CompactFlash to the Power of Four

CompactFlash (CF) memory cards are rugged, offer high storage capacities, and can deliver fast data transfers; that’s why HD camcorders from RED® and Canon®, as well as DSLR cameras from Canon and Nikon® use them. Even as the card specs have improved, moving ever-larger files from cards to computer has remained mostly a low speed affair. If you have ever ingested files from CF cards, you know what we mean. Plug in the camera, grab a cup of coffee, and relax while all those gigabytes of data are transferred at around 30 MB/s. But what if you need faster transfers? Or want to ingest files from more than one card at a time? Sonnet’s Qio CF4 is the answer to all of these questions.

This Sonnet pro media reader distills the feature set of the award-winning original Qio media reader, and is designed specifically for use with CF media cards. Providing a cost-effective, high-speed multi-slot alternative to stand-alone card readers for pro videographers and photographers alike, Qio CF4’s four CF slots enable you to ingest files faster and more efficiently, with aggregate ingest speed up to 410 MB/sec.

Choice of Interface

Sonnet’s Qio CF4 is available with your choice of a PCIe 2.0 interface card for Mac Pro towers, an ExpressCard/34 interface adapter for legacy MacBook Pros, or a Thunderbolt interface adapter (with included Thunderbolt cable) for any Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port. With the purchase of an additional Qio PCIe adapter card, ExpressCard/34 card, or Qio Thunderbolt Interface Adapter Kit, you can move your Qio CF4 from suite to suite, and then to location and back again without breaking a sweat. Whether you’re using an legacy Mac Pro or MacBook Pro®, or any recent Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port, Qio CF4 fits seamlessly into your demanding production workflows.

Flexible Power Options

AC Power
For desktop use, a universal 12V output AC power supply (with wall plugs for US, Japan, Europe, UK and Australia) is included.

Battery Power
For battery-powered operation during fieldwork, Sonnet’s optional XLR 4-pin adapter cable interfaces Qio CF4 with an external battery pack, such as Tekkeon myPower ALL batteries at an 8-19V setting.

FireWire® Bus Power
Alternatively, you can power the Qio CF4 by connecting it to a computer with a FireWire port with Sonnet’s optional FireWire 400-to-3.5mm power cable

Travel and Desktop Companion

Qio CF4 pro media reader is small—about the size of three stacked CD cases—and takes up so little space, you can use it just about anywhere. It’s rugged, too—the robust aluminum case easily withstands heavy use. This pro media reader even incorporates a slot for Kensington® and similar security locks to secure the device and deter theft.

6Gb/s SATA PCIe 2.0 Host Controller Inside

Qio CF4 includes two 6Gb/s eSATA ports, perfect for connecting media readers with an eSATA interface, such as the RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" and 2.5".

Simultaneous Ingest Aggregate Speed