The Gemini 4:4:4 is a professional, high-definition video recorder that fits in the palm of your hand. Gemini 4:4:4 functions as a high-quality monitor, a recorder, and a playback device. As a recorder, Gemini 4:4:4 records in the ultimate highest quality possible—uncompressed, which can easily be incorporated into virtually any workflow using your favorite CODEC. Gemini 4:4:4 records to specially certified and tested 1.8” solid-state hard drives.
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//25/29.97/30; 720p50/59.94/60; (1080p50/59.94/60, 2048x1080p23.98/24 – Planned) |
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 (audio recorded into WAV file) |
Spans across drives (for longer record times) or (Record simultaneously to both drives – Planned) | |
Video can be recorded with or without baked-in LUTs | |
Playback Control | Play and Pause (Fast-Forward, Rewind and Step – Planned) |
S-Log, Log-C Support | Support for S-Log, Log-C (user programmable 1D LUTs – Planned) |
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-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, with user positioning of desired window via touch-screen control – Planned) | |
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 |
Digital Audio I/O | HD-SDI Embedded uncompressed, 24-Bit, 48K; 2-channels, stored in WAV format. |
Analog Audio I/O | 3.5 mm jacks, mic or consumer line level input; headphone or consumer line level output |
3D – 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. |