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Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual

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Specifications

Feature

Specification

Video Standards

HD-SDI, SMPTE 292M; HD-SDI Dual-Link, SMPTE 372M; (HD-SDI 3G, SMPTE 424M - Planned)

Video Formats

1080p23.98/24//25

Video I/O

Four BNCs, (2 Input, 2 output, with individual power-down options), One HDMI (Type C)
Output

Record Features

Uncompressed RGB 10-Bit 4:4:4 Recording into DPX file format

Spans across drives (for longer record times) or (Record simultaneously to both drives –
Planned)

Playback

Playback Control

Control

Play and Pause

S----Log, Log

Log, Log

Log, Log----C Support

C Support

Support for S-Log, Log-C

Media

Two Slots for 1.8" Solid State Drives (SSD), 256GB / 512GB sizes;

SSD Performance: 250 MBytes/Sec Write, 415 MBytes/Sec Read, 6 Gbps SATA Interface

Note: Only SSD Media supplied by Convergent Design can be used in the Gemini

Transfer Station

1.8" SSD to 6 Gbps eSATA transfer station (included)

Built

Built----In LCD Monitor

In LCD Monitor

5" high brightness LCD, 800 cd/m2, 800 x (RGB) x 480 Pixels, 24-Bit, 900:1 True Contrast,
Wide 1700 Viewing Angle, Color Calibrated at Factory

(1:1 Pixel Mode, Apply LUT Mode)

Software Compatibility

Support for Avid, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Smoke, Flame, DaVinci

Menu System

Touch Sensitive menu system with user-defined presets and customizable level of on-screen
data

Timecode

HD-SDI Embedded (SMPTE RP-188) or LTC via optional cable

3D ---- Dual Stream

Dual Stream

(Option)

Paid option for Full Stereo (dual stream) record and playback in a single Gemini unit;
Cameras must be Gen-locked to operate properly with the Gemini

Left and Right Video Streams recorded as individual files, in full uncompressed

Vertical Flip, Horizontal Flop, for either/both streams

Individual output of each stream or Combine: Side by Side, Line by Line, Anaglyph, 50/50
Composite and Luma Differencing

ARRIRAW (Option)

Planned support for ARRIRAW recording and playback with Confidence Monitoring

Remote Control (Option)

Wired Remote Control with Tally Light and LTC I/O

Power Requirements

5 to 19 Volts DC, 8 to 16 watts (active) / 4.0 watt (power-save mode); 7-second boot-up time

Size, Weight

138 x 120 x 37 mm (5.4 x 4.7 x 1.45"); 680g (1.5 lb); Milled Aluminum Case

Environmental

+40 to -10 0C Ambient Temp (Operating) / +70 to -20 0C (Storage)

Gemini Production Kit

Gemini 4:4:4 Recorder, eSATA Transfer Station, HD-SDI cables, HDMI cable, Hotshoe with
1/4"x20 Ball Mount, Universal AC Power Supply, 4-Pin XLR Power Cable, D-Tap Power Cable,
Stylus, Custom Fitted Hard Plastic Case

Optional Accessories

256GB / 512GB SSD Media, DC to DC Converter (Input: 20 to 32V, Output: 12V), Sun Shade,
Remote Control, extra Transfer Station(s)

Notes

1080p29.97/30 and 1080p50/59.94/60 data must be striped across both drives, so
simultaneous recording / 3D is not supported for these formats. (Data from two SSDs can be
readily combined for editing). Also 1080p50/59.94/60 only supported in 4:2:2 sampling.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Record Times - See Page 15