CalDigit AV Drive
3.0TB Desktop Storage Solution
Mac | PC | USB 3.0 | FireWire 800

The single drive storage market has been saturated with products that only look different, but offer the same functionality. CalDigit sought to design a product that looks good and performs even better than the competition. We present the CalDigit AV Drive, a single drive designed with the user in mind and optimized for Audio and Video, CalDigit's most affordable drive yet!

Perfect for the workplace or on the go, the AV Drive is made for performance and reliability. Featuring a dual interface with USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 connectivity, the AV Drive is one of the most uniquely designed single drive systems on the market. The CalDigit AV Drive is PC friendly and the first USB 3.0 drive for the Mac, all in a sleek, sturdy and compact design.

Incredible Speed USB 3.0

Fast speeds with USB 3.0 is now available for PC and Mac! The CalDigit AV Drive is the first device to offer SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity for the Mac. CalDigit's top class engineers developed specialized PCIe cards and drivers to support the optimum USB 3.0 experience.

The USB 3.0 interface is capable of 5Gbps transfer speeds. Not only is it faster than USB 2.0, it offers significant improvements in power management and data flow. USB 3.0 is the ideal choice for audio and visual professionals. Best of all, it is backwards compatible with USB 2.0.

Optimized FireWire 800

USB 3.0 speeds are up to 5Gbps, much faster than most of today's popular interfaces. If you don't have USB 3.0 yet, FireWire 800 will allow you to connect to your current computer. Then when you get the CalDigit SuperSpeed PCI Express Card or a USB 3.0 equipped computer, you will be ready to start using the CalDigit AV Drive at the fastest possible speeds.

The CalDigit AV Drive features the latest in FireWire technology from CalDigit. Unlike other FireWire 800 drives on the market, which have typical speeds of 58 MB/s though 74 MB/s, the CalDigit AV Drive can achieve speeds of 85 MB/s. This 30% increase in speed allows for faster file transfers and more real time when video editing.

Efficient

The CalDigit AV Drive was designed to be energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Special power management technology allows the AV Drive to sleep, wake and shutdown along with the computer. If the computer goes to sleep, the AV Drive will follow. CalDigit uses top quality components in the power adapters and specifically designs them with grounding support to protect and prolong the life of your product.

Heat Management

Effective cooling is usually what separates a good drive from a dead drive. Most manufacturers use heat sinks to cut production costs but they aren't all that effective on their own. CalDigit focuses on the customers and their precious data. To help with heat dissipation, the AV Drive features an ambient temperature-controlled smart fan. This special fan monitors the heat output of the AV Drive and turns on only when needed. This ensures both a cool and quiet experience.