Convergent Design Gemini 4:4:4/4:2:2 Uncompressed Video Recorder

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Convergent Design Gemini 4:4:4/4:2:2 Uncompressed Video Recorder
Key Features
  • Records 10-bit 4:4:4 Video to 2 SSDs
  • Parallel/ Spanning Modes
  • Built-in 5" Touchscreen LCD Monitor
  • Simultaneous Recording to 2 SSDs
The Convergent Design Gemini 4:4:4/4:2:2 Uncompressed Video Recorder is designed to record uncompressed 4:4:4 video to up to 2 removable 1.8" Solid State Drives (SSDs) simultaneously. You can create instant backups and record videos for longer durations using the parallel and spanning modes. In addition, the Gemini video recorder is an ideal companion to compact cameras with 4:4:4 SDI output.
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Convergent Design Gemini Overview

The Convergent Design Gemini 4:4:4/4:2:2 Uncompressed Video Recorder is designed to record uncompressed 4:4:4 video to up to 2 removable 1.8" Solid State Drives (SSDs) simultaneously. You can create instant backups and record videos for longer durations using the parallel and spanning modes. In addition, the Gemini video recorder is an ideal companion to compact cameras with 4:4:4 SDI output.

You can simultaneously record S-Log video to one SSD (for online editing) and the same footage with other burned-in LUTs to the second SSD (for easier and faster creation of offline proxies). In addition, the recorder allows you to record footage to both SSDs (for instant backup) useful for high-quality digital cinema production.

Offering support for S-Log gamma function, the Gemini recorder is an ideal tool for digital cinematography. When applied to a video footage, the S-Log look-up table (LUT) provides additional stops of latitude for a wide dynamic range, setting up recorded DPX files for any digital intermediate (DI) post-production workflow.

In addition to supporting 4:4:4 recording of 2K at 24p as well as 1080p30 and 1080p24, the Gemini 4:4:4 allows recording of high-frame-rate 1080p60/50, enabling overcranked (slow-motion) capture. Featuring an SSD-to-eSATA transfer station, the Gemini recorder allows you to easily drag files to your Mac or PC, and start editing either uncompressed files or with any editing codec in most NLE applications (support for Final Cut Pro, Avid, Edius, and Vegas).

Note:
This is a dealer demo version of the product.
Records uncompressed 4:4:4 video to up to 2 removable 1.8" Solid State Drives simultaneously
10-bit video recorder connects to a camera via HD-SDI
Parallel mode provides instant backup
Spanning mode offers longer record times
Suitable for compact cameras with 4:4:4 SDI output
Simultaneously records S-Log video to one SSD (for online editing) and the same footage with other burned-in LUTs to the second SSD (for easier and faster creation of offline proxies)
Records footage to both SSDs (for instant backup) useful for high-quality digital cinema production
S-Log gamma function - makes the recorder an ideal tool for digital cinematography
S-Log look-up table (LUT) provides additional stops of latitude for a wide dynamic range, setting up recorded DPX files properly for any digital intermediate (DI) post-production workflow
4:4:4 recording of 2K at 24p as well as 1080p30 and 1080p24
Supports recording of high-frame-rate 1080p60/50 enabling overcranked (slow-motion) capture
SSD-to-eSATA transfer station - allows you to easily drag files to your Mac or PC
Supports editing of any codec in most NLE applications (support for Final Cut Pro, Avid, Edius, and Vegas)
Log-C with user programmable 1D LUTs
Supports reference image overlay - allows users to mix captured images with live video using an opacity slider
Apply LUTs either SDI output
Time-lapse, 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown removal, on-screen tally features
Playback controls include Play, Rewind, Fast-Forward, Pause, and Step Control
Touch-sensitive menu system with user-defined presets and customizable level of on-screen data
Mic input and headphone outputs (3.5 mm)
Milled aluminum case
Low-power consumption (up to 15 W active)

Convergent Design Gemini Specs

Supported Standards
HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M
3G-SDI: SMPTE 424M
HD-SDI Dual-Link: SMPTE 372M
Video Formats
1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/60 fps
1080i @ 50/59.94/60 fps
720p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/60 fps; 2048x1080p @ 23.98/24 fps
Recording Format
Video: 10-Bit 4:2:2 / 4:4:4 recording to DPX file format
Audio: WAV
Video I/O
4x BNC, (2 input, 2 output, with individual power-down options)
1x HDMI Type C (output)
Audio I/O
Digital: HD-SDI embedded 4 channels, uncompressed, 24-Bit, 48kHz (16 channels in future firmware)
Analog: 3.5mm jacks, mic or consumer line level input; headphone or consumer line level output
Recording Media
2x slots for 1.8" Solid State Drives (not included), hot-swappable, 256/512 GB sizes
SSD Performance: 260 MBytes/s Write, 415 MBytes/s Read, 6 Gb/s SATA Interface
Recording Time
With 2x 256 GB SSDs: 1080p24 (4:2:2): 66 minutes
1080p24 (4:4:4): 44 minutes
1080p25 (4:4:4): 43 minutes
1080p30 (4:2:2): 54 minutes
1080p50 (4:2:2): 32 minutes
1080p60 (4:2:2): 26 minutes
LCD Monitor
5" LCD, 800 cd/m2, 800 x (RGB) x 480 pixels, 24-bit, 900:1 true contrast, 170° viewing angle (IPS technology), color calibrated at factory
Compatible NLE Systems
Support planned for Avid, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Vegas, Edius, Smoke, Flame
System
Menu System: Touch Sensitive menu system with user-defined presets and customizable level of on-screen data
Timecode
HD-SDI Embedded (SMPTE RP-188)
Power Requirements
5-19V DC
Power Consumption
8-15W active / 1.5W power-save mode
Start-Up Time
2 seconds
Material
Case: Milled aluminum
Operating Temperature
-4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C)
Storage Temperature
-40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
Dimensions
1.1 x 4.7 x 5.4" (27 x 120 x 138mm)
Weight
1 lb (450 g)

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