MEAD-MS01

Designed for XDCAM EX

The MEAD-MS01 has been specifically developed by Sony to operate with XDCAM EX hardware and, as long as users follow the usage guidelines with recommended Memory Stick products, they can be confident of the correct operation of their XDCAM EX hardware.

ExpressCard form factor

The MEAD-MS01 Adaptor has the shape of ExpressCard/34 so it can be slotted into the ExpressCard slot of XDCAM EX equipment and other ExpressCard compatible hardware, such as a Windows PC or Mac.

Please note the interface standard between the PC and MEAD-MS01 is not PCI Express but USB2.0 - however both PCI Express and USB2.0 are supported as the ExpressCard interface.

PC Compatible

Memory Stick media recorded with MEAD-MS01 by XDCAM EX hardware works on a PC without any need for drivers. The USB adaptor bundled with Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX series is recommended. USB connection of XDCAM EX equipment to a PC is also available. Folders and files of XDCAM EX are shown in the NLE operation window or in Clip Browser in the same way as with SxS media. However, users should not slot a Memory Stick with XDCAM EX recorded content directly into the Memory Stick slot of a PC because XDCAM EX uses a different recording format and this may lead to a read error that causes the data to be damaged.

PXU-MS240 Compatible

The PXU-MS240 240GB HDD back up unit for SxS media is fully compatible with the MEAD-MS01 adaptor - simply slot the adaptor with Memory Card into the PXU-MS240 unit to record content onto the MS240's hard drive.

Additional information

The PMW-350 and PMW-EX1R will ship with firmware compatibility for the MEAD-MS01. The PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3 can receive updated firmware via Internet download, while the PMW-EX30 and PMW-10MD will need returning to a Sony service centre as they do not have a USB service port for connecting with a PC. SBAC-US10 SxS Reader/Writer is not compatible because the SBAC-US10 only has PCI Express interface and no USB interface.