Sound Devices PIX 220i - Manual (Page 25)

Audio Outputs
Analog 5-Pin XLR Output
The two analog outputs of the PIX recorder are active-balanced, line-level outputs (+18dBu max) on
a single, 5-pin XLR connection. At factory default, the source of the analog Outputs is 1 and 2. This
can be adjusted in the Setup Menu: Audio  Output Source - XLR . The output level of each output
can be attenuated (down to -20 dB) in the setup menu: Audio  Output XLR 1 Attenuation and
Audio  Output XLR 2 Attenuation .
Embedded Audio on HDMI and SDI
The Setup Menu parameter Audio  Audio Input determines what signal is present on the HDMI
and SDI output. This allows for replacement of audio coming in from a camera with audio connected
to the recorder.
Headphone Output
The PIX recorder is capable of driving headphones to extremely high sound pressure levels. Hearing
experts advise against exposure to high sound pressure levels for extended periods.
The PIX recorder’s headphone output is a flexible tool for monitoring audio in the field. The head-
phone level can be adjusted while in the Main View by pressing and holding the Audio button while
turning the Control Knob.
To quickly select amongst headphone sources, Press and hold the Audio button an press the Control
Knob to step through headphone source options. The Headphone Source can also be selected in the
Setup Menu option Audio  Headphone Source .
LCD A/V Alignment
Audio signal is routed to the headphones in real-time. The video displayed on the LCD is delayed
slightly. When the Setup Menu option Audio  Headphone: LCD A/V Align is set to On, the audio
signal to the headphones will be delayed slightly to align with the video displayed on the LCD.
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