The HDP2 is a miniature HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D converter for digital display devices, such as LCD, DLP, and Plasma monitors or projectors. Using a very high quality scaling engine and de-interlacer, the HDP2 will automatically size 4:3 or 16:9 inputs to many DVI-D monitors. For appropriate monitor configurations, scaling is automatically 1 to 1-for example, displaying 1920x1080 video on a WUXGA (1920x1200) monitor. The HDP2 will also automatically adapt the input frame rate for monitor compatibility. In addition, the HDP2 provides 2 channel audio monitoring and a looping output of the SDI input.

The HDP2 is designed for general monitoring, perfect for use in applications such as: General post-production reference monitoring, Client monitoring, Presentation, Projection, Corporate displays, Kiosk applications...and much more.

The HDP2 also supports HDMI v1.3a Deep Colour (with a DVI to HDMI cable). In the HDMI mode, Deep Colour is supported at 30/36 bits per pixel with 8 channel audio. USB connectivity allows for easy PC/Mac setup and field upgrades.

Inputs:

• 525i, 625i, 720p 50/59.94/60
  
• 1080i 50/59.94/60
  
• 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.9/30
  
• 1080psF 23.98/24/25
  
• YCbCr 10-bit

• HD, and SD-SDI (auto-selected)
  
• SMPTE-259/274/292/296
  
• BNC connector

• DVI v1.0 / HDMI v1.3a
  
• 4:2:2 YCbCr
  
• 4:4:4 YCbCr/RGB 24/30/36-bit
  
• DVI-D standard male connector

• RCA-style analog outputs at -10dBV (nominal)
  
• 2 channels embedded audio (HDMI mode only)
  
• 24 bit, 2 or 8 channels
  
• User assignable channels

• HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D
  
• HDMI 1.3a support (via DVI-D connector), including: - Deep Colour 30-bit video (24-bit also supported) - 2 or 8 channels of embedded audio
  
• Automatically adapts to popular LCD/ DLP/Plasma monitors (and projectors) up to 1920x1200 and 1080p
  
• High quality scaling engine for proper display of 4:3 or 16:9 content-even better quality than original HDP
  
• 1 to 1 scaling for appropriate monitor configurations
  
• 2 channel RCA analog audio output (user-assignable channels)
  
• HD-SDI/SDI looping output
  
• Setup via PC/Mac using USB port and supplied USB cable (USB configuration software application supplied on CD)
  
• 5 year warranty

XENA LHi offers a full host of no-compromise features: 10 or 8-bit uncompressed video, 3G/HD/SD SDI I/O including support for 1080p50/60, analog composite/S-Video/SD-HD component video I/O, 2-channel AES/8-channel SDI embedded audio I/O, 2-channel balanced audio I/O, and broadcast-quality hardware based up/down/cross-conversion for flexible SD and HD post production. Also, HDMI v1.3a capability at 30 bits per pixel allows full support of the latest 10-bit monitors.

XENA LHi comes standard with a breakout cable and also works with the optional KLHi-Box for rack mounted I/O convenience. XENA LHi provides optimum quality for SD and HD-the maximum allowed in SMPTE SDI standards.

Using many user-selected formats-DPX, Cineon, TGA, TIFF, BMP, YUV, AVI or QuickTime™-XENA LHi captures directly to disk. In addition to top quality video, XENA LHi offers all the audio support you'd ever want: multi-channel audio and 16/24/32-bit AES/EBU digital audio at 48kHz for digital production. For ease of use, XENA LHi also includes hardware sample-rate conversion on AES inputs-eliminating source synchronising requirements.

LHi is perfect for many diverse workflows, including capture from analog component connections from HDV cameras that allow direct ingest of HDV-acquired material into uncompressed or any other supported file format. These 12-bit analog inputs and outputs, in addition to 10-bit digital I/O's, ensure that XENA LHi can interface to almost any Single-Link SDI, HDMI, or analog HD or SD device you throw at it.

XENA LHi also provides AJA's incredible 10-bit hardware up-, down-, and cross-conversion to/from HD and SD, which can be applied to any or all inputs or outputs. Digitise HD into space efficient SD for offline work.

