Compact Drive Reader TB3

Provides high speed offload for your footage from the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF, 35 Xtreme, 35, and 265.

CODEX Compact Drive media is relied upon to secure the vision of leading filmmakers and productions. The Compact Drive Reader TB3 is compatible with all models of Compact Drive, and uses Thunderbolt 3 to allow offloading at the full speed available from this high performance media.

Capture the highlights

Because there’s never a moment to lose.

  • YOUR WORKFLOW, YOUR WAY

    Compatible with Compact Drive 1TB, Compact Drive 2TB, and Compact Drive Express to support efficient offloading for a range of workflows.

  • OFFLOAD FASTER

    Get the most out of your Compact Drives - a Thunderbolt 3 connection allows data to be read from the Compact Drives at full speed.

  • RETURN TO CAMERA

    With a fast, lightweight workflow it gets your capture media back to the camera quickly and leaves you with pristine ARRIRAW, ARRICORE, or ProRes images all the way downstream.






Record, recycle, repeat

Designed and hand-assembled in the United Kingdom, every Compact Drive Reader delivers unrivalled performance for professional
applications, all backed by CODEX’s world-class support.

Combine with CODEX Device Manager and HDE for fast and reliable downloads.

Data hates heat

Offload at speed with advanced thermal design, dissipating the heat created by high data rates. No performance throttling and keeping those precious original camera files safe from harm.

Probably the coolest thing on set.


8
16
32
TB
4.6K MXF/HDE
4K REDCODE 3:1
4K ProRes RAW HQ
8K REDCODE 3:1
8K ProRes RAW HQ

Specification

Everything you need to know.


Interface Thunderbolt 3
Dimensions 132 x 124 x 37mm
Weight 500g
Operating Temperature-5°C ~ 40°C [25°F ~ 104°F]
Operating Relative Humidity to 95% [non-condensing]
Storage Humidityto 95% [non-condensing]
Insertion/Removal Durability10,000 actions
Warranty1 year limited warranty 
CertificationCE, FCC
Product CodeCX.0001007


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about our products and workflows.



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standardised workflow.

Compact Drive

Making your work flow

The capture media relied upon to secure the vision of leading filmmakers and productions. Ultra-high performance with a build-quality to meet the daily demands of the set.

Compact Drive Reader USB-C

Making your work flow

Offload CODEX Compact Drive footage from the ALEXA Mini LF, 35 Xtreme, 35, and 265.

High Density Encoding (HDE)

Compression without compromise

Reduces ARRIRAW files to 60% of their original size on average, with zero impact on image quality. Enjoy smaller files, the same fidelity and less financial pressure.

Captured on CODEX

Theatre and streaming - cinematic, wherever you view it.

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