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Sony HDWM2000/20 HDCAM Studio Editing Recorder, with Multiple Format Legacy Playback

  • Price: $69,137.95
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    This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 2-4 weeks (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.

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  • B&H # SOHDWM200020
  • Mfr# HDWM2000/20

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The Sony HDWM2000/20 is an HDCAM studio editing recorder capable of down converting as well as playing back Betacam, Digital Betacam and MPEG IMX. This recorder used in conjunction with Sony's top-quality CineAlta line of cameras delivers the pinnacle in high definition acquisition.

The HDCAM format has been widely accepted by top professionals as the HD format of choice and shows Sony's commitment to providing the highest quality solutions for the most demanding cinematographers. This deck is capable of recording HDCAM at variable frame rates, as well as compressed audio in either Dolby-E or AC-3 formats.

Note! Pulldown output not inlcluded with this model.

HDCAM Format
The Sony HDCAM format has become an industry standard for high quality, manageable high definition acquisition. With its robust feature set and familiar tape-based work flow, professionals will feel right at home.
Built-In Down Conversion
The HDWM2000/20 has the ability to down convert 1080 HD signals on the fly. This can be very useful for either outputting to a standard definition video monitor or recording to broadcast-ready formats.
Frame Accurate Editing
Editing with digital cassette allows for frame accurate recording without the hassle of prerolling.
Signal System 1080: 23.98PsF, 24PsF, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97PsF, 25PsF
Tape Format HDCAM
Playback: Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX, Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX
Tape Speed HDCAM
96.7 mm/s (59.94i, 29.97PsF)
80.6 mm/s (50i, 25PsF)
77.4 mm/s (24PsF, 23.98PsF)

Digital Betacam
96.7 mm/s

MPEG IMX
64.5 mm/s (525/59.94)
53.8 mm/s (625/50)

Betacam SX
59.6 mm/s

Analog Betacam
118.6 mm/s (525/59.94)
101.5 mm/s (625/50)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Not Specified By Manufacturer
Maximum Recording Time HDCAM
124 min (59.94i, 29.97PsF)
149 min (50i, 25PsF)
155 min (24PsF, 23.98PsF)

Digital Betacam
124 min

MPEG IMX
184 min (525/59.94)
220 min (625/50)

Betacam SX
194 min

Analog Betacam
90 min (525/59.94)
108 min (625/50)
Audio Signal Format HDCAM Uncompressed
Dolby-E, AC-3 Compressed
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio Not Specified By Manufacturer
Input and Output Connectors HD-SDI: BNC (1+ 1 loop through), Serial Digital SMPTE 292M/BTA (x2 Input, x1 Output)
Digital Audio Input: BNC (x4 AES/EBU, Unbalanced)
Analog Audio Input: XLR 3-pin, Male
Cue: XLR 3-Pin (x1 Input, Output)
Time Code: XLR 3-pin, female (x1 Input, Output)
SD-SDI: BNC D1 serial digital SMPTE 259M (x1 Input)
Analog Down-conversion Output: BNC Composite, BNC SD Sync
Analog Reference Output: BNC (x2)
Digital Audio Output: BNC (x8 AES/EBU)
Analog Audio Output: XLR 3-pin, Male
Monitor Output: XLR 3-pin, Male
Time-code Output: XLR 3-pin
Phones: JM-60 stereo phone jack
Video Control: 15-Pin (x 1)
Remote 1 I/O: 9-Pin D-sub
Parallel Remote: 50-Pin
Control Panel: DIN
Power Requirements 90-264 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 230W
Operating Temperature 40-104°F (5-40°C)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 16.8 x 9.3 x 20.5" (42.7 x 23.7 x 52 cm)
Weight 50.7 lb (23 kg)

Video Cables

Pearstone -  VBBC-310 Premium BNC Video Cable, 10'
    • Original: $17.95
    • Save: $1.79
  • Price: $16.16
 

Audio Cables

Comprehensive -  EXF Series XLR Male to XLR Female AES/EBU Cable - 10'
  • Price: $20.29
 

Data Cables

Sony -  RCC-5G/US RS-422 Cable
  • Price: $146.95
 

This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.

Media

Sony -  BCT-94HDL HDCAM Videocassette, Large
  • Price: $64.95
 

Remote Controllers

Sony -  RM280 Remote Edit Controller
  • Price: $2,839.95
 

This is a special order item. Est. arrival at B&H is 2-4 weeks (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at the time of shipment.

Care & Cleaning

Sony -  BCT-HD12CL Cleaning Cassette
  • Price: $65.95
 

Headphones

Sony -  MDR-7502 Headphone
  • Price: $49.99
 

What's in the Box

Sony HDWM2000/20 HDCAM Studio Editing Recorder, with Multiple Format Legacy Playback
  • 1 Year Parts Warranty
  • 90 Day Labor Warranty
 
 
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