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TheDatavideo HDR-90 is a video recorder for recording one UHD 4K track or up to four 1080p60 tracks to ProRes compressed format (10-bit, 4:2:2), on 2.5" SSDs. With two SSD slots, continuous recording is supported. The recorder offers 1x 4K HDMI input, 1x 12G-SDI input, 3x 3G-SDI inputs as well as an analog audio interface with XLR connectors. A 5" front panel LCD touch screen makes it easy to preview and measure (vectorscope, focus peaking, etc.) video as well as configure the unit. But the HDR-90 is not just an ISO recorder, it can also be used as a simple four-channel HD overhead including quad view display and video source switching by touch.

Thenew converter for connecting two-wire intercoms to four-wire systems is used to easily connect Mars T1000/SysCom 1000 devices with intercom products from other manufacturers, such as Clear-com, Hanson, Altair, Datavideo... The bi-directional converter offers a variety of features including input/output gain adjustment with LED level indication, DIP switch for cable length compensation and terminator (220R), 1/4 width 19" rack chassis for easy mounting of four devices in a single frame, direct power (12~36V) from two-wire intercoms, etc.

Thenew update for Blackmagic Design cameras is aimed primarily at users of the Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter and Studio Fiber Converter for URSA Broadcast, where it implements the ability to activate phantom power for Intercom 1 and 2 channels, improved HDR support, increased sync stability/accuracy and other features. For Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K cameras, fixes zero response for some commands sent over Bluetooth. Download here.

The three newly released updates to Blackmagic Design's products - Video Assist 3.2.3, DaVinci Resolve 16.2.6 and Blackmagic RAW 1.8.1 - are based on Blackmagic RAW support for recording from Sigma fpcameras via Video Assist 12G HDR monitors/recorders. Video Assist 3.2.3 is new firmware for Video Assist 12G HDR models, where it implements support for recording modes with frame rates of 100 and 119.88 fps, improves material color temperature, and fixes triggering Blackmagic RAW recording from Sigma fp (also requires Sigma fp v2.01 update). The Blackmagic RAW 1.8.1 update also improves support for Blackmagic RAW files shot with a combination of a Sigma fp camera and Video Assist 12G HDR. The new version 16.2.6 of DaVinci Resolve Studio adds support for Blackmagic RAW 1.8.1 and Final Cut Pro X XML v1.9... Download here