Monitor HD files on an SD monitor. Make analog or digital SD tape masters from an HD project. Awesome workflow capabilities are yours with XENA LHi.

Key Features:-

• 10-bit uncompressed SD/HD capture card
  
• 3G/HD/SD SDI I/O
  
• HDMI v1.3a w/Deep Colour at 30 bits per pixel input/output
  
• 1 3G, HD-SDI, or SD-SDI output
  
• 12-bit HD analog component I/O
  
• 12-bit SD analog component or composite/YC I/O
  
• 10-bit hardware up-, down-, cross-conversion
  
• Native support for DPX, Cineon, TGA, TIFF, BMP, YUV, AVI and QuickTime files
  
• 2-channel balanced XLR AES and 2-channel balanced XLR analog audio I/O
  
• 8-channel SDI embedded audio I/O
  
• HD/SD Genlock
  
• LTC input (on Reference Input)
  
• RS-422 machine control
  
• Plug-in support for Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, Adobe After Effects CS4, and Photoshop, Autodesk Combustion and Eyeon Fusion
  
• AJA Machina software
  
• Cables standard, KLHi-Box breakout optional
  
• 3-year warranty

Io Express is the perfect Mac or PC interface for anyone who needs an inexpensive monitoring and mastering solution when working with Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), XDCAM HD, DVCPRO HD, and more. Portable and simple to use, Io Express is ideal for filebased workflows.

Options:

• Rackmount kit
  
• PCIe card interface

• DVCPRO HD
  
• DV25/DV50
  
• SD Uncompessed
  
• Apple ProRes 422 (Mac Pro and MacBook Pro only)
  
• SD and limited HD

• DVCPRO HD
  
• DV25/DV50
  
• SD Uncompessed
  
• Apple ProRes 422 HD/SD
  
• HDV
  
• XDCAM
  
• XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD

• HD/SD-SDI input/output
  
• HDMI v1.3a with Deep Colour support at 30 and 36 bits per pixel
  
• HD/SD Component Video output
  
• 2-Channel RCA audio output
  
• LTC I/O (selectable LTC Input/Reference Video Input)
  
• RS422
  
• ExpressCard/PCIe interfaces, over 1-lane PCIe cable (ExpressCard standard, PCIe card optional for Mac Pro or Windows workstation)
  
• For Mac OSX and Windows XP/Vista
  
• Support for Final Cut Studio and Adobe CS4
  
• Small, portable case design
  
• 3-meter PCIe tether cable
  
• 12v DC power supply
  
• Rackmount kit optional
  
• AJA 3-year warranty

The AJA KONA LHi bridges the gap between legacy analog devices and the latest 3G SDI and HDMI v1.3a enabled products. KONA LHi interfaces with the latest PCIe Apple Mac OSX hardware and QuickTime software applications. AJA drivers offer integrated support for Apple Final Cut Studio. KONA LHi allows editing, monitoring and mastering of professional quality video in an affordable, easy to use product.

KONA LHi offers a full host of no-compromise features: 10 or 8-bit uncompressed video, 3G/HD/SD SDI I/O including support for 1080p50/60, analog composite/S-Video/SD-HD component video I/O, 2-channel AES/8-channel SDI embedded audio I/O, 2-channel balanced audio I/O, and broadcastquality hardware-based up/down/cross-conversion for flexible SD and HD post production. Also, HDMI v1.3a capability at 30 bits per pixel allows full support of the latest 10-bit monitors.

The KONA LHi comes standard with a breakout cable and can also be connected to an optional breakout box for rack mounted I/O convenience and added connectivity in the form of additional BNC digital AES/EBU connectors and RCA monitoring jacks.

Use the KONA LHi hardware-based flexible connectivity to capture to QuickTime™ at 10-bit and 8-bit uncompressed formats as well as Apple ProRes 422, DVCPRO HD and more.

AJA Control Panel application
As a member of the AJA KONA family of products, the KONA LHi uses the AJA Control Panel application to configure various hardware parameters. The AJA Control Panel application can auto detect input format and frame rate, configure hardware-based up/down/cross-conversions, and more.

