PYRO PYRO PCI 64 is one of the few DV in/out PCI cards qualified for use with Avid Xpress® DV for your computer. The OHCI-compliant card and cable work flawlessly with Avid XpressDV. It features the latest in chip technology from Texas Instruments and supports 64-bit PCI slots. Qualified for use with Avid® XpressDV 3.+

Key Features:-

• 64 bit PCI compatible
  
• Capture and Edit Digital Video
  
• OHCI-Compliant
  
• Three external 1394FireWire ports
  
• Transfer data at 400 Mb/Sec.
  
• Connect to Hard Drives, Printers, Scanners, Cameras and more

• 1394a Open-Host Controller Interface (OHCI) - compliant
  Isochronous and asynchronous data transfer
  
• Single TI Chip
  
• Hot plugging
  
• 1394 Ports: 3 ports
  
• Connectors: 6 Pin 1394
  
• Bus Speeds: 100, 200, 400 Mb/sec.
  
• Bus Interface: 64 bit PCI
  
• Board Size: 5" long x 3.2" high (13 cm x 8 cm high)
  
• IRQ: An IRQ is required. IRQ can be shared if motherboard provides this capability through PCI steering.
  
• Connect up to 63 1394 devices to PYRO. Connect to Digital camcorders, 1394 storage devices (hard drives, CD-ROM, CD-RW), scanners, speakers, etc.
• Motion Video Capture:
  • NTSC: Type -1 DV video in 720 x 480 resolution in 24 bit colour
    
  • PAL: Type -1 DV video in 720 x 576 resolution in 24 bit colour
    
  • Data Rate: Video is captured at 3.9 MB/second
• Motion Video Frame Rate:
  • NTSC: 29.97 frames per second
    
  • PAL 25 frames per second
• Still image Capture:
  • NTSC: 720 x 480 resolution in 24 bit colour
    
  • PAL: 720 x 576 resolution in 24 bit colour
• Video File Specs:
  • Data Rate: Video is captured at 3.9 MB/second
    
  • File Size Limit: 4 GB (about 20 minutes of video)
• Hard Drive Recommendation:
  • Most all Ultra DMA IDE drives that can support sustained transfer rates in excess of 5 MB/Sec.
• FireWire/1394 Technical Facts
  • Serial Bus Speed: 100, 200 and 400 Mbits/sec.
    
  • Number of Devices: 63
    
  • Number of hops in a chain: 16
    
  • Distance between devices: 4.5 meters

Affordable high-performance storage solution. Rugged, quiet 10,000 rpm drives engineered for Avid editing systems.

The Avid MediaDrive rS 320/LVD (Low Voltage Differential) is a unique, self-contained fixed drive with a patented design that utilises the highest-performance Ultra 320 LVD 10,000 rpm drives on the market today. The Avid MediaDrive rS 320/LVD features QuietDrive, a revolutionary patent-pending sound dampening technology, and stackable and rack-mounted configurations.

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Avid MediaDrive RS300 shown left

MediaVault disk arrays were designed as a cost effective solution for high-bandwidth content creation applications like uncompressed SD / HD editing and Film DI.

The MediaVault 5100 series expands your PC, server or workstations based on the new PCI Express (PCIe) external expansion and cable connection standard. Powered by RAIDCore technology, the 5108/5116 offers greatly enhanced RAID feature set including online capacity expansion, RAID level migration and flexible drive numbers and sizes.

Features:

• 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16TB or high performance SAS or SATA II storage
  
• RAID 0, 1, 1n, 5, 10, 10n, JBOD
  
• Zero buffer technology minimises transfer latency
  
• Zero protocol conversion
  
• End to end high performance serial technology - all the way to the drives

The MediaVault 4440 is a small, very high performance RAID disk system with quad 4Gb fibre channel controllers and 40 x 2.5" laptop SATA drives. It is capable of data rates in excess of 1.5GB/sec which is enough to playback one stream of 4k film resolution files, 2 streams of 2k resolution, or 4 streams of uncompressed HD 10 bit.

