HVR-1500 is an HDV digital videocassette recorder designed specifically for studios and professional editing workstations. Full integration is accomplished by the use of both analog and digital outputs, including serial digital interface.Supports Key DV Formats for playback including, HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV (in SP Mode), DVCPRO 25 and records in HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV (in SP Mode). in SP Mode)

Features of this model include:

• HD-SDI with Optional Inputs The HVR-1500 has a high-definition serial digital interface (HD-SDI), allowing transmission of HDV footage to both HDCAM and XDCAM HD VTRs. This can be very useful for high-end studios that predominantly work with broadcast and cinema-quality HD but also use HDV for fieldwork or b-rolls. Additionally, the optional HVBK-1505 analog board can be installed for even more inputs.
• Compact Design The deck can be fist into very small areas, making it ideal for OB/Van use. The unit takes up of 1/2 of any standard 19" racking system, making it easy to mount two side-by-side, taking up 3RU.
• Multi-Regional Capability The HVR-1500 can be record to 3 formats, as well as being able to playback DVCRPO 25. Both NTSC 60i and PAL 50i are compatible with the deck making it highly versatile. Wherever the footage is coming from or needs to go, this deck makes sure you're in the game.

• Signal System NTSC/PAL 1080/60i, NTSC color, EIA standard 1080/50i, PAL color, CCIR standard
• Tape Format Recording HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV (in SP Mode) Playback HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV (in SP Mode), DVCPRO 25
• Tape Speed HDV: 18.8 mm/s DVCAM: 28.193 mm/s DV: 18.8 mm/s
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio Not Specified by Manufacturer Maximum Recording Time DV/HDV: 276 min DVCAM: 184 min
• Audio Signal Format 16 bit/48kHz Frequency Response Not Specified by Manufacturer Signal to Noise Ratio Not Specified by Manufacturer
• Inputs/Outputs Component*: BNC Composite*: BNC Ref Video: BNC SD-SDI: BNC (x1 Input, x2 Output) HD-SDI: BNC (x2 Output) Analog Audio*: XLR (x2 Input, x2 Output) Digital Audio (AES/EBU): BNC (x2 Input, x2 Output) HDV/DV iLink: FireWire 6-Pin Remote: RS-422A Timecode: BNC (x1 Input, x1 Output) Monitor Audio 1
• Power Requirements 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption 60W
• Operating Temperature 41-104°F (5-40°C)
• Dimensions (WxHxD) 8.3 x 5.11 x 16.5" (21.1 x 13 x 41.9 cm)
• Weight 15.2 lb (6.9 kg)