Convergent Design Flash XDR : first Compact Flash based HD-SD Recorder/Player

The Flash XDR from Convergent Design is a revolutionary new, portable, Compact Flash based HD recorder/player.

Containing four CF slots, two audio XLR sockets and one four pin power XLR socket, you can connect any HD-SDI source via coax (up to 150 metres) to the Flash XDR.

Use internal or external time-code source; the internal real-time clock will automatically add date and time information. Turn on the Flash XDR and notice the instant start-up and silent operation.  Record some video to one of the four hot-swappable CompactFlash cards. Start your edit session by forcing a card eject (the box will automatically start recording to the next card). Quickly transfer the MXF file to your laptop editor using the Firewire-800 reader. Now “edit while you (continue to) shoot”, productively using your laptop as an editing tool, avoiding lengthy ingests from the old FireWire direct-to-laptop capture method.

The Flash XDR is shipping now, contact us for pricing and availability.

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Features

  • HD-SDI <–> MPEG2
  • Capture using the HD-SDI Output into a world-class 4:2:2 full raster (1920x1080i/p) MPEG2 Codec at bit-rates of up to 160Mbps (4 to 6 times faster than HDV)
  • Maintain outstanding video quality – benefit from the virtual elimination of motion-artifacts, mosquito noise and keying problems
  • Superb 24-bit uncompressed audio (mic or line input)
  • Camera mountable, low-power and silent, all solid state design
  • Up to 2.4 hours of recording time (@160Mbps using 4 x 48Gb CompactFlash cards
  • MXF File Format for easy transfer to leading NLE programs
  • Additional features include 24p pull-down removal, time-lapse recording and automatic backups (RAID 1).
  • Activate the ASI In/Out for satellite uplink and IP connectivity (optional chargeable extra – available soon)

The ultra-portable, low-power design means you can carry the Flash XDR on any shoot, and enjoy a full-day of battery-powered operation. The rugged, lightweight, self-contained unit can be easily carried in a backpack, placed in a helicopter or used as a pool-feed recorder.