Medéa Corporation Introduces G-RAID™

The first FireWire storage solution to support multi-stream SD, HDV and DV NLE systems

Las Vegas, NV (April 19, 2004) — Medéa Corporation, the leading manufacturer of ATA-based RAID solutions for digital content creation applications, today unveiled G-RAID at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show. G-RAID is the industry’s first storage system to support multi-stream, uncompressed SD, HDV and DV non-linear video editing via a simple FireWire 800 interface.

“With the introduction of G-RAID, professional strength video storage is now available with a FireWire interface,” said Roger Mabon, Vice President of Marketing at Medéa. “G-RAID supports multi-stream, SD, HDV and DV editing with real-time effects on any Macintosh or Windows workstation or laptop equipped with a FireWire 800 interface. G-RAID is available in storage capacities up to 800 GB with US list prices starting at $299.”

“Medea’s new G-RAID simplifies storage for professional non-linear video editing systems,” said Ted Schliowitz, Worldwide Product Manager at AJA Video Systems, Inc. “G-RAID is a cost effective way to get lots of storage for video editing and FX work, and it supports dual-stream uncompressed editing with Io, Io LA and Io LD. The industrial design of G-RAID compliments the G5 and creates a nice integrated look for your Final Cut Pro editing system."

About G-RAID

G-RAID is a 2-drive desktop storage solution equipped with both FireWire 800 and FireWire 400 ports. G-RAID is the first FireWire storage system to support multistream SD, HDV and DV non-linear video editing with real-time effects and audio. G-RAID features unique industrial design, a compact aluminum enclosure and is available in storage capacities up to 800 GB.

Features

• (2) FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) ports
• (1) FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port
• (2) 7200 RPM, high-performance disk drives
• Multi-stream playback with real-time effects (via FireWire 800 port)
  - Up to (7) DV streams
  - Up to (4) HDV stream
  - Dual-stream 8-bit uncompressed SD
  - Single stream 10-bit uncompressed SD playback
• Mac OS X and Windows compatibility
• Compatible with professional NLE systems (visit www.medea.com/g-raid for a list of supported systems)

Pricing and Availability

G-RAID is available in capacities of 160, 320, 500 and 800 GB with US list prices starting at $299. G-RAID will be available in May 2004 from Audio Intervisual Design, Medéa’s authorized dealer.

About Medéa Corporation

Medéa Corporation, headquartered in Calabasas, California, designs and manufactures high-performance, low-cost storage subsystems optimized for rich media, nearline and streaming applications. Corporate headquarters is located at 26707 W. Agoura Road, Calabasas, CA 91302. Telephone: (818) 880-0303. Fax: (818) 880-6906. Internet: www.medea.com

About Audio Intervisual Design

Audio Intervisual Design builds a complete range of professional video, film and audio systems, including powerful realtime NLE systems using Aurora IgniterX and Pipe series video interfaces. Complete systems are available for demonstration by appointment at their Hollywood offices. For over 20 years, Audio Intervisual Design has been a reseller, integrator, and consultant to Production and Post-Production professionals in the Television, Motion-Picture, and Recording industies. Email us today or call (323) 845-1155 so we can discuss your questions and specific needs, arrange a demonstration, and customize a system for you.