The MediaVault 4440 features up to 4 removable canisters (vPODs) each containing 10 fixed drives and RAID controller. The RAID controller supports RAID 0 and 6 modes of operation and has two 4Gbit Fibre Channel ports supporting daisy-chaining. As with all other models in the MediaVault family, RAID 6 operation ensures that capturing and processing is never unexpectedly interrupted. Each vPOD maintains performance with no degradation in performance or data loss if one drive fails.

However, RAID 6 uses two drives for redundancy (parity) information. This means that when a single drive failure occurs in a vPOD it remains redundant. Even with two failed drives in a vPOD there is no degradation in performance or data loss. This RAID design enables you to plan when a vPOD should be returned for repair as a single failed drive does not result is a loss in data, performance or even redundancy.

By combining performance with shock-resistant laptop drives and RAID 6 technology in a removable module, the vPODs offer the highest level of RAID protection and drive reliability in a portable form. vPODs can be moved between enclosures so they can be filled with data in one location, and the data processed into another location without having to transport the whole array. Also, array may be purchased partially populated should you not need the performance or capacity of a fully populated 4440 today. Additional vPODs can be purchased at a later date as your needs for performance and/or capacity change.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The MediaVault U320-RS is a true plug and play RAID 0/3 disk array that provides the maximum performance at the lowest cost for any intensive media application.

Now featuring SATA II drives this new model replaces the previous U320-R model. The MediaVault U320-RS family uses a single U320 SCSI channel that bursts data at 320MB/Second and sustains 200 MB/second in HDT mode. The MediaVault U320-RS can record and play back the highest quality video, including 1080i HD at 10 bits.

This "RS" series features SATA II drives that are user removable for fast replacement and exchange in the field.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The MediaVault U320-RXS is a true plug and play RAID 0/3 disk array that provides the maximum performance at the lowest cost for any intensive media application.

Now featuring SATA II drives this new model replaces the previous U320-RX model. The MediaVault U320-RXS family uses a dual U320 SCSI channels that can both bursts data at 320MB/Second per channel and sustains 200 MB/second per channel in HDT mode. The MediaVault U320-RXS can record and play back the highest quality video, including 1080i HD at 10 bits.

This "RXS" series features drives that are user removable for fast replacement and exchange in the field. They also feature dual redundant power supplies that are also user removable for fast replacement and exchange in the field.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

Now featuring SATA II drives the 4105S replaces the previous 4105 model. The MediaVault 4105S 4Gbit FC products are a market-proven RAID disk array capable of sustaining 250MB/sec. A single MediaVault 4105S will record and play back 1080i HD 10 bit video or 4 uncompressed SD video streams.

The MediaVault 4105S is configurable in either RAID0 mode for performance, or RAID3 mode for data protection and is supplied with 5 removable SATA II caddies. It is compatible with Mac, Windows, Unix and Linux platforms, as well as major brands of video editing, capture and playback cards/devices.

The expansion feature enables physical connection of multiple units on the same host system interface in a "daisychain" fashion. This gives the capability of read and write speeds of up to 380MB/s per interface, and capacity expansion to several tens of Terabytes of data and hours of video or film resolution footage.

Fibre Channel dramatically simplifies installations offering smaller, simpler cables, allowing more resilience to signal interference, and enabling much greater cable distances than parallel SCSI. Moreover, Fibre Channel supports multiple topologies, including point-to-point, arbitrated loop, and switched fabric, enabling the MediaVault to operate equally effectively in direct attached or storage area network (SAN) environments (SAN software sold separately). You don’t have to worry about existing Fibre Channel infrastructure either, MediaVault’s 4Gb interface is backwards compatible with 2Gb and 1Gb Fibre Channel components.

