Chris Hurd
January 29th, 2008, 08:17 AM
Rec'd from Mike Schell (2008.01.29):
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We are continuing to make solid progress debugging Flash XDR, the first ultra-portable Compact Flash based HD recorder. We still hope to have prototype units available during Q1 and deliverable units around NAB 2008 (April 14-17).
Some of the key features of Flash XDR include:
· HD-SDI Input at 1080i60/50, 1080p30/25/24, 720p60/50
· Embedded or analog audio input: 48 KHz, 16/24-bits uncompressed
· Video compression using the very high quality Sony MPEG2 CODEC module at data-rates up to 100 Mbps 4:2:2 Long-GOP and 160 Mbps 4:2:2 I-Frame only (full 1920x1080i raster)
· Storage of video / audio on low-cost Compact Flash cards in MXF file format.
· All-solid state design: 7x5x1.7” (127x44x178mm), 1lb (0.5kg), 8 watts power
Applications for Flash XDR:
· Add recording capability to your POV camera (Iconix, Toshiba, etc)
- All solid-state recording
- Very small size / low-power (compared to tape deck)
- Ideal for car races, extreme temperature conditions, sports, medical, etc.
· Upgrade both the video and audio quality of existing HDV cameras:
- 25 Mbps MPEG2 → 50/100/160 Mbps
- 4:2:0 Color → 4:2:2 Color
- 1440x1080i → 1920 x 1080i
- 16-bit MPEG1 audio → 24 bit uncompressed audio
Recent news / updates on Flash XDR:
· 32 GB Compact Flash cards are now available from Transcend. These cards are sufficient for recording up to 50 Mbps video. Four cards will provide 284 minutes of recording time at 50 Mbps! (Projected price of these cards is US $250)
· We have added a +5V power tap off on the top of Flash XDR. This built-in power source will supply about 1.5 amps, which is sufficient for HDMI <-> HD-SDI converters as well as component analog → HD-SDI converters. We will have numerous mounting points available on the box.
· Our off-line configuration program is coming along well. Users can define the various operating parameters (bit-rate, audio source, etc) as well as the metadata using this PC/MAC based application. A configuration file can then be copied to a CF card and uploaded into one (or more) Flash XDRs. (Changes can also be made on the box using the LCD screen and input keys).
We have now opened our order entry program for Flash XDR. If you would like to place a PO for a unit, please send an e-mail to sales@convergent-design.com and we will e-mail an order form. Due to the strong demand for the product, we are creating a priority queue, based on a refundable deposit with your order. Please e-mail for more details.
I will be at the Broadcast Live / Video Forum show this week at Earl’s Court in London, please stop by our EU Distributor’s booth Symbiosis (Stand G27) for more discussion and to see a mock-up of the actual box (see attached photo - courtsey of PoleCam).
Best Regards - Mike
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See attached pic, and see attached PDF for additional views...
Please direct all replies to this thread: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=106861
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We are continuing to make solid progress debugging Flash XDR, the first ultra-portable Compact Flash based HD recorder. We still hope to have prototype units available during Q1 and deliverable units around NAB 2008 (April 14-17).
Some of the key features of Flash XDR include:
· HD-SDI Input at 1080i60/50, 1080p30/25/24, 720p60/50
· Embedded or analog audio input: 48 KHz, 16/24-bits uncompressed
· Video compression using the very high quality Sony MPEG2 CODEC module at data-rates up to 100 Mbps 4:2:2 Long-GOP and 160 Mbps 4:2:2 I-Frame only (full 1920x1080i raster)
· Storage of video / audio on low-cost Compact Flash cards in MXF file format.
· All-solid state design: 7x5x1.7” (127x44x178mm), 1lb (0.5kg), 8 watts power
Applications for Flash XDR:
· Add recording capability to your POV camera (Iconix, Toshiba, etc)
- All solid-state recording
- Very small size / low-power (compared to tape deck)
- Ideal for car races, extreme temperature conditions, sports, medical, etc.
· Upgrade both the video and audio quality of existing HDV cameras:
- 25 Mbps MPEG2 → 50/100/160 Mbps
- 4:2:0 Color → 4:2:2 Color
- 1440x1080i → 1920 x 1080i
- 16-bit MPEG1 audio → 24 bit uncompressed audio
Recent news / updates on Flash XDR:
· 32 GB Compact Flash cards are now available from Transcend. These cards are sufficient for recording up to 50 Mbps video. Four cards will provide 284 minutes of recording time at 50 Mbps! (Projected price of these cards is US $250)
· We have added a +5V power tap off on the top of Flash XDR. This built-in power source will supply about 1.5 amps, which is sufficient for HDMI <-> HD-SDI converters as well as component analog → HD-SDI converters. We will have numerous mounting points available on the box.
· Our off-line configuration program is coming along well. Users can define the various operating parameters (bit-rate, audio source, etc) as well as the metadata using this PC/MAC based application. A configuration file can then be copied to a CF card and uploaded into one (or more) Flash XDRs. (Changes can also be made on the box using the LCD screen and input keys).
We have now opened our order entry program for Flash XDR. If you would like to place a PO for a unit, please send an e-mail to sales@convergent-design.com and we will e-mail an order form. Due to the strong demand for the product, we are creating a priority queue, based on a refundable deposit with your order. Please e-mail for more details.
I will be at the Broadcast Live / Video Forum show this week at Earl’s Court in London, please stop by our EU Distributor’s booth Symbiosis (Stand G27) for more discussion and to see a mock-up of the actual box (see attached photo - courtsey of PoleCam).
Best Regards - Mike
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See attached pic, and see attached PDF for additional views...
Please direct all replies to this thread: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=106861