Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle 2 SSD Video Recorder
The Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle 2 SSD Video Recorder records uncompressed 10-bit HD and SD video as QuickTime files from any SDI- or HDMI-enabled camcorder. This updated version of the original HyperDeck Shuttle also records Avid's DNxHD 220x 10-bit codec. The extremely compact recorder accepts a 2.5" SATA solid state drive (sold separately) for data storage. Simply by bypassing the camera's compression, this allows you to get the highest-quality output possible from camcorders that typically record video as highly compressed HDV, AVCHD, or another similar codec.
With its uncompressed recording capability, HyperDeck Shuttle 2 shines on those projects for which even high-bit-rate ProRes and DNxHD codecs are too compressed for your needs. Perhaps you're shooting against a green screen and you'll need to be able to pull the cleanest key possible in post, or you're capturing background plates for special effects. Whatever the application, capturing to a supremely portable device with interchangeable media (which, with each succeeding generation, will grow in capacity as prices drop) is about the most elegant solution imaginable for recording uncompressed 4:2:2 HD video.
Sometimes, however, capacity is an issue, and HyperDeck Shuttle 2 offers the option of recording high-bit-rate compressed files. For Avid users, it doesn't get much more convenient than capturing 10-bit video as the extremely high-quality DNxHD 220x codec. Ready for the Media Composer timeline immediately, the MXF file type is available for 1080i59.94, 1080p29.97, and 720p59.94 formats.
The device features HDMI and SDI outputs for local playback from the device to an appropriate monitor on-set or in a screening room. HyperDeck Shuttle 2 features both a rechargeable internal Li-ion battery and a 12V DC power input that allows you to plug the device into a wall socket for continuous power.
Note! The HDMI output from DSLR cameras such as the Canon 5D/7D and Panasonic GH2 is intended for monitoring only, not for recording. 2.5" SATA SSD drives are sold separately. Off-the-shelf SSDs can be used as long as they are fast enough for uncompressed 10-bit capture (158 megabytes/second is required for 10-bit uncompressed 1920 x 1080 @ 29.97 fps).
- Tiny Uncompressed Video Recorder
- HyperDeck Shuttle 2 dramatically improves the quality of video cameras and is the perfect portable field recorder for live production switchers. It's also the ultimate solution for digital signage. HyperDeck Shuttle gives you the quality and flexibility of compressed DNxHD and uncompressed recording direct to common low-cost SSDs in the smallest possible size. HyperDeck Shuttle is compact, affordable, and battery powered, so it's perfect as a field recorder. HyperDeck Shuttle bypasses your camera's compression and records from SDI and HDMI directly to the highest-quality video possible. SSDs are cheap and fast, so you can edit directly from the SSD media itself. SSDs eliminate time-wasting file copying
- Compressed or Uncompressed
- Now you have the freedom to work in both compressed and uncompressed video depending on the needs of your project. Uncompressed video produces the highest-quality, mathematically perfect results and is ideal when recording video for color correction, chroma keying, and high-end VFX work. When you need longer recording duration or you're working with lots of video material, HyperDeck Shuttle 2 can be instantly changed over to use DNxHD MXF-compressed video files. The popular Avid DNxHD is a SMPTE standard codec that's used by thousands of broadcast and post-production facilities worldwide, as it maintains extremely high 10-bit video quality with the advantage of smaller file sizes
- Go Anywhere, Record Everywhere
- With a compact and incredibly sturdy design, HyperDeck Shuttle 2 is machined out of a solid block of aircraft-grade aluminum. That means you get a design with the strength to go anywhere. Take your HyperDeck Shuttle into the field, on set, to live events, or even on your extreme sport shoots. With an internal battery, just recharge and go. The possibilities are virtually endless. There's no need to haul around a computer, because the lightweight HyperDeck Shuttle 2 does it all – and yet fits easily in your backpack. You can even add HyperDeck Shuttle 2 to your tripod along with your camera
- Solid State Disk (SSD) Technology
- The 2.5" solid state drive (SSD) slot in the HyperDeck Shuttle 2 gives you blazing-fast speed, low power consumption and totally silent operation. Now you can eliminate complicated and expensive disk arrays. A single common SSD can record uncompressed video effortlessly. Removable cards simply cannot match that kind of performance. With no moving parts, SSDs are unbelievably robust and can easily handle shocks and vibrations that would destroy conventional hard drives or videotapes