All MediaVault Disk Arrays allow you to select either RAID 0 or RAID 3 to match the performance and reliability best suited for the application. Utilise RAID 0 (striped drives) to achieve the greatest performance, or utilise RAID 3 (data protected) for excellent performance and the added protection of no performance degradation and no data loss if a drive fails. Huge Systems’ highly efficient RAID engine performs rebuilds of failed drives in the background with easy service and upgrade.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

Now featuring SATA II drives the 4210S replaces the previous 4210 model. The MediaVault 4210S 4Gbit FC products are a market-proven RAID disk arrays capable of sustaining 250MB/sec per interface. A single MediaVault channel will record and play back 1080i HD 10 bit video or 4 uncompressed SD video streams, and the dual channel 4210S, which doubles the above rates, sets industry standards in content creation, being scalable to the point of delivering up to 4k film resolution playback to the desktop.

Each channel of the 4210S is configurable in either RAID0 mode for performance, or RAID3 mode for data protection. The array comes complete with 5 removable SATA II drive caddies per channel (10 caddies in total), and dual redundant removable power supplies. It is compatible with Mac, Windows, Unix and Linux platforms, as well as major brands of video editing, capture and playback cards/devices.

The new expansion feature of the MediaVault 4Gbit product enables physical connection of multiple units on the same host system interface in a "daisychain" fashion, giving the user the capability of read and write speeds of up to 380MB/s per interface, and capacity expansion to several tens of Terabytes of data and hours of video or film resolution footage.

Fibre Channel dramatically simplifies installations offering smaller, simpler cables, allowing more resilience to signal interference, and enabling much greater cable distances than parallel SCSI. Moreover, Fibre Channel supports multiple topologies, including point-to-point, arbitrated loop, and switched fabric, enabling the MediaVault to operate equally effectively in direct attached or storage area network (SAN) environments (SAN software sold separately). You don’t have to worry about existing Fibre Channel infrastructure either MediaVault’s 4Gb interface is backwards compatible with 2Gb and 1Gb Fibre Channel components.

MediaVault allows you to select either RAID 0 or RAID 3 to match the performance and reliability best suited for the application. Utilise RAID 0 (striped drives) to achieve the greatest performance, or utilise RAID 3 (data protected) for excellent performance and the added protection of no performance degradation and no data loss if a drive fails. Huge Systems’ highly efficient RAID engine performs rebuilds of failed drives in the background—with easy service and upgrade.

* Based on ATTO's Bench32, measured using HP xw8000, ATTO FC-42XS, and Huge FCRX-1600-DM striped using Idmutil.exe and Window's Disk Management. (see the benchmark results)

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

This Server-Direct turn-key SAN from a single vendor is suitable for the most demanding video and audio applications. The TERRABLOCK
24EX has all the features you need from shared storage to capture, edit and deliver including :-

• Cross-platform storage for Mac OSX, Win 2K, Win XP (32 and 64 bit), Win 2003 Server, and Linux (Redhat and Suse)
  
• Support for Mac OS Extended (non-journalled), FAT32, NTFS (Basic), XFS, and EXT3 filing systems
  
• Up to 256 virtual volumes per server
  
• Each volume can be independently set to either unprotected, RAID1 (mirror) protected or RAID5 (parity) protected RAID modes
  
• Expand a volume without loss of data
  
• Change a volume RAID mode without loss of data
  
• Tandem TERRABLOCK spanning for scalable performance
  
• Video file sharing
  
• Migration tool for data/project transfer
  
• Compatible with AVID, Adobe, Apple and many more
  
• No Access, ReadOnly and Read&Write access control per volume per user
  
• Volumes appear as local SCSI to client to enable maximum compatibility
  
• Easy Setup and maintenance
  
• Hardware-only client count upgrades, no per set cost - up to 60 clients can be connected
  
• Hot Swap Drive Replacement
  
• Server Independent Metadata
  
• Capacities to 12TB

This Server-Direct turn-key SAN from a single vendor is suitable for the most demanding video and audio applications. The TERRABLOCK 8XS
has all the features you need from shared storage to capture, edit and deliver including :-

