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Matrox MXO2 External Video I/O for Mac

  • HD/SD SDI
  • HD/SD Analog Component
  • Y/C
  • Composite
  • HDMI
  • Genlock
  • H.264 Conversion
  • Supports Multiple Resolutions
  • Dedicated Hardware
  • For Apple Compressor & Media Encoder
  • B&H# MAMXO2K
  • B&H Kit
  • Price: $ 1,829.95
Matrox MXO2 External Video I/O for Mac
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Matrox MXO2 External Video I/O for Mac
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  • MXO2 External Video I/O for Mac
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    Matrox

    MXO2 External Video I/O for Mac

    B&H# MAMXO2 | Mfr# MXO2

    The MXO2 External Video I/O for Mac from Matrox is an external video I/O device that interfaces with your Macintosh computer. The MXO2 supports broadcast-quality video input and output. The easily portable device ships with both a PCI Express x1 host card for the Mac Pro and an ExpressCard/34 host card for the MacBook Pro.

    The device features a plethora of I/O connections, including HD/SD HDI, HD/SD analog component, Y/C, composite, and HDMI. It also features Genlock capability for broadcast environments. It works with popular editing software, including Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro, and can capture video using any codec supported by the host software.

    • Flexible Workflow
    The MXO2 can capture video to any codec that is supported by the editing software with which it is used. This allows you to work with footage in DVCPRO HD, ProRes 422, and many other popular compression formats; you are only limited by the power of your computer.
    • Dual Host Cards Included
    Host cards are included for both a Mac Pro and a MacBook Pro computer. This allows you to use the MXO2 on both a desktop and notebook computer.
    • Optional Battery Power
    The MXO2 can be powered by an Anton Bauer Dionic 90 or Dionic 160 battery. An optional battery cable is required to connect the battery to the device. The MXO2 can also be powered via AC power using the included AC power adapter.
    Type
    PCI Express x1 or ExpressCard/34
    Compatible with
    Mac
    Video System
    NTSC, PAL, HD
    Video Formats
    HD, SD
    Audio Formats
    Balanced, Unbalanced, AES/EBU, SDI, HDMI
    Host Connection
    ExpressCard/34, PCI Express x1
    Input and Output Connectors
    Input
    Video: SDI (HD/SD), Component (HD/SD), Y/C, Composite, HDMI (HD/SD)
    Audio: 2x XLR (Balanced Stereo Pair), 2x RCA (Unbalanced Stereo Pair), 2x AES/EBU, 8x Embedded SDI Channels, 8x Embedded HDMI Channels

    Output
    Video: 2x SDI (HD/SD), Component (HD/SD, 12-bit), Y/C (12-bit), Composite (12-bit), HDMI (HD/SD)
    Audio: 4x XLR (2x Balanced Stereo Pairs), 6x RCA (Unbalanced Surround Sound Monitoring), 2x AES/EBU, 8x Embedded SDI Channels, 8x Embedded HDMI Channels
    Real-Time Output
    Yes
    Real-Time Layers
    None
    Hardware Real-Time Effects
    None
    WYSIWYG Support
    None
    Agency Certifications
    None
    System Requirements
    Mac Pro or MacBook Pro
    Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard")
    Dimensions (WxHxD)
    Not Specified by Manufacturer
    Weight
    Not Specified by Manufacturer
    • Power Supply (IEC-C13 Power Cord is Not Included)
    • PCI Express x1 Host Adapter
    • ExpressCard/34 Host Adapter
    • 3' (1 m) PCI Express Cable
    • 3-Year Limited Warranty
  • Compress-HD
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    Compress-HD

    B&H# MACHD | Mfr# MCHD

    The Compress-HD from Matrox uses Matrox MAX technology to realize real-time H.264 encoding of resolutions ranging from iPod to HD. It features a dedicated hardware processor to accelerate the creation of H.264 files for Blu-Ray, the web, and mobile devices.

    Special hardware acceleration is designed to provide superior speed without taxing system resources. This card can be integrated with professional applications such as Apple Compressor on the Mac and Adobe Media Encoder on the PC. A direct export feature provides higher quality H.264 Blu-Ray compliant files from Compressor.

    • This card offers real-time creation of H.264 files at resolutions ranging from iPod to HD and at bit rates up to 50Mbps by using Matrox MAX technology
    • This solution will function in systems with or without a video I/O device to enhance your delivery workflow
    • Extend the life of your current system investment with the ability to deliver premium H.264 formats
    • The card has a low-profile, half-length PCIe x1 card form factor
    • It works in systems with Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.6 or higher, Windows XP (32-bit), and Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit)
    • A specialized, dedicated hardware processor liberates system resources for other tasks
    • Accelerated encoding is available for Blu-ray, PS3, Apple TV, YouTube, Flash, web formats, and mobile devices including iPhone and iPod from various video sources including 2K files
    • Direct integration with Apple Compressor on the Mac and Adobe Media Encoder on the PC simplifies workflow
    • Blu-Ray H.264 files can be authored in Adobe Encore CS4 and Roxio Toast 10 then burned without re-encoding
    • Support for Apple Qmaster takes advantage of multiple systems with a Matrox MAX processing engine for distributed encoding across a network
    Resolutions
    Blu-ray, PS3, PS3, HD Web Video Archiving:
    Resolutions:
    720 x 480
    720 x 576
    1280 x 720
    1920 x 1080i
    1920 x 1080
    Frame Rates:
    29.97, 59.97
    25, 50
    23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.97
    25, 29.97
    23.98, 25, 29.97
    Bit-Rate Range:
    512Kbps to 3Mbps
    1 to 50Mbps

    Apple TV, YouTube, HD, Podcasts, Webcasts
    Resolutions:
    640 x 480 (4:3)
    640 x 360 (16:9)
    640 x 272 (2.35:1)
    720 x 480 (4:3)
    960 x 540 (16:9)
    1280 x 960 (4:3)
    1280 x 720 (16:9)
    1280 x 544 (2.35:1)
    Frame Rates:
    15, 23.98, 25, 29.97
    15, 23.98, 25, 29.97
    Bit-Rate Range:
    512Kbps to 3Mbps
    1 to 20Mbps

    iPod, iPhone, Flash, YouTube, Portable Devices
    Resolutions:
    640 x 480 (4:3)
    640 x 360 (16:9)
    640 x 272 (2.35:1)
    320 x 240 (4:3)
    320 x 180 (16:9)
    320 x 136 (2.35:1)
    Frame Rates:
    15, 23.98, 25, 29.97
    15, 23.98, 25, 29.97
    Bit-Rate Range:
    512Kbps to 3Mbps
    100Kbps to 1Mbps

    • Three-Year Hardware Warranty & Complimentary Telephone Support
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