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Basic data
Name
Rosendahl Bonsai Drive
Category
20) Recording / video utilities
Type
VIDEO_RECORDER
Specimen
Unit
Inventory tag
HW-2024-VR-BONSAI-001
Condition
NEW
Physical parameters
Dimensions (mm)
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Dimensions (inch)
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Weight
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Format
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Material
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Manufacturing (Period)
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Manufacturer
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Power
Voltage
230V AC or 12V DC
Current (typical)
Not stated
Current (max)
Not stated
Polarity
Not stated
Connector
IEC AC inlet / DC input
AC/DC
AC/DC
Internal/External
External
Note
The scope lists the variants of power supply 230V AC or 12V DC; the exact current parameters are checked by the label for specific versions.
Warning: Check the polarity of the source before connecting! Improper power supply will damage the device.
Firmware and serial number
Serial number
FW version (current)
Not specified (update)
Check date
2026-03-07
Previous version
Not stated
Bootloader
Not stated
Update Link
Backup File
Not stated
Quick Summary
Professional portable video and multitrack audio recording drive with hard disk. 19-inch rackmount model with uncompressed PAL/NTSC 4:2:2 recording and 10 audio channels (2 analog + 8 ADAT) on IDE drives. A central element for post-production, video support, multimedia and video monitoring. The integrated synchronizer enables the control of multiple devices in professional studios. The model finds application in film post-production, TV production, sound and security applications. Lossless compression with no compromise quality.
Product Description
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Features and functions
- Uncompressed video recording 4: 2: 2 PAL or NTSC format
- 10 uncompressed audio channels, 48 kHz, 24-bit
- 2 analog sound pairs + 8 ADAT digital channels
- Huffman Codec with 2: 1 compression without loss
- Integrated synchronizer: LTC, MTC, MMC, Sony 9-pin
- Word Clock, genlock and video sync input
- Data transfer 10 Mbyte / s for standard IDE units
- Consumption ~ 40-60 GB / hour of recorded material
- Jog, shuttle and player 0 to ± 200% speed
- Frequency switch: NTSC / PAL dual-standard
- Sound synchro in all modes including back-up
- Removable front panel as a separate remote control
- Two 9-pin connectors for external control and synchronization
- Optional 270 MBit SDI card for SDI video I / Os
- Low consumption: version at 230V AC or 12V DC
Primary I/O (quick orientation)
| Domain | Inputs | Outputs | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Input | BNC (SDI), Composite / RCA, S-Video, YPbPr Component | — | |
| Video Output | BNC (SDI), Composite / RCA, S-Video, YPbPr Component | — | |
| Audio Input / Output | 2x unbalanced RCA (analogue stereo), 8x ADAT Optical (digital) | — | |
| Synchronisation | LTC (timecode RCA), Sony 9-pin (remote control), MTC / MMC, Word Clock BNC, Video Sync BNC | — | |
| Control | RS-422 Serial (9-pin), MIDI | — | |
| Storage | 2x internal IDE HDD bay (ATA-133 compatible) | — |
Controls
FRONT / TOP (user control)
- (Fill in description of controls)
Service / hidden elements
- (None)
Connectors and connections
Connector matrix
| Interfaces | IN | OUT | Spec / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Input | BNC (SDI), Composite / RCA, S-Video, YPbPr Component | — | |
| Video Output | BNC (SDI), Composite / RCA, S-Video, YPbPr Component | — | |
| Audio Input / Output | 2x unbalanced RCA (analogue stereo), 8x ADAT Optical (digital) | — | |
| Synchronisation | LTC (timecode RCA), Sony 9-pin (remote control), MTC / MMC, Word Clock BNC, Video Sync BNC | — | |
| Control | RS-422 Serial (9-pin), MIDI | — | |
| Storage | 2x internal IDE HDD bay (ATA-133 compatible) | — |
Latency and jitter
Clock sources
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Clock IN/OUT format
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Typical latency
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Jitter spec
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Buffer support
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Impedance and signal levels
Line Level (dBu)
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Mic In level
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Output Impedance
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Input Impedance
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THD
