MOTU HDX-SDI User's Guide download pdf (Page 9)

CHAPTER

9

1 About the HDX-SDI

OVERVIEW

The HDX-SDI is a PCI Express video interface for

Mac that provides broadcast-quality video capture

and monitoring for Apple Final Cut Pro.

The HDX-SDI connects to a Mac desktop

computer via a standard PCI Express card or a Mac

laptop via an ExpressCard adapter and turns the

computer into a powerful HD/SD video

production workstation equipped with all the

video and audio I/O needed to produce broadcast

quality HD and SD video material.

In Final Cut Pro, the HDX-SDI supports full-raster

1920 x 1080 HD capture and playback using any

video format supported natively by Final Cut Pro,

including uncompressed, P2 (DVCProHD), XD

CAM, HDV, and Apple’s ProRes 422 codec in both

standard and HQ modes. The HDX-SDI is the

ideal all-in-one video capture solution for any

ProRes workﬂow.

The HDX-SDI is ideal for any natively supported

workﬂow because you can immediately play back

clips (either imported or ingested) with no

transcoding necessary. Conversely, you can

connect any SD or HD video source such as an

HDV camera, legacy video deck or DVD player

and then capture it directly in the format of your

choice in Final Cut. Many cameras now feed their

uncompressed SDI or component output directly

from the camera’s optics and image sensor, before

compression, for the best-possible picture quality

during capture with the HDX-SDI.

A wide range of video equipment can be connected

to the HDX-SDI, from legacy SD camcorders and

CRT monitors to the latest HD cameras, video

decks, LCD reference monitors and plasmas.

The HDX-SDI provides advanced synchronization

and machine control features, including support

for time code, 9-pin machine control, and video

reference. For audio synchronization, the

HDX-SDI employs Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS),

a DSP-driven phase lock engine that delivers fast

lockup times and sub-frame accuracy.

The HDX-SDI is housed in a rugged aluminum

alloy chassis with a standard 19-inch, single-space,

rack-mountable form factor. Included rack

mounting brackets can easily be removed for

convenient desktop operation.

The HDX-SDI is designed to streamline your video

production workﬂow, with uniﬁed control over all

your video gear from the convenience of your

computer desktop.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

■ HD/SD PCI Express video interface for Mac and

Windows — provides HD and SD capture and

playback for any current-generation PCI- or

ExpressCard-equipped computer.

■ Tower or laptop operation — connects to a Mac

or PC tower via PCI Express for ultra-fast

operation, or connect to a laptop via ExpressCard

connectivity for mobile operation.

■ Comprehensive video capture & monitoring —

captures and plays uncompressed video in all

standard SD and HD video formats up to and

including 1080p30 (720p, 1080i, 1080p &

1080PsF).

■ Supports Apple Final Cut Pro.

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