Introducing the QuickStream
DV from MCE... Shoot then edit...
The
revolutionary MCE QuickStream DV re-engineers the entire Digital Video (DV)
workflow by completely eliminating the inefficient, time consuming step of
transferring (or capturing) DV footage from your DV camcorder tapes into your
Mac or PC non-linear editing (NLE) system... The lightweight, portable,
self-powered QuickStream DV connects directly to your DV camcorder and captures
your DV footage to its miniature high performance hard drive on-the-fly,
straight from your camera's FireWire port, in your choice of file-formats (.MOV,
.AVI, .DV, etc.) while you are shooting! When done shooting, simply unplug the
QuickStream DV from your camera's FireWire (IEEE 1394, i.LINK, etc.) port and
plug it into your computer system's FireWire port and your DV footage is ready
for editing and/or viewing IMMEDIATELY!
See an independent review of
the QuickStream DV here!
Universal
Compatibility
- The QuickStream DV works with every type of DV camera made. If your camera
records in MiniDV, DVCAM, or DVCPRO format then it will work with the
QuickStream DV. All cameras of this type have a FireWire (IEEE 1394, i.LINK)
port built right in for directly connecting them to the QuickStream DV.
No
Dropped Frames
- The QuickStream DV was designed and engineered expressly for the purpose of
capturing DV footage in mobile and extreme environments... as well as in the
studio. Due to its redundant data buffers, its ruggedized enclosure, and
numerous other built-in fail-safe considerations, we can make this guarantee.
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MCE
StreamManager -
The QuickStream DV also includes MCE StreamManager DV-clip managing
software for MacOS 10.2 or later. (Windows version coming in April as a
free download!) The software, which you can setup to launch whenever a
QuickStream DV is plugged into your system, instantly shows all clips
recorded by the QuickStream DV, along with their durations, time/date
stamp, and disk space used. It also allows you to preview, sort, rename,
delete, copy or move those clips as needed prior to using them with your
video-editing software. In addition, MCE StreamManager allows you to
instantly see how much recording time, in hours and minutes, remains on
the QuickStream DV.
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Capture
to Multiple-File Formats
- Every non-linear editing software has a preference for the type of DV file it
prefers to work with. Apple's Final Cut Pro prefers QuickTime based (.mov)
files, Adobe Premiere and many others prefer AVI-2 (.avi) files, and other
editing softwares prefer raw DV (.dv). The QuickStream DV allows you to preset
on the drive one of four file formats to capture in. The formats are QuickTime
(.mov), AVI-2 (.avi), Canopus AVI-2 (.avi) and raw DV (.dv). When you are
through shooting and have connected the QuickStream DV to your workstation your
captured footage is recognized natively by your editing software as its
preferred format so that you can start editing your video clips immediately! And
since other file formats may appear, we have enabled this function of the
QuickStream DV to be firmware-upgradable... meaning that your QuickStream DV can
support these new formats as they appear and as we build support for them.
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System -
Turn the QuickStream DV over and you will find something that looks very
familiar but never before seen on a data-storage device. Built right
into the bottom of the QuickStream DV's industrial designed enclosure is
a 1/4-20 screw-socket... The very same screw-socket that is found on the
bottom of virtually every still and video camera ever made. This means
that there are nearly an endless amount of mounting adapters already in
existence that you can now use with the QuickStream DV. And included
with the QuickStream DV is an on-camera hot shoe adapter for mounting
the QuickStream DV directly to your camera's accessory/hot shoe. And, at
only 9 ounces you probably wouldn't even notice were it not for its LED
indicator lights. A belt-clip adapter is also included in order to
secure it to your belt if this location is more convenient for you. The
QuickStream DV does not simply complement your existing DV camera
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DV
Recorder and Self-Powered Portable FireWire Hard Drive all in One
- Upon powering up the QuickStream DV it scans its FireWire port, seeking out a
signal containing either a DV stream or a standard FireWire storage signal. If
it senses a DV stream it goes into DV Record Standby mode and waits for the
command to begin recording... either from your DV camera or from its own
"Record" button. If it senses a standard FireWire storage signal it
moves into FireWire Storage mode and mounts on your Mac or PC as a
high-performance FireWire hard drive... your video clips are located inside a
special "Media" folder on the drive. And because in this mode it
operates as a standard FireWire hard drive you can use it to save, store or
transfer any other data you wish!
Shoot
with tape -
Attached silently to your camera, on your belt, or wherever is most convenient,
the QuickStream DV responds to the "Record" button on your DV camera
to start and stop capturing... flawlessly recording to its internal hard drive
everything you record to tape... a seperate clip is created on the QuickStream
DV each time you hit start and then stop on your DV camcorder. Your tape now
becomes a very economic backup to whatever you record to the QuickStream DV.
When recording to the QuickTime format (.mov), timecode information is captured
that is identical to that being recorded to tape. This timecode information is
usable in editing applications that utilize this format such as Final Cut Pro,
Final Cut Express, and QuickTime Pro among others.
Shoot
entirely without tape
- The QuickStream DV has its own "Record" button also. Pushing it will
capture video from your DV camera's FireWire (1394, i.LINK, etc.) port while
your DV camera is in standby mode! This means that you can shoot in completely
tapeless mode and without the need to change tapes every 60 minutes. Welcome to
the world of non-linear recording. In addition, you've just completely
eliminated an immense amount of wear and tear on your camera's recording heads
and tape mechanism and just greatly increased your camera's life-expectancy by
no longer having to record to tape and no longer manually transferring (or
caputuring) footage from camera to computer. As well, your camera's runtime on
battery power has just been greatly expanded by not having to power the tape
mechanism.
Standalone
Capturing -
In addition to capturing your DV footage while you are shooting, you can connect
the QuickStream DV to your camera in "VTR" mode, or to a DV deck, hit
the "Play" button, and instantly capture to the QuickStream DV footage
you've previously already recorded... in the field, on the road... no computer
required. You'll no longer tie up a whole computer system just to capture DV
from tape! The QuickStream DV recognizes the DV stream at its FireWire port and
records it to its hard drive. When you are ready to edit, plug the QuickStream
DV into your workstation and your footage is instantly ready for editing,
display etc.!
Internal
Battery - The
Lithium-Ion polymer battery and power circuitry inside the QuickStream DV were
designed to accept the extreme conditions of mobile environments. The AC Adapter
port can pull in any voltage from 6 to 18 volts to power the QuickStream DV as
well as recharge its battery during those idle or "power-down" moments
when there's leftover current. This means that, if needed, it can tie in to
camera batteries, camera power supplies and auto cigarette-lighter adapters.
Back at your editing workstation, when you plug the QuickStream DV into a
powered FireWire port then, like Apple's iPod, the QuickStream DV will utilize
that current, as well, to not only power itself, but also replenish its battery,
as needed.
Rubberized
Armor - The
QuickStream DV is designed to not require any type of carrying case or other
non-essential protective devices. The QuickStream DV is fully encased in
protective, shock-proof rubber and is ruggedized to withstand the bumps and
rigors of the field.
Cord
Management -
Included with the QuickStream DV is a retractable 6 pin to 4 pin FireWire
cable... so it's always the right length and out of the way no matter how the
QuickStream DV is mounted to the camera, your belt, or otherwise.
The
QuickStream DV is available in four configurations: 90 minutes, 3 hours, 4.5
hours, and 6 hours of recording time. Now shipping!. See below for ordering
information. .
90
minutes: $595
3 Hours: $725
4.5 Hours: $845
6 Hours: $994
5 Hours:
