Blackmagic Design, a leading technology company specializing in professional video and audio equipment, has just announced significant price reductions for its Blackmagic Cloud Store lineup. These new pricing adjustments are aimed at making high-performance network storage solutions more accessible to a broader audience, particularly those in the media and entertainment industry.
Under the revised pricing structure, the Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini 8TB is now available for just US$1,645, the Blackmagic Cloud Store 20TB is priced at US$5,645, and the Blackmagic Cloud Store 80TB model can be purchased for US$15,595.
These network storage solutions are designed to meet the demands of handling large media files commonly used in Hollywood feature films. They utilize advanced flash memory, ensuring high-speed data access and the capability to accommodate multiple users simultaneously. Moreover, the inclusion of Dropbox and Google Drive live sync functionality enables swift global distribution of files, even on low-cost internet connections.
The Blackmagic Cloud Store models are intended to streamline collaboration in the media industry. They offer seamless syncing and file sharing capabilities with Dropbox and Google Drive, and they are optimized for proxy workflows, allowing the sharing of entire timelines and associated media in minutes. With rapid access times and low latency, these models are ideal for editors, colorists, audio engineers, and VFX artists.
The Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini, equipped with 8TB of flash memory, strikes a balance between portability and storage capacity. It employs M.2 flash memory cards in a parallel RAID 0 configuration, ensuring reliability and high-speed data access. Additionally, users can replace these cards with new ones when larger capacities become available, ensuring a long product lifespan.
For those with more substantial storage needs, the Blackmagic Cloud Store is available in 20TB, 80TB, and massive 320TB models. These models feature M.2 flash memory cards in parallel RAID 5 groups, providing both speed and fault tolerance. In the event of a faulty M.2 card, the system automatically switches to read-only mode, allowing continued access to files.
Blackmagic Cloud Store models feature separate 10G Ethernet connections, ensuring high-speed data transfer and low latency. They are known for their quiet operation, even when handling large 12K digital film RAW files, making them suitable for demanding professional tasks.
Users can establish a local cache of their Dropbox and Google Drive files for faster access, and files can be easily shared within a network. Multiple Blackmagic Cloud Stores can be synchronized via Dropbox and Google Drive, facilitating collaboration between users in different locations without latency.
Grant Petty, CEO of Blackmagic Design, expressed the company’s commitment to affordability, stating, “Since we released these models, we have been working hard to make improvements in our manufacturing processes to help reduce the cost of building the Blackmagic Cloud Store family. These price reductions will help make network storage more affordable for customers who need to distribute large media files such as those used on Hollywood feature films quickly.”
Key Features of Blackmagic Cloud Store Models:
Elegant desktop or rack mount design with quiet cooling
Blackmagic Cloud Store 20TB and 80TB feature RAID 5 flash memory
Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini 8TB features RAID 0 for high performance
Sync to Dropbox and Google Drive
Includes HDMI monitoring output with live storage status
Fast 10G Ethernet ports, some models with built-in switch
Supports Ethernet over USB-C connection to computers
No subscriptions, licenses, or user data tracking
Includes software utility for Mac and Windows platforms
The Blackmagic Cloud Store models are available immediately from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide, with prices starting at US$1,645 (excluding local duties and taxes). These price reductions make them a cost-effective choice for individuals and businesses in need of efficient network storage solutions, particularly in the media and entertainment sector.
