MCE ships second generation QuickStream DV
updated 04:50 pm EDT, Mon August 16, 2004
MCE updates QuickStream DV
MCE Technologies today began shipping the next generation , a portable, camera-mountable, self-powered digital video (DV) capture and storage solution. The updated device now offers the ability to playback recorded clips over FireWire--directly to the DV camcorder's LCD monitor. It also offers SureCapture technology, which ensures continous video recording by buffering up to 6 seconds of video in the QuickStream DV's video buffer: "this 'pre-video' is added to the front of the clip once the 'Record' button is pressed, guaranteeing you will never miss an important shot." The new QuickStream DV is available now in 1.5hr/20GB, 3hr/40GB, 4.5hr/60GB, and 6hr/80GB models for for $600, $730, $850, and $1000, respectively.
"The original QuickStream DV was a great success for us and we are proud to announce the second generation QuickStream DV with enhanced features based on videographer feedback," said Arnold Ramirez, President, MCE Technologies. "The ability to instantly review recorded clips in the field is a significant timesaver and affords the videographer peace of mind in knowing his shots are exactly as he or she desires."
The device captures DV footage to any one of several selectable file formats, offering complete native compatibility with virtually all Mac- and PC- based video editing application, including Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Canopus DVStorm, iMovie, etc. Switching the DV camcorder to VTR/VCR mode, the new QuickStream DV can playback the last captured clip directly to the DV camcorder's LCD display.
The QuickStream DV includes MCE StreamManager clip management software compatible with Mac OS 10.2 or later, as well as Windows 98SE/2000/XP. The software instantly displays all clips recorded by the QuickStream DV and allows the user to preview, rename, delete, copy or move those clips as well as instantly see storage capacity and recording time that remains on the drive. It supports QuickTime (.mov), raw DV (.dv), Windows AVI2, (.avi), and Canopus AVI2 (.avi) file formats
It also includes a camera accessory shoe (hot shoe) mount, belt clip attachment, 4-pin to 6-pin and 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cables, universal AC Adapter, and a user's guide.
