Sony SBS-32G1A, SBS-64G1A Brochure & Specs

SxS-1™ Memory Cards SBS-32G1A/SBS-64G1A

Sony’s new generation of media for XDCAM® solid state memory card camcorders.

Ultra-fast 1.2Gbps Transfer Speed. The SxS name has quickly become synonymous with high transfer speeds and reliability since its

introduction only three years ago. The latest improvement to Sony’s new SxS-1 memory card line-up directly impacts workflow efficiency
with even higher transfer speeds, while maintaining its rightful position as the industry’s principal choice of flash media for professional HD
video acquisition. But with ever increasing transfer speeds comes the need for higher capacity recording media to support viable record
times. Sony has you covered there too with the addition of the first 64GB card to this prestigious line-up.

Designed to work as a system with XDCAM solid state memory card camcorders, like the new PMW-F3 with a
Super 35mm imager and the PMW-500 with HD422 50Mbps MXF record capabilities, the new SBS-32G1A
and SBS-64G1A SxS-1 cards deliver a transfer speed* that is about 50% faster than previous SxS models,
significantly cutting the time to ingest content to an NLE system. That’s an extremely fast 1.2Gbps
transfer speed via the ExpressCard slot, without the need for special adapters. The higher speed is
made possible through the utilization of the PCI Express interface and an advanced protocol
designed in the card.

New SxS-1 64GB capacity. The addition of a 64GB model allows professionals to capture

200 minutes of recording in the HQ 35Mbps (FAT) mode or 120 minutes in the HD422
50Mbps MXF (UDF) mode, on a single card. The SxS-1 cards are fully compatible with the
UDF file system required to support the MXF recording mode. Team up the 64GB model
with the new PMW-500 camcorder and transfer a fully recorded card, 120 minutes of
HD422 content, directly to a laptop in just eight minutes!*

NOTE: SBS-32G1A and SBS-64G1A SxS-1 Memory Cards are compatible with XDCAM EX equipment that has been upgraded
to the latest firmware,** as well as the new PDW-HR1 field station with PDBK-MK1 SxS Memory Card adapter.

PMW-F3

* Read speed. Speed/time varies, depending on

measurement condition.

** For download details, go to sony.com/promedia

PMW-500

New SxS-1 Specifications

SxS-1™ Memory Card
SBS-32G1A/SBS-64G1A Features.

 Higher Transfer Speed of 1.2 Gbps.*1.5 times

faster than previous models of SxS cards.

 Longer Recording Time. The addition of a

64GB card brings the record time to 200
minutes per card when shooting in the HQ
(35Mbps) mode.

 Rewriting Limit Notification. The camera

monitors the remaining life of the SxS-1 card on
the XDCAM/XDCAM EX products** LCD display.

 Unique Salvage Function. Like all SxS cards,

a unique salvage function is designed into the
system to help restore content damaged from
power loss and other factors that might
damage a clip.

 Proven Reliability and Durability. Built for use

in a wide range of operation and storage
temperatures. Built for the professional!

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File Systems Mode Setting

(35Mbps)

FAT

(25Mbps)

(25Mbps)

(50Mbps)

HD420 HQ

(35Mbps)

UDF

(50Mbps)

(25Mbps)

Recording time may vary depending on usage conditions.

New SxS-1 Recording Time

New SxS-1 SxS PRO

SBS-64G1A SBS-32G1A SBP-32 SBP-16

HQ

SP

DVCAM

HD422

IMX50

DVCAM

200min 100min 100min 50min

280min 140min 140min 70min

260min 130min 130min 65min

120min 60min 60min 30min

180min 90min 90min 45min

120min 60min 60min 30min

220min 110min 110min 55min

NOTE: A firmware upgrade may be necessary for use with certain XDCAM solid state memory card camcorders.
Please check our website at sony.com/promedia for details.

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Interface ExpressCard/34, PCI Express

Transfer Speed 1.2Gbps (=150MB/s)*

Operating Voltage DC 3.3 V ±10% DC 1.5 V ±10%

Power Consumption TYP. Approx.1.2 W, MAX. Approx. 1.6 W

Capacity/Usable Capacity 32GB Approx. 29.5GB

64GB Approx. 59.4GB

Recording Time 32GB Refer to chart above

64GB Refer to chart above

Operating Temperature -13° F to 149° F (-25° C to 65° C)

Operating Humidity to 95 % (non-condensing)

Storage Temperature -40° F to 185° F (-40° C to 85° C)

Storage Humidity to 95 % (non-condensing)

Weight Approx. 0.95 oz

Dimensions (W x D x H) Approx. 1.34 x .02 x 2.95 in. (excluding the projecting parts)

Reliability***

Shock Resistance 1,500G

Vibration Proof 15G Shock Absorption 150cm

Insertion/Removable
Durability

30,000 times

For information on Sony’s complete XDCAM and XDCAM EX camcorders product offerings, visit: sony.com/xdcam

For information on Sony’s SxS-1 Memory Cards SBS-32G1A/SBS-64G1A and other recording media products, visit: sony.com/promedia

* Read speed measured with a benchmark software. Actual transfer speed varies based upon

the measurement conditions.

** PMW-EX1R, PMW-350, PMW-320, PMW-500, PMW-F3, PDBK-MK1.

*** Performance test by Sony internal Standard.

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In some cases, images recorded just before an accident may not be restored (several seconds).
No guarantee is given on always achieving content restoration.

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