Sony MCX-500 Multi-Camera Live Producer
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£2,208.60
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£1,840.50
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Sony MCX-500 Multi-Camera Live Producer
Sony MCX-500 Multi-Camera Live Producer
The MCX-500 is an affordable, uniquely user-friendly and flexible production switcher that makes it simple for a single operator or small team to produce a broadcast quality live event.
Multiple video inputs include a professional 3G-SDI (x4), HDMI (x2), Composite Video (x2) plus dedicated DSK mean you can mix and match kit as needed for each production.
Live events increasingly rely on video to attract customers, enliven presentations and turn a profit via live streaming or selling recordings.
The MCX-500 is ideal for a wide range of live and recorded applications from pop concerts to weddings, educational seminars to corporate presentations, and sermons at houses of worship.
The switcher's multi-view output makes it easy for you to see all your sources and outputs on one display. There is also no need to worry about swapping out inputs during production, the MCX-500 features 8 video inputs (plus dedicated title input) to easily accommodate any small-to-medium sized production. The MCX-500 also allows for audio mixing of up to five channels including XLR.
The MCX-500 offers hassle-free integration with camcorders such as the HXR-NX5R and PTZ cameras. The lightweight RM-30BP remote controller allows you to control all the features of suitable camcorders while sitting at your control desk.
It is easy for a single operator or a small team to run a live event with the MCX-500. It allows for more advanced features for tune your exact workflow requirements, you can even remote operate the control functions via PC, Mac or Tablet. Equipped with an internal memory card slot means that all you need to record your production is an SD card.
Stream content live over the internet - The MCX-500 is ideal for live streaming events and productions. The switcher allows you to live mix the output of multiple sources with direct streaming in real time using services such as Ustream®. Share scenes as they happen with high quality picture and sound, direct from the MCX-500 to a router via Ethernet – no PC required.
PC, Mac & Tablet integration - The MCX-500 is designed to allow you to control multi-camera shoots in the most flexible way possible. Plug-in an Ethernet cable or WiFi router to open up a fully functional control interface that can be viewed on a standard web browser with PC, Mac or Tablet. Use browser tabs to click between the Switcher’s main control panel and advanced settings, including the simple set-up of easily recognizable ICON buttons.
Worldwide Full HD support - MCX-500 is a global model allowing you to record a variety of HD standards depending on your needs. You can record AVCHD Full HD 1920x1080 60i/50i or 1440x1080 60i/50i. In addition, version 2.0 firmware will add support for Sony’s high performance XAVC S format recording at up to 50Mbps.
Record direct to SD memory card - An internal memory card slot means all you need to record your production is an SD card, affordable and widely available with no need for an external recorder. As soon as the shoot wraps, you can provide the customer with a high quality AVCHD or XAVC S 50Mbps* recording to archive, re-broadcast or even re-edit into a highlights package on any leading non linear editing software.
* Requires version 2.0 or higher firmware.
Audio mixing of up to 5 channels including XLR - You can perform a sophisticated multi-channel stereo audio mix in the MCX-500 with no need for an external audio mixer. With a stereo XLR (left/right) interface for external sources, the audio mixer function allows you to mix XLR inputs and 4 channels of embedded audio. You can control all five stereo channels individually, including intuitive audio level control on the LCD touch-screen control panel, mixing channels and also linking the audio to the video. Pre-Fader Listen (PFL) allows you to monitor each audio source before executing the mix.
Seamless integration with Sony camcorders and PTZ cameras - The MCX-500 works with some of the most popular Sony compact camcorders such as the HXR-NX5R and also remote cameras including BRC Series PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) HD camera. Synchronised recording of connected cameras You can trigger the recording of connected camcorders through the MCX-500 and record the output on SD memory card in the switcher. Affordable tally systemTally signals can be sent to the connected camcorders so you always know which camcorder is live on-air. A tally indicator will automatically appear on each camcorder’s LCD panel and Electronic View Finder – a red icon indicates when the shot is live (PGM) while green indicates preview mode (PVW).*
* Compatible camcorders only. Please refer to Specifications for more information.
