soundmanjohn Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 My shiny, stylish E-Blue card reader now refuses to read CF cards and SD cards, so I'm on the look-out for another one. The one which seems to get mentioned most is the Lexar Pro model: http://www.lexar.com/products/lexar-professional-usb-30-dual-slot-reader Any pros or cons, aside from price? Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewFreedAudio Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I bought a cheap $10 multi card reader at Walmart three years ago. It gets near daily use and still works fine. Production Sound Mixing for Television, Film, and Commercials. www.matthewfreed.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robjsound Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I just bought that lexar! It will be here in a couple of days, I can let you know. But for £20 it better!! I've been having problems with a couple of makes when trying to read Cf from 664. A DIT guy recommend the Lexar to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gilbert Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I use that Lexar one John, it's very good, does everything you'll need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaAudio Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I've used one of these Transcend Card Readers for more than a year. It is small, fast and handles just about any card out there. And it's $12. http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Flash-Memory-Reader-TS-RDP8K/dp/B001NS0OZ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379521189&sr=8-1&keywords=transcend+rdp8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I've used one of these Transcend Card Readers for more than a year. It is small, fast and handles just about any card out there. And it's $12. http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Flash-Memory-Reader-TS-RDP8K/dp/B001NS0OZ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379521189&sr=8-1&keywords=transcend+rdp8 That's the same one I was going to recommend. I've been so pleased with them that I have at least five (studio, cart, portable kit, laptop, etc.) -- and may get more. They even have a microSD slot, useful for Zaxcom transmitter cards. I'm surprised how many DITs I've encountered that don't have a Compact Flash reader, so I always have one at the ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindrop Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 My shiny, stylish E-Blue card reader now refuses to read CF cards and SD cards, so I'm on the look-out for another one. The one which seems to get mentioned most is the Lexar Pro model: http://www.lexar.com/products/lexar-professional-usb-30-dual-slot-reader Any pros or cons, aside from price? Thanks, John Big pro if you've got USB 3 is that it'll be very fast, probably faster than my Sandisk Firewire 800 CF reader the speed of which is quite useful sometimes, though it may outstrip the card speed to deliver. CF and SD is useful to, I'm talking myself in to getting one...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Slater Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I have lost many card readers after getting the pins bent during "in bag" storing.... My latest Lexar Pro protects the vulnerable pins with it's fold up guard system. Also very fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundmanjohn Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thanks for the suggestions: the Transcend reader is a strong contender, especially as I could get two for the price of one Lexar. My only worry is that my existing reader is also multi-card and it's basically all fur coat and no knickers. However, the positive reports are encouraging, so I may well go that route. I've seen other reports about the failure of the E-Blue reader, so I'd advise avoidance. Regards, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Find one with good reviews on Amazon or equivalent and then purchase from your preferred source for things of that nature. Don't look back. If it dies, buy another one. I treat these well, like any gear, but they are cheap and expendable in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 " they are cheap and expendable " ...and I have several. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 If it dies, buy another one. Actually, buy another (or two) now so when one dies you're not stopped. Otherwise, I agree. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Lewis Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 A higher price homebrew Thunderbolt version: http://texassoundguy.blogspot.com/2013/04/creating-thunderbolt-compact-flash-card.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Harber Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 These work great. Cost $2-3. Are small and have a great design like a USB dongle. I own a bunch and none have ever failed me. http://www.amazon.com/USB-2-0-CompactFlash-Card-Reader/dp/B000W4T9KG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1379564364&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+cf+reader Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWsoundservice Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 I use a SanDisk multi card reader. It reads CF, SD and other cards. But, I have used the same one that Scott mentioned above. They work great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Another vote for the Lexar Pro. I seem to deal with more Mac-based DIT's than anything else, so I invested in a Firewire 800 version six months ago and that one seems to get used more than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundmanjohn Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Decision made - I'm going to buy both the Lexar Pro and the Transcend: one for travelling, one for home. Many thanks for the informed responses. Regards, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmygilmore Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 The Lexar Pro model will read RED CF cards. Always a bonus on set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 I have two of the transcend usb 3 readers, one in my kit, one in the studio. They work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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