SoCal Rentals Drives Production With AJA Ki Pro Ultras SoCal Rentals was founded in 2008 to provide clients in broadcast, reality TV, live event production and AV/staging with full service audio, video and LED solutions offering production-specific engineering design, equipment rentals, expert technical management, project consulting and crews. The company recently added 12 AJA Ki Pro Ultras into their rental pool, which already includes massive quantities of AJA gear including hundreds of FiDO fiber and Hi5 SDI to HDMI Mini-Converters, 30 Ki Pros, 20 Ki Pro Racks, multiple FS1 and FS2 frame synchronizers, KUMO routers and more. published 4 months ago read more AJA Ki Pro Ultra v1.2 Update to Add ExFAT, 16-channel Audio, CC Support, 2SI; Pak-Adapt-eSATA to Bring Third Party eSATA Media Compatibility AJA Ki Pro Ultra v1.2 Update to Add ExFAT, 16-channel Audio, CC Support, 2SI; Pak-Adapt-eSATA to Bring Third Party eSATA Media CompatibilityAJA Video Systems today announced Ki Pro Ultra v1.2 firmware adding 16-channel embedded SDI audio, ExFAT file system, Closed Captioning (CC) and SMPTE 2SI I/O support. published 5 months ago read more ProMAX’s Platform Portable Workflow Server, Pro-Cache and Power-Cache Archive Appliances Mobile workflow server and network archive appliancesProMAX Systems,Inc. demonstrated the Platform Portable mobile workflow server as well as the next generation of Pro-Cache and Power-Cache network archive appliances at the NAB Show. published 1 year ago read more OneRepublic FOH Engineer Solves Live Recording Challenge With Sonnet Fusion F3 RAID Storage SystemSystem's High Capacity and Its Rugged and Vibration-Proof Design Enable Recording of 112 Tracks at 96kHz for Future Re-use and Virtual Sound ChecksSonnet Technologies today announced that its rugged and portable Fusion™ F3 two-drive RAID storage system is enabling a live recording workflow for OneRepublic's current "Native" tour. With the ability to store up to 6TB of content on dual shock-isolated hard drives, the Fusion F3 reliably captures more than 100 tracks of audio from the band's nightly performances, recorded at 96kHz resolution. published 2 years ago read more Announcing the First Mobile Workflow Server for Creative Professionals: The ProMAX Platform PortableGroundbreaking Portable Server Advances Mobile Collaboration and Enables New On-Set WorkflowsFrom the IBC Show floor today, ProMAX Systems, the manufacturer of Platform modular workflow servers, high-performance ONE editing workstations and Cache-A archival appliances, has announced its latest new product: The Platform Portable. This revolutionary portable server is set to establish an entirely new product category by enabling mobile collaborative workflows for on-set video production and post-production. Platform Portable allows creative groups to connect their existing attached storage devices and transform them into a simple, yet sophisticated, shared editing environment. ProMAX will be demonstrating the Platform Portable’s progressive system features, and taking advance orders for the Portable at the ProMAX exhibit booth 7K01a at the IBC Show in Amsterdam, today through September 16th. published 2 years ago read more Sound Devices Introduces FileSafe into Rack-Mounted Video and Audio Recorders New Mission-Critical Technology Protects Video and Audio Recordings from Unintentional Drive Removal and Power LossSound Devices (IBC Show: Hall 8, Stand B59) introduces its unique FileSafe™ technology as part of its 2.02 firmware release for its multi-drive, network connected video and audio rack-mounted recorders. Incorporated into the Video Devices PIX products, including the 270i, 260i and 250i, as well as the Sound Devices 970, FileSafe recovers video and audio files if, during recording, drives are unintentionally removed or power is lost. published 2 years ago read more FirmTek Ships a New Storage Spin on a Classic TechnologyThe SeriTek/6G2+2 PCIe SATA adapter allows users to mount two high-speed, high-capacity 2.5" drives directly onto the controller which eliminates the need for separate enclosures, power supplies and cabling. Bonus: It also supports separate enclosures, power supplies, and cabling to connect a total of 12 drives ;-)FirmTek, LLC, a pioneer and leader in Serial ATA (SATA) storage solutions is shipping a new take on a 30-year old idea: Letting you place drives directly onto the controller to save space and reduce complexity. The SeriTek/6G2+2 provides mounting points for two 2.5" HDD, SSD, or SSHD SATA drives, along with two external hot-swap eSATA ports supporting direct-connect and port-multiplication enclosures - all with a half-length PCIe card. It is Windows compatible and Mac OS X bootable, whether installed inside a PC or legacy Mac Pro with a PCIe 2.0 4-lane or higher slot, or mounted in a Thunderbolt PCIe expansion chassis. published 2 years ago read more FirmTek Ships the Ultimate in Thunderbolt™ Storage Flexibility: The ThunderTek/PX2+2FirmTek combines their popular ThunderTek/PX Thunderbolt expansion chassis with the recently introduced SeriTek/6G2+2, a SATA adapter which supports external eSATA enclosures while incorporating a clever 30-year-old idea: letting you place drives directly onto the controller to save space and reduce complexity.FirmTek, LLC, a world-leading developer of external storage solutions, today is announcing and shipping the ThunderTek/PX2+2. A flexible all-in-one Thunderbolt storage solution accommodating two high-speed 2.5" SSD, HDD, or SSHDs internally, the ThunderTek/PX2+2 also provides two external eSATA ports for connecting external direct-connect and port-multiplier eSATA enclosures. "Thunderbolt delivers unparalleled performance, flexibility and simplicity to personal computing," said Jason Ziller, Intel's director of Thunderbolt Marketing, "Products like the FirmTek ThunderTek/PX2+2 help highlight what Thunderbolt makes possible." Transfer HD movies in less than 30 seconds or back up a terabyte of content in less than 10 min utes. All of this is possible with Thunderbolt. published 2 years ago read more Sonnet Introduces Fusion™ QR RAID 5 SATA Storage System With Quad InterfaceNewest Member of Sonnet's Award-Winning Fusion Family Offers Highly Affordable Four-Drive RAID 5 Storage in a Lightweight and Portable PackageSonnet Technologies today announced the launch of the Fusion™ QR, a compact and portable four-drive RAID 5 SATA storage system. The Fusion QR replaces the company's Fusion D400QR5, which also offered reliable and affordable RAID 5 storage. Like the legacy system, the Fusion QR integrates a high-performance RAID 5 controller for maximum versatility, critical