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MOTU HDX-SDI SDI/HDMI/Analog Video Interface with Thunderbolt

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MOTU HDX-SDI SDI/HDMI/Analog Video Interface with Thunderbolt
Key Features
  • Video Capture & Monitoring
  • SD/HD-SDI, HDMI, Analog Video
  • 16 x Channels of Audio Rec/Monitoring
  • Thunderbolt Interface
The HDX-SDI SDI/HDMI/Analog Video Interface with Thunderbolt from MOTU is a professional video capture and monitoring solution for your Mac or PC computer with support for uncompressed HD and SD, Apple ProRes, and many other popular workflows in 10-bit at 4:2:2. The unit features SD/HD-SDI, and HDMI inputs and outputs supporting standard SD and HD formats, it also features analog video inputs and outputs. You can monitor and record up to 16 channels of audio using a combination of eight analog, eight AES/EBU inputs, or eight audio channels embedded in the SDI signal.
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MOTU HDX-SDI Thunderbolt Overview

The HDX-SDI SDI/HDMI/Analog Video Interface with Thunderbolt from MOTU is a professional video capture and monitoring solution for your Mac or PC computer with support for uncompressed HD and SD, Apple ProRes, and many other popular workflows in 10-bit at 4:2:2. The unit features SD/HD-SDI, and HDMI inputs and outputs supporting standard SD and HD formats, it also features analog video inputs and outputs. You can monitor and record up to 16 channels of audio using a combination of eight analog, eight AES/EBU inputs, or eight audio channels embedded in the SDI signal.

The unit provides HD and SD capture and playback for available Thunderbolt-equipped computers. It supports Apple ProRes, ProRes HQ, DNxHD, and other popular host-based codecs supported by Final Cut, Media Composer and Premiere Pro. It lets you capture, edit and monitor natively in any supported codec using Final Cut, Media Composer, or Premiere, with no transcoding needed. The unit is suitable for desktop or rack-mount operation, by using the included rack-mount brackets.

Thunderbolt Video Interface for Mac and Windows
Provides HD and SD capture and playback for any Thunderbolt-equipped computer.
Please Note: The MOTU HDX-SDI supports Mac OS X versions 10.6 to 10.9 only.
Comprehensive Video Capture & Monitoring
Supports all standard SD and HD video formats up to and including 1080p30 (720p, 1080i, 1080p & 1080PsF).
Cross-Platform Software Support
Supports Avid Media Composer (Mac/Windows), Apple Final Cut Pro X and 7 (Mac), and Adobe Premiere Pro (Windows).
Captures and Plays Uncompressed HD and SD
The unit captures 10-bit, 4:2:2 video at up to 1920 x 1080 resolution to available computers or high speed storage.
ProRes & DNxHD Support
Capture and monitor full-raster (1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720) Apple ProRes, ProRes HQ, or other popular host-based codecs supported by Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro
File Based Workflow
Support for file-based workflows lets you capture, edit, and monitor in any codec supported natively in Final Cut or Premiere, with no transcoding needed.
Broadcast Quality
10-bit 4:2:2 signal path throughout
ASC CDL
ASC CDL color grading provides flexible, industry-standard color adjustment with separate settings for capture and playback
HDMI
HDMI capture and monitoring provides both HDMI in and out
Machine Control
Advanced sync features include time code, large front panel time code display, video ref input, and 9-pin machine control
Audio
Capture or monitor up to 16 channels of audio via any two 8-channel banks of TRS analog, AES/EBU digital, or embedded (SDI or HDMI) at sample rates up to 96 kHz
Rack-Mount
Offers professional rackmount operation, or remove the rack-mount brackets for convenient desktop use
Power
International operation is made possible with an auto-switching internal power supply with powersave mode
UPC: 839128005891

MOTU HDX-SDI Thunderbolt Specs

I/O
Video Input
SD/HD-SDI: 1 x BNC (4:2:2 10-bit)
HDMI: 1 x HDMI
SD/HD Component: 3 x BNC
Composite: 1 x RCA and 1 x BNC (on shared BNC)
S-Video: 1 x 4-pin din and 2 x BNC (on shared BNC)

Video Output
SD/HD-SDI: 2 x BNC (4:2:2 10-bit)
HDMI: 1 x HDMI
SD/HD Component: 3 x BNC
Composite: 1 x BNC (on shared BNC)
S-Video: 2 x BNC (on shared BNC)

Audio In
AES/EBU: 1 x 25-pin D-sub (AES/EBU In/Out)
Balanced analog: 8 x 1/4" TRS
Unbalanced analog: 2 x RCA

Audio Out
Headphone:1 x 1/4" TRS
Balanced: 8 x 1/4" TRS
Sync/LTC
Video ref in: 1 x BNC
Video ref out: 1 x BNC
LTC in: 1 x BNC
LTC out: 1 x BNC
AES/EBU in: 1 x BNC
AES/EBU out: 1 x BNC

Control
RS-422: 1 x 9-pin Sony

Thunderbolt 1 x Thunderbolt
System Requirements
Thunderbolt equipped Mac or PC
Large hard disk drive (preferably at least 500 GB)
CD-ROM disc drive or internet connection for software installation

For Mac OS X:
Multi-processor or multi-core Intel Processor
4GB of RAM or more is recommended
Mac OS X version 10.6 to 10.9
For use with Final Cut Pro 7 or later, Media Composer 6 or 7, Symphony 6 or 7, Newscutter 10 or 11, and Digital Performer 8 or later

For Windows:
Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Phenom II, or equivalent 64-bit processor, multiple processors or multi-core processor required
4 GB of RAM or more is recommended
Windows 8, Windows 7 or Vista, 64-bit versions only; Vista SP1 or later required
For use with Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 or CC, Media Composer 6 or 7, Symphony 6 or 7, NewsCutter 10 or 11, and Digital Performer 8 or later
Dimensions
Chassis dimensions, excluding rack ears and front and back panel knobs and connectors: 19 x 7 x 1.75" (48.26 x 17.78 x 4.45cm).

Knobs and connectors extend up to 0.5 inch (1.27cm) from front and back panels, adding 1" (2.54cm) to depth.

With rack ears attached, fits standard 19" (48.26cm) rack with 1U of rack height

Packaging Info
Package Weight
7 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
23.6 x 11.5 x 5.4"

MOTU HDX-SDI Thunderbolt Reviews

DO NOT BUY!!! does NOT support OS X Yosemite - USELESS BOX

By mixer
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2016-02-17

this box ONLY SUPPORTS OLDER mac system - complete waste of time - the WORST abysmal tech support - zero information & no plans for updating drivers anytime soon - COMPLETELY USELESS (and this coming from a long time Motu DP user) - AVOID! thanks for BH and their very liberal return policy

Does NOT work with Yosemite, despite claiming OS X support

By Yarrow
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2015-08-13

We bought two of these to use with our new Mac Pros with OS X Yosemite, based on the claim of OS X support on the MOTU product page. Come to find out that there have been no new video drivers issued by MOTU since early 2014. Tech support said be patient, we're waiting on a fix from Apple. Months and several point versions of Yosemite later there are STILL no new drivers, and their product page STILL claims OS X support, with no disclaimer. Conclusion: MOTU does not care about video. Stick with a company that does, and does not continue to sell its products with false compatibility claims.

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