Roland F-1 HDV and DV Capture Video Field Recorder KIT F-1-ACC1

Edirol / Roland F-1 Features

• High-Capacity HDV/DV capture simplifies and accelerates your workflow: The i.LINK connection to your camera provides easy capture of HDV or DV. Begin editing immediately directly off the HDD or enjoy smooth and speedy transfer of recorded data to your NLE system.
• Removable HDD provides hours of recording in the field: A removable hard drive is the recording media inside the F-1. Remove the full drive and editing or transfer can begin immediately by simply connecting it to your computer via bus-powered USB.
• Seamless Recording up to full HDD Capacity: The NTFS file format allows recording up to the maximum disk capacity without a file limitation of 2GB or 4GB. You can record up to 9 straight hours with the 120GB HDD.
• HDD: To protect the disk from the inevitable rigors of field use, the F-1's removable hard drive employs full floating HDD mount architecture with shock absorbent rubber that effectively dampens vibrations and shocks.
• Two Independent Audio Channels of Hi-Quality Linear PCM: The F-1 is equipped with two independent analog audio inputs. This enables simultaneous recording of stereo audio from an audio mixer/console or two microphones.
• Phantom Power Supply: The F-1's built-in phantom power supply for sensitive condenser mics provides further improvement of your audio tracks.
• Three Types of Power Supply Options: The F-1 can be operated with 3 types of power: AC adaptor, external battery and AA batteries. The AA battery power pack supplies seamless failover of power in the event your external battery or AC supply should weaken or fail.
• Thumbnail Display on External Monitor: Recorded clips can be shown as thumbnails on an external computer monitor using the 15-pin D-Sub output jack of the F-1.This enables last minute previewing to prevent "missed-shots" without the need to connect to a computer.
• Quick Backup of Recorded Data to USB Devices: The F-1's USB port provides on-site connection to USB devices like flash memory or external hard drives for quick backups. Copy time is shorter than real-time, offering speedy transfers of recorded data to your editing suite.
• Recorded Data can be copied via LAN: The F-1's LAN port provides an Ethernet connection to your home or office network. The data in the F-1's HDD can be copied over the network to multiple computers with simplicity and ease.
• Remote Control via LAN enables Multi-Camera Shoots with Minimal Staff: A PC or Mac installed with the dedicated net control software* can remotely control the record Start/Stop functions as well as the menu settings of an F-1 in a remote location.
• Free and Convenient F-1 Utility Software: Free downloadable software with 2 modes for quick clip preview and cutting.