The MXO2 External Video I/O for PC/Mac from Matrox is an external video I/O device that interfaces with your Macintosh or PC computer. The MXO2 supports broadcast-quality video input and output. The easily portable device ships with a PCI Express x1 host card for desktops and an ExpressCard/34 for laptops, each of which is PC and Mac compatible.
The device features a plethora of I/O connections, including HD/SD-SDI, 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.
Note:
Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 support for Mac OSX to be available in early November 2010.
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 desktop and notebook computer, and are Mac and PC compatible.
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.