- Connect to Professional or Consumer Cameras
- With SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs, HyperDeck Shuttle 2 works with virtually every camera, deck, or monitor. Effortlessly plug into monitors or televisions for instant on-set preview. Use HyperDeck Shuttle 2 as the video playback source for digital signage systems or switchers. Imagine using HyperDeck Shuttle 2 connected to a live production switcher for recording events, and then using it for live playback. HyperDeck Shuttle 2 is so small, you'll take it everywhere
- Unparalleled File Compatibility
- HyperDeck Shuttle captures most popular video formats as native uncompressed 10-bit QuickTime and Avid DNxHD MXF files. Recording straight to DNxHD is perfect for working with the full Avid Media Composer family of software, including NewsCutter and Symphony. There is no need to reformat or transcode your files, so you get the most efficient Avid workflow. DNxHD files can easily be graded natively with DaVinci Resolve using full AAF roundtrip with Media Composer. HyperDeck Shuttle also records direct to mathematically perfect-quality uncompressed 10-bit QuickTime files that can be used with all popular video software, such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and more
- Faster Cost-Effective Workflows
- HyperDeck Shuttle 2 improves nearly every step of your production workflow pipeline. For quick on-set QC or client preview, connect HyperDeck Shuttle 2 to a projector or television via the HDMI or SDI outputs. You can even edit directly from the SSD with no digitizing or file copying. Simply plug the SSD into your laptop or desktop via a standard eSATA dock. Motion graphic artists can line up VFX plates in full 10-bit uncompressed quality, right on location. SSDs are not much bigger than a credit card, so they can be sent anywhere in a simple overnight shipping envelope
- Familiar VTR Feel
- HyperDeck Shuttle 2 has standard deck-style function buttons, clearly marked and easily accessible along one side, as well as LEDs that indicate input signal lock, recording status, and battery status. With the affordable HyperDeck Shuttle 2 you won't be tying up your expensive VTRs, but you'll still be in familiar operating territory. There are seven buttons for local control of the device: Record, Stop, Next Clip, Previous Clip, Play, Display (which activates display mode), and Power. In addition, there are LED indicators for Video (showing a valid video input is present), SSD (showing reads and writes), and for Battery Level (showing four levels of the internal battery)
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| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Video Inputs |
1x HD/SD-SDI (10-bit) via DIN 1.0/2.3 connector 1x HDMI 1.3 type A connector |
| Video Outputs |
1x HD/SD-SDI (10-bit) via DIN 1.0/2.3 connector 1x HDMI 1.3 type A connector |
| Audio Inputs |
SDI: 16 channels embedded in SD and HD HDMI: 8 channels embedded in SD and HD |
| Audio Outputs |
SDI: 16 channels embedded in SD and HD HDMI: 2 channels embedded in SD and HD |
| SSD Interface | 1x 2.5" SATA 3 Gb/s |
| Computer Interface | 1x Mini-B type USB 2.0 connector for initial setup, firmware updates, and HyperDeck Utility software control |
| Controls | 7 buttons for local control of HyperDeck Shuttle 2, or use USB 2.0 high-speed interface |
| Configuration | Use USB 2.0 high speed interface |
| Standards | |
|---|---|
| SD Format Support |
625/25 PAL and 525/29.97 NTSC 480p60 and 576p50 via HDMI only |
| HD Format Support | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080PsF/23.98, 1080PsF/24, 1080PsF/25, 1080PsF/29.97, 1080PsF/30, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, and 1080p30 |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M |
| SDI Metadata Support | HD RP188 and closed captioning |
| Video Sampling | 4:2:2 |
| Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit |
| Color Precision | 10-bit |
| Color Space | REC 601, REC 709 |
| Multiple Rate Support | SDI and HDMI switches between 270 Mb/s SD-SDI and 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI |
| Extras | |
|---|---|
| Battery | Rechargeable built-in lithium-ion polymer battery |
| Power Supply | 12V universal power supply included with international socket adapters for all countries. Connection supports 12-18V |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
71%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (5)
- Easy to use (5)
- Large capacity / good size (3)
- Reliable (3)
- Sleek design (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies (5)
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- No Proress compression
- No standard BNC for HD-SD
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle 2 SSD Video Recorder:
Great image, bundled battery, many input-output.
Be careful when you choose a SSD : pick one from the recommended list and order at a place where you can send it back if it does not work.
