RED Ray Pro by Early 2010

RED has announced that the pro version of RED Ray will be shipping around Jan – Feb ’10.  The $1,000 consumer version will follow in Spring – Summer ’10.  Here are the specs:

• Decode .R3D RAW files to 5K 30 fps
• Decode .RRD (RED RAY Distribution format) 4:4:4 files up to 4K @ 30 fps
• Up to 12 channels of compressed or uncompressed 24-bit audio
• Optional media and local link encryption
• Gigabit and Wireless 802.11b/g/n Ethernet
• Local Touch LCD UI and dedicated transport controls
• 4 x DVI-D Program Outputs (four 1080p / 2K image quadrants, A B C D)
• 4 x HD-SDI 3G Program Outputs (four 1080p / 2K image quadrants, A B C D)
• 1 x HDMI Preview Output with Audio
• 2 x DB-25 Digital Audio Outputs
• Rack mount
• Redundant power supply possible
• 4 x USB-2 ports
• e-SATA port
• GPIO and automation support
• FireWire 800 port
• 2 x Customizable front storage slots
• Compact Flash support

Here is a rendering of RED Ray Pro:

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