I've followed the thread on the Quickstream, and I've been looking at the competing products. These include:
Datavideo DV Bank
Focus Enhancements FireStore
Laird Capdiv
nNovia A2D
Sony DSR-DU1
I've read reviews on these products as well as the literature from the manufacturers. Most provide what are regarded as two very desirable features -- i..e, direct access by a NLE to the AV content on the drive when the drive is connected to a computer, and fast data file transfer from drive to computer (e.g., 2x or 4x real time).
Maybe I have an overly simplistic understanding of these products, but they seem to me to be basically firewire drives equipped with the necessary electronics to support the AV/C and SBP2 protocols for the IEEE 1394 interface.
My application is documentary interviews, and I have a lot of flexibility with regard to the power requirements, mobility, and size/weight of the drive. I do not need to run off of batteries, my gear will be stationary, and I do not need to carry, wear or mount the drive on the cam.
I'm most attracted to the FireStore because of its modular design. But given my requirements, I see no reason why I could not just as easily connect a standard firewire hard drive (e.g., a 120GB Maxtor 5000DV) to my VAIO notebook, connect the DVX to another firewire port on the VAIO, and capture my AV content to that drive. The FireStore measures 2.75" x 6" x 8.5" (not including field pack), whereas my VAIO measures 2" x 9" x 11", not really much bigger.
Am I missing something here?
Datavideo DV Bank
Focus Enhancements FireStore
Laird Capdiv
nNovia A2D
Sony DSR-DU1
I've read reviews on these products as well as the literature from the manufacturers. Most provide what are regarded as two very desirable features -- i..e, direct access by a NLE to the AV content on the drive when the drive is connected to a computer, and fast data file transfer from drive to computer (e.g., 2x or 4x real time).
Maybe I have an overly simplistic understanding of these products, but they seem to me to be basically firewire drives equipped with the necessary electronics to support the AV/C and SBP2 protocols for the IEEE 1394 interface.
My application is documentary interviews, and I have a lot of flexibility with regard to the power requirements, mobility, and size/weight of the drive. I do not need to run off of batteries, my gear will be stationary, and I do not need to carry, wear or mount the drive on the cam.
I'm most attracted to the FireStore because of its modular design. But given my requirements, I see no reason why I could not just as easily connect a standard firewire hard drive (e.g., a 120GB Maxtor 5000DV) to my VAIO notebook, connect the DVX to another firewire port on the VAIO, and capture my AV content to that drive. The FireStore measures 2.75" x 6" x 8.5" (not including field pack), whereas my VAIO measures 2" x 9" x 11", not really much bigger.
Am I missing something here?
