Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle SSD Recorder
★★★★★
Capture Uncompressed HD Video On the GoThe Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle lets you record uncompressed 10-bit HD and SD video as QuickTime files directly from any SDI- or HDMI-enabled camcorder. By bypassing the camera's internal compression, you achieve the highest possible quality from you...
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Overview
Capture Uncompressed HD Video On the Go
The Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle lets you record uncompressed 10-bit HD and SD video as QuickTime files directly from any SDI- or HDMI-enabled camcorder. By bypassing the camera's internal compression, you achieve the highest possible quality from your video shoots. Ideal for projects where even high-bit-rate codecs are too compressed, such as green screen work or capturing background plates for special effects.
- Video Input: HD-SDI
- Video Output: HD-SDI
- Storage: Accepts 2.5" SATA Solid State Drives (SSD - sold separately)
- Video Quality: Uncompressed 10-bit HD and SD
- File Format: QuickTime
- HDMI Output: For local playback to monitors
- Power: Rechargeable internal Li-ion battery and 12V DC power input
Key Features
With a compact and incredibly sturdy design, HyperDeck Shuttle is machined out of a solid block of aircraft grade aluminum. That means you get a design with the strength to go anywhere. Take your HyperDeck Shuttle into the field, on set, to live events, or even on your extreme sport shoots
The two hot-swappable 2.5" solid state drive (SSD) slots in HyperDeck Studio give you blazing fast speed, low power consumption and totally silent operation. Now you can eliminate complicated and expensive disk arrays
Compression destroys image quality. Now you'll never need to compromise your quality or your creativity, because you can bypass the camera compression to get perfect uncompressed 10-bit SD/HD video
With SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs, HyperDeck Shuttle works with virtually every camera, deck, or monitor. Effortlessly plug into monitors or televisions for instant on-set preview
HyperDeck Shuttle captures universally compatible uncompressed QuickTime files that can be used with all popular software packages like Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Resolve and Apple Color, both now and into the future
Specifications
Recording Format
Uncompressed 10-bit SD/HD Video (QuickTime)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum
Storage Type
2.5" Solid State Drive (SSD)
SSD Slots
2 (Hot-swappable)
Video Inputs
SDI, HDMI
Video Outputs
SDI, HDMI
Software Compatibility
Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Resolve, Apple Color
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Captures universally compatible uncompressed QuickTime files, ensuring seamless integration with popular editing software like Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro.
- Bypasses camera compression to record perfect uncompressed 10-bit SD/HD video, preserving maximum image quality for post-production.
- Features a compact and sturdy design, machined from a solid block of aircraft-grade aluminum, making it highly durable for field use.
- Equipped with two hot-swappable 2.5" SSD slots, offering blazing-fast speed, low power consumption, and silent operation, ideal for on-set recording.
- Provides both SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs, ensuring broad compatibility with virtually every professional camera, deck, or monitor in a production environment.
👎 Cons
- The recorder focuses solely on uncompressed QuickTime files, which can result in very large file sizes and demand significant storage capacity.
- While hot-swappable SSDs are convenient, the absence of included drives means additional investment is required for storage media.
- Relies on solid-state drives (SSDs) for recording, which, while fast, can be more expensive per gigabyte compared to traditional hard drives.
- The device's rugged construction is highlighted, but specifics on environmental resistance (e.g., water, dust) are not provided, which could be relevant for extreme shoots.
- The output capabilities are listed as SDI and HDMI, but specific resolution and frame rate support for these outputs are not explicitly detailed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of drives does the HyperDeck Shuttle use for recording?
The HyperDeck Shuttle utilizes two hot-swappable 2.5" solid state drive (SSD) slots, which are noted for their speed, low power consumption, and silent operation.
Can the HyperDeck Shuttle bypass camera compression to improve image quality?
Yes, the device is designed to bypass camera compression to capture perfect uncompressed 10-bit SD/HD video, avoiding image quality degradation.
What types of video inputs and outputs are available on the HyperDeck Shuttle?
It features both SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs, allowing it to connect with a wide range of cameras, decks, and monitors for versatile integration.
Is the HyperDeck Shuttle compatible with professional post-production software?
Yes, it captures universally compatible uncompressed QuickTime files that can be used with popular software packages like Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Resolve, and Apple Color.
What is the build quality of the HyperDeck Shuttle designed for?
The HyperDeck Shuttle is machined from a solid block of aircraft-grade aluminum, giving it a compact and sturdy design suitable for field, set, live events, or extreme sport shoots.
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