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External Hard Drives


External hard drive for 4K microscopy videos
External Hard Drive with USB connection
4K & HD video files are LARGE. External hard drives give you more storage space in addition to your computer's storage to keep copies of your high-res videos and projects.

​What to look for?
  • HDD vs SSD?
    • HDD have moving parts, but are cheaper and may not last as long
    • ​SSD have no moving parts, so are faster and more durable - though they typically are more expensive. SSD are worth the investment.
  • Storage: Get at least 1TB of storage space
  • Speeds: Data has to travel back and forth from your external hard drive to your computer so choose the fastest transfer speeds - USB 3.0 or higher
  • Portable or Desktop? Portable drives are usually powered by your computer and easily carried around. Desktop drives typically plugin to an external power source and stay on your desk. Both are great, choose what fits your lifestyle best

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SSD vs HDD What's the Difference? »

​​✔ Good


Type: Solid State Drive (SSD)
Storage:  1TB
Speed: USB 3.0 @5Gbit/sec


✔✔ Better


Type: ​​Solid State Drive (SSD)
Storage: 2TB to 4TB
Speed: USB 3.1+ @​10-20Gbit/sec


SSD vs HDD. What's the difference?

External Monitors & Displays


4K UHD monitor displaying microscope camera video
Whether you have a desktop or laptop, you'll want a 4K monitor to playback and edit your 4K microscope video. With the right cable connections these monitors can help you see all the important details of your surgical or research procedure video.

What to look for?
Consider the max resolution your computer or monitor can output and make sure you have cables that can transfer it. Also consider your screen size and distance from your monitor. Check out the formula in the article below:

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​Consider Resolution vs. Screen Size vs. Viewing Distance »

​✔ Good


Screen: 
25 inch, 2560 x 1440px (QHD) resolution
​​
​Cable:
​
​​HDMI 2.0 or Displayport


✔✔ Better


Screen:
27+ inch, 3840 x 2160 (4K) resolution

Cable:
HDMI 2.0+ or USB-C


How much resolution can I even see?

Cables & Adapters


USB 3 plug and USB 3 plug port
USB 3 connectors are signified by BLUE plugs & ports
Wireless connections are popular and very convenient, but a wired connection is still the best and most reliable connection you can have.

What to look for?
  • Will the plugs fit in your computer/monitor? Or will you need an adapter? USB & HDMI are two of most common types.
    • USB being commonly used with external hard drives
    • HDMI used with external monitors (it can also transmit audio).​
  • How fast will data transfer? With 4K & HD video, you want fast speeds. USB 3 & HDMI interfaces will give you fast transfer rates, see the chart below.

Learn More: 
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Interface
Max Transfer Rate
USB 3.1 SuperSpeed+ 
​10 Gbit/sec
USB 3.2 SuperSpeed+ 
20 Gbit/sec
​HDMI 2.0
​14.4 Gbit/s
​​HDMI 2.1
​​42.6 Gbit/s

✔ Good


For Ext. Hard Drives: USB 3.0 plug with transfer rates @5Gbit/s
​
​​For Ext. Monitors: HDMI 2.0 or USB-C


✔✔ Better


For Ext. Hard Drives: USB 3.1/3.2 plug with transfer rates @10-20Gbit/s

For Ext. Monitors: HDMI 2.1 or USB-C


USB 2.0 vs USB 3.0, what's the difference?

How much resolution can HDMI handle?


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Audio Recording | Microphones


Condenser microphone for narrating microscope camera procedures
Condenser microphone
Lavalier microphone for narrating microscope camera procedures
Lavalier Microphone
Narration or audio notes add tremendous teaching benefits to your video presentations. Record and narrate your surgical or research procedures and take teaching to the next level with some of the following ways to record audio:
  • Use your smartphone audio recording app.
    • TIP: Many headphones have a built in mic which you may be able to use to record your voice
  • Condenser microphone that plugs into your phone or computer
  • Lavalier Microphone that plugs into your phone or computer

What to look for?
Look for a mic that fits your goals. You probably don't need a professional podcasting microphone... unless your goals say you do :)

​Learn More:
  • What is a Condenser Mic? »
  • What is a Lavalier Mic? »

​​✔ Good


Recorder: Use a recording app on your smartphone or computer to capture audio


✔✔ Better


Recorder: ​USB Condenser Mics or Lavalier Mics plug into your computer or phone for higher quality audio


What is a condenser mic?

What is a lavalier mic?

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  • Microscope Cameras
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        • Microscopy Video Editing Accessories
        • How to Choose a Video Editing Program
        • 4 Benefits of Recording Surgeries
        • Microscopy Video Terms Glossary
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        • LEICA Microscope
        • ZEISS Microscope
        • LEICA & ZEISS Microscope Zoom Adapter
        • Moeller Microscope
        • LEICA Microscope Dovetail Style
        • Global Microscope
        • Microscope Beamsplitter
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        • LEICA Microscope Adapter
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      • Microscope & Borescope Imaging Software >
        • Image Measurement Software
        • Image CAPTURE Software
    • Microscopy Fields & Disciplines >
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      • Pathology
      • Low Light Fluorescence
      • Microscope Dentistry
      • Research, Life & Animal Science
      • Neurosurgery
  • Visual Inspection NDT
    • Inspection Systems >
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        • MoVeo Portable Videoscope
        • TOMAHAWK Cost-Effective Videoscope
        • PT6 Guide Tubes
        • Mobile Videoscope Inspection Cart
        • Portable Pipe Inspection Camera
        • Videoscope Measurement & Non-Measurement
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        • Rigid Borescope Measurement
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        • TELECAM Borescope Camera
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