
Connect a wide range of video and audio gear through a host of connections, including:
Four sets of 4 SDI connectors-4 in, 4 loop, 4 out, 4 repeated out, each set supporting up to 12Gb/s via single, dual and quad link
Two optical I/O supporting 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s, 12Gb/s coming soon (modules not included)
HDMI 2.0 I/O
Analog video I/O-component and composite
Balanced analog audio-4 XLR inputs, 4 XLR outputs
AES/EBU-2 channels in, 2 channels out
Stereo RCA input for consumer audio devices
XLR mic input with 48V phantom power on front panel with level control
Stereo headphone output with level control
Monitor media ingest and output conveniently using the front-panel HD LCD display
Select video, audio and timecode inputs or control decks, using front panel controls
Connect to the latest generation computers using Thunderbolt 2 or PCIe connections
Remotely control up to two external devices
Get reliable operation-and peace of mind-with redundant power supplies
Capture and play back stunning high-resolution video
Create and deliver rich, detailed media in the highest quality imaginable, from first ingest to final output. Artist, DNxIO features advanced 12G-SDI, optical and HDMI 2.0 connections that enable you to work with HD, 2K, Ultra HD and 4K material. It supports frame rates up to 60 fps, bit depth up to 12 bits and 2D or stereoscopic 3D media. And because it comes jam-packed with a wide array of analog and digital connections, it can be used with just about every camera, deck, display and device you have or want.
Create with your favorite video and audio tools
With support for an ever-growing list of Avid and third-party media tools, Artist, DNxIO is an easy and ideal fit for any production environment. Capture and edit footage with Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and other video editing software. Use After Effects, Photoshop, Fusion and other software to get the looks you want. And couple it with Pro Tools and other popular DAWs to work on your audio.
Accelerate creative editorial with Media Composer
Bundle DNxIO with Media Composer and you gain the advantages of having the most trusted and proven editorial tool in the industry at your fingertips. Edit Ultra HD, 2K, 4K and other high-res media natively. Work in any resolution with Avid Resolution Independence. Experience real-time high-res editing with Avid DNxHR. Directly edit a wide range of file-based media without transcoding. And because you can automate time-consuming tasks in the background, you'll have more time to focus on telling your best story possible.
Work faster and more easily
More than just an in and out device, DNxIO offers additional benefits to speed and ease your workflow. Edit massive 4K files more easily by using the built-in hardware encoder to capture to Avid DNxHR, coming soon as a future no-cost software upgrade. Quickly convert media and color spaces with onboard hardware processing. Connect a mic to the front panel for convenient audio punch-in workflows. Monitor media ingest and output on the built-in LCD screen. Select inputs with a press of a button. And with Thunderbolt 2 technology, you get blazingly fast computer connection speeds, delivering the lowest possible latency and greatest time sync accuracy (supports PCIe too).