data protection, and added value, and offers a flexible quad interface that includes eSATA, dual FireWire 800, and USB 3.0. published 2 years ago read more CalDigit FASTA-6GU3 ProToday CalDigit, the company of choice for the content creation industry, announces that the CalDigit FASTA-6GU3 Pro is now available. The FASTA-6GU3 Pro is the next evolution of CalDigit's popular USB 3.0 and eSATA interface card. This PCIe card has been revamped with the latest USB 3.0 Protocol and SATA 6G chipsets to deliver increased performance. published 3 years ago read more Cache-A Shows LTO-Tape Archiving Innovations At 2014 HPA Tech RetreatBreakthrough archiving advances deliver productivity gains and better insurance policies to content ownersCache-A Corporation, manufacturer of award-winning LTO archiving appliances, will showcase the latest innovations in LTO-tape archiving that support enhanced productivity and deliver greater levels of asset protection, at the 2014 HPA Tech Retreat, Feb 17-21, Indian Wells, CA. Highlights include: enhanced interchange and delivery capabilities; Pro-Cache610, a turbo-charged version of the company’s flagship Pro-Cache6 LTO-6 archive appliance; and Simul-Copy™, Cache-A’s fast LTO-tape duplication and verification capability. published 3 years ago read more Cache-A Turbo-Charges Pro-Cache6 Archive ApplianceNew 10Gb Ethernet capability boosts archiving speed and powerCache-A Corporation, manufacturer of award-winning archiving appliances, has announced Pro-Cache610, a new, turbo-charged version of its flagship Pro-Cache6 LTO-6 archive appliance. The high-performance Pro-Cache610 features 10-gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) I/O capability, significantly boosting the speed and power of network archiving operations. published 3 years ago read more Cache-A Turbo-Charges Pro-Cache6 Archive Appliance New 10Gb Ethernet capability boosts archiving speed and powerCache-A Corporation, manufacturer of award-winning archiving appliances, has announced Pro-Cache610, a new, turbo-charged version of its flagship Pro-Cache6 LTO-6 archive appliance. The high-performance Pro-Cache610 features 10-gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) I/O capability, significantly boosting the speed and power of network archiving operations. published 3 years ago read more Sonnet Releases Enhanced xMac™ mini ServerAward-Winning Thunderbolt™-to-PCIe® Expansion System and 1U Rack Enclosure for Mac® mini Adds Features for Pro Audio and Video ApplicationsSonnet today introduced a significant upgrade of its popular xMac™ mini Server, a Thunderbolt™-to-PCI Express® (PCIe®) expansion system and 1U rackmount enclosure for a Mac® mini with a Thunderbolt port. The xMac mini Server accommodates one full-length, full-height PCIe card and one half-length, half-height (low-profile) card. The updated xMac mini Server now supports a double-width PCIe card's daughter card and includes BNC connector mounting holes on the enclosure's rear panel. In addition, the length of the xMac mini Server is now just 15.8 inches, making it ideal for deployment in a wider range of popular mobile racks, carts, and rack bags. published 3 years ago read more AJA Technology Fuels King of Hammers 2013 Live Broadcasts Every year in February, more than 170 of the most formidable Ultra 4 Racing teams assemble in Johnson Valley, CA to battle it out in front of 45,000 spectators for the chance to win the world's most challenging off-road race - The King of Hammers. Sponsored by Nitto Tire and broadcast live to 600,000 online fans, the competition combines every off-road discipline imaginable – from desert racing to rock crawling and short course. published 3 years ago read more Ciphertex Debuts Portable, Secure NAS Server at NAB CX-6K-AV 24TB Designed to Meet Needs of Entertainment-Media IndustryCiphertex, the global provider of unique hardware-encrypted storage products, will unveil the CX-6K-AV at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 8-11. This new 24TB portable, highly secure NAS server is ideal for backup, disaster recovery and business continuity, file sharing and virtualization, will be showcased at booth #SL12510, along with the company's full line of encrypted digital storage solutions. published 3 years ago read more Sonnet Announces Fully Featured Thunderbolt™ DockEcho™ 15 Thunderbolt Dock Includes Four USB 3.0 Ports, Four SATA Ports, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire® 800, Pass-Through Thunderbolt Port, Optical Disc Drive, and 2.5/3.5-Inch Internal Drive BaySonnet today announced the Echo™ 15 Thunderbolt™ Dock, a fully featured docking station for Mac® and Windows® computers with Thunderbolt ports. Sonnet's latest Thunderbolt technology product features 15 ports: four USB 3.0, one Gigabit Ethernet, one FireWire® 800, one headphone, one microphone, one speaker, one audio in, one pass-through Thunderbolt (for either another Thunderbolt device or an external display), two eSATA, and two internal SATA (one port for included optical disc drive and one 6 Gb/s port for a user-installable 2.5-inch SSD or 3.5-inch hard drive). In addition, the Echo 15 Thunderbolt Dock includes an 8x DVD±RW drive, or optionally, a Blu-ray™ BD-ROM/8x DVD±RW drive with Blu-ray player software for OS X®. published 3 years ago read more DIT Station Unveils New and Improved Version of Portable On-Set Data/Playback WorkstationDIT Station Rogue4 Features Improved Performance and Versatile PCIe® Storage and I/O Integration via Sonnet Thunderbolt™ SolutionsDIT Station today introduced the DIT Station Rogue4, the newest version of the company's ultra-portable and compact on-set data management and playback workstation. The Rogue4 is faster than ever before, with Sonnet Technologies' built-in Thunderbolt™ expansion, media ingest, and storage solutions offering performance up to 900 MB/s. Sonnet and DIT Station will demonstrate the DIT Station Rogue4 in the Sonnet Technologies booth SL10924 at the 2013 NAB Show. published 3 years ago read more Sonnet Expands xMac™ mini Server Lineup; New Model Supports Two Half-Length, Full-Height PCI Express® CardsxMac mini Server 2H is Sonnet's Second Thunderbolt™-to-PCIe® Expansion System and 1U Rack Enclosure for Mac® mini With Thunderbolt PortSonnet today introduced the xMac™ mini Server 2H, a second model of the company's xMac mini Server Thunderbolt-to-PCI Express® (PCIe®) expansion system and 1U rackmount enclosure for a Mac® mini with a Thunderbolt™ port. The new xMac mini Server 2H enables the use of two half-length, full-height PCIe cards, allowing users to select from and install the majority of Thunderbolt-compatible