Avid Pro Tools Sync X Audio Post Production Precision Synchronizer and Master Clock

Sync-X-EDU is a specially priced educational version, proof of academic affiliation will be required for purchase.

The quality of your post-production is only as good as your sync. Make sure your's is rock solid with Avid's Sync X Precision Synchronizer master clock & video reference generator.

Whether the application is dubbing, ADR, Foley, or other precise applications, Sync X provides reliable low-jitter clocking and near sample-accurate lock with frame edge alignment to keep everything in place. Sync X is a must-have in post facilities where dialog, music, and sound effects are handled by separate systems and engineers. It ensures all of your audio and video devices will sync and play at precisely the same time, every time.

Sync X supports a wide range of standard clock sources, positional reference formats, SD/HD, and pull-up/pull-down rates for film and video. This reference compatibility makes it an ideal fit for new or existing systems. And you won't need to rely on video sync from an external device, thanks to an integrated video reference generator. Of course, if you already have a preferred generator, Sync X can also receive video reference and auto-detect the format.

Sync X can be configured and controlled directly from within Pro Tools Ultimate (sold separately). Plus, a 9-pin connection enables you to control other devices, like a video deck (sold separately), from Pro Tools. A temperature-compensated oscillator means you can rack mount Sync X with confidence because temperature fluctuations won't alter its perfect pitch.

Sync-X-EDU is a specially priced educational version, proof of academic affiliation will be required for purchase.

Avid SYNC-X Includes:

• 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)

Avid SYNC-X Features:

• Precision synchronizer and master clock
• Supports word clock, loop sync, and AES3
• Supports LTC, serial timecode, and Bi-phase/tach
• Supports pull-up and pull-down rates
• Built-in video reference generator
• Can be controlled from Pro Tools Ultimate
• Temperature-compensated oscillator for solid pitch during temperature fluctuations

Avid SYNC-X Specifications:

• SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
  • Avid-qualified macOS or Windows computer (get the details)
  • Pro Tools | HDX or HD Native system
• SAMPLE RATES: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz
• 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.
• 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
• 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)
• 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)
• Form Factor: Rackmount (1U)