RAVEN Bundle vs. parting it out

[Andy_Johnson]

Hey guys, I'm extremely close to putting in my deposit for RAVEN.

I did some investigating last night looking at a fully ready to shoot bundle vs. getting the pieces/modules I would need to be "record ready". Keep in mind this is as minimal as you can get in terms of my functional requirements.

Basically it came down to this:

RAVEN Brain only w/ media bay - $5950
Plus it's nice the brain comes with the AC adapter so I can charge the below RedvoltXL on the module.
4.7” LCD - $1,450
REDVOLT XL Module - $1,150
Mini Mag 120GB - $850
Redvolt XL - $350
RED Station Red Mini-Mag (gotta import my media somehow ha) - $195
Handle (this could be removed as it will be on a tripod most of the time) - $150

Completed package, pre-tax: $10,095.00

I realize I'm going from a brick to Redvolt XL this route, but my requirements don't really call for a brick. Plus I'm assuming (emphasis on that word) RAVEN will be easier on power with its compact package.

Am I missing or overlooking anything? Any drawbacks to this vs. the Base I/O V-Lock bundle (again assuming that my requirements are minimal just as long as it's shoot-ready)?

Thanks for the input!

 

[Matthew Quinn]

Looks good

 

[Matthew Quinn]

Oh wait... U need a base expander tho

 

[Nathan DuMoulin]

Modules aren't stackable, so this setup would leave you with no ability for monitoring (for remote focus, etc). Of course if that's not a requirement then it's not exactly an important consideration.

EDIT: Apparently the XL Module is the only module that can be stacked.

 

[Andy_Johnson]

Oh wait... U need a base expander tho

Is that required? I don't really have any need for monitoring output other than the 4.7" monitor (which I thought is a cable-less connection onto the brain directly).

 

[Andy_Johnson]

Modules aren't stackable, so this setup would leave you with no ability for monitoring (for remote focus, etc). Of course if that's not a requirement then it's not exactly an important consideration.

Right, thanks. And correct - other than the 4.7" touch monitor that will be all I need.

 

[Matthew Quinn]

You will also be with out a power port, sdi, hdmi, audio ports, and headphone ports, jam sync ports

ahh I see the XL has a power port

 

[Matt Hall]

Are you recording sound separately? If not, you need base I/o or base expander.

 

[Andy_Johnson]

Are you recording sound separately? If not, you need base I/o or base expander.

Correct. The built-in scratch mics are sufficient. I film mostly action sports set to music.

 

[Brandon Kelly]

If you are filming action sports, which is what I mostly do. The redvolt xl, will probably give you an hour of camera time. If you went with the element technica v mount plate, you could get third party larger v mount batteries, at a lesser price then 350 per, and with more wh. As you are going to need more then the one battery. I also have a very minimal kit with my scarlet. I plan to keep my 5" touch, get base I/O v lock, as we use wireless mics etc quite often, 240gb card, if you are shooting slomo for action sports, 128, won't last to long. And I have v mount batts already. Good luck with your kit.

 

[Brandon Kelly]

or for 9,950, just get the base I/O package, then you have 1k to get the reader, and maybe two 160wh+ v mount batts. Then you have the option to grow into it more with the base I/O

 

[Andy_Johnson]

Thanks for all your input. I've decided to go with buying each piece individually.

Now my last question is - would it be better to place 2 orders? 1 for the RAVEN deposit and 1 for the rest of my modules (power, display, etc.)? Or just place all items with RAVEN preorder in the cart at once..

Thanks!

 

[Demetri Zuev]

Skip the redvolt system and go with V-mount/Gold mount

 

[Andy_Johnson]

Does the Base I/O V-Lock Expander charge Bricks with the DC plugged in (and Brain off)? The Redvolt XL Module charges XLs in this manner and I would love to not pay for a Brick charging station if possible...

 

[Blaine Westropp]

Modules aren't stackable, so this setup would leave you with no ability for monitoring (for remote focus, etc). Of course if that's not a requirement then it's not exactly an important consideration.

I was told that you can put a base expander, and then an XL module on the Raven...

 

[Matt Hall]

Yes, you can. Expanders are not stackable, but the Redvolt XL module is not an "expander," and thus, it can be attached to the back of any expander. If you take a look at the Weapons in the wild, many have this configuration. Google Red Weapon images, and I think you'll see a few.

 

[Andy_Johnson]

I was told that you can put a base expander, and then an XL module on the Raven...

According to the http://www.red.com/store/products/dsmc2-base-expander page, this is accurate. XL can stack behind it.

 

[Bob Gundu]

Does the Base I/O V-Lock Expander charge Bricks with the DC plugged in (and Brain off)? The Redvolt XL Module charges XLs in this manner and I would love to not pay for a Brick charging station if possible...

Does not charge.