cards into either slot. The original xMac mini Server accommodates one full-length, full-height PCIe card and one half-length, half-height (low-profile) card. published 4 years ago read more Sonnet's Fusion™ R400S RAID 1U Rackmount Storage System Offers Built-in RAID 5 Controller, eSATA InterfaceLow-Cost, Fast eSATA RAID Storage System Uses Four 3.5-Inch SATA Drives, Available in Capacities of up to 4TB Each Sonnet Technologies today announced the Fusion™ R400S RAID, a 1U rackmount, four-drive hardware RAID 5 storage system with an eSATA interface. The Fusion R400S RAID integrates a high-performance RAID controller for maximum versatility, critical data protection, and speedy file transfers, and its eSATA interface provides single-cable-to-host connectivity. Low-noise fans make this product suited for use in noise-sensitive environments. published 4 years ago read more Blackmagic Design Adds ProRes 422 (HQ) Recording and Playback to HyperDeck Shuttle 2Blackmagic Design today announced the immediate availability of HyperDeck software update 3.6, a new update to its revolutionary solid state disk (SSD) recorder which adds support for Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) into HyperDeck Shuttle 2, plus new closed caption support for all HyperDeck models. At only US$345, the HyperDeck Shuttle 2 with the new ProRes compression feature significantly reduces the size of uncompressed HD video files while preserving full frame 10-bit 4:2:2 quality, allowing customers to record up to six times longer. published 4 years ago read more Vision Research Upgrades Popular Miro Line To Improve Accessibility and Ease of UseLCD Touchscreen for Camera Control and Monitoring Added To Popular Miro Line of Small, Lightweight, Rugged CamerasVision Research, a leading manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, has upgraded its popular Phantom® Miro line of cameras to become a more portable high-speed camera. This upgrade is designed to make high-speed imaging more accessible through ease of use and a smaller form factor. published 4 years ago read more SNS Showcases Powerful Suite Of Shared Storage Server Solutions At IBC 2012 globalSAN Xtarget and EVO v4 optimize SAN solutions for production and post production professionals worldwideStudio Network Solutions, Inc. (SNS) a leading provider of post-production storage solutions for video and audio workgroups, today announced the worldwide introduction of globalSAN Xtarget Storage Server Software for Mac OS X and additional enhancements to its flagship EVO Shared Storage Server in EVO v4. published 4 years ago read more Cinedeck Rx Empowers Tapeless Workflows For Major Broadcasters, Production Companies And Cultural Institutions Cinedeck LLC, pioneering developer of mobile capture systems for motion picture and broadcast production, today released details of how major broadcasters, production companies and cultural institutions have implemented its Cinedeck RX rack-mount, solid-state recorder, in tapeless workflows across a diverse range of broadcast, mobile OB, VFX and aerial and applications. published 4 years ago read more Sonnet Announces 10GbE and 6Gb eSATA Thunderbolt™ AdaptersEcho™ Express SE Thunderbolt™ Adapter Value Bundles Enable Users to Add High-Speed Interfaces to Thunderbolt-Enabled ComputersSonnet Technologies today announced the Echo™ Express SE 10 Gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt™ Adapter and the Echo Express SE eSATA Pro 4-Port Thunderbolt Adapter. These new adapters pair Sonnet's just-released Echo Express SE Thunderbolt Expansion Chassis for PCI Express® (PCIe®) cards with either a Sonnet Pro one-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) adapter card or four-port 6Gb eSATA adapter card, respectively, in value-priced bundles that provide high-speed data and storage interfaces to iMac®, Mac® mini, MacBook® Air, and MacBook Pro computers with a Thunderbolt port. The adapters ship with the interface cards preinstalled. published 4 years ago read more Canon C500 4K Cinema Raw Option for Convergent Design’s Gemini 4:4:4Convergent Design adds versatility to the Gemini 4:4:4 video recorder with the Canon 4K Cinema Raw Option. Features include support of up to 30 fps 4K raw with one Gemini 4:4:4; and 60 fps 4K raw and 120 fps HD using dual Gemini 4:4:4’s. This firmware option will be available coinciding with the delivery of the C500 for $2495 USD. published 4 years ago read more Sonnet Announces Cost-Effective Qio™ CF4 Professional CompactFlash® Media Reader Device is Industry's First Dedicated Four-Slot Professional CF Media Reader Compatible with Thunderbolt™ TechnologySonnet Technologies today announced the launch of the Qio™ CF4 professional CompactFlash® (CF) media reader. The latest member of the Sonnet Qio series of professional media readers offers a high-speed, cost-effective alternative to conventional card readers for videographers, studios, and photographers alike. The CF4 is the first four-slot CompactFlash (CF) memory card reader available with support for concurrent file ingest from all four slots and an integrated two-port 6 Gb/s eSATA interface for connecting external storage systems. published 4 years ago read more Light Iron Introduces New Distribution Channel For Mobile Post Production SystemsLight Iron – a post production leader specializing in on-site dailies, digital intermediate, archival, and data services for projects originated on file-based motion cameras – announced today that its mobile post production systems will now be available through a unique distribution channel called OUTPOST Enterprise. OUTPOST Enterprise is a membership program whereby companies or individuals providing services to the production industry are equipped to offer Light Iron’s OUTPOST, LILY PAD, or LILY PAD CASE. published 4 years ago read more Vision Research Introduces the Versatile Phantom Miro M320S Compact Digital High-Speed CameraNew Phantom Miro M320S Designed for a Variety of Applications From Scientific Research to Creative MediaVision Research, the leading manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, presents the Phantom® Miro® M320S digital high-speed camera, which takes portable high-speed imaging to the next level by combining the lightweight, rugged design of Vision Research’s latest Miro family with advanced features not found on any other camera in its class. published 4 years ago read more Studio Network Solutions Unveils New globalSAN Xtarget Storage Server Software for Mac OS X at NAB 2012New software product transforms any Intel Mac into a powerful SAN serverStudio Network Solutions (SNS), a premier provider of post-production