Connectivity
If your post production facility works with a wide variety of formats, frame rates and audio/video sources, the AJA KONA LHi provides the connectivity you need. Connect everything from an HDMI enabled camera to an HD-SDI VTR to KONA LHi. Connection to any of your legacy analog video signals is also possible. Via an Input PassThrough mode, you can even configure the card to act as a converter within your computer, allowing you to embed or disembed audio or convert a signal like HDMI to HD-SDI.

Broadcast-quality conversions
Like the AJA KONA 3 product, the KONA LHi features full 10-bit, broadcast-quality, motion-adaptive SD to HD up-conversion, HD to HD crossconversion, HD to SD down-conversion, and automatic HD/SD 12-bit component analog output. Since all of KONA LHi's conversions are hardware-based, they are available all the time - during ingest or playback. Outputs can be configured independently allowing you to have simultaneous HD and SD output - or two different types of HD - 720 or 1080 - output at the same time via cross-conversion.

Key Features:-

• 3G/HD/SD SDI input/output
  
• HDMI v1.3a w/Deep Colour at 30 bits per pixel input/output
  
• 12-bit HD analog component input/output
  
• 12-bit SD analog component, composite, or S-Video input/output
  
• 10-bit Hardware-based realtime up/down/cross-conversions
  
• DVCPRO HD hardware acceleration
  
• HDV hardware acceleration
  
• Dynamic RT hardware acceleration
  
• 2-ch balanced XLR AES digital audio and 2-ch balanced XLR analog audio input/output
  
• 8-ch SDI embedded audio input/output
  
• HD/SD Genlock and RS-422 machine control
  
• LTC Input (on Reference input)
  
• Support for Final Cut Studio applications, Adobe applications and more
  
• Breakout cables standard, affordable breakout box optional
  
• 3-year warranty

AJA's Io HD is the latest in the award-winning Io family of products an effortless to use, transportable plug-in solution for working with HD and SD in Final Cut Studio 2. With a single FireWire 800 connection, Io HD uniquely supports the amazing new Apple ProRes 422 Codec natively, in hardware, to bring production-quality HD editing to the Mac Pro desktop and even the MacBook Pro laptop.

Io HD is the only device in the world that supports Apple’s ProRes 422 codec in hardware, enabling true 10-bit video editing on a MacPro desktop or a MacBook Pro laptop. With this high performance hardware and innovative codec from Apple, you can work anywhere in SD or HD all in full-raster 10-bit 4:2:2 quality.

Like other members of the Io family, Io HD offers unparalleled video and audio connectivity. Within its portable and ruggedly cool form factor, Io HD offers SD/HD analog I/O, SD/HD digital I/O including HD-SDI and HDMI, Balanced analog and digital AES audio, as well as RS-422, Genlock, and even LTC timecode connections. Io HD also includes AJA’s realtime hardware 10-bit up/down/cross conversion.

Io Flexibility with KONA-level Power
Io HD is a versatile powerhouse, bringing features pioneered on AJA's industry-leading KONA lineup such as 10-bit hardware-based up-conversion, cross-conversion, and down-conversion all performed in realtime. Just tap into its flexibility, and you can configure a Mac as a professional HD or SD editing suite, or high-powered field-editing system and just about anything in-between. Both analog and digital ports are offered, allowing connection to virtually every kind of video/audio peripheral from the most current HD digital decks to analog legacy devices.

Io HD Software
Io HD runs on a new AJA-built driver, similar to the KONA driver, which brings features such as Core Audio and very low latency capture and playback. The Io HD driver also provides RGB support, allowing for the direct video output of applications such as Adobe After Effects,™ Autodesk Combustion™ and Apple Motion.™ Co-developed with Apple for use with Final Cut Studio 2, Io HD delivers powerful audio/video capture, editing and post-production capabilities all in a single, integrated system.

