Feature

Specification

Video Standards

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

Video Formats

1080p23.98/25
(1080p24/29.97/30/50.59.94/60, 720p50/59.94/60, 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

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

Playback Control

Play and Pause

Log Support

Support for Sony S-Log. (Support for ARRI Log-C is 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, 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 (planned, near term)

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 (planned)

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.