GEMINI - General Description
Designed and built by Convergent Design (who brought you the highly
acclaimed nanoFlash) the Gemini 4:4:4 is a revolutionary, state-of-the-art,
high-definition solid-state recorder / player. Featuring a high resolution,
high brightness LCD monitor and support for S-LOG.
The Gemini 4:4:4 is an uncompressed recorder/player which records to
solid-state drives (SSDs), with simultaneous recording to two separate SSD's
for extra safety, if desired. The Gemini 4:4:4 incorporates a sunlight
viewable, very high-brightness, colour accurate LCD monitor. The display
features a 5" diagonal and a resolution of 800 x 480 (pixels) which is more
than adequate for close-up viewing.
GEMINI - Features
- HD/SD Full Uncompressed Recorder/Player - The Ultimate in Image
Quality.
- 100% Accurate Recoding, No Image Quality Lost - No Noise Added!
- No Compromise Recorder even for the highest of high-end 4:4:4 1920
x1080 / 2K cameras.
- Full Support for high-end features such as S-Log, Log-C, etc. Viewing
Look Up Tables (LUTs).
- Very attractive and effective workflow for both full uncompressed and
compressed workflows using the codec of your choice: ProRes, DNxHD, XDCam
422 and others.
- 4:2:2 Single Link Standard, 4:4:4 Dual Link Standard, HD-SDI 3G
Standard 2K Standard.
- 1080p50, 1080p59.94 and 1080p60 Support.
- Exceptional, sunlight viewable, LCD/Monitor included for live
monitoring and playback.
- HDMI Output for Monitors and 3D Monitors with optional Full 3D
Support.
- Relatively low cost, high performance media, very low cost when
compared to media packs for other uncompressed recorders.
- Industry First: Simultaneous Recording to two separate Solid State
Drives (SSD's).
- Industry's lowest power, most compact size, lightest weight, lowest
price.
- 16 Channel 24-Bit/48K Audio, with two channels of analogue audio.
- Compliments the Convergent Design nanoFlash, does not replace it.
- Exceptionally and affordably priced, including a high-speed transfer
station and a custom fitted hard case with foam for the unit, AC power
supply, cables and accessories. Media is not included so that you may
select SSD's to meet your specific needs.
- Exceptionally competitive media pricing and record times, per minute,
comparable to Panasonic E-Series P2 cards.
- Media priced far lower than the same amount of lower performance
CompactFlash cards.
- Affordable for the ultimate in quality: full uncompressed images.
- Planned Enhancements: Full 3D Support (an extra cost feature).
GEMINI - Specifications
| Video Standards: |
HD-SDI, SMPTE 292M; HD-SDI 3G, SMPTE 424M; HD-SDI
Dual-Link, SMPTE 372M |
| Video Formats: |
1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94; 1080i50/59.94;
720p23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/60;
2048x1080p23.98/24 |
| Video I/O: |
Four BNCs, (2 Input, 2 output, with individual
power-down options), One HDMI (Type C) Output |
| Record Features: |
Full Uncompressed 10-Bit 4:2:2 / 4:4:4 Recording
into Quicktime file (.mov) with audio and timecode
User programmable over/under crank, time-lapse, 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown
removal, on-screen tally
Record video simultaneously to both SSD drives (backup) or span drives
(for longer record times)
Video can be recorded with or without burned-in LUTs, on individual drive
basis |
| Playback Control: |
Play, Rewind, Fast-Forward, Pause, and Step
Control
Reference image overlay (aka onion skinning) planned in future firmware
release |
| S-Log, Log-C Support: |
Support for S-Log, Log-C with user programmable 1D
LUTs, LUTs can be applied to either SDI output |
| Media: |
Two Slots for 1.8" Solid State Drives (SSD),
Hot-Swappable, 256GB / 512GB sizes
SSD Performance: 260 MBytes/Sec Write, 415 MBytes/Sec Read, 6Gbps SATA
Interface |
| Transfer Station: |
1.8" SSD to 6Gbps eSATA transfer station
(included). |
| Built-In LCD Monitor: |
5" high brightness LCD, sunlight viewable, 800
cd/mē, 800 x (RGB) x 480 Pixels, 24-Bit, 900:1 True
Contrast, Wide 85 Degree Viewing Angle (IPS Technology), Color Calibrated
at Factory
1:1 Pixel Option, with user positioning of desired window via touch
control |
| 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 the
remote control option |
| Digital Audio I/O: |
HD-SDI Embedded 4-Channels, uncompressed, 24-Bit,
48K; 16-Channel in future firmware |
| Analog Audio Output: |
3.5 mm output jack, headphone or consumer line
level, support to monitor any channel pair |
| 3D - Dual Stream (Option).: |
Extra cost option for Full Stereo (dual stream)
record and playback in a single Gemini unit
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
Simultaneous output in multiple formats (ie Side by Side and 50/50
Composite |
| Remote Control (Option).: |
Wired Remote Control with Tally Light and LTC
I/O |
| NLE Compatibility: |
NLE Support planned for Avid, Final Cut Pro,
Premiere, Vegas and Edius |
| Power Requirements: |
6 to 19 Volts DC, 8 to 15 watts (active) / under 1
watt (power-save mode). |
| Size: |
138 x 114 x 27 mm |
| Weight: |
450 grams |
| Environmental: |
50 to -20 Degrees Celcius Operating / +75 to -40
Degrees Celcius Storage |
| Notes: |
1080p50/60 data striped across both drives; 4:4:4
only supported in 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97 and
2048x1080p23.98/24; DPX file format support planned in future
firmware |
GEMINI - Contents
- 1 x Gemini 4:4:4 Recorder
- 1 x eSATA Transfer Station
- 1 x Custom Fitted Hard Plastic Case
- 1 x HDMI cable
- 1 x Hotshoe with 1/4"x20 Ball Mount
- 1 x Universal AC Power Supply
- 1 x 4-Pin XLR Power Cable
- HD-SDI cables
- Optional accessories below, please call for pricing:
- 256GB / 512GB SSD Media
- DC to DC Converter (Input: 20 to 32V, Output: 12V @ 4A)
- 56 Wh Battery and Charger
- Sun Shade
- Remote Control
- D-Tap Power Cable
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Guaranteed Australian 
