Any recommended external HD's for direct record? at DVinfo.net

Ken Beals · January 25th, 2007, 01:11 PM

Apologize upfront for not doing first a more thorough forum search .

Am volunteering to help a non profit with the A/V needs and they are ready to begin investing in some equipment.

Currently am using my Sony PD170, hardwire Lav. mic and a few lights.

The majority of projects at this stage consist of interviews.

To help make the Editors life a wee bit easier could someone recommend the gear needed that will allow me to record to it and Mini DV tapes at the same time. This way I can hand off the device to the Editor instead of a pile a Mini-DV tapes.

Indulge me one little twist. Since a number of the Subjects are Musicians there might include a recording of their performances.

Along with a tripod mounted camera I also record live music using Glidecam handheld. Are any of these devices (External HD ?) battery powered ?

The budget is around $1500.

appreciate any recommendations.

Ken

www.azmusichalloffame.org

Denis Danatzko · February 18th, 2007, 08:14 AM

I'm considering one of these myself, though I can't get off the fence about it. They're a bit pricey, and I think it might cost more than your $ 1,500 budget. (So, ultimately, it doesn't fit your situation).

BUT, I've been told they recently...and without fanfare...came out with one that can handle MXF file format. (I have an HVX-200) Learning more about that may just get me "off the fence."

The biggest drawback for me is that the signal goes out via firewire, hence no date/time stamp is available other than looking through the viewfinder. I need date/time for legal, so it wouldn't exactly meet my needs.

Scott Morabito · March 4th, 2007, 12:16 AM

A2D solutions work well.

~scott

Scott Morabito · March 4th, 2007, 12:19 AM

Because the nnovia boxes format as NTFS, file sizes are limited to 2GB which = 8mins.

I haven't experienced dropped frames on mine.

~scott

Scott Morabito · March 4th, 2007, 12:26 AM

I meant FAT32!!

January 25th, 2007, 01:11 PM	#1
Ken Beals Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 172	Any recommended external HD's to direct record to Apologize upfront for not doing first a more thorough forum search . Am volunteering to help a non profit with the A/V needs and they are ready to begin investing in some equipment. Currently am using my Sony PD170, hardwire Lav. mic and a few lights. The majority of projects at this stage consist of interviews. To help make the Editors life a wee bit easier could someone recommend the gear needed that will allow me to record to it and Mini DV tapes at the same time. This way I can hand off the device to the Editor instead of a pile a Mini-DV tapes. Indulge me one little twist. Since a number of the Subjects are Musicians there might include a recording of their performances. Along with a tripod mounted camera I also record live music using Glidecam handheld. Are any of these devices (External HD ?) battery powered ? The budget is around $1500. appreciate any recommendations. Ken www.azmusichalloffame.org __________________ Mediocrity is a disease...

February 18th, 2007, 08:14 AM	#2
Denis Danatzko Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Metro area Posts: 579	One possibility is nNovia drives. I'm considering one of these myself, though I can't get off the fence about it. They're a bit pricey, and I think it might cost more than your $ 1,500 budget. (So, ultimately, it doesn't fit your situation). BUT, I've been told they recently...and without fanfare...came out with one that can handle MXF file format. (I have an HVX-200) Learning more about that may just get me "off the fence." The biggest drawback for me is that the signal goes out via firewire, hence no date/time stamp is available other than looking through the viewfinder. I need date/time for legal, so it wouldn't exactly meet my needs. __________________ Denis ------------ Our actions are based on our own experience and knowledge. Thus, no one is ever totally right, nor totally wrong. We simply act from what we "know" to be true, based on that experience and knowledge. Beyond that, we pose questions to others.

March 4th, 2007, 12:16 AM	#3
Scott Morabito New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	nnovia A2D solutions work well. ~scott

March 4th, 2007, 12:19 AM	#4
Scott Morabito New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	2GB limit Because the nnovia boxes format as NTFS, file sizes are limited to 2GB which = 8mins. I haven't experienced dropped frames on mine. ~scott

March 4th, 2007, 12:26 AM	#5
Scott Morabito New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	OOps I meant FAT32!!