It does not work with th fast OCZ Vertex 4 SSD !!
You have to format the SSD using an Apple HFS+ filesystem. Free apps can do that on Windows.
Only compress as DNxHD, no Proress... That's a pity !
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- OCZ Vertex 3 SSD
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle 2 SSD Video Recorder:
Awesome Product but still has much room for improvement.
Doesn't see SDI record trigger from Arri Alexa and only records the highest quality .MXF files... great if your using a DSLR or camcorder but bad if you plan on using this to generate offline files.
Overall it seems like it can be a powerful tool and its downright cheap when you look at the other options out there I just hope Blackmagic gets it together and adds more codecs and Arri Alexa support soon.
Please note, I have not tried to edit with these files yet. I don't know if anything funky is going on w the pulldown, etc.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good for anything but 24p
Cons
- Good for anything but 24p
Best Uses
- Paper Weight unless 30p
Comments about Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle 2 SSD Video Recorder:
Now I'm not afraid of doing a little work in post, but I am not willing to slave away for days trying to remove non-flagged pulldown. After all, these recorders are supposed to simplify your workflow, not severely compound it's complexity. If you record 24p in a 60i file that has pulldown flags, most NLEs can detect the pulldown cadence and remove it for editing or transcoding. The Hyperdeck and the products from ATOMOS cannot see or record the FS100's timecode or pulldown flags from the HDMI. This means I would have to manually identify the where the interlaced frames start in every shot to remove the pulldown and get my 24p out. The cadence will start in a different place in every shot because the recorder and the camera aren't synced in any way. No batch processing! I don't care how wonderful a recorded file's compression (or lack of compression) is, if I have to manually assess and assign the pulldown pattern in order to remove it from every shot, it's not worth my time. It's a shame. I would love the Hyperdeck, but until Sony update the firmware to send 24p over HDMI (and Hyperdeck records it), or the Hyperdeck records the timecode with pulldown flags, or better yet, removes pulldown before recording, the Hyperdeck is useless with the FS100 at 24p! Unless you just plan on doing just an occasional chroma key shot with it. Trying to get 24p out of all the shots, even for just a short film, would be a huge nightmare.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- High Capacity
Cons
- Difficult To Set Up
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle 2 SSD Video Recorder:
Download the Beta 3.0 software because it's a nightmare without it. Now I have to get the $275 plug in for FCP. Long story. And I bought 2 decks and both SDI pins fell off in 2 days so I had to use the HDMI. And the SDI cables are extra.... And no way to see the video unless you have an out to a monitor - can't see it on a computer... It's a great deck but be prepared to spend an entire day figuring out how it will work with your own camera and etc.. And make sure you get the right 2.5" cards - they need to be fast enough.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- High Capacity
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Office
Comments about Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle 2 SSD Video Recorder:
We use these for back up drives!! They are just like little computers with the buttons etc. The price is right too
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle 2 SSD Video Recorder:
back up HD Video
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Capacity
- Reliable
- Sleek Design
- Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Green screening
- Movies
- Office
- Television
Comments about Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle 2 SSD Video Recorder:
If you have a camera with clean HDMI (or SDI) out, this is a the perfect field recorder for you. Just make sure that you buy SSDs that BMD says are compatible. And don't forget to buy a SATA dock with either eSATA or USB3.
Other than that, all you have to worry about is how to mount the thing. I wouldn't buy the optional mounting plate to start with, unless you absolutely have ruled out all other possibilities.
The Shuttle 2 records uncompressed MOV and DNxHD 4:2:2 10 bit 220 Mb/s in two flavors: MXF for Avid users and MOV for everyone else. The only trick is that to record 1080p, set your camera to 1080i output. You'll still get 1080p, although the status of this issue may have changed. BMD has been fine tuning the Shuttle 2 with constant firmware updates, so additional features may be added.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
Cons
- No SDI to HDMI scaling
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle 2 SSD Video Recorder:
I use the Shuttle2 with HD-SDI input from the IOI 2KSDI camera. Then I use an HDMI monitor on the play/out. All in all the entire package (camera/DVR/monitor) fits inside a lunch box. Great for portable POV shots.
I would be much better if I could bring 1080p24 (SDI) input, and output HDMI at 1080p60 (like the Decimator does).
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- 12V Universal Power Supply with International Socket Adapters for All Countries
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
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