Tuesday, May 18, 2010

The Qio Professional Universal Media Reader/Writer Wins 2010 NAB Best of Show Black Diamond Award

ATP ProMax SDHC 2.0 Class 6Sonnet's Qio Universal Media Reader/Writer was recently awarded 2010 Nation Association of Broadcasters Best of Show Black Diamond Award by DV Magazine. This recognition of a revolutionary device is much deserved, as the Qio has provided unparalleled capabilities for both in-studio or on-location applications of video ingestion. Qio is a boon for video professionals using Panasonic P2 and/or Sony/Sandisk SxS memory cards. Qio doesn't just provide slots for one or the other, or even one of each, it provides two slots for each! What's more is the Qio also includes two UDMA capable CompactFlash slots make it indispensable for professional still photographers. Qio also reads memory cards including SDHC using the included 21-in-1 Multimedia Memory Card. Qio reads SxS, P2, and UMDA CompactFlash at their maximum throughput, even when reading two cards at the same time! As if this functionality isn't enough, Qio (pronounced Cue-Eye-Oh) has a built in SATA RAID controller with four eSATA ports for use with a range of eSATA storage devices like Sonnet's Fusion F2 portable raids for on the go transfers between media.

Because the Qio attaches to computers via PCIe, directly on desktop computers, and via ExpressCard/34 on notebook computers, it doubles as a full fledged ExpressCard and PC Card/PC CardBus reader. As long as the drivers for a specific PC Card or ExpressCard are available for your operating system, Qio will let you deploy it with modern systems! You can enable swapping the Qio between desktop and notebook configurations by buying a Qio setup for either desktop or notebook and then purchase a spare Qio interface card for the other machine. Qio even includes a XLR 4-pin adapter cable can route battery power (from third party external batteries, sold separately) to the Qio plus attached Fusion F2's.

Qio Universal Media Read/Writer for P2 PC Card, SxS ExpressCard, and CompactFlash/SDHC + SATA

Price and capacity refreshes for ATP ProMax SDHC 2.0 Class 6 Secure Digital SD Cards

ATP ProMax SDHC 2.0 Class 6Now available in larger capacities and lower prices! Offering Class 6 performance, ATP ProMax SDHC 2.0 SD Cards are super fast and built for the most demanding conditions. Boasting SD 2.0 Class 6 transfer speeds of up to 22.5MB/s, ATP 150X Class 6 ProMax SDHC Cards are designed for demanding applications such as DSLR photography and high resolution MPEG video recording. In addition, ATP ProMax SDHC 2.0 cards perform in all conditions with waterproof and extreme temperature resistance. When using SDHC SD Cards (capacities greater than 2GB), make sure to use devices and readers that are SDHC capable.

SDHC are the latest generation of SD cards based on the SDA 2.00 specification, allowing SD Cards to reach capacities of 4GB up to 32GB. The new specification also defines 3 speed classes to determine performance capabilities of SDHC cards and host products. The speed class rating specifies a minimum sustained write speed for SDHC cards. SD Cards include a proprietary cryptographic security scheme for copyright enforcement, which entities with DRM interests consider a 'feature.' ATP cards come with a 5 year limited warranty.

ATP ProMax SDHC 2.0 Class 6 Secure Digital SD Cards

Monday, May 10, 2010

FarSync Flex USB Sync/Async with Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) line quality tester

FireWire to SCSIThe FarSync BERT provides a comprehensive, simple to use, all in one, line testing utility for testing asynchronous and synchronous lines from your Laptop PC. There are no extra expensive modules to buy to test different line types. All the popular standard BERT test patterns can be selected; the test period can be controlled; real time error counters and user controlled error injection with full line test statistics are provided. Lines with network interfaces RS232C (V.24), V.35, RS530 (EIA530, RS422), X.21 (V.11) and RS449 can be tested with line speeds ranging from 15 baud up to 2 Mbits/s.

The FarSync Flex adapter is simply plugged into any of your Laptop's USB ports; select one of the cables provided to connect to the line to be tested; the BERT application can then be started and the line quality results are displayed in real time.

Works with The Windows 7, Vista and XP, comes with the following:

  • FarSync Flex - USB adapter with Line Monitor software
  • BERT Tester - software for Windows (7, Vista, XP)
  • KCR1 - RS232C and RS530 DTE connection cable
  • UCX1 - X.21 connection DTE cable
  • UCV1 - V.35 connection DTE cable
  • Loopback cable for self test

FarSync Flex USB Sync/Async with Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) line quality tester provides the following test modes:
  • The FarSync BERT Tester can act as either the physical DTE or DCE
  • The tests can be run in loopback or point-to-point modes
  • The tests can be invoked manually via the graphical user interface or via batch command files