The Maxell iVDR Xtreme is a HDD product which is bus powered, rugged and purpose built for specific use within a P2 workflow. The iVDR Xtreme can be used on location as a storage medium and also as an archive solution aimed at end users who wish to standardize this part of their workflow on one product.

This product is endorsed by Panasonic and currently it is being used as part of The Panasonic ‘P2 Live’ Experience Centre at Shepperton Studios. In the future, Maxell will be launching other products including a slot type adaptor (October 09). This can be fitted into the new AJ-HRW10G P2 Rapid Writer.

Maxell's iVDR Xtreme features heightened shock resistance and outstanding functionality for editing processes in broadcasting operations. The reverberation of external shocks from the case to the hard disc drive is inhibited by a buffer material that separates the hard disc drive from the case. Consequently, iVDR Xtreme is resistant to shocks from falls of 140cm.

The compatible adaptor for iVDR Xtreme incorporates USB and IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) interfaces. Therefore, according to the application required, iVDR Xtreme can be connected to cameras, editing equipment, and PCs compatible with USB or IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) hosts. In addition, the adapter includes a lock function to prevent iVDR Xtreme falling out even when the adapter is being carried.

Maxell’s iVDR are the first removable cassette-type hard disk drives to incorporate copyright protection technology. Compatible with SATA (Serial ATA) interfaces, which enable high-speed data transfer, the iVDR Xtreme realizes advanced performance for hi-vision-quality recording and editing. The iVDR Xtreme promises to become a bridge media that will complement nonlinear editing networks in the broadcasting industry by enabling the transfer or storage of material data and edited content.