Card Readers
Sonnet Qio CF4 | Professional CompactFlash Media Reader plus eSATA Host Controller - PCIe - MAC Compatible Only
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Canon XF or DSLR shooters and users of the Ki Pro Mini get can through a lot of CF cards. Ingesting them fast into an edit programme or into archive is key for a professional workflow. Nothing is faster or safer than the CF4. And with a built-in SATA controller, transferring directly into a RAID drive is the ultimate workflow.
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CompactFlash to the Power of Four
CompactFlash (CF) memory cards are rugged, offer high storage capacities, and can deliver fast data transfers; that’s why HD camcorders from RED® and Canon®, as well as DSLR cameras from Canon and Nikon® use them. Even as the card specs have improved, moving ever-larger files from cards to computer has remained mostly a low speed affair. If you have ever ingested files from CF cards, you know what we mean. Plug in the camera, grab a cup of coffee, and relax while all those gigabytes of data are transferred at around 30 MB/s. But what if you need faster transfers? Or want to ingest files from more than one card at a time? Sonnet’s Qio CF4 is the answer to all of these questions.
This Sonnet pro media reader distills the feature set of the award-winning original Qio media reader, and is designed specifically for use with CF media cards. Providing a cost-effective, high-speed multi-slot alternative to stand-alone card readers for pro videographers and photographers alike, Qio CF4’s four CF slots enable you to ingest files faster and more efficiently, with aggregate ingest speed up to 410 MB/sec.
Choice of Interface
Sonnet’s Qio CF4 is available with your choice of a PCIe 2.0 interface card for Mac Pro towers, an ExpressCard/34 interface adapter for legacy MacBook Pros, or a Thunderbolt interface adapter (with included Thunderbolt cable) for any Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port. With the purchase of an additional Qio PCIe adapter card, ExpressCard/34 card, or Qio Thunderbolt Interface Adapter Kit, you can move your Qio CF4 from suite to suite, and then to location and back again without breaking a sweat. Whether you’re using an legacy Mac Pro or MacBook Pro®, or any recent Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port, Qio CF4 fits seamlessly into your demanding production workflows.
6Gb/s SATA PCIe 2.0 Host Controller Inside
Qio CF4 includes two 6Gb/s eSATA ports, perfect for connecting media readers with an eSATA interface, such as the RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" and 2.5".
Travel and Desktop Companion
Qio CF4 pro media reader is small—about the size of three stacked CD cases—and takes up so little space, you can use it just about anywhere. It’s rugged, too—the robust aluminum case easily withstands heavy use. This pro media reader even incorporates a slot for Kensington® and similar security locks to secure the device and deter theft.
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