storage products for video and audio workgroups, today unveiled the unique capabilities of its new software product, globalSAN Xtarget Storage Server. published 4 years ago read more Cinedeck announces Cinedeck RXCinedeck RX Rack Mountable Multi-Format, Multi-Channel HDSDI Recorder, Monitor and Playback System is a Game-Changer for Mobile Broadcasters Cinedeck LLC announced that it has broken new ground for broadcasters with the launch of Cinedeck RX. Cinedeck RX is a rack mountable multi-format, multi-channel HD-SDI recorder, monitor and playback system that ushers in a new era for production facilities and OB productions. published 5 years ago read more Cinedeck Extends Award Winning Capture, Monitoring and Playback Innovations to Outdoor, Mobile Broadcasting Market; Announces Cinedeck RXCinedeck RX Rack Mountable Multi-Format, Multi-Channel HDSDI Recorder, Monitor and Playback System is a Game-Changer for Mobile Broadcasters Cinedeck LLC announced today it has broken new ground for broadcasters with the launch of Cinedeck RX. Cinedeck RX is a rack mountable multi-format, multi-channel HD-SDI recorder, monitor and playback system that ushers in a new era for production facilities and OB productions. published 5 years ago read more ATTO Technology Demonstrates Thunderbolt™ Technology for Prosumer/Professional Audio and Video Environments at IBCProduct portfolio to include new high-speed interface for storageATTO Technology, Inc., a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments, today announced its support for Intel’s Thunderbolt™ technology. published 5 years ago read more Matrox tests and qualifies Glyph GT 062E for uncompressed 10-bit editingGlyph Production Technologies, a highly respected, professional data storage provider, announced today that Matrox has finished testing the GT 062E and has qualified it to support the performance necessary for uncompressed 10-bit editing. published 5 years ago read more AJA Ki Pro Mini is at Home in the Machine Room at Sweden’s Chimney Pot AJA’s Ki Pro family of digital recorders can be found in many places -- on sets, at live events, playing out entries in film festivals and dailies in screening rooms. At the largest visual effects company in Sweden, The Chimney Pot, AJA’s Ki Pro Mini portable flash disk recorder can be found in a rack in the machine room. The company uses it as a fast and easy solution to handle high demand for Apple ProRes 422 logging and QuickTime file output. published 5 years ago read more Sonnet Introduces Bootable 6Gb/s SATA Host Controller Cards for Desktop and Notebook ComputersLatest Tempo™ SATA Host Controllers Easily Add One or Two 6Gb/s eSATA Ports to Any Compatible ComputerSonnet Technologies today introduced its first SATA Revision 3.0 host controller cards — Tempo™ SATA 6Gb/s PCIe 2.0 for desktop computers, and Tempo SATA 6Gb/s ExpressCard®/34 and Tempo edge™ SATA 6Gb/s ExpressCard/34 for notebook computers. published 5 years ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces HyperDeck ShuttleBlackmagic Design today announced HyperDeck Shuttle, an exciting new disk recorder that captures uncompressed 10 bit SDI or HDMI video onto Solid State Disks (SSDs). HyperDeck Shuttle is a compact and portable design that's battery powered so it's designed for recording high quality on location shoots, or for use as a deck with live production switchers. HyperDeck Shuttle is only $345. published 5 years ago read more 1 Beyond Unveils New Line of LTO-5 Archiving Systems at NAB 2011Company Announces New Wrangler FlexVTR™ Disk and LTO-5 Archive Recorder with Sony SRW Emulator and the latest Wrangler Mini3D DDR/Viewer for HD-SDI 1 Beyond™, Inc., a leading provider of high performance video production and post productionsystems, today announced it will unveil new archiving products based on theLTO-5 Linear Tape File System (LTFS) standard at NAB (Las Vegas Convention Center, April 9-14, booth # SL10420). published 5 years ago read more Post Hole Productions Edits Extreme Sports Footage With Sonnet's Fusion™ D400QR5Desktop RAID Storage System With Quad Interface Brings Speed and Portability to On-Location Editing and StorageSonnet Technologies today announced that its Fusion™ D400QR5 desktop four-drive RAID storage system with quad interface was selected by Ryan Great of Post Hole Productions for on-location editing and storage of extreme sports footage. published 6 years ago read more Sonnet's Qio™ Walks the Red Carpet at the 2010 Dallas International Film FestivalProfessional Universal Media Reader/Writer Provided High-Speed Transfers and Flawless Performance for the Ingest of Festival Footage from Seven HD CamerasSonnet Technologies today announced that its Qio™ professional universal media reader/writer was utilized at the 2010 Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF). Bandwagon Media, a Dallas-based full-service media company, used the Sonnet Qio™ to ingest the footage from seven in-field cameras that recorded every event activity from question-and-answer sessions to parties and red carpet events. The content was then edited into event recaps and uploaded onto YouTube. published 6 years ago read more CalDigit FASTA-2e now with 6G SATAToday, CalDigit announces an upgrade to the popular FASTA-2e eSATA card, which now supports 6G SATA. The FASTA-2e provides 2 eSATA ports with the latest SATA 6G technology, allowing for speeds of up to 6Gbps. published 6 years ago read more G-Technology G-SPEED Family Goes Enterprise-ClassExtending its Quality Brand in the A/V Market it Pioneered, G-Tech by Hitachi is Shipping its G-SPEED RAID Storage Solutions with Enterprise-Class Hard Drives, Delivering More Value at the Same Affordable PriceAs the premium brand serving content creators and the professional audio/video (A/V) community, G-Technology™ by Hitachi today announced that its transitioning its entire G-SPEED RAID external storage family to high-grade, enterprise-class hard drives. published 6 years ago read more FirmTek Ships First 2-Port, 6-Gig, eSATA Controller with Macintosh SMART Application and Port Multiplier SupportFrom FirmTek Comes a 3rd-Generation External SATA Hard Drive Storage Solution for Macintosh and PC Computers.FirmTek, LLC, a pioneer and leader in Serial ATA (SATA) storage solutions announced today the SeriTek/e6G 2-Port eSATA 6G host adapter is shipping. Mac OS X 10.6.x "Snow Leopard" 64-bit and 32-bit modes are supported along with Mac OS X 10.5.x, 10.4.11, Windows 7, Vista and Windows XP. This new PCI-Express 2.0, one-lane (1x), 6G, eSATA controller is designed to expand the external storage options available for the Apple Mac Pro, late 2005 PowerMac G5 (11,2) and Windows PC's with an available PCI-Express expansion slot. published 6 years ago read more Primera Announces Speed Enhancements to its Bravo-Series Blu-ray™ Disc Publishers Primera Technology, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of CD/DVD and Blu-ray Disc Publishers, today announced that it has made two significant speed enhancements to its Bravo-Series Blu-ray Disc Publishers: published 6 years ago read more Introducing the all new Tower 4 Bay by iStorageProOver 50% lighter and more compact than its predecessor, just as durable, just as much capacity, yet even more powerful.iStoragePro is pleased to announce the all new Tower 4 Bay. The newly designed enclosure has been completely changed to fit your needs. published 6 years ago read more Sonnet Announces Five-Year Warranty on Fusion™ Professional Storage Systems and Host ControllersSonnet Technologies today announced a new standard five-year limited warranty on professional Fusion™ storage systems and Tempo™ SATA host controllers. Effective for new products purchased after January 1, 2010, the new warranty covers Fusion 4-, 5-, 8-, and 16-drive D-, DX-, R-, and RX-series systems (including Sonnet-supplied hard disk drives and RAID controller cards), as well as Tempo SATA E4P, X4P, and Pro ExpressCard/34 host controllers. The 5-year warranty on Sonnet Fibre Channel Storage Systems covers all units previously purchased. published 6 years ago read more Panasonic Announces New AJ-HPD2500 Solid-State P2 HD Recorder/Player With AVC-Intra Recording * Four-Rack Deck Fits into Existing Broadcast, Post, Sports Truck Infrastructures, Delivers Powerful Functionality for Editing, Recording, Network Connectivity *Panasonic Solutions Company today introduced the AJ-HPD2500, a new solid-state P2 HD recorder that offers full 10-bit, 4:2:2 AVC-Intra and DVCPRO/50/HD recording and playback as well as low-bit rate AVCHD transcoding (with optional card) along with extensive production features and versatile connectivity. published 6 years ago read more Ezquest Inc. Introduces Two New Products At NAB Expo For Content Creation ProfessionalsNew Cinema SAN Fibre Channel RAID and Studio RAID to Address Increased Demand for Speed, Performance and Redundancy by Content Creation Professionals.
EZQuest Inc. (http://www.ezq.com) a manufacturer of high caliber storage products designed for Video, Animation and Media content creators, today introduced the Cinema SAN, a new line of Fibre Channel RAID products and The Studio Series RAID with eSATA connectivity. Both product lines meet the performance, expandability and redundancy standards creative content professionals need for an all-digital workflow. published 6 years ago read more G-Technology and Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s hitRECord.org Set the Stage at SXSW for Continued Content Creation and CollaborationAs a 2010 SXSW Festival Platinum Sponsor, G-Tech Helps hitRECord Broaden Its Collaborative Community, Enabling Creation of New Engaging Media and Art Using G-Tech External DrivesAs musicians, filmmakers and digital artists from across the country and around the globe converge in Austin, Texas for the annual South by Southwest Festival, G-Technology by Hitachi will be aiding the next generation of music, film and interactive content creators with the latest in external storage solutions. published 7 years ago read more Sportscene Relies on Sonnet Fusion™ F2 for Canoe Slalom World ChampionshipsCompact 2-Drive 1TB RAID Storage System Offers Speed, Reliability, and Flexibility in the Field Without Relying on External AC PowerSonnet Technologies today announced that its Fusion™ F2 portable 2-drive RAID storage system was utilized by Sportscene, a media production service, for coverage of the 2009 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships in the Spanish Pyrenees. published 7 years ago read more LaCie Rugged eSATA: Mobile Storage for Fast Data TransferLaCie today announced the Rugged eSATA, the first mobile external hard drive on the market that features a Power eSATA interface. The Rugged eSATA offers major storage capacity and a cost advantage over eSATA SSD solutions, and is one of the only portable, bus-powered eSATA solutions on the market. published 7 years ago read more Red Productions Eliminates Downtime with Small Tree’s Shared Storage and OS X Networking CapabilitiesWorkflow Interruptions Cease at Full Service Script to Screen CompanyFrustrated by having projects continuously freeze up in the middle of editing sessions and having to rummage through multiple external drives to locate footage, Red Productions, a full service, script to screen video production and independent film development and production company, recently commissioned respected independent video engineer Bob Zelin to install a cost-effective Ethernet-based shared storage solution featuring Small Tree technology. published 7 years ago read more G-Technology by Hitachi Doubles Capacity Across 3.5-Inch Product LineNew High-Performance, High-Capacity G-Tech External Drives Give Digital Creative Pros More Room and More Speed to Drive Creativity™G-Technology by Hitachi, a leading provider of premium storage solutions for the Mac, creative pro and high-end audio/video (AV) markets, today announced that it is incorporating Hitachi’s 2TB, 7,200 RPM, 32MB cache buffer hard drives across its entire 3.5-inch product line. published 7 years ago read more FirmTek Ships Apple 64-bit and 32-bit "Snow Leopard" Compatible 4-Port eSATA Host AdapterProvides Ultra High SATA Performance for Apple Mac Pro and Gen 11,2 PowerMac G5 SystemsFirmTek, LLC, a pioneer and leader in Serial ATA (SATA) storage solutions announced today the SeriTek/2ME4-E 4-Port eSATA host adapter is shipping. Mac OS X 10.6.x "Snow Leopard" 64-bit and 32-bit modes are supported with direct connect enclosures like the SeriTek/2eEN4 and port multiplier enclosures like the SeriTek/5PM. published 7 years ago read more FirmTek Releases Apple Snow Leopard Compatible Storage DriversKey SeriTek SATA Storage Adapters Fully Support Apple's New Mac OS X 10.6.x "Snow Leopard" Macintosh Operating SystemFirmTek, LLC, a pioneer and leader in Serial ATA (SATA) storage solutions announced today that the SeriTek/2SE2-E SeriTek/2SM2 storage adapters are fully Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x "Snow Leopard" compatible. published 7 years ago read more Sonnet Ushers in Qio™ Universal Digital Video Media ReaderIndustry-First Qio Replaces Multiple Units to Read and Write Sony® SxS™,Panasonic P2, CompactFlash®, SDHC Cards, and SATA Hard DrivesSonnet Technologies, a leader in providing storage systems for