CalDigit VR mini review - off-loading, capture or edit hundreds of giga-bytes
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 03:36PM 
Here's a great solution to off-loading or capturing hundreds of giga-bytes of media on a remote shoot. CalDigit's new VR Mini. A cool portable design, no fan to effect remote sound, connect eSATA, or run bus powered at the same time. A great match for AJA’s Io HD or the new Ki Pro or Express.
The VR Mini supports Raid 0, 1, and JBOD as well as “Span”.
All of this controlled, monitored, and email notified by CalDigit’s RAID Tool.
Hot swappable drives and a RAID 1 configuration provide redundant backup. If a drive fails, it automatically rebuilds that RAID 1 too.
Speed allows playback of every format except uncompressed HD. Editors will love the speed for road work and a jump on editorial or dailies review.
640GB unit for $629 MSRP
1TB unit for $679 MSRP.
Call EAR for your "Professional Discount" price 800-473-6914.
Size and weight
Height: 2.07 inches (5.25 cm)
Width: 3.25 inches (8.25 cm)
Depth: 5.49 inches (13.95cm)
Weight: 1.54 lb (0.7 kg)
Host Interface
eSATA x 1
Firewire 800 X 1
Firewire 400 X 1
USB 2.0 x 1
RAID Function
Supports RAID 0, 1, Spanning, JBOD Automatically online fast disk rebuilding Automatic disk failure detection Hot swappable disks
Power Supply Adapter
Full rang AC Input: 100 ~ 240V, 50~60Hz, 0.6A DC output: 12V/1.5A Power plug: 3.5x1.35x10 (mm) S Type
1394 Bus Power
1394 Bus Power 30V/1.5A (max)
LCD Module
Displays RAID information and system
Temperature

Call EAR for your "Professional Discount" price 800-473-6914. Ask about special government/educational pricing.

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