Blackmagic Design leans into network storage with Cloud lineup

At the same time as updating DaVinci Resolve, Blackmagic Design has released a trio of network storage appliances to use with the video editing tool's new cloud capabilities.

The new hardware starts with the Blackmagic Cloud Store, a high-performance network storage device that can be used to host source files on the local network. Styled in a similar way to the company's eGPU that it created with Apple, the Cloud Store sits vertically on a desk.

On the back, it has four 10Gb Ethernet ports for direct connection to four clients, or they can work together as a 40Gb Ethernet link. Two other 1Gb Ethernet connections are also available for slower connections, such as to the Internet, and are meant to keep the four faster connections free.

It also has a USB-C port dedicated for ingesting footage from any disks plugged into it, as well as a USB-C backup port that can can export footage to a disk. A HDMI Monitor output is also available to show the status of the cloud store in real time, complete with various metrics about its usage.

Inside are M.2 flash memory cards arranged in parallel RAID 5 groups for speed and fault tolerance. Connectivity is available for the Blackmagic Cloud Store utility tools for macOS and Windows, with it also able to sync folders with Dropbox.

Blackmagic is selling the 20TB version of Cloud Store for $9,595, with an 80TB version at $29,995, and 320TB unpriced but built to order. Initial shipments are expected to occur in Q2 2022.

Blackmagic Design's Cloud Store (left), Cloud Store Mini (top right), and Cloud Pod (bottom right)

The Cloud Store Mini is a smaller version with the same aim of providing high-speed network access to data. Able to be stored on a rack, the compact model has one 10Gb Ethernet port alongside a 1Gb connection, a USB-C port with support for Ethernet, a HDMI Monitor Output, and a flexible IEC power socket.

Using four M.2 flash cards in RAID 0 for 8TB of capacity, the Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini costs $2,995.

A third option, Blackmagic Cloud Pod, is a device that turns any USB-C drive into cloud-accessible storage. Connecting using 10Gb Ethernet to the network, it includes two USB-C connections for disks to be attached, and an HDMI Monitor Output for checking the status and usage of the drives.

Blackmagic prices its Cloud Pod at $395.

Along with the storage devices, Blackmagic also introduced a recorder aimed at streamers and smaller videography teams.

Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle HD

The HyperDeck Shuttle HD is a recorder and player designed as an on-demand media player for desktop users. Dominated by a large metal search dial and a selection of traditional broadcast deck controls, the tool can help users scan through content quickly and intuitively.

Offering Ethernet, HDMI in and out connections, an SD card slot, and USB-C for external disks, it can support content in ProRes, DNx, and H.264 files up to 1080p in resolution. It is able to connect to switchers, cameras, and monitors, and can even be controlled remotely over a network.

HyperDeck Shuttle HD costs $495 and is available now.