An idea for Semi portable HD-SDI capture ::SPECULATION:: at DVinfo.net

Nick Hiltgen · August 3rd, 2006, 12:50 AM

I don't know if this would work or not but here's my current Idea. Note this is for a MAC solution but it might actually already be available for PC.

Using the new expresscard slot on a macbook pro (especially if it's got a new merom processor in it) you could connect a device that allows you to hook up an external PCIe card (MAGMA makes a PCI one amd is supposed to be working ona expresscard/34 to PCIe card http://www.mobilityelectronics.com/e...lot/index.html)
then you could hook up a blackmagic card or kona card of your choice and record via firewire 800 to a large raid drive.

I know this isn't as portable as a firestore but I think it may be more portable then a wafian and come in at about 1/2 the price. The only limits I see are the bandwidth of the expresscard slot (supposed to be as fast as the PCIe bus) and how quickly those Lacie type drives can write.

Just tossing stuff out there, what do you think?

Jonathan Selesu · November 1st, 2006, 12:15 AM

Well, it'd be a great idea if it'd work. Unfortunately for us with the MacBook Pro's that don't have firewire 800, we'd be maxed out at firewire 400 since the expresscard slot is being taken up by the decklink or whichever card you choose.

Maybe if you were to record to the internal hard drive then transfer to the raid, it may work, but that's a lot of un-needed down time. I think I'd feel more comfortable lugging my G5 around and setup a system with that if it's in studio or a closed off set. For on the run, your setup may work...

August 3rd, 2006, 12:50 AM	#1
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	An idea for Semi portable HD-SDI capture ::SPECULATION:: I don't know if this would work or not but here's my current Idea. Note this is for a MAC solution but it might actually already be available for PC. Using the new expresscard slot on a macbook pro (especially if it's got a new merom processor in it) you could connect a device that allows you to hook up an external PCIe card (MAGMA makes a PCI one amd is supposed to be working ona expresscard/34 to PCIe card http://www.mobilityelectronics.com/e...lot/index.html) then you could hook up a blackmagic card or kona card of your choice and record via firewire 800 to a large raid drive. I know this isn't as portable as a firestore but I think it may be more portable then a wafian and come in at about 1/2 the price. The only limits I see are the bandwidth of the expresscard slot (supposed to be as fast as the PCIe bus) and how quickly those Lacie type drives can write. Just tossing stuff out there, what do you think? __________________ I have a dream that one day canon will release a 35mm ef to xl adapter and I'll have iris control and a 35mm dof of all my ef lenses, and it will be awesome...

November 1st, 2006, 12:15 AM	#2
Jonathan Selesu New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 9	Well, it'd be a great idea if it'd work. Unfortunately for us with the MacBook Pro's that don't have firewire 800, we'd be maxed out at firewire 400 since the expresscard slot is being taken up by the decklink or whichever card you choose. Maybe if you were to record to the internal hard drive then transfer to the raid, it may work, but that's a lot of un-needed down time. I think I'd feel more comfortable lugging my G5 around and setup a system with that if it's in studio or a closed off set. For on the run, your setup may work...