The Avid Quiet Drive rS73/160 represents the pinnacle of fifth-generation storage technology, engineered specifically for the demanding environments of professional audio and video post-production. As part of Avid's MediaDrive line, this 73GB Ultra160 LVD SCSI drive was designed to meet the rigorous requirements of Digidesign Pro Tools systems and other Avid editing platforms, delivering the sustained data transfer rates necessary for high-track-count sessions and uncompressed video playback . Operating at 10,000 RPM, this drive provides the fast seek times and consistent throughput required for handling multiple streams of 24-bit audio at 44.1 kHz or higher, storing over 148 minutes of a full 64-track Pro Tools session on a single unit . What truly distinguishes this Quiet Drive is its implementation of Avid's proprietary QuietDrive technology, which reduces drive operating noise by up to 20dB compared to standard SCSI solutions . This acoustic dampening is critical for studio environments where drive noise can bleed into sensitive microphones or distract from the creative process. The self-contained enclosure features built-in power supply and connections, eliminating the need for proprietary docks while allowing up to four units to be interlocked in a stack configuration. With thermal sensing circuitry for intelligent fan control and front-mounted status indicators, the rS73/160 delivers the reliability and performance that professional facilities demand for mission-critical media storage. Read more

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