Precision synchronizer and master clock for audio post production. Keep your Pro Tools system and connected devices in perfect sync, regardless of the complexity of your setup. Pro Tools Sync X is the backbone of the modern audio post production studio with reliable low-jitter clocking and near sample-accurate lock with frame edge alignment. Sync X is indispensable for dubbing, ADR, Foley and other demanding workflows and a must-have in any studio working with audio to image sync. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Avid-qualified macOS or Windows computer Pro Tools | HDX or HD Native system SAMPLE RATES 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz VIDEO REFERENCE Video Reference I/O 1 x BNC input 2 x BNC outputs Video Reference Generator 4 x BNC outputs Video Reference Format Support Sync X supports the following HD/SD formats when using the internal or an external video reference generator, with automatic format detection: NTSC PAL Slow PAL – 23,976 Slow PAL – 24 720p – 23,976 720p – 24 720p – 25 720p – 29.97 720p – 30 720p – 50 720p – 59.94 720p – 60 1080i – 47.95/1080psf – 23.976 1080i – 48/1080psf – 24 1080i – 50/1080psf – 25 1080i – 59.94/1080psf – 29.97 1080i – 60 /1080psf – 30 1080p – 23,976 1080p – 24 1080p – 25 1080p – 29.97 1080p – 30 1080p – 50* 1080p – 59.94* 1080p – 60* * Format not supported for internal video reference generation. CLOCK REFERENCE AND VIDEO / AUDIO TIMECODE POSITIONAL REFERENCE Word Clock I/O 1 x BNC input 6 x BNC outputs 10 MHz/AES3id Input 1 x BNC AES3id Output 1 x BNC AES3 I/O 1 x DB25 port Loop Sync I/O 1 x BNC input 1 x BNC output Video Reference I/O 1 x BNC input 2 x BNC outputs LTC I/O 1 x XLRF input 1 x XLRM output GPIO, Bi-Phase / Tach, Pilot 1 x DB25 port (specific cables required for different applications) MIDI Output 1 x DB9 port MEASUREMENTS Average Long-Term Jitter 72 ps Measured at 1 ms interval as specified in AES-12id-2020. Jitter will vary slightly based on sample rate and video reference format. Clock Accuracy ± 1 ppm Drift with Temperature Variation ± 1 ppm over -4º–158º F (-20º ~ 70º C) ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Host Connection 1 x DigiSerial Port (Mini DIN 8-pin) Machine Control 1 x DB9 port Front Panel Display 2 OLEDs (256 x 64) to display reference info, audio sample rate, timecode, and other details Navigational buttons (6) ID button (to easily identify the unit in a rack) Status LEDs (3) Included: Pro Tools | Sync X interface Power cable Serial cable BNC cables (2) MIDI breakout cable Rackmount screws and desktop feet Registration card Documentation (Warranty card, Health & Safety Guide, Regulatory & Safety Sheet)
