Matrox MXO2 Mini Max for Desktop Systems

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  • Price: $849.00
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  • Mfr# MXO2MINIMAX/D

Product Highlights

  • Use with Desktop Systems
  • Max H.264 Encoding
  • Breakout Box
  • I/O Device
  • Mac & PC
  • Multiple Audio/Video Inputs & Outputs
  • Small Footprint
  • Video Capture, Playback & Conversion
  • Use with Industry-Standard Applications

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The MXO2 Mini Max for Desktop Systems from Matrox is a device that combines the functionality of an HDMI & Analog I/O card in the form factor of a miniature, breakout box. It will capture, convert, and play multiple video formats. This model features an adapter that is specifically designed for use with desktop systems, although a separate MXO2 PCI-E Express Card 34 Adapter can be used to make the unit compatible with laptops. This model additionally features Matrox MAX technology for faster than real-time H.264 encoding. encoding

This device's small footprint makes it easy to transport. It is compatible with both Mac and PC systems, as well as most industry-standard applications, such as Final CutPro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Photoshop, among others. Moreover, its color-calibration tool can be used to turn your HDMI monitor into a professional-grade video monitor.

Note! Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 support for Mac OSX to be available in early November 2010.

This model is designed for use with desktop systems
This model features Matrox MAX technology for faster than real-time H.264 encoding.
This device works with Mac and PC platforms
It features a small footprint and is easy to connect to cameras and monitors
Capture and play back high-definition video in multiple formats
Turn your HDMI screen into a professional-grade video monitor with color-calibration tools, including blue-only
A 10-bit hardware, scaling engine allows for real-time up-scaling, down-scaling, and cross-conversion on capture and playback
This unit supports 5.1 and 7.1 surround-sound monitoring on the HDMI output
Edit AVCHD footage by capturing into an edit-friendly compressed or uncompressed format
It is compatible with your applications such Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Photoshop, among others
Inputs Video:
HDMI HD 10-bit
Component HD/SD 10-bit
Y/C (S-Video) 10-bit
Composite 10-bit

Audio:
(2) RCA stereo pair (unbalanced)
HDMI embedded up to 8 channels
24-bit 48kHz

Outputs Video:
HDMI HD/SD 10-bit
Component HD/SD 12-bit
Y/C (S-Video) 10-bit
Composite 10-bit

Audio:
(2) RCA stereo pair (unbalanced)
HDMI embedded up to 8 channels

System Requirements Mac Pro and Intel-based MacBook Pro running Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.6 or higher
PC desktops and laptops running Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), and Windows 7 (64-bit)
Dimensions (HxWxD) 6.5 x 4.6 x 1.5" (166 x 110 x 40mm)
Weight 9.9 oz (280g)

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Matrox MXO2 Mini Max for Desktop Systems
 
4.5

(based on 4 reviews)

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Pros

  • Easy to use (4)
  • Compact (3)
  • Highly compatible (3)
  • Improves performance (3)
  • Professional quality (3)

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      4.0

      not bad but can be better

      By poco_bw

      from Botswana

      About Me Business Owner, Professional Artist

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact Design
      • Easy To Use
      • Improves Performance

      Cons

      • Pricey / Poor Value

      Best Uses

      • Light projects like event

      Comments about Matrox MXO2 Mini Max for Desktop Systems:

      I bought this item mainly to reduce rendering times,and for the real time color correction.I didn't check the capturing ad I use only tapeless cameras.For what I bought it is working, not how is advertised realtime but is near :-)and improved a great deal my rendering time.Color correction is somehow intuitive but definitely you must get used to it.The manual is poor and a tutorial like the one from Safe Harbor computers will help a lot, but I am not going to pay another $89.00 for it, maybe should be bundled with the Matrox box to complete the insufficient manual.So far so good the Matrox box crashed Premiere CS5 only twice and only once I lost the project so except for this annoyance, what I consider it minor didn't give me any problems.

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      5.0

      Faster than realtime H.264 encoding

      By Azad

      from Houston, Texas, USA

      About Me Independent Filmmaker

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact Design
      • Easy To Use
      • Highly Compatible
      • Improves Performance
      • Professional Quality

      Cons

      • No IEEE connection
      • No machine control

      Best Uses

      • Complex Projects
      • Independent Films

      Comments about Matrox MXO2 Mini Max for Desktop Systems:

      The Matrox MXO2 Mini with Max is the central piece of my workflow now. I use Adobe Premiere CS5 and MX02 Mini with Max to encode all my videos for fast deliver to YouTube. The outputs are realtime and outstanding quality. I don;t have a fast pc, but the encoding is done real time. Even though CS5 version 5.03 is not yet officially announced by Matrox, it works fine in Windoes 7 (64bit) environment.

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      4.0

      i would guy again

      By Joe

      from Vancouver

      About Me Professional Artist

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Highly Compatible
      • Professional Quality

      Cons

      • Poor Design

      Best Uses

      • In The Studio

      Comments about Matrox MXO2 Mini Max for Desktop Systems:

      very good, great for calibration as well

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      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Tiny box, HUGE impact!!!!!!!!

      By Smokedog_86

      from Rocklin, CA

      About Me Business Owner, Film Student

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact Design
      • Easy To Use
      • Highly Compatible
      • Improves Performance
      • Professional Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Complex Projects
        • Independent Films

        Comments about Matrox MXO2 Mini Max for Desktop Systems:

        Upon install the Matrox did a firmware update. Installation was unbelievably easy!!!

        I was able to run the color bars in Final Cut smoothly allowing me to turn my ordinary TV into a color accurate video monitor. I do notice that I have to let the Matrox warm up for a few minutes prior to editing otherwise I get dropped frames. I was able to encode a 3 min video in just under a minute. Definitely faster than real time.

        I'm running it through an HMDI out to a 32" LCD 720P TV with superior picture quality. The added advantages are the Component in/out for video capture from my Canon XH A1S and the HDMI in for the Canon HV20.

        This tiny monster comes highly recommended for those who are looking for fast H.264 encodes and color accurate external video monitoring capabilities through large LCD, Plasma, or LED TV's.

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        Matrox -  ExpressCard/34 Host Card for MXO2
        • Price: $99.00
         

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        What's in the Box

        Matrox MXO2 Mini Max for Desktop Systems
        • PCIe Host Adapter
        • 3' PCIe Cable
        • External Power Supply
        • 2 x S-Video Adapters
        • Three-Year Hardware Warranty & Complimentary Telephone Support
        Included Free
         
         
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