Edirol/Roland F-1 Video Field Recorder, HDV and DV Capture

Edirol/Roland F-1 Video Field Recorder, HDV and DV Capture Review

Edirol/Roland F-1 Video Field Recorder, HDV and DV Capture Feature

• 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.

The Edirol/Roland F-1 provides reliable, high quality capture of both video and audio when you need it most: out in the field where every shot counts. The "Field Oriented" design concept of this Recorder will streamline your video production workflow. Being "Field Oriented" is at the heart of the EDIROL F-1 design. Features like a shock-resistant floating HDD, two channels of additional audio inputs, multiple power supply options, remote control via LAN, on-site review of clips, unlimited file size and a number of additional innovative functions will streamline your recording and post-production activities. The EDIROL F-1 is the ideal addition for any videographer or producer wanting to accelerate their workflow by capturing HDV or DV directly to a hard drive in the field. With two additional audio inputs, no file size limitation, removable hard drive and multiple power options, the F-1 can be used anywhere and in a variety of applications.