STORM Mobile

Introducing Real-time HD Editing with EDIUS

Grass Valley® STORM™ Mobile. This ingenious box is taking the world of real-time HD editing by storm. It's an I/O processor that provides analog/HDMI input/output for desktop PCs and laptops using EDIUS® editing software.

STORM Mobile includes full-quality, full frame rate HD output to an HDMI-enabled video monitor directly from the timeline. Whatever the conditions, STORM Mobile will ensure calm days.

EDIUS included: When you invest in this multi I/O processor you get a full version of EDIUS Pro editing software included. STORM Mobile is available in two handy configurations; a low profile PC1e-1X or Express34 card with a fully-breakout box or a PC 5-inch drive bay. Look forward to working with HDMI, analog video and audio—the perfect production STORM.

Full-resolution functionality: At Grass Valley. we understand that compromising on quality simply isn't an option. With STORM Mobile you won't. Boasting constantly synced, full-resolution effects preview and content delivered directly from the EDIUS timeline, this multi I/O processor is innovative and reliable. With EDIUS Pro, your capture codec can be XDCAM-compatible MPEG-2, P2-compatible AVC-Intra, or Grass Valley HQ.

Mix it up: It's always good to have options and STORM Mobile has plenty. It combines software and hardware beautifully to deliver any mix of HD, SD, and web video content. Take some real-time effects and add in unlimited video, audio, titles, and graphics layers to create your own recipe for success.

Note: Laptop computer not included.

Where to Buy

HDMI input/output for connectivity with HDMI devices and real-time monitoring from the included EDIUS Pro 6.5 NLE software (where included – see Ordering Information, Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) required)
Component, S-Video, and composite analog video I/O
8-channel embedded audio through HDMI
Unbalanced stereo analog audio I/O
Hardware downconversion to monitor HD project in an SD monitor at the same time
PCIe 1X card for desktop PC connection with power supply function
ExpressCard/34 card for laptop PC connection
Available in breakout box version as well as 5-inch drive bay mounted version
5V DC operation
Windows 8 (64-bit) with the EDIUS 6.52 update, Windows 7 (32-bit or 64‑bit), Windows Vista (32-bit or 64‑bit), and Windows XP (32‑bit) support for hardware-only configurations (configurations including EDIUS Pro 6.5 require Windows 7, 32-bit or 64-bit)

Supported Capture Formats

Format	HDMI	Component	S-Video/Composite
1920x1080 59.94i	x	x
1440x1080 59.94i	x	x
1280x720 59.94p	x	x
720x480 59.94p 4:3	x^*1
720x480 59.94p 16:9	x^*1
720x486 59.94i 4:3		x	x
720x486 59.94i 16:9		x	x
720x480 59.94i 4:3	x	x	x
720x480 59.94i 16:9	x	x	x
1920x1080 50i	x	x
1440x1080 50i	x	x
1280x720 50p	x	x
720x576 50p 4:3	x^*1
720x576 50p 16:9	x^*1
720x576 50i 4:3	x	x	x
720x576 50i 16:9	x	x	x

Note: STORM Mobile will NOT capture analog video protected by Macrovison or CGMS-A.
*1 SD progressive video is captured as interlaced video.

STORM Mobile I/O

Video in
HDMI	1
HD/SD component	1
S-Video	1 (common connector w/component)
Composite	1
Video out
HDMI	1
HD/SD component	1
S-Video	1 (common connector w/component)
Composite	1
Audio in
HDMI embedded	8 channels
Unbalance audio (RCA pin)	2 channels
Audio out
HDMI embedded	8 channels
Unbalance audio (RCA pin)	2 channels
Headphone	1 (stereo mini jack)

Bus Interface
PCI Express Rev. 1.1 x1 lane or ExpressCard/34 card

Dimensions (WxHxD)
External model: 165 mm x 42 mm x 142 mm (6.5 in. x 1.7 in. x 5.6 in.)
Bay model: 148 mm x 42 mm x 142 mm (5.8 in. x 1.7 in. x 5.6 in.)

Weight
External model: 1,200g (42.3 oz.)
Bay model: 800g (28.2 oz.)

Minimum System Requirements (STORM Mobile Hardware)
Bus Interface
STORM Mobile Bay Unit or STORM Mobile Breakout Box with PCIe Card:

One free PCI Express x1 bus slot

STORM Mobile Breakout Box with ExpressCard/34 Card:

One free ExpressCard/34 card slot

Operating System
STORM Mobile Standalone:

Windows 8 (64-bit) with the EDIUS 6.52 update
Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows Vista (SP2 or later, 32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows XP (SP3 or later, 32-bit)

STORM Mobile with EDIUS Software:

Windows 8 (64-bit) with the EDIUS 6.52 update
Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)

Minimum System Requirements (EDIUS Software)
CPU
Any Intel Core 2 or Core iX CPU. Intel or AMD single core CPU with a 3 GHz processor speed or faster (multiple CPUs and/or multi-core CPUs are recommended). SSE2 and SSE3 instruction set supported

Memory
1 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)

Hard Disk

6 GB of hard disk space is required for installation (including third-party software)
Drive with ATA100/7,200 RPM or faster is necessary for video storage:
- Available HDD disc space should be twice the size of the file to be edited
- RAID-0 is recommended for HD resolution editing

Graphics Card
A graphics card supporting higher resolution than 1024x768 (32-bit), Direct3D 9.0c or later, and PixelShader Model 3.0 or later is required

For SD editing: 256 MB or larger required, 512 MB or larger recommended
For HD editing: 512 MB or larger required, 1 GB or larger recommended

Sound Card
A sound card with WDM driver support is required

DVD-ROM Drive

Required for software installation
Blu-ray Disc writer, DVD-R/RW or DVD+R/RW drive is required when creating Blu-ray Discs or DVDs

Internet Connection
Required for software license activation

Operating System

Windows 8 (64-bit) with the EDIUS 6.52 update
Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)

Note: External video decks/cameras may require either a free FireWire (IEEE 1394) port or USB 2.0 port for connectivity.

