RED DIGITAL CINEMA PRO CFexpress v4 Type B Card Reader

Overview

The RED DIGITAL CINEMA PRO CFexpress v4 Type B Card Reader is engineered for high-speed media offloading from CFexpress 4.0 Type B cards to your host system. Designed to meet the demands of professional cinema workflows, it features a 40 Gb/s USB4 interface for rapid and reliable data transfer.

An integrated USB-C cable provides a direct connection while also supplying bus power, ensuring a streamlined setup without the need for additional power adapters. Built for compatibility with RED PRO CFexpress v4 Type B media, this reader supports fast turnaround times on set and in post-production.

Core Features

• Single CFexpress 4.0 Type B card slot for high-speed media offloading.
• 40 Gb/s USB4 interface for accelerated data transfer performance.
• Integrated USB-C cable for direct connectivity and reduced cable clutter.
• Bus-powered design eliminates the need for an external power supply.
• Optimized for RED PRO CFexpress v4 Type B media used in select RED cinema cameras.

Performance & Workflow

Designed to significantly reduce offload times, this reader takes advantage of USB4 bandwidth to speed up post-production workflows. In real-world comparisons, offloading a 1 TB CFexpress v3 card can take approximately 17 minutes via USB 3.2, compared to around 10 minutes using USB4. This performance boost helps production teams maintain efficiency when working with high-resolution cinema footage.

Compatibility:

• Compatible with RED cameras that use CFexpress Type B media, including KOMODO-X, V-RAPTOR, V-RAPTOR XE, V-RAPTOR [X], V-RAPTOR XL, and V-RAPTOR XL [X].