• Cross-platform storage for Mac OSX, Win 2K, Win XP (32 and 64 bit), Win 2003 Server, and Linux (Redhat and Suse)
  
• Support for Mac OS Extended (non-journalled), FAT32, NTFS (Basic), XFS, and EXT3 filing systems
  
• Up to 256 virtual volumes per server
  
• Each volume can be independently set to either unprotected, RAID1 (mirror) protected or RAID5 (parity) protected RAID modes
  
• Expand a volume without loss of data
  
• Change a volume RAID mode without loss of data
  
• Tandem TERRABLOCK spanning for scalable combined performance
  
• Video file sharing
  
• Migration tool for data/project transfer
  
• Compatible with AVID, Adobe, Apple and many more
  
• No Access, ReadOnly and Read&Write access control per volume per user
  
• Volumes appears as local SCSI to client to enable maximum compatibility
  
• Easy Setup and maintenance
  
• Hardware-only client count upgrades, no per set cost - up to 60 clients can be connected
  
• Hot Swap Drive Replacement
  
• Server Independent Metadata
  
• Capacities to 8TB in a 3U chassis

It’s time to pull out the big guns and prepare yourself for the next generation of deliverables. The 24D is capable of multistream 1080i30 10-bit uncompressed HD or up to 16 streams of uncompressed standard definition, 2K 24fps DPX playback simultaneous with proxy creation, offline editorial and even HD colour grading. A truly versatile server with a capacity up to 18TB in a 5U rackmount enclosure.

This Server-Direct turn-key SAN from a single vendor is suitable for the most demanding video and audio applications. The TERRABLOCK 24D has all the features you need from shared storage to capture, edit and deliver including:

• Cross-platform storage for Mac OSX, Win 2K, Win XP (32 and 64 bit), Win 2003 Server, and Linux (Redhat and Suse)
  
• Support for Mac OS Extended (non-journalled), FAT32, NTFS (Basic), XFS, and EXT3 filing systems
  
• Up to 256 virtual volumes per server
  
• Each volume can be independently set to either unprotected, RAID1 (mirror) protected or RAID5 (parity) protected RAID modes
  
• Expand a volume without loss of data
  
• Change a volume RAID mode without loss of data
  
• Tandem TERRABLOCK spanning for scalable combined performance
  
• Video file sharing
  
• Migration tool for data/project transfer
  
• Compatible with AVID, Adobe, Apple and many more
  
• No Access, ReadOnly and Read&Write access control per volume per user
  
• Volumes appear as local SCSI to client to enable maximum compatibility
  
• Easy Setup and maintenance
  
• Hardware-only client count upgrades, no per set cost - up to 60 clients can be connected
  
• Hot Swap Drive Replacement
  
• Server Independent Metadata
  
• Capacities to 24TB

FireStore FS-100 / FS-160 Portable DTE Recorder
The FireStore FS-100 / FS-160 interfaces with P2 Camcorders i.e. Panasonic AG-HVX200 using a single FireWire cable that passes audio, video, timecode, and control information, allowing you to simultaneously record to the Firestore FS-100 / FS-160 disk and P2 card. It also includes a comprehensive backlit display, menu system, and buttons that provide easy control and management.

Robust Storage and Management
The FireStore FS-100 / FS-160 comes standard with a 100GB hard drive that provides 1.5 hours of DVCPRO HD recording time. You can also extend recording time by linking multiple FireStore FS-100 / FS-160 units together. A 10-second electronic shock cache ensures that you never lose footage, even in the roughest of conditions. And the FireStore FS-100 / FS-160 makes it easy to categorise clips by placing them in prenamed folders on the disk while you shoot.

Nonlinear Editing System Compatibility
No matter which nonlinear editing (NLE) system you have, the FireStore FS-100 / FS-160 has you covered. When in DVCPRO HD or DVCPRO 50 mode, files are recorded to disk in P2 MXF format. When in DVCPRO/DV mode, files are recorded as RawDV, AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, AVI Type 2 24p, Matrox AVI, Canopus AVI, QuickTime, QuickTime 24p, Avid OMF, Pinnacle AVI, or P2 MXF file formats. Simply connect the FireStore FS-100 / FS-160 to your Mac or PC editing system like a normal FireWire hard disk drive and you are instantly ready to edit—no capturing, file transfer, or file conversion is required. Just shoot and edit.

