Sony today announced at IBC2013 its first SSD and HDD  portable storage range. The PSZ-SA25 SSD drive, PSZ-HA50 and PSZ-HA1T HDD  drives will be available from September 2013.

Backing up footage securely on location requires a  device that’s fast, rugged and efficient. As the size of video files gets  larger, backing-up footage becomes more frequent. As a pioneer in file-based  workflows, Sony is ideally placed to launch a new range of portable storage  devices. The drives are capable of transferring content up to 400MB*1  per second for SSD and 120MB*1 per second for HDD via USB 3.0. With  this speed, approximately 30GB of content can be transferred in less than a  minute and a half onto the SSD drive via USB 3.0*1.          

The drives are compatible with a multitude of hardware  including Sony’s PMW-50 and PMW-1000 recording decks. Hours of footage can be  stored securely with a choice of a 256GB SSD drive, 500GB or 1TB HDD drives,  all featuring USB 3.0*2 and Firewire 800 interfaces. Everything shot  during the day can be backed up by the evening, minimising the risk of data  being lost.

Working outside the studio requires reliable, high  performance equipment that works efficiently. Both the SSD and HDD drives are  built for rugged professional use and allow programme makers to download and back-up content on location. With excellent shock resistance, they can absorb  falls of up to 2.3 metres*3*4 for SSD and up to 2.0 metres*3*4  for HDD. They are also compliant with the MIL-STD-810G standard*4.  The drives are also compliant with the IP5X*5 dust-proof standard  and the IPX4*5 splash-proof standard so data can be backed up in a  variety of environments and conditions*4. A tough case is also available  for transporting footage during a shoot, protecting the drive against damage   when dropped as high as 2.4 metres*3*4.          

The drives come with full support including expert  technical assistance and a three year warranty. The PSZ-SA25 SSD drive,  PSZ-HA50 and PSZ-HA1T HDD drives will be available from September 2013.

Sony is exhibiting at IBC in the same  location as last year, in Hall 12, stand number 12.A10 and also in the central  outdoor space. For more information, please visit the Sony IBC2013 website www.pro.sony.eu/ibc

*1. Based on Sony testing. Speed may vary upon  measurement condition.
  *2. When connected to USB2.0 compatible devices, data  will be transferred via USB 2.0.
  *3. Based on Sony testing. Dropped onto an industrial  carpet on 6 sides of SSD/ HDD.
  *4. Sony does not guarantee against damages to recorded data or the exterior  case in all situations and conditions.
  *5.  Dust-proof/splash-proof performance achieved only when the port cover is firmly  closed.