{"product_id":"blackmagic-design-hdd-case","title":"Blackmagic Design HDD Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_dd245da7efa731c7\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eBlackmagic Design HDD Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eBlackmagic Design HDD Case\u003c\/b\u003e is a specialized, ruggedized media enclosure designed for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eBlackmagic URSA Cine\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"118\"\u003ePYXIS 6K\u003c\/b\u003e ecosystems. Unlike the SSD Case which utilizes NVMe technology, the HDD Case is specifically engineered to house high-capacity \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"254\"\u003e2.5-inch SATA drives\u003c\/b\u003e, providing an ultra-low-cost storage solution for long-form recording where maximum capacity is prioritized over extreme data speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eDesign and Utility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe HDD Case is built to bridge the gap between professional cinema acquisition and affordable IT storage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSATA Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically designed to accept standard 7mm or 9.5mm \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003e2.5-inch SATA SSDs or HDDs\u003c\/b\u003e. This allows users to utilize existing high-capacity SATA drives that are common in server environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDirect Camera Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Much like the NVMe version, this case slides directly into the camera's media module slot. This creates a secure, internal connection that is far more reliable than an external USB-C cable dangling from the side of the rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMachined Aluminum Housing:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides mechanical protection for the drive and assists in heat dissipation, ensuring the drive stays within safe operating temperatures during extended recording sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWorkflow Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExtreme Capacity:\u003c\/b\u003e While NVMe drives are faster, SATA SSDs (like the Samsung 870 QVO series) are available in massive \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003e8TB capacities\u003c\/b\u003e at a fraction of the price. This makes the HDD Case ideal for \"set-and-forget\" scenarios like long interviews, time-lapses, or security\/surveillance-style filming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArchival Recording:\u003c\/b\u003e Because SATA drives are inexpensive, production houses can treat the drive inside the case as a \"digital negative,\" archiving the entire drive rather than offloading and reusing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompatibility with Media Docks:\u003c\/b\u003e Once removed from the camera, the HDD Case can be inserted into the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003eBlackmagic Media Dock\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing for high-speed 10G Ethernet access to the footage on a network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003ePerformance Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eIt is important to note the technical differences between this and the SSD (NVMe) Case:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpeed Limits:\u003c\/b\u003e SATA technology is capped at approximately \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003e560 MB\/s\u003c\/b\u003e. While this is plenty for 6K Blackmagic RAW (BRAW) at standard frame rates, it may not support the extreme high-frame-rate 12K recording modes found on the URSA Cine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVibration Sensitivity:\u003c\/b\u003e If using a mechanical Hard Disk Drive (HDD) instead of a Solid State Drive (SSD) within the case, the camera should be kept stationary (tripod-mounted). Mechanical drives are susceptible to \"head crashes\" if subjected to the bumps and vibrations of handheld or gimbal work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eComparison: HDD Case vs. SSD Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHDD Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSSD Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\"\u003e2.5\" SATA SSD \/ HDD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,2,0\"\u003eM.2 NVMe SSD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Typical Speed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0\"\u003e~560 MB\/s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,2,0\"\u003e~3,500+ MB\/s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBest Use Case\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0\"\u003eLong-form 6K, Documentary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,2,0\"\u003e12K, High Frame Rates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCost per TB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\"\u003eLowest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,2,0\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eOperational Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eIf you are using the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eBlackmagic HDD Case\u003c\/b\u003e for critical production, always opt for a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003eSATA SSD\u003c\/b\u003e over a mechanical HDD. The lack of moving parts in an SSD makes it significantly more reliable for cinema use, and the price difference is now negligible compared to the risk of losing footage due to mechanical failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blackmagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49989416517934,"sku":"BLA-DWCLDK\/CASE\/HD","price":611.8,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0157\/2910\/files\/BMD-Logo-A-RGB_5ff0a9c7-94f5-41dd-9a7b-fa9de5dafaa8.jpg?v=1771392952","url":"https:\/\/shopvisuals.tv\/products\/blackmagic-design-hdd-case","provider":"ShopVisuals.tv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}