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A bit OT: Delivery drives
A bit off topic, but related to my FCP system. I’m having the same “what media do you deliver on” problems that everyone else does these days. I’m looking at getting a couple of hard drives for delivering media files (.mov of beta 8-bit and dv) to clients. They probably won’t be used for editing, although I might be getting a MacBook Pro next fiscal year. So the question is, will most any usb/firewire drive work fine? Does anyone have any wisdom to add from their experiences?
Thanks.Currently running FCP 5.1 on MacPro 2/3.0 and Huge dual SCSI 1.6tb.
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I would aim for drives that have the most options when it comes to connectivity. Quad interface drives. Currently I like the Maxx Digital Desktop drive. eSATA, FW800, FW400 and USB. And my favorite part…NO POWER BRICK! The condenser is on the unit itself, so the only thing needed is the cord.
But I also have a G Drive Q (all the same connection) that I like and use. I just like the Maxx Digital mainly because it doesn’t have the power brick. OH, and it comes with a carrying case that looks like a brief case.
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I bought one of these cases:
https://www.portabrace.com/productA-PB-2400F
to ship single drives to customers. I tape the latches and the handle down and stick a shipping label on the top of the box.
Since you are buying now, you will likely only be shipping very small drives. Pelican makes small cases, like this one:
https://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1120
Like Shane, I recommend going small and bus powered, with lots of connectivity options.
These drives also serve well as work drives when you are traveling and editing with a laptop.
Tom Meegan
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The question is, Does your client need to play the drives or just store them? How sophisticated is your client?
There is a great sata plug-n-play for bare drives available that takes 3.5 and the 2.5 inch drives. They seem to average about 50 bucks and you just plug in the bare drive. Plug in the bare drive/ format/ load with project/ unplug/ store or ship… Why buy power supplies, enclosures and connections that you will not use? I think I have seen 2 versions. I will be buying one soon.
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I’ve gone through 2 of the USB2-based bare drive connection solutions. The power bricks were inadequate and wouldn’t power anything over 500GB. I prefer the less portable but sturdier solution from Wiebetech:
https://www.wiebetech.com/products/RTX100.php
so far, so awesome.
Reid C
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