The MCX-500 combines a manual control surface with a touchscreen LCD that you can control locally or from a networked device. As you would expect from a professional mixer, cut, mix, wipe, and key effects are built into the unit. In addition to the program and multiview preview outputs, the switcher can also live stream to services such as Ustream via Ethernet, without requiring additional hardware. Likewise, the MCX-500 can record the program stream to an SD card, which is not included, via the built-in SD card slot. Beyond just the video switching capabilities, it is also a 5-channel audio mixer. You can control the switcher remotely via Mac, PC, or a tablet.
Signal System | 1080i/p: 59.94/50 |
Recording | Format: AVCHD Media: Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDHC |
Streaming | Protocol: MPEG-2 TS/RTMP |
Input Connectors | 4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC, 75 Ohms 2 x HDMI Type A 2 x Composite BNC, 75 Ohms, 1.0 Vpp, negative sync 1 x Title: D-Sub 15-pin, female |
Output Connectors | Program 1 x HD-SDI BNC (Program), 75 Ohms, 1.5 Gbps, 270 Mbps 1 x HDMI Type A 1 x Composite BNC, 75 Ohms, 1.0 Vpp, negative sync Multiview 1 x HDMI Type A |
Audio Input | Embedded SDI/HDMI: 48 kHz, 16-bit Analog 2 x Combo XLR/TRS (Ch-1, Ch-2) |
Audio Output | Embedded SDI/HDMI: 48 kHz, 16-bit Analog 1 x Phono jack (Ch-1, Ch-2) Headphone 1 x Stereo mini jack |
Interface | LAN 2 x RJ-45 100/1000BASE-TX (PC UI streaming) USB 2.0 1 x Mini-USB Type B Option 1 x 3.5 mm jack Tally 1 x D-Sub 9-pin (male) |
Dimensions | 14.3 x 1.7 x 8.1" / 36.2 x 4.4 x 20.6 cm |
Weight | 4.52 lb / 2.05 kg |
Packaging Info | |
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Package Weight | 7.3 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 17.953 x 12.992 x 5.512" |
Reviews Sony MCX-500 4-Input Global Production Streaming/Recording Switcher