I want to record ProRes 4k60fps on an external SSD and also would like to record the audio in an External Mic. Which product (smallest) can support and connect 2 USB-C Port, Compatible for both External Audio Receiver and External SSD with required Data Transfer speed of 10gbps?
iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 17
I do this routinely with an iPhone 15 Pro, although I record in ProRes LOG. I use a $20 phone holder from Amazon, a well-rated off-brand USB 3.1 hub, a Shure MV88+ mic, and an older SanDisk Extreme 1TB SSD that I was no longer using.
It works wonderfully well. The hub has two USB-C ports and a USB-C connector that I plug into the phone. The Shure mic plugs into the other USB-C port in the hub. I strap the hub and SSD to the phone frame using gaffer tape - looks downmarket but I don't care, as the results are swell.
It works without a hitch. The ProRes LOG workflow which looks so complex and scary because of the huge file sizes in 4K/60 is actually very smooth so long as you have adequate working space on your computer. I simply transfer the files from the SSD by cable to a desktop PC, open a file in Premiere Pro, apply the wonderful (free) FreeLab plugin conversion LUT, make a few simple color tweaks to taste, then export in a much, much smaller file format for YouTube.
There's no official confirmation or an Apple Article from Apple regarding the USB-C capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro for recording ProRes 4k60fps on an external SSD, I haven't found any relevant details. If you happen to come across an Apple article, please share it as it could be valuable information for many.
Which USB C Splitter/Hub can connect both External SSD and External Mic.
