Atomos

James Kuhn · February 3rd, 2012, 12:29 PM

Has anyone received their 'spare' SDI cables from Atomos, yet?

Regards,

J.

Mike Sims · February 6th, 2012, 07:02 PM

I got a message from Atomos Support today on an unrelated matter which also contained the following-

"The DTap and additional cables sadly did get delayed, we are currently still producing these, but are also in Chinese New Year, we are waiting for an update on the progress of this and will send an announcement out once the New year is over.

The DNxHD is now looking more like March but we hope to know more in the coming weeks."

Robert Fierce · February 7th, 2012, 12:35 PM

James-
Any word on those right angled mini bnc connectors, yet?

James Kuhn · February 9th, 2012, 05:04 PM

Robert...the 'right-angle' project is on-hold for the near-term, at least for me. I'm up to my ears in a documentary. Please feel free to pursue a viable technical solution on your own, if you'd like. Let the 'group' know what progress you've made.

Regards,

J.

Ed David · February 11th, 2012, 10:07 AM

you can get the spare BNC to minbnc cables - made specifically for the Samurai here: Markertek - Audio and Video Equipment - Professional Broadcast Studio Equipment and order ATO-MB-BF-6IN

It appears that TecNec Distributing is the official US distribuator of the Samurai and is handling repairs and all that here.

James Kuhn · February 11th, 2012, 10:58 AM

Ed...that's interesting about 'Marertek, are the cables and D-Tap adapter free of charge from Marketek? Tapeworks Texas tells me the new U.S. Distributor is 'TecNec Distributors', so I don't know who's the real 'Distributor'. I was told by Atomos Help Desk, "The two extra BNC cable and the Dtap are part of registration and are free and we expect to start shipping these out to registered Samurai user soon. This come s directly from Atomos and not the reseller or country distributor.". Now this information was as of 12/28/11, but things may have changed. Maybe MarkerTek is making the cables on their own or are a 'sub'?

Regards,

J.

James Kuhn · February 18th, 2012, 01:56 PM

This is the latest response I've received from Atomos. I'm becoming a big fan of the Atomos. Certainly, they are working hard to upgrade their firmware on a regular basis, and I believe they are listening to the 'Pro ENG', and other DV 'professionals' in the community. Many of the 'firmware' upgrades are a result of their direct interaction. I'm also sure the management structure within Atomos monitors websites like this for issues, concerns, and product reviews.

"Hi J,
These are currently still in production once completed and tested we will ship them out to all registered users.
We hope they will be soon, now Chinese New Year is over."
Best Wishes
Jenny Pitts
Head of Support
Atomos
Support

Best regards,

J.

James Kuhn · February 20th, 2012, 11:55 AM

For anyone who is interested, I received the following response from the Atomos Help Desk:

"Hi J,
Sorry for the delay over the weekend, we are producing a longer miniSDI to BNC this is what will be shipping to all registered users as additional cables.
I am waiting for the exact length :) "

Best Wishes
Jenny Pitts
Head of Support
Atomos

It's my understanding the 'new' cables will be 70cm (27.6") in length. This came directly from Jonathan Young in an email to a Pro reviewer.

Take good care of yourselves,

J.

James Kuhn · June 5th, 2012, 12:42 PM

Still waiting!

Regards,

J.

February 3rd, 2012, 12:29 PM	#1
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Atomos - Spare SDI cables Has anyone received their 'spare' SDI cables from Atomos, yet? Regards, J.

February 6th, 2012, 07:02 PM	#2
Mike Sims Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 880	Re: Atomos - Spare SDI cables I got a message from Atomos Support today on an unrelated matter which also contained the following- "The DTap and additional cables sadly did get delayed, we are currently still producing these, but are also in Chinese New Year, we are waiting for an update on the progress of this and will send an announcement out once the New year is over. The DNxHD is now looking more like March but we hope to know more in the coming weeks."

February 7th, 2012, 12:35 PM	#3
Robert Fierce New Boot Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Albany CA Posts: 15	Re: Atomos - Spare SDI cables James- Any word on those right angled mini bnc connectors, yet?

February 9th, 2012, 05:04 PM	#4
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: Atomos - Spare SDI cables Robert...the 'right-angle' project is on-hold for the near-term, at least for me. I'm up to my ears in a documentary. Please feel free to pursue a viable technical solution on your own, if you'd like. Let the 'group' know what progress you've made. Regards, J.

February 11th, 2012, 10:07 AM	#5
Ed David Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 119	Re: Atomos - Spare SDI cables you can get the spare BNC to minbnc cables - made specifically for the Samurai here: Markertek - Audio and Video Equipment - Professional Broadcast Studio Equipment and order ATO-MB-BF-6IN It appears that TecNec Distributing is the official US distribuator of the Samurai and is handling repairs and all that here. __________________ ____ www.kittyguerrilla.com

February 11th, 2012, 10:58 AM	#6
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: Atomos - Spare SDI cables Ed...that's interesting about 'Marertek, are the cables and D-Tap adapter free of charge from Marketek? Tapeworks Texas tells me the new U.S. Distributor is 'TecNec Distributors', so I don't know who's the real 'Distributor'. I was told by Atomos Help Desk, "The two extra BNC cable and the Dtap are part of registration and are free and we expect to start shipping these out to registered Samurai user soon. This come s directly from Atomos and not the reseller or country distributor.". Now this information was as of 12/28/11, but things may have changed. Maybe MarkerTek is making the cables on their own or are a 'sub'? Regards, J.

February 18th, 2012, 01:56 PM	#7
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: Atomos - Spare SDI cables This is the latest response I've received from Atomos. I'm becoming a big fan of the Atomos. Certainly, they are working hard to upgrade their firmware on a regular basis, and I believe they are listening to the 'Pro ENG', and other DV 'professionals' in the community. Many of the 'firmware' upgrades are a result of their direct interaction. I'm also sure the management structure within Atomos monitors websites like this for issues, concerns, and product reviews. "Hi J, These are currently still in production once completed and tested we will ship them out to all registered users. We hope they will be soon, now Chinese New Year is over." Best Wishes Jenny Pitts Head of Support Atomos Support Best regards, J.

February 20th, 2012, 11:55 AM	#8
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: Atomos - Spare SDI cables For anyone who is interested, I received the following response from the Atomos Help Desk: "Hi J, Sorry for the delay over the weekend, we are producing a longer miniSDI to BNC this is what will be shipping to all registered users as additional cables. I am waiting for the exact length :) " Best Wishes Jenny Pitts Head of Support Atomos It's my understanding the 'new' cables will be 70cm (27.6") in length. This came directly from Jonathan Young in an email to a Pro reviewer. Take good care of yourselves, J. Last edited by James Kuhn; February 20th, 2012 at 12:45 PM. Reason: Converted cm to in.

June 5th, 2012, 12:42 PM	#9
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: Atomos - Spare SDI cables Still waiting! Regards, J.