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Xtreme-ly fast Arri Alexa
The legendary Arri Alexa 35 has received a major upgrade to the Xtreme version, with a suite of powerful features such as frame rates up to 660fps, significantly longer pre-roll and an Arricore codec designed for greater post-production flexibility at lower data rates. Thanks to a more powerful processor and faster internal memory, the new Alexa 35 Xtreme can now shoot up to 330fps while maintaining a full 17 stops of dynamic range. The new Sensor Overdrive mode unlocks up to 660fps at 11 stops, reducing the need for a dedicated high- speed camera on-set. The camera also introduces Arricore, a new RGB codec that preserves full post-production flexibility while lowering data rates. Exposure, white-balance and tint are not baked in. Pre-recording times are now five times longer – up to 30 seconds of 4.6K open gate ProRes 4444 at 24fps or five minutes in ProRes 422 HQ HD. The Alexa 35 Xtreme also brings improved Wi-Fi connectivity, including support for 5GHz bands, mesh
for existing users. The £13,740 upgrade will be available at Arri service centres, starting immediately. Pricing for new kits will remain in line with current Alexa 35 models – around £44,000/$54,590, depending on exchange rates. arri.com
networking, as well as auto-reconnect to known networks. Power consumption is reduced by 10% and the camera remains fully compatible with Arri’s existing accessories, mounts and Codex drives. Arri will offer the Alexa 35 Xtreme as a new camera system or as an upgrade
MARSHALL’S BIG REVEAL
video up to 1080/60p, with support for all standard HD formats. The camera supports NDI HX2 and HX3 protocols, allowing high-quality, low-latency video transmission over IP networks with preserved frame accuracy and synchronisation. Simultaneous output via 3G/HD-SDI, HDMI and stereo audio embedding provides flexibility for hybrid productions. marshall-usa.com
Marshall’s latest CV355- 27X-ND3 is a compact, yet powerful broadcast- quality camera with an impressive 27x optical zoom block. Offering focal lengths from 5.56-150mm, it covers a horizontal angle of view from a wide 60° down to just 3.2° – perfect for everything from wide venue coverage to long- range close-ups. Housed within is a pro-grade 8.5-megapixel sensor that can record HD
SHOTGUN TAKES AIM AT SENNHEISER
The market-leading Sennheiser MKH 416 shotgun mic will be coming under fire from Sony’s new ECM-778, a premium on-camera and boom-mounted mic. The ECM-778 is more compact than the £839/$849 Sennheiser, but more expensive at £930/$1199. It’s built to deliver exceptional clarity, rich tonal depth and high directivity. At just 176mm/6.9in long and 102g/0.22lb, the ECM-778 features a newly developed capsule and precision-machined brass acoustic tube, working alongside a new electronic circuit board. Sony says the result is detailed, immersive sound with excellent separation from ambient noise, even in acoustically challenging environments. A built-in low-cut filter helps tame wind and handling noise. Two windshields – foam and fur – are included. sony.co.uk
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