These external drives fit perfectly into file-based workflows. They allow precious footage to be downloaded and backed-up before editing while on location. And with excellent shock resistance and PC or Mac compatibility, they're an ideal media for delivering recordings to the studio. Tough, shock resistant storage The new drives are ready to handle the reality of on-location shoots. Rapid data transfer at up to 120MB per second to HDD enables professionals to quickly back up the day's footage. Common interfaces such as USB 3.0 and Firewire 800 provide perfect compatibility with Sony decks PMW-50 and PMW-1000. Shooting outdoors in harsh environments poses its own challenges. Accidents can happen anytime and a secure, hard wearing device is essential to protect precious footage. These drives have been robustly designed to take shocks and falls of up to 2 meters and conform to military standard 810-G(3). A special silicon cover protects the ports from dust and water so you can back-up safely in all conditions and environments.