Counting down to tomorrow's 15 Pro release and excited to test out the new video workflow capabilities with the USB-C port.
Details have been muddy around specs/requirements for ProRes video recording to external storage. From what I've gathered, the only known requirements at this point are that the SSD must be formatted to exFAT or APFS: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/13/iphone-15-pro-external-storage-prores/
Apple's Support site does have an iPhone 15 USB-C port specs page up, but the page linked that references ProRes recording seems to have not been updated since 2/3/23 and has no 15 Pro-specific mentions.
My main question is if we can utilize a USB-C splitter/hub to capture audio from an external mic whilst recording ProRes to external storage. To test this, I've ordered a USB-C splitter along with Apple's USB-C to Headphone Jack Adapter. For reference, I'll be using the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD. The splitter features a 3.1 and 2.0 speed port, so I will plan to plug the SSD to the 3.1 port and mic+adapter to the 2.0 port.
I tested this setup on my 15" MBA today and it's working as I hoped. When tested in Blackmagic, the SSD is producing speeds capable of writing and reading ProRes 422 at 4K60 and mic input is being captured from my lav mic. Set-up and test pics attached.
I'll update this thread once the 15 Pro is delivered tomorrow and I can test. Planning to shoot in 4K60 ProRes Log.
Will also be curious to see if the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal can handle the weight of this setup velcro-d together.
P.S. Apple's LUT profiles should be available tomorrow according to PetaPixel's review.
Details have been muddy around specs/requirements for ProRes video recording to external storage. From what I've gathered, the only known requirements at this point are that the SSD must be formatted to exFAT or APFS: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/13/iphone-15-pro-external-storage-prores/
Apple's Support site does have an iPhone 15 USB-C port specs page up, but the page linked that references ProRes recording seems to have not been updated since 2/3/23 and has no 15 Pro-specific mentions.
My main question is if we can utilize a USB-C splitter/hub to capture audio from an external mic whilst recording ProRes to external storage. To test this, I've ordered a USB-C splitter along with Apple's USB-C to Headphone Jack Adapter. For reference, I'll be using the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD. The splitter features a 3.1 and 2.0 speed port, so I will plan to plug the SSD to the 3.1 port and mic+adapter to the 2.0 port.
I tested this setup on my 15" MBA today and it's working as I hoped. When tested in Blackmagic, the SSD is producing speeds capable of writing and reading ProRes 422 at 4K60 and mic input is being captured from my lav mic. Set-up and test pics attached.
I'll update this thread once the 15 Pro is delivered tomorrow and I can test. Planning to shoot in 4K60 ProRes Log.
Will also be curious to see if the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal can handle the weight of this setup velcro-d together.
P.S. Apple's LUT profiles should be available tomorrow according to PetaPixel's review.