Avid Sync X

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Avid Sync X

Avid

Sync X

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 516645
Brand: Avid
Model: Sync X
Price: $4,178.90

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The Sync X is a powerhouse for serious Pro Tools Ultimate users needing tight, reliable synchronization – especially in complex hybrid audio/video environments. It’s a no-compromise solution for facilities where timing accuracy is paramount, though its cost and size make it less suitable for smaller setups. Think large post houses, broadcast facilities, and high-end studios.

Product Description

  • Avid Sync X
  • Synchroniser For Pro Tools Ultimate Systems
  • Reference clock source for more complex Pro Tools Ultimate systems
  • Reliable timing with low jitter
  • Nearly sample-accurate locking and frame-accurate synchronisation
  • Support for all common clock sources
  • Pull-up / down rates
  • Timecode rates and HD / SD formats
  • An integrated video reference signal generator
  • Dimensions: 482 x 343 x 45 mm
  • Weight: 4.45 kg

*Connections:*

  • Loop Sync input and output BNC
  • 1 x Word clock input BNC
  • 6 x Word clock output BNC
  • 10 MHz clock input BNC
  • AES3id output BNC
  • AES3 input and output 25-pin sub-D
  • GPIO
  • Bi-Phase/Tach In
  • Pilot In 25-pin Sub-D
  • LTC In- and Output XLR
  • MTC Out 9-pin D-sub
  • Machine Control 9-pin Sub-D
  • 4 x Video Reference Generator Output BNC
  • 1 x Video Reference input BNC
  • 2 x Video Reference Output BNC
  • Host serial port 8-pin mini DIN

*Contents Of Delivery:*

, Avid Pro Tools | Sync X Interface, Euro power cable, 2 BNC cables 61 cm, 9-pin Sub-D to DIN 5-pin midi cable whip, 8-pin mini DIN cable

PROS
  • • Rock-solid timing foundation for complex Pro Tools Ultimate workflows
  • • Integrated video reference generator simplifies video sync tasks
  • • Comprehensive connectivity handles a vast array of clock and video signals
  • • Low jitter design ensures pristine, accurate timing across your system
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for smaller studios
  • • Size and weight (nearly 10 lbs) require dedicated rack space
  • • Primarily designed for Pro Tools Ultimate, limiting broader utility

Product Video

Key Features

Type Synchronizer and Clock Generator
Clock Outputs 6 BNC Word Clock Outputs
Sample Rates Supports all common sample rates up to 192kHz
Connections Extensive BNC, XLR, Sub-D, and AES3 connections
Weight 4.45 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Generally no, unless you're dealing with very high channel counts or external gear with demanding timing requirements. For standard music production, it's overkill.
While it supports standard clock signals, its full functionality and integration are specifically tailored for Pro Tools Ultimate, so you'll lose some of its advanced features.
It provides a stable, adjustable video signal, supporting common HD and SD formats, simplifying synchronization with video playback devices and ensuring accurate frame-accurate alignment.

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