DESCRIPTION OF SONY RM-440

The RM-440 is a small-size, light-weight micro-processor based unit that packs a lot features and a lot of punch. It is able to perform many kinds of automatic functions. Compatible with the SLO-383 or the SLO-420. Features include:

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Search dials for finding editing points quickly
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Playback speeds can be changed continuously from still to high speed in both directions
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Edit-in points and edit-out points for either machine can be memorized
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In the assembly mode, the video, audio channel 1 and channel 2 signals can be edited simultaneously
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In the insert mode, the video, audio channel 1 and channel 2 signals are independently selectable and any combination can be used
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In the insert mode, the video can be recorded between edit points with the SLO-383 as the slave unit*
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Preview allows for rehearsal and modification of edited states before actual editing takes place*
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Trim function to modify edits points frame-by-frame before actual editing commences
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Pre-roll and butt editing procedure*
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Linear counter displays in hours, minutes, seconds and frames for both playback and recorder
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CUE OUT signal out recording for camera control
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Up to one hundred edits can be memorized
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Tape protection features
  
*The RM-440 can perform insert edits when using two SLO-383 recorders. To see a graphic of assemble editing and insert editing click here. To see a graphic explaining preview and rehearsal viewing click here. To see a graphic explaining pre-roll editing click here. To see a graphic of butt or simple editing click here.