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Frequency Range
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Other Specifications (from metadata.specifications)
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| No other specifications | |
Additional technical details
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| audio.channels | 10 |
| audio.sample _ rate | 48 kHz |
| audio.bit _ debt | 24- bit |
| audio.configuration | 2x RCA analogue + 8x ADAT optical digital |
| storage.internal | 2x IDE HDD (user-select drives) |
| storage.capacity _ included | 320GB |
| storage.data _ rate | 10 Mbyte / s |
| vide.format | 4: 2: 2 uncompressed |
| vide.standards | PAL, NTSC |
| vide.compression | Lossless Huffman 2: 1 |
| synchronation.timecode | LTC with offset programming |
| synthesation.video _ sync | Genlock input, video reference |
| synchronation.machine _ control | Sony 9-pin (multiple deviations supported) |
| synthesation.midi _ mmc | Full MIDI Time Code and Machine Control support |
| synthesation.word _ clock | Output for audio sync |
| recording _ modes.formats | Crash record, Assembly edit, Insert edit |
| recording _ modes.editing | Audio crossfades, TC chase mods, programmable offsets |
| recording _ modes.playback | Reverse, jog, shuttle with sync audio output |
| Optional _ modules.sdi _ card | 270 MBit SDI with SMPTE 259M-C (8-channel embedded audio) |
| firmware.update | Yes |
| firmware.method | Serial port (MIDI or COM) - PC / MAC loaders available |
Typical routing
Connection instructions: The examples below show typical signal flows in practice. For specific details (jitter, buffering), see section above.
SW / drivers
| Component | Windows | macOS | Linux | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No specific driver data; use the Documentation/Links section. | ||||
Custom firmware details
Author
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FW family
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Custom FW targets
- No explicit custom FW targets in metadata.
Custom CC mapping
| CC | Meaning |
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| No custom CC mapping. | |
Custom FW global settings
| Settings | Meaning |
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| No custom global settings. | |
Custom FW extended menu
| Item | Detail |
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| No extended menu details. | |
Documentation and manuals
- user _ guide
- technical _ spec _ sheet
- professional _ review
Manufacturer / Links
- Official site of manufacturer
- eBay - search Rosendahl Bonsai Drive
- Aukro.cz - search Rosendahl Bonsai Drive
- MusicyBazar.cz - search Rosendahl Bonsai Drive
- MIDI.cz - search for Rosendahl Bonsai Drive
- Kytary.cz - search for Rosendahl Bonsai Drive
- Heureka.cz - search Rosendahl Bonsai Drive
- Gear4music.cz - search for Rosendahl Bonsai Drive
- Musiker.cz - search Rosendahl Bonsai Drive
Service log
| Date | Event | Who | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| No records yet. | |||
Presets / User banks
Storage type
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Number of banks
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Current bank
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Backup File
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Export format
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Note
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Notes / service / modifications
- 19 inch rackmount model - compact format for installation in post-production studies
- Professional applications: video-pocketing, post-production, broadcast, multimedia, video monitoring and security
- Each frame is recorded individually - allows for precise jog and shuttle operations in the player
- Miniature portable format - hardware can be found in almost anywhere in the production chain
- It does not depend on external cabinet - it is a separate device for media storage
- Firmware can be updated via serial port - files available from the manufacturer for PC and MAC
- Central element in multidevice studies - integrated synchronizer for Sony 9-pin machine control
- Open box status - was used as a demo unit by the seller / distributor (reseller demo)
- Used for the lossless encoding of DVD content and professional video recording without compromise
- Removable front panel concept - allows remote installation of the unit outside the operator's direct range
- Dual power version (230V AC / 12V DC) - flexible application in field, field and studio environment
- Storage efficiency - 40-60 GB / hour of recorded material on standard IDE units
- Cheap Storage - uses standard available IDE units without proprietary media