Key Features:-

• Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 HQ Codec
  
• SD, HD 720/1080,
  
• Full-raster 10 bit 4:2:2, realtime,in hardware
  
• Up/down/cross-conversion, 10-bit, realtime, in hardware
  
• SD-SDI and HD-SDI I/O (2)
  
• Component I/O (SD and HD)
  
• Composite and S-video I/O
  
• HDMI video w/2-channel audio I/O
  
• Embedded SDI 8-channel audio I/O
  
• AES/EBU 8-channel unbalanced audio I/O
  
• Analog 4-channel balanced audio I/O (XLR)
  
• Analog 2-channel unbalanced audio output (RCA)
  
• Genlock with loopthrough
  
• RS-422 machine control
  
• LTC Timecode I/O
  
• Connects to Mac via a single FireWire 800 cable
  
• For Apple Final Cut Studio 2 on Mac OS X
  
• 3-year Warranty

The 3GDA is a miniature, low-cost 1x6 3G HD-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI re-clocking distribution amplifier. Featuring six separately buffered SDI outputs, the 3GDA provides automatic input detection, re-clocking and cable equalisation.

Key Features:-

• Compact SD/HD Distribution
  
• Six Separately Buffered Outputs
  
• Miniature Size
  
• 120m 3G cable equalisation (1694 coax)
  
• 3G HD-SDI, HD-SDI or SDI input, auto sensing
  
• Passes all ancillary data
  
• +5-18V power supply

The 3GM is versatile and economical tool for interconnecting dual-link 1.5G SMPTE372M and 3G SMPTE425M. 3GM is bi-directional allowing dual 1.5G to 3G or 3G to dual 1.5G conversion. Additionally, 3GM’s 3G HD-SDI output is configurable for SMPTE425M type A or B. The 3GM can even convert 3G from/to type A or B. 3GM also provides a monitor output which is a single link SMPTE292M 1.5G HD-SDI. The 3GM is also compatible with SMPTE259M 270Mb SDI.

Key Features:-

• Compact 3G to/from 1.5G conversion
  
• SMPTE425M-AB inputs, 3G outputs configurable to A or B
  
• Converts SMPTE425M A to/from SMPTE425M B
  
• Provides SMPTE292 monitor output for dual 1.5G or 3G inputs
  
• Fully equalising and re-clocking with jitter attenuation
  
• Passes all ancillary data

The HD10CEA converts SDI/HD-SDI video with embedded audio to analog video and 4 channel balanced analog audio. SD video outputs can be configured as YPbPr (Betacam or SMPTE/EBU-N10), RGB, composite or YC (S-Video). HD video outputs can be configured as YPbPr or RGB. The analog audio outputs can be wired in a balanced or unbalanced configuration. The 4 audio channels can be selected from group 1-4. Audio and video output connections are available on a 25 pin “D” subminiature connector (breakout cable supplied). All video/audio configuration is done by external dipswitch selection. This versatile, low-cost, miniature monitoring solution also outputs two loop-through SDI/HD-SDI outputs.

Key Features:-

• Digital to Analog Audio and Video Converter
  
• SDI/HD-SDI with Embedded Audio Input
  
• SD Component or Composite Video Outputs (SD Input)
  
• HD Component Video Outputs (HD Input)
  
• 4 Channel Balanced Audio Output
  
• 2 Equalised, Loop-Through SD/HD-SDI Outputs
  
• Selectable Audio Channel Pair/Group

The HA5 converts HDMI to SDI or HD-SDI. Up to eight channels of HDMI audio
are embedded into the SDI/HD-SDI output allowing a convenient single cable
audio/video connection. The HA5 provides two SDI/HD-SDI outputs and supports long HDMI cables on the input. The HA5 is useful for connecting HDMI cameras to SDI/HD-SDI equipment.

Key Features:-

• Full HDMI support including embedded audio
  
• Equalised HDMI input supports long HDMI cables up to 40m
  
• PLL clock filtering for low jitter SDI/HD-SDI outputs
  
• Lock LED shows type of input source, SD (green) or HD (red)
  
• HDMI cable included

The HI5 converts SDI or HD-SDI to HDMI for driving HDMI monitors. Embedded SDI/HD-SDI audio is supported in the HDMI output allowing a convenient single cable audio/video connection. The HI5 provides 2 Channel RCA style audio outputs for separate audio monitoring if needed. The HI5 also provides a looping SDI/HD-SDI output useful for connecting additional equipment, or for “daisy chaining” multiple monitors to the same SDI-HD-SDI source.

