The New Beast

Specs -
◙ Intel Core 2 Quad Core Proccessor (2.83GHZ; 12MB Cache)
◙ 4 GB of Corsair Extreme Memory
◙ WD RAID0 Disk Array (2TB)
◙ Nvdia GeForce 6800GS Graphics Card
◙ Blackmagic HD Extreme Editing Card
◙ M-Audio Fast Track Pro Audio Interface
◙ Dual 20inch Samsung Monitors
◙ Samung HD Preview Monitor

This thing hauls.  Combine the quad core processor with the striped drives, the thing is basically out of control.  It is the fastest system I have ever been on. 

Intel Core 2 Quad -
What can I say about this damn thing.  OK, two words: Fast & Effecient.  The most taxing task I can come up with doesn’t even phase the thing.  I used to be a AMD advocate, but Intel is just completly blowing them out of the water now.  I don’t see me going back anytime soon.

Blackmagic HD Extreme -
The Extreme is used for capturing (component) and previewing edits in Premiere Pro (through HDMI to the Samsung HDTV).  It does full uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 1080 or several compressions including Blackmagics Motion JPEG compression.  I have been shooting a lot of 60i footage and it looks amazing.  Still tons of more test to be done.  This capture card is the most cost effective thing on the market.  I just upgrading to the Blackmagic HD Extreme in the recently and am really happy with it.  Blackmagic is an up and coming manufacurer of very solid solutions related to TV/Film. 

M-Audio Fast Track Pro -
Very cool device.  I use it with M-Powered Pro Tools for recording/processing.  It is a USB interface giving you total control through pro tools.  This is not the cheapest solution, but it is very cost effective.  It gives you dual instrument/mic inputs through XLR or 1/8 inch.  I only use it for recording mics, but you can hook a mixer to the thing and have as many channels as you want.  It is a great device for us video guys.

|JONNYHEE|