Digital Recorders

Everyone from broadcasters to indie filmmakers can probably agree on one thing: the possible choices for image acquisition are daunting. Different cameras, different formats, different recording media and different compression schemes. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a way to simplify acquisition so that virtually any camera, digital or analog, could record the same format and resolution? Enter the AJA Ki Pro.

The RM-280 is a compact editing controller intended for simple VTR remote control or basic two-machine editing. The RM-280's light weight design allows for hand held operations using Sony's 9 pin protocol. Capable of controlling up to two machines, the RM-280 can accomplish both assemble and insert editing in multiple frame rates. The control panel also provides a Jog/Shuttle dial for fast and accurate cueing.

The PDW-F1600 is a compact HD recorder which provides outstanding picture quality of MPEG HD422 as well as an eight-channel (HD-SDI), 24-bit audio recording capability. The foundation of the PDW-F1600 deck incorporates the features of the PDW-HD1500, and acts as more than just file-based recording deck. With its insert/assemble editing capability, it can be used as a recorder in a linear editing system - just like a conventional VTR. 23.98P and SD legacy formats are supported as standard. What's unique about this deck is its ability to operate on AC, DC or power.

The nanoFlash by Convergent Design is the world’s smallest, lowest-power, professional HD/SD recorder/player:The
nanoFlash features master quality (visually lossless) 100/160 Mbps
full-raster 4:2:2 recording in Long-GOP/I-Frame mode, compatible with
most professional NLE programs. The nanoFlash records to
highly-affordable Compact Flash media. Additionally, the nanoFlash can 

* Handles files in all formats of XDCAM HD and SD
* Both single-layer disc (PFD-23A) and dual-layer disc (PFD-50DLA) support
* Hi-speed USB (USB2.0) interface
* Highly compact and lightweight design
* Direct access to files on Professional Disc media from a USB-connected PC

Innovative CompactFlash Based Design
• Industry-standard, non-proprietary memory
• Widely available, low-cost
• Hot-swappable, non-volatile, highly reliable
• Long-life: 10K Insertions / Removals
Powerful File-Based Tapeless Workflow
• Industry Standard MXF (OP-1A) File Format
• XML Based MetaData
• High-speed transfer via USB, Express Card, or Firewire-800
True “Field” Recorder
• Small Size, Lightweight, Low Power, No Fans
• Rugged Industrial Design: aluminum chassis with
rubberized protective jacket
• All Solid-State construction, no heads to crash or tapes to jam

From field recording to nonlinear and in-studio editing, the AJ-HD1400 is an invaluable solution for HD production. The AJ-HD1400 records at 100 Mbps with 4:2:2 color sampling and intra-frame compression in multiple U.S. and worldwide HD/SD formats including 1080/59.94, 1080/50i, 720/60p, 720/59.94p and 720/50p. Designed with comprehensive editing features, this AC/DC-powered recorder features HD SDI digital input/output and IEEE 1394 input/output, a 9-pin remote interface for use in assemble/insert editing, and a built-in up/down converter.