Instruction manual

Using Blackmagic MultiDock
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Fast SSDs for Video
You can use any 2.5" SSD or HDD with Blackmagic MultiDock for every day tasks. When working with
Blackmagic cameras, HyperDeck, or Blackmagic capture devices, such as Blackmagic UltraStudio 4K, you
will need to use fast SSDs. You can even stripe multiple SSDs as a RAID for fast, reliable handling of Ultra
HD and 4K video.
In our testing, we have found newer SSDs with larger capacities are generally faster. SSDs recommended for
uncompressed 10 Bit HD and ProRes Ultra HD 4K video capture include:
 Digistor – 128GB SSD Professional Video Extreme
 Digistor – 240GB SSD Professional Video Series
 Digistor – 480GB SSD Professional Video Series
 Intel 335 Series 240GB SSD
 Intel 520 Series 240GB SSD
 Intel 520 Series 480GB SSD
 Kingston 64GB SSDNow V+100
 Kingston 128GB SSDNow V+100
 Kingston 240GB SSDNow V+200
 Kingston HyperX 240GB
 OCZ 240GB Deneva 2 (firmware 2.22)
 OCZ 240GB Vertex 3
 OCZ 480GB Vertex 3
 OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD
 PNY 240GB Prevail SSD (firmware 5.0.2)
 Sandisk Extreme 480GB
Please check the tech notes on the Blackmagic Design website for the latest information.
If you find an SSD that isn’t fast enough for uncompressed HD, Ultra HD or 4K capture, try a faster SSD,
configure a set of SSDs as a level 0 RAID, or change your capture device settings to use a compressed
format, such as ProRes or DNxHD. These compressed formats have a much lower data rate and are easier
for a single SSD to handle.
Kingston HyperX 240GB SSD
Intel 335 Series 240GB SSD
Sandisk Extreme 480GB SSD