Blackmagic Design HYPERD/ST/DFHP User Manual

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SSD

When working with high data rate video it’s important to carefully check the SSD you would

liketo use. This is because some SSDs can have up to 50% lower write speed than the

manufacturer’s claimed speed, so even though the disk specifications claim an SSD is fast

enough to handle video, in reality the disk is not fast enough for real time video recording.

Hidden data compression mostly affects recording and often these disks can still be used for

real time playback.

In our testing, we have found larger newer models of SSD and larger capacity SSDs are

generally faster. SSDs recommended for use include:

What SSDs should I use with HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro?

The following USB-C drives are recommended for recording 2160p up to 60 fps

Brand Model Capacity

Samsung 860 PRO 512GB

Samsung 860 PRO 1TB

Samsung 870 EVO (MZ-77E250BW) 250GB

Samsung 870 EVO (MZ-77E500BW) 500GB

Samsung 870 EVO (MZ-77E1T0BW) 1TB

Samsung 870 EVO (MZ-77E2T0BW) 2TB

What SSDs should I use with HyperDeck Studio HD Pro?

The following USB-C drives are recommended for recording 2160p up to 30 fps