Supported Output Formats

Format	HDMI Out	Component Out	S-Video/Composite Out
1920x1080 59.94i	1920x1080/59.94i	1920x1080/59.94i or 720x486/59.94i^*2	720x486/59.94i^*2
1920x1080 29.97p over 59.94i
1440x1080 59.94i
1440x1080 29.97p over 59.94i
1280x1080 59.94i
1280x1080 29.97p over 59.94i
1280x720 59.94p	1280x720/59.94p	1280x720/59.94p or 720x486/59.94i^*2	720x486/59.94i^*2
1280x720 29.97p over 59.94p
960x720 59.94p
960x720 29.97p over 59.94p
1920x1080 29.97p	1920x1080/29.97p	1920x1080/29.97p	Disabled
1440x1080 29.97p
1280x1080 29.97p
720x486 59.94i 4:3	720x480/59.94i ’ 720x480/59.94p^*1	720x486/59.94i	720x486/59.94i
720x486 59.94i 16:9
720x486 29.97p over 59.94i 4:3
720x486 29.97p over 59.94i 16:9
720x480 59.94i 4:3 (DVD)
720x480 59.94i 16:9 (DVD)
720x480 59.94i 4:3
720x480 59.94i 16:9
720x480 29.97p over 59.94i 4:3
720x480 29.97p over 59.94i 16:9
1920x1080 50i	1920x1080/50i	1920x1080/50i or 720x576/50i^*2	720x576/50i^*2
1920x1080 25p over 50i
1440x1080 50i
1440x1080 25p over 50i
1280x720 50p	1280x720/50p	1280x720/50p or 720x576/50^*2	720x576/50i^*2
1280x720 25p over 50p
960x720 50p
960x720 25p over 50p
1920x1080 25p	1920x1080/25p	1920x1080/25p	Disabled
1440x1080 25p
720x576 50i 4:3 (D1, DVD)	720x576/50i ’ 720x576/50p^*1	720x576/50i	720x576/50i
720x576 50i 16:9 (D1, DVD)
720x576 50i 4:3 (DV)
720x576 50i 16:9 (DV)
720x576 25p over 50i 4:3
720x576 25p over 50i 16:9
1920x1080 23.98p over 59.94i	1920x1080/59.94i	1920x1080/59.94i or 720x486/59.94i^*2	720x486/59.94^*2
1440x1080 23.98p over 59.94i
1280x1080 23.98p over 59.94i
1280x1080 23.98p over 59.94p	1280x720/59.94p	1280x720/59.94p or 720x486/59.94i^*2	720x486/59.94i^*2
960x1080 23.98p over 59.94p
1920x1080 23.98p	1920x1080/23.98p	1920x1080/23.98p	Disabled
1440x1080 23.98p
1280x1080 23.98p
720x486 23.98p over 59.94i 4:3	720x480/59.94i ’ 720x480/59.94p^*1	720x486/59.94i	720x486/59.94i
720x486 23.98p over 59.94i 16:9
720x480 23.98p over 59.94i 4:3
720x480 23.98p over 59.94i 16:9

*1 If the attached HDMI monitor cannot receive an interlaced signal, STORM Mobile automatically converts that interlaced signal to progressive.
*2 Downconverted.

STORM MOBILE BAYP
(Available in EMEA and APAC only)
STORM Mobile 5-inch bay unit + PCIe card

STORM MOBILE BAYPE6
(Available in EMEA and APAC only)
STORM Mobile 5-inch bay unit + PCIe card + EDIUS Pro 6.5

STORM MOBILE BOB
(Available in EMEA and APAC only)
STORM Mobile breakout box unit

STORM MOBILE BOBE6
(Available in EMEA and APAC only)
STORM Mobile breakout box unit + EDIUS Pro 6.5

STORM MOBILE BOBPE6
(Available in APAC only)
STORM Mobile breakout box unit + PCIe card + EDIUS Pro 6.5

STORM MOBILE BOBXE6
(Available in APAC only)
STORM Mobile breakout box unit + ExpressCard/34 card + EDIUS Pro 6.5 + AC adapter

STORM MOBILE BOBPXE6
(Available in North America only—This is the only version available in North America)
STORM Mobile breakout box unit + PCIe card + ExpressCard/34 card + EDIUS Pro 6.5 + AC adapter

STORM MOBILE P
(Available in EMEA and APAC only)
STORM Mobile PCIe card ONLY

STORM MOBILE X
(Available in EMEA and APAC only)
STORM Mobile ExpressCard/34 card ONLY + AC adapter

Note: Configurations including EDIUS Pro 6.5 require Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit). Windows 8 (64-bit) can be used with the EDIUS 6.52 update. EDIUS Pro 6.5 software requires that all previous versions of EDIUS software be uninstalled.

STORM Mobile Bay Unit:

Bay unit
PCI Express card
Connector cable
STORM Mobile Setup Guide

STORM Mobile Breakout Box with PCIe Card:

External unit
PCI Express card
Connector cable
STORM Mobile Setup Guide

STORM Mobile Breakout Box with ExpressCard/34 Card:

External unit
ExpressCard/34 card
Connector cable
STORM Mobile Setup Guide

Note: In configurations where EDIUS Pro 6.5 is included (see Ordering Information), the software is provided as an EDIUS Pro 6.5 software installation disc set (DVD-ROM). Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) is required.Windows 8 (64-bit) can be used with the EDIUS 6.52 update.

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