Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-4, Portable Direct To Edit (DTE) Recorder with 40GB Hard Drive.

The ultimate FireStore for hand-held camcorders is here . . . FireStore FS-4. Now everybody can take advantage of tapeless acquisition with true Direct To Edit (DTE) Technology and confidence recording using the smallest FireStore ever!

CAPTURING IS A THING OF THE PAST!
Tapeless acquisition is quickly being accepted as the standard in broadcast production. Now everyone can make capturing a thing of the past with FS-4 or FS-4 Pro. Record directly from your camcorder while you shoot using Direct To Edit (DTE) Technology. When you are finished shooting, connect FS-4 to your computer and you are instantly ready to edit in the timeline! No capturing, no file transfer, no file conversion. Just shoot, then edit!

TRUE DTE TECHNOLOGY:
No matter which DV NLE system you have, FireStore FS-4 has you covered. On FS-4,files are recorded to disk as RawDV, AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, AVI Type 2 24p, Matrox AVI, Canopus AVI, QuickTime or QuickTime 24p. The FS-4 Pro model also includes MXF, Pinnacle AVI and Avid DV-OMF support.

FAST AND EFFICIENT EDITING:
Once you have finished shooting, FS-4 and FS-4 Pro are mounted to your Mac or PCediting system like a normal FireWire hard disk drive. Transfer clips to your NLE's media drive at up to four times real-time or edit instantly in real-time using FS-4 as your media source.

CONFIDENCE RECORDING:
Simultaneously record to disk and tape using FireStore FS-4. FS-4 is immune to tape drop-outs providing you with a clean edit source and an archive on tape.

COMPACT, LIGHTWEIGHT AND RUGGED DESIGN:
FireStore FS-4 is a lightweight, weighing less than one pound including the battery and it is only 1.5" thick! The unobtrusive design allows you to mount directly to your camcorder using the optional hot shoe adapter, or clip FS-4 directly to your belt. The product's attractive packaging is made to withstand the rigors of field shooting. The 10 second electronic shock cache ensures your video is always recorded even in the roughest of conditions.

FLEXIBLE CAPACITIES AND POWER:
FS-4 comes standard with a 40GB (3 hours) hard drive while FS-4 Pro is availablewith either 40GB or 80GB (6 hour) capacities. Extend record times by linking twoFS-4 units together for as much as 12 hours of recording! Both FS-4 models also feature slim removable battery packs or can be optionally powered via a wall outlet.

EASY TO USE, CONTROL AND UPDATE:
FS-4 interfaces with your camcorder using a single FireWire cable that passes audio, video, timecode and control information. When a tape is present, each press of start and stop on your camcorder's record button will create an individual clip on disk. FS-4 features a comprehensive backlit display, menu system and buttons allowing easy control and management. Additionally, whether you are using FS-4 or FS-4 Pro, be safe in the knowledge your system is upgradeable in the field.