Key Features:-

• SDI/HD-SDI to HDMI
  
• Full HDMI support including embedded audio
  
• Additional 2 Channel RCA jack audio output
  
• Equalised looping SDI/HD-SDI output
  
• HDMI cable included

The HD10MD3 is a miniature digital downconverter for converting HD-SDI video to standard definition SDI and analog component/composite video. The HD10MD3 uses a full 10-bit data path and multi-point interpolation to produce broadcast quality downconverted video. In addition, the HD10MD3 converts either 1080p24 or 1080p24sf to 59.94 Hz output video using the standard 3:2 pulldown technique. The output can be formatted for either 4:3 or 16:9 standard definition monitors. Four-channel input embedded HD-SDI audio is passed to the SDI output.

Key Features:-

• Low Cost Digital HD Downconverter
  
• Dual rate HD-SDI/SDI Input
  
• HD-SDI/SDI Outputs
  
• Multi-Standard Input Including 1080p24/sf
  
• 10-bit Data Path, Multi-Point Interpolation
  
• Configurable for 16:9 or 4:3 Output
  
• 4:3 Safe-Zone Graticule
  
• Dipswitch User Configuration

The HD10AMA is a dual rate 4-channel analog audio Embedder/Disembedder. The Disembedder is always functional providing 4 outputs. The Embedder is user selectable, on a channel pair basis, to either "pass" input audio or embed input audio from the breakout cable. Analog audio levels are selectable. The HD10AMA automatically detects and configures to the input video standard.

Key Features:-

• Dual rate HD-SDI/SDI Embedder/Disembedder
  
• 4-Channel Balanced Analog Audio I/O
  
• Supplied XLR breakout cable
  
• HD-SDI/SDI input, 2 HD-SDI/SDI outputs
  
• Dipswitch configuration
  
• 5-18VDC Power

The HD10AM is a dual rate 8 channel AES audio Embedder/Disembedder. The Disembedder is always functional providing 4 AES outputs. The Embedder is user selectable, on a channel pair basis, to either "pass" SDI input audio or to embed input AES audio from the breakout cable. AES inputs are sample rate converted to a 48KHz rate synchronous to the video input. The HD10AM automatically detects and configures to the input video standard.

Key Features:-

• Dual rate HD-SDI/SDI Embedder/Disembedder
  
• 8 Channel AES I/O
  
• Supplied breakout cables for balanced AES - XLR connectors
  
• HD-SDI/SDI input, 2 HD-SDI/SDI outputs
  
• Dipswitch configuration
  
• 5-18VDC Power

The HD10A is a miniature, high-quality, 10-bit analog to digital converter for HDTV. A companion to the popular HD10C D/A converter, the HD10A can add an HD-SDI output to cameras, computers with HD RGB graphics, VTRs, or other analog-only HD equipment. The HD10A accepts HD YPbPr or RGB analog and outputs three duplicate HD-SDI signals. Works in 1080i, 1035i, 1080psf and 720p with internal or external sync (tri-level).

Key Features:-

• Low Cost, High Quality, 10-bit HDTV A/D Conversion
  
• Full Bandwidth Component HD RGB or YPbPr Input
  
• 3 HD-SDI Outputs
  
• Multi Standard
  
• Internal or External Sync

The HD10C2, AJA's second generation HD D/A converter, brings exciting new features. In addition to being a high-quality 10-bit HD converter, the HD10C2 is "dual-rate" and works with both HD-SDI and SDI inputs. For HD-SDI inputs, the HD10C2 outputs full bandwidth HD component or VGA-style RGBHV video. For SDI inputs, component or composite SD outputs are supported. When connected to a multi-format monitor like the Sony 20L5, the HD10C2 will automatically provide an image from almost any HD or SD input format. The HD10C2 also features 2 equalised HD-SDI outputs.

Key Features:-

• Low Cost, High Quality, 10-bit Dual Rate HD/SD D/A Conversion
  
• Full Bandwidth HD Analog RGB or YPbPr Output (HD input)
  
• Component/Composite SD Output (SD input)
  
• 2 Equalised Loop-Through HD-