Firestreamer-DV Turns Digital Video Camcorders and VCRs into Reliable
Computer Data Storage Devices
Cristalink Limited released a new version of Firestreamer-DV, software
that converts Digital Video camcorders and VCRs into reliable computer
data storage devices. Firestreamer-DV enables the Windows Backup
to access DV recorders just like normal tape drives.
Auckland, New Zealand -- February 1, 2005 -- Cristalink Limited has
released a new version of Firestreamer-DV, software that converts
Digital Video camcorders and VCRs into reliable computer data storage
devices. Firestreamer-DV seamlessly integrates with the Windows Backup
Utility (NTBackup) and Microsoft's Removable Storage Manager, enabling
NTBackup to access DV recorders just like normal tape drives. The
software supports media spanning and data compression, and can be
used for backing up all types of documents and files, from personal
emails and images to Microsoft SQL and Exchange databases.
"Firestreamer-DV is a great solution particularly for those
in the video production business", says Nick Repin, Cristalink
CEO. "Our software allows video editors to back up large video
projects onto the same equipment they use for video, saving them
thousands of dollars in the purchase of DLT and DAT tape backup solutions".
Firestreamer-DV operates on Microsoft Windows XP and 2003 Server,
and is compatible with most of the DV, Mini-DV, DVCAM and Digital8
PAL/NTSC camcorders and VCRs that have an IEEE-1394 (FireWire) interface.
The software allows to store up to 8 GB of uncompressed data per
60 minutes of tape. For instance, a standard Mini-DV cassette can
hold up to 12 GB of uncompressed data recorded in the Long Play mode,
while a 3-hour DVCAM cassette holds up to 31 GB of data compressed
at the ratio of 1.3:1 in the Standard Play mode.
Contrary to the popular belief that VCR-based backup solutions are
unreliable, Firestreamer-DV offers superior data protection. Thanks
to the advanced technology used, the software can recover up to a
second of erroneous data every 32 seconds. In other words, even if
two out of every 64 centimeters of videotape are damaged, Firestreamer
is still able to correctly restore data (the numbers are approximate
and apply to the NTSC SP mode).
Firestreamer-DV costs $46 USD for a single video recorder license,
and may be ordered securely online. A fully functional version of
the software can be downloaded for a free 30-day trial from Firestreamer's
website at http://www.firestreamer.com.
Cristalink is a trademark and Firestreamer is a registered trademark
of Cristalink Limited, New Zealand. All other trademarks are property
of their respective owners.
About Cristalink Limited:
Founded in 2002 in Auckland, New Zealand, Cristalink Limited specializes
in device driver development, reverse engineering, and application
development for Microsoft Windows operating systems. The company's
products include Firestreamer-DV and Firestreamer-DVD, software utilities
that enable the Windows Backup Utility (NTBackup) to access DV and
DVD media. For additional information and free evaluation copies
of all Cristalink products, please visit Cristalink's website at
http://www.cristalink.com.
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