Pro Tools Sync X

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 sync for image.

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 192kHz

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 * BNC

AES3id Output

1 * 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

Operation 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)