Panasonic AJ-PD500P AVC-ULTRA microP2 Recorder

Panasonic AJ-PD500P 3U Half-Rack AVC-ULTRA microP2 / P2 HD Memory Card Recorder

1. Native AVC-ULTRA Codec Support: Delivers master-grade 10-bit 4:2:2 recording with support for AVC-Intra100/50, high-efficiency AVC-LongG50/25/12/6, and low-bitrate AVC-Proxy formats for web distribution.
2. Dual microP2 & Dual Standard P2 Slots: Built with four total media card slots (2x microP2 and 2x standard P2) enabling cost-effective memory card workflows, cross-slot continuous recording, and simultaneous proxy creation.
3. 1080/60p Master Recording & Multi-Format Playback: Supports full-resolution 1080/59.94p and 50p progressive recording alongside legacy support for DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, and standard DV codecs.
4. Integrated 3.5-Inch LCD Display & Jog/Shuttle Dial: Features a built-in 16:9 color LCD screen with waveform monitor/vectorscope displays, paired with an intuitive multi-control jog/shuttle wheel for frame-accurate playback and menu navigation.
5. Comprehensive Broadcast I/O Connectivity: Equipped with 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs/outputs, HDMI output, 4-channel AES/EBU digital audio, analog XLR audio, Timecode I/O, and Genlock reference sync passthrough.
6. High-Speed USB 3.0 Host & Network Automation: Includes a front USB 3.0 port for fast offloading to external hard drives, USB 2.0 interface, Gigabit Ethernet, RS-422A 9-pin remote control for NLE integration, and 15-pin GPIO trigger support.
7. Versatile 3RU Half-Rack AC/DC Powered Chassis: Compact 3U half-rack form factor designed for OB vans, news trucks, studio racks, and live event production, supporting both 100240V AC mains and 12V DC 4-pin XLR power.

The Panasonic AJ-PD500P is a professional 3U half-rack memory card recorder designed to streamline production and broadcast workflows with native AVC-ULTRA compression technology. Engineered for field acquisition trucks, live sports broadcasting, and studio editing suites, the AJ-PD500P features four media card slotstwo microP2 slots and two standard P2 slotsdelivering low operational costs without sacrificing broadcast-grade performance.

Capable of master-quality 1080/60p 10-bit 4:2:2 recording in AVC-Intra100 and high-efficiency AVC-LongG codecs, the recorder offers versatile I/O including 3G-SDI, HDMI, AES/EBU digital audio, and analog XLR inputs. Its built-in 3.5-inch LCD monitor, physical jog/shuttle wheel, RS-422A control protocol, and USB 3.0 direct-to-drive copying make the AJ-PD500P an indispensable tool for rapid ingest, playout, and archiving.