Sound Devices PIX 270i - Manual (Page 24)

PIX 270i User Guide and Technical Information
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puts & Outputs
Audio Outputs
Analog Audio Outputs
The eight analog outputs of the PIX 270i are active-balanced, line-level outputs (+18dBu max). At fac-
tory default, the source of the Analog Line Outputs 1-8 is tracks 1 to 8, respectively. Any of the avail-
able 64 Tracks can be sent to the Line Outputs. Line Output routing is set in [Audio - Line Output].
Digital Audio Outputs (HDMI/AES)
AES and HDMI Outputs are active at all times but these two outputs share the same source. At
factory default, the source of the HDMI/AES Outputs 1-8 is tracks 1 to 8, respectively. Any of the
availabe 64 Tracks can be sent to the HDMI/AES Outputs. HDMI/AES Output routing is set in
[Audio - HDMI/AES Output].
SDI Audio Outputs
The SDI video output embeds up to 16 channels of digital audio. At factory default, the source of the
SDI Audio Outputs 1-16 is tracks 1 to 16, respectively. Any of the available 64 Tracks can be sent to
the SDI Output. SDI Output routing is set in: [Audio - SDI Output].
Dante Audio Outputs
Tracks 1-64 are permanently routed to Dante Outputs 1-64 respectively. Up to four PIX 270i units can
be daisy-chained using their built-in internal Ethernet switches. If using five or more PIX 270i units,
Sound Devices recommends using an external Ethernet Switch in a star configuration.
MADI Audio Output
Both the SC Optical and BNC MADI outputs provide 64 channels of digital audio. At factory default,
the source of the MADI Audio Outputs 1-64 is tracks 1 to 64, respectively. Any of the available 64
Tracks can be sent to the MADI Output. MADI Output routing is set in: [Audio - MADI Output].
Headphone Output
The PIX 270i 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 270i’s headphone output is a flexible tool for monitoring audio. The headphone level is
adjusted using the Headphone Volume Knob.
To quickly select a headphone source, press and hold AUDIO then turn the Control Knob. The Head-
phone Source can also be selected in the Setup Menu option [Audio - HP Source]. To solo a track,
enter the Audio Screen, highlight the track, then press AUDIO + LCD. The solo headphone source
will be indicated on the top-left of the Audio Screen (HP: Solo8 for example). To stop solo of a track,
highlight the soloed track, then press AUDIO + LCD.
Warning Bells are sent to the headphone monitor to alert the user of various states such as transport
changes, and errors such as No Media Connected or No Input Signal Detected. The loudness of these
warning bells is adjustable from Off, -60 to -12 dBFS in [System - HP Warning Bell Level]. At factory
default, the warning bells are set to -40 dBFS.