Perfect for the Field
With a removable, rechargeable battery and advanced features such as time lapse, retro disk recording and scene marking, the FireStore FS-100 / FS-160 Portable DTE Recorder is the perfect companion to the AG-HVX200 for both HD and SD production. When on location, the power, flexibility, and field upgradability of the FireStore FS-100 / FS-160 make it second to none.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The ultimate FireStore for hand-held camcorders is here . . . FireStore FS-4. Now everybody can take advantage of tapeless acquisition with true Direct To Edit™ (DTE) Technology and confidence recording using the smallest FireStore ever!

Tapeless recording is quickly being accepted as the standard in broadcast production. Now everyone can make capturing a thing of the past with FS-4HD or FS-4 ProHD. Record directly from your camcorder while you shoot using Direct To Edit (DTE) Technology. When you are finished shooting, connect FS-4 to your computer and you are instantly ready to edit in the timeline! No capturing, no file transfer, no file conversion. Just shoot, then edit!

FireStore FS-4 HD
Designed for use with DV and HDV camcorders and editing systems, the FireStore FS-4 HD Portable DTE Recorder includes all of the features of the FireStore FS-4 plus HD compatibility. 90 Minute Battery Supplied.

Supports:
SD - Raw DV, AVI Type 1&2, Matrox & Canopus AVI & QuickTime.
HDV - 720p/1080i (*.m2t)

FireStore FS-4Pro HD
The FireStore FS-4Pro HD Portable DTE Recorder brings all of the features of the FireStore FS-4Pro to DV and HDV camcorders and editing systems. Using reels, the FS-4Pro HD makes it easy to categorise clips by placing them in prenamed folders on the disk while you shoot. 180 Minute Battery Supplied.

Supports:
SD - Raw DV, AVI Type 1&2, Matrox & Canopus AVI & QuickTime, P2 MXF(DVCPRO25), Pinnacle AVI, AVID OMF & DV-MXF.

HDV - 720p/1080i (*.m2t) and QT 1080i 50/60

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

REV PRO™ removable disk-based media offers unprecedented price/performance
for video recording, playback, and storage. Based on the Iomega® REV™ removable
storage systems, REV PRO drives and disks are specifically engineered for the demands of video professionals.

REV PRO provides the portability and cost-effectiveness of videotapes—combined with the speed, flexibility, and ease of use of true nonlinear media like hard disks.

REV PRO uses standard laptop hard drive components but is engineered for much greater reliability by placing only the magnetic media and motor within the removable cartridge. All the sensitive drive heads and electronics remain in the drive itself. This unique design increases durability while keeping the costs of the media down. Enhanced Performance For the video professional, REV PRO media offers many advantages. Its enhanced record/playback capability with a minimum data rete of 110 Mb/s allows for sufficient throughput for HD video (up to 100 Mb/s) along with the overhead support for audio, timecode, and metadata tracks (10 Mb/s).

The bandwidth is also sufficient for dual streams up to 55 Mb/s each. In addition, REV PRO media offers simultaneous record/playback capabilities and fast rendering speeds for nonlinear editing systems. REV PRO products are ideal for day-to-day production use, including the demands of ENG and EFP. The media can be used in harsh environments with temperatures from -10ºC to 60ºC (14ºF to 140ºF)*, and at altitudes up to 4,500 meters (14,700 feet). The drive and removable media are robust and extremely durable. The disk can survive repeated 1.2-meter (4-foot) drops. The long-term archival rating of the media is specified at more than 30 years,
and it can perform over one million record/erase cycles without failure. REV PRO disks also provide enhanced security features. User passwords to control content access can be set for each piece of media and administrators can cho