professional users of Macintosh®, Windows®, and UNIX® systems in the film, video, and broadcast industries, today announced the Qio™ professional universal media reader/writer and eSATA controller. published 7 years ago read more Spike TV Shoots Original Comedy, ‘Players,’with Panasonic’s AG-HPX300 P2 HD CamcordersHalf-Hour Show is First Scripted Series to Be Shot with HPX300, Game-Changing Shoulder-Mount with Native 2.2-Megapixel Imagers and AVC-Intra RecordingSpike TV recently wrapped production of 10 episodes of an original comedy series, Players, shot with Panasonic’s AG-HPX300 P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorders. The HPX300 is the industry’s first affordable 10-bit, 4:2:2 professional HD camcorder, featuring independent frame AVC-Intra recording and variable frame rates. published 7 years ago read more Sonnet Announces $100 Price Drop for the Tempo™ SATA Pro ExpressCard/34Sonnet Technologies today announced that it has reduced the price of its Tempo™ SATA Pro ExpressCard/34 to $199.95, a reduction of $100. The fastest 2-port eSATA controller available for ExpressCard slots, the SATA card supports sustained data throughput of up to 200 MB/sec. Unlike most other eSATA ExpressCard adapters, the Tempo SATA Pro supports 4 GB and 8 GB of RAM in MacBook® Pro computers. published 7 years ago read more Sonnet Fusion™ R400P Four-Drive SATA Storage System Offers High Performance, Flexibility, ValueSonnet Technologies today announced the Fusion™ R400P four-drive RAID SATA rackmount storage system, an economical and easy-to-deploy solution for flexible, high-performance storage in studio, control room, and mobile installations. Available in configurations from 0TB to 6TB, Fusion R400P features a fast eSATA interface with an integrated port multiplier for single cable to host connectivity, and high performance, low noise fans that make it suitable for use in noise-sensitive environments. published 7 years ago read more LaCie Introduces Three High-Performance, Economic Storage Combinations for Video ProfessionalsToday LaCie announced three new product combinations for professionals who expect fast, high capacity and reliable storage solutions to enhance their workflow. Leveraging the quality and reputation of the award-winning LaCie 4big Quadra-which is recognized for its high capacity, speeds, data protection, and design-LaCie premieres the 4big Quadra Bundle, which boasts huge capacities up to 32TB and fast transfer speeds up to 700MB/s. LaCie also announced today a new 8TB model of the 4big Quadra, an integral part of the 32TB LaCie 4big Quadra Bundle. published 7 years ago read more Santa Fe Productions selects ATTO FastStream™ SC 7500 Shared Storage Solution for High-Definition Video ProductionPerformance, Price and Scalability combine to Improve Post-Production WorkflowATTO Technology, Inc., a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments today announced that their FastStream™ SC 7500 RAID storage controller that enables a shared environment using SAS or SATA storage while connecting workstations via Fibre Channel - has been selected by Santa Fe Productions to deliver a high-performance, data-protected storage environment for a shared workflow in a studio environment. published 7 years ago read more LaCie Rugged XL: A Resilient, High Capacity, Hard Disk for Creative DesktopsToday LaCie announced the Rugged XL, a super-sized expansion to LaCie's award-winning line of Rugged hard drives. Showcasing more than just its extra-large exterior, the Rugged XL doubles capacity to 1TB, and will surely amplify the style of any creative desktop. published 7 years ago read more 2009 Reddot Awards Acknowledge Four New Products from LaCie for Exceptional DesignLaCie announced today that it has won three Reddot Design Awards2009 and an honorable mention for exceptional product design across multiple market categories. Winning products include designs by Neil Poulton for the LaCie 5big Network and LaCinema Rugged, as well as the LaCie Flat Cables designed by ITEM. published 7 years ago read more FirmTek is Now Shipping the SeriTek/SpyderHUBNew eSATA converter allows up to two external eSATA hard drives to interface with a USB or FireWire computer port while supporting hardware RAID modes and adding Macintosh boot capability to eSATA enclosures.FirmTek, LLC, the world's leading developer of Serial ATA solutions for Apple Macintosh and PC computers, announced today at MacWorld the availability of the SeriTek/SpyderHUB. published 8 years ago read more Pyro AV Now Shipping Turbo eSATA™ ControllersThree New eSATA Cards for Mac and PCPyro AV® announced today the launch of 3 new eSATA add-on controller cards for Macs and PCs. The new family of Turbo eSATA™ products leverages Pyro AV's experience in high-speed bus connectivity solutions. published 8 years ago read more Offhollywood Employs Sonnet Fusion™ F2 to Enable Rapid Production of 'Puppy Love' for New L Studio Web ChannelOffhollywood, a digital cinema company based in New York City, used the Sonnet Technologies Fusion™ F2 portable two-drive RAID SATA storage system to support the rapid production of the original scripted series "Puppy Love." published 8 years ago read more Sonnet Offers Significant Savings on Award-Winning Fusion™ F2 Portable Storage Systems1TB and 640MB Models Discounted up to 40% Off Previous PricesSonnet Technologies today announced price drops for the company's acclaimed Fusion™ F2 portable two-drive RAID SATA storage systems. The recipient of numerous industry awards, the compact Fusion F2 is the fastest storage solution of its kind, delivering unparalleled performance with up to 134 MB/sec read and write sustained data transfer rates. published 8 years ago read more Micronet Unveils MaxNAS™ Hybrid NAS/iSCSI SAN-Ready Solution For Small And Medium BusinessesCompany Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary with Launch of Hybrid NAS/iSCSI SAN-Ready SolutionMicroNet Technology, a provider of storage solutions that small and medium businesses (SMBs) can rely on, today introduced its first unified NAS/iSCSI ipSAN-ready storage solution for the SMB market. The MicroNet MaxNAS™ combines best-in-class NAS file serving performance with iSCSI storage access for an easy-to-use, centralized repository capable of storing up to five terabytes of image, video, Word, Excel, PDF, database files and more. published 8 years ago read more Sonnet Fusion™ F2 Enables Fast, Convenient HD Playback for an ideal world's On-Set WorkSonnet Technologies today announced that visual effects firm an ideal world of Santa Ana, Calif., is using the Sonnet Fusion™ F2 portable two-drive RAID SATA storage system to support HD playback of footage during shooting for commercials, TV and film, and music videos. published 8 years ago read more LaCie 5big Network: Share and Back Up Business DataLaCie today announced the 5big Network, the most complete five-bay RAID solution for small and medium workgroups or offices that need large storage and backup capacity, improved performance and advanced security. published 8 years ago read more Sonnet Tempo™ SATA Pro ExpressCard/34 Sets New Standard for Performance in Mobile Capture/Edit WorkNew Two-Port eSATA Host Controller Offers Highest Available Throughput Performance for Notebook UsersSonnet Technologies today announced the Tempo™ SATA Pro ExpressCard/34, a two-port SATA host controller that delivers the highest available throughput performance to notebook users. published 8 years ago read more Studio 37 and Fletcher Chicago Build Sonnet Fusion™ R400Q SATA Storage System Into Mobile Cart for HD AcquisitionFusion R400Q Enables Fast, Flexible, Secure On-Set Storage of Content, Simplifies Data Management in Tapeless HD Acquisition WorkflowGary Adcock, a pioneer in advanced HD post-production workflows and founder of consulting firm Studio 37, has incorporated the Sonnet Fusion™ R400Q rackmount four-drive SATA storage system into a mobile solution that supports flexible, secure storage of all digital content within a tapeless production environment. published 8 years ago read more Avastor Prize Winners Announced At Annual Nashville AES Golf TournamentAvastor, a leading manufacturer of ultimate storage solutions for audio/video professionals, recently showed its support for the audio industry by donating its HDX800 and SDX1000 hard drives for a prize draw at the Audio Masters Golf Tournament, coordinated by the Nashville Chapter of AES. published 8 years ago read more Complete Set of 2-Bay to 8-Bay RAID Storage: TowerRAID SeriesSans Digital, a leading provider of high performance storage subsystems, is expanding its TowerRAID product line. The new TowerRAID series ranges from two to eight bays, in either eSATA / USB or both interfaces. published 8 years ago read more Sonnet's Award-Winning Fusion™ F2 Now Offered With 1TB of Storage and Even Faster PerformanceSonnet Technologies, a leader in providing local storage systems for professional users of Macintosh®, Windows®, and UNIX® systems in the film, video, and broadcast industries, today announced the 1TB version of its multiple-award-winning Fusion™ F2 portable two-drive RAID SATA storage system. published 8 years ago read more RAID Host Bus Adapters with Selectable RAID/BASE via JumperSans Digital, a leading brand name of high performance storage subsystems, is introducing a more convenient way to apply RAID capabilities to a non-RAID storage unit. published 8 years ago read more Sonnet Offers 10 to 25 Percent Price Reductions on Award-Winning Fusion™ SATA Storage SystemsReductions of up to $1,500 Provide Increased Access to Greater Speed, Capacity, and Performance Without CompromiseSonnet Technologies today announced price reductions ranging from 10 to 25 percent for the company's award-winning Fusion™ line of high-performance SATA storage solutions for professional content creation and editing. published 8 years ago read more Sonnet Exposes Mac® Pro Computers’ Hidden SATA InterfaceeSATA Extender Cable Enables Users to Connect External Drives to Logic Board ConnectorsSonnet Technologies, a leader in upgrades and useful accessories for Apple® Mac desktop and notebook computers, announces the immediate availability of the eSATA Extender Cable for Mac Pro computers. published 8 years ago read more JMR Electronics BlueStor Storage Array Empowers HoneyShed’s Post Production ProcessHoneyshed.com uses JMR's BlueStor Storage Array to boost post production efficiencyJMR Electronics, Inc., a premier supplier of Storage and Server Platforms for OEMs, Systems Integrators and VARS, today announced that its BlueStor™ External PCIe RAID Storage System with PeSAN™ Technology has been in use at HoneyShed as part of their post production process. published 8 years ago read more G-Technology Enhances Product Line For Creative ProsNew G-RAID Pro, G-RAID and G-RAID mini External Disk Arrays Offer High Performance, Affordable Storage Solutions for an All-Digital WorkflowG-Technology, a Fabrik company and manufacturer of premium storage solutions for the video, media and entertainment market, today announced that it has added the new G-RAID Pro drive to its award-winning product line; increased the performance and quiet operation of its G-RAID drive; and added RAID 1 protection and eSATA connectivity to its G-RAID mini portable drive. published 8 years ago read more FirmTek Announces The SeriTek/SpyderHUB: Perfect for MacBook AirFirmTek, LLC, the world's leading developer of Serial ATA solutions for Apple Macintosh and PC computers, today nnounced the SeriTek/SpyderHUB at NAB 2008. published 8 years ago read more HighPoint Releases External RAID ControllerHighPoint Technologies announces the availability of the RocketRAID 3522 - PCI-Express x8 hardware RAID controller with two external mini-SAS connectors (SFF-8088) and with Intel IOP 341 I/O Processor. The RocketRAID 3522 is the newest addition to the RocketRAID 3000 series of hardware RAID controllers that offer enterprise level of data protection, performance and manageability. published 8 years ago read more Sonnet Fusion™ R400Q Provides Robust, Convenient Storage for AZ Los Angeles Sound EngineersFlexible 1U Rackmount, Four-Drive SATA Storage System Offers High Capacity, High Speeds, and Easy Media Access Sonnet Technologies' Fusion™ R400Q rackmount four-drive SATA storage system has been adopted by AZ Los Angeles, a post-production facility specializing in music composition, sound design, and sound mixing for radio and television commercials, to provide simple yet flexible high-capacity storage of its clients' media. published 9 years ago read more GMAX Storage Solutions Develops First Raid controller engineered and manufactured in the U.S by American EngineersGMAX Storage Solutions is proud to announce the release of the First ever Raid controller Developed by U.S engineers and manufactured in the U.S. published 9 years ago read more Front of House Engineer Ken "Pooch" Van Druten Takes Sonnet Technology on the Road for Linkin Park TourFusion D400Q Desktop Storage Systems Protect and Store Concert Audio for Linkin Park's Minutes to Midnight TourSonnet Technologies Fusion™ D400Q desktop four-drive SATA storage systems are being used by Front of House engineer Ken "Pooch" Van Druten for recording and mixing performances from Linkin Park's Minutes to Midnight tour, which began its North American leg today in Omaha, Neb. published 9 years ago read more NextComputing Provides the Broadcast Media World with Portable High-Definition Computing SolutionsHigh-definition television (HDTV) has gained popularity in recent years, not only in the consumer viewing community, but with those who shoot and edit the video consumers watch. As a result, many broadcast media solution providers are bringing HD versions of their products to market, from professional HD cameras to HD video production and post-production tools. Additionally, users are increasingly requesting mobile systems for on site applications and greater flexibility. However, the computing requirements for many HD applications exclude laptops as a possible portable solution. published 9 years ago read more Rocketraid Controllers Validated By Matrox For Matrox (Axio LE And RT.X2) Video Editing SystemsHighPoint Technologies announces that the RocketRAID 2314, 2320 and 2310 SATA II RAID Controllers are validated by Matrox for Matrox (Axio LE High Definition) and RT.X2 Standard Definition video editing systems. published 9 years ago read more LaCie Announces Five New Products at CES in Las VegasLaCie is bringing in the New Year by announcing five new solutions at this year¹s Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 7-10. To help customers easily manage their digital lives, from professionals to everyday users, these new LaCie products pair innovative design with powerful technology to create ultimate Solutions by Design. published 9 years ago read more Dulce Systems introduces the PRO EX PCI-e Expander SwitchDulce Systems proudly announces the addition of the highly anticipated PRO EX to their high performance storage product line. The PRO EX is a PCI-e bus expander and switch combination; it is scalable, flexible and very fast when coupled with the Dulce PRO DQ RAID storage system. published 9 years ago read more Affordable RTXWiebeTech has released its newest RTX™ Single SATA drive enclosure with TrayFree™ Technology. The RTX100-SJ features an eSATA and USB2 connection for wide compatibility. The unit is available for $99.95 retail (part #RTX100-SJ). published 9 years ago read more News: Sonnet Announces Mac OS X Leopard SupportSonnet Technologies, a longtime leader in upgrades for Apple® Macintosh® computers, announces full support for Mac OS X Leopard (v10.5), the latest operating system software release from Apple Inc. published 9 years ago read more All CalDigit products are compatible with LeopardCalDigit, the new leader in RAID storage solutions is pleased to announce the immediate compatibility of all of its products with Apple’s new Leopard OS X operation system. published 9 years ago read more Sans Digital Products Supporting Mac OS X LeopardSans Digital, a leading manufacturer of high performance storage systems, announces the full compatibility of its products with the newly released Mac OS X Leopard. published 9 years ago read more Sans Digital Introduces 8TB iSCSI storages: EliteRAID ER104I and MobileRAID MR4ISans Digital, a leading manufacturer of high performance storage subsystems, today introduced EliteRAID ER104I and MobileRAID MR4I, revolutionary expandable 4 bay iSCSI rackmount and tower solutions. published 9 years ago read more Dulce Systems Duo-FireWire and Duo-eSATA has gone PRODulce Systems releases a PRO finish option to their popular Duo-FireWire and Duo-eSATA line of external portable storage units. The PRO look brings to the product family an appealing trend setting finish – a darker smooth and shiny brushed aluminum finish that is cool to the touch and a perfect visual compliment to any computer workstation. published 9 years ago read more News: G-Technology, Inc. Ships G-SPEEDHigh-Speed, Low-Cost eSATA Storage Solutions Support Multi-stream SD and Uncompressed HD Workflows with RAID 5 Data Protection published 9 years ago read more News: Dulce Systems Introduces the Duo-eSATAProvider of High-Performance, Low-Cost Storage Solutions for the Video Editing and Content Creation MarketsDulce Systems announced today the addition of a new model to its popular line of Duo-combo interface (FireWire 400, 800, & USB 2.0). published 9 years ago read more News: LaCie Unveils Quadruple Interface 500GB Hard Drive With Shortcut ButtonLaCie today unveiled the quadruple-interface d2 Quadra Hard Drive with new LaCie Shortcut Button and included EMC® backup software for Windows®/Mac OS®. This versatile storage solution is equipped with eSATA, FireWire 800/400 and USB 2.0 interfaces, as well as a new utility that allows users to back up files or launch any application by pushing the front blue button. The 500GB capacity is available today, with other capacities planned for spring. published 10 years ago read more News: CalDigit Ships The S2VR HD SATA 3Gb/s RAIDCalDigit is now shipping the S2VR HD SATA II 3Gb/s subsystem. The S2VR HD is the fastest, most affordable, SATA 3Gb/s RAID solution for 10 bit uncompressed HD editing and multi-stream, 10 bit, uncompressed SD. The S2VR HD is a real hardware RAID solution, and can be configured for Performance, Protected, or JBOD. published 10 years ago read more News: The Fastest Dual Drive SATA 3Gb/s RAID Subsystem in the WorldCalDigit is now shipping the much anticipated S2VR Duo SATA II 3Gb/s subsystem. The S2VR Duo is the fastest, most affordable, SATA 3Gb/s RAID solution for multi-stream uncompressed 10 bit SD editing. published 10 years ago read more |  Blogs: How to prepare the film for presentation at film festivals and movie awards?SUBMISSION RULES AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR SELECTION SCREENING FORMATS • Almost all well-known big film festivals now accept films only in a special digital format DCP (Digital Cinema Package). • Most of the film festivals and movie awards accept content that is fully DCI/SMPTE compliant; however, content does not need...Read Blog Subscribe Selecting storage for video editingWhen it comes time to edit your video, the hard drives you use are going to have a huge impact on the performance of your system. No matter how much RAM you have or how powerful a video card, you won t get real-time performance if your drives are a...Read Blog Subscribe On the Post Production trail at NAB 2013—Day 4Wow, the last day of NAB 2013. I’ve been in Las Vegas since Saturday and in spite of my Rebok Nordic Walkers, I got a couple of blisters. Today the show closed at 2:00 p and the crowds were light. It was a fantastic time for Byron and me to...Read Blog Subscribemore blogs »Related Tags |
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