The Motu V3HD is a comprehensive plug-and-play I/O package engineered to provide video professionals with the ultimate in conversion and playback. Anchored by the popular and ever-growing DVCPRO HD codec, the V3HD supports an efficient and supported workflow path that will never overtax your system's resources, sparing your computer from the excessive overhead commonly associated with uncompressed HD.
Whether you are using a desktop or a laptop, the V3HD is an all-in-one solution unmatched by the competition. Featuring simultaneous output support for such standards as HDMI, HD/SD-SDI, HD/SD Component, and more lets users monitor footage over virtually any delivery path.
| Type | FireWire Playback/Capture Device |
| Compatible with |
Mac: Apple Final Cut Pro 5.1 or Higher PC: Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 of Higher(PC) |
| Video System | NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL, HDTV |
| Video Formats |
Uncompressed SD 8-Bit/10-Bit DVCPRO25/50 480p23.976, 480i29.97 and 576i25 DVCPROHD (100) 720p 720p23.976, 720p24, 720p25, 720p29.97, 720p30, 720p50, 720p 59.94, 720p60 1080i* 1080p23.976, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080PsF23.976, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i25, 1080i29.97, 1080i30 * 1 Please Note:1080i50: 1440 x 1080 |
| Audio Formats |
8-Channel Analog 8-Channel AES/EBU 8-Channel HD/SD-SDI Embedded 8-Channel HDMI Embedded 8-Channel Optical |
| Host Connection | FireWire, FireWire B (FireWire-800) |
| Input and Output Connectors |
SD Component: BNC (x1 Input, x1 Output) HD Component: BNC (x1 Input, x1 Output) SD-SDI: BNC (x1 Input, x2 Output) HD-SDI: BNC (x1 Input, x2 Output) HDMI (x1 Output) S-Video: 4-Pin Mini DIN (x1 Input, x1 Output) Composite: RCA (x1 Input, x1 Output) Optical Audio: XLR (4x Input, 4x Output, 8-Channels when using Breakout Cable) AES/EBU Audio: XLR (4x Input, 4x Output, 8-Channels when using Breakout Cable) Analog Audio: XLR (4x Input, 4x Output, 8-Channels when using Breakout Cable) FireWire-400: FireWire A, 6-Pin (x1) FireWire-800: FireWire B (x2) Video Ref: BNC USB: USB Type-B (For Firmware Updating Only) Headphone: 1/4" Stereo |
| Real-Time Output | Yes |
| Real-Time Layers | None |
| Hardware Real-Time Effects |
HD to SD down Convert SD to HD up Convert Pull-down Insertion or Removal |
| WYSIWYG Support | None |
| Agency Certifications | None |
| System Requirements |
FireWire Connection using Mac OS X, Windows XP or Windows Vista Operating Systems Mac: Final Cut Pro 5.x or Higher PC: Adobe Premiere Pro 6.x or Higher |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2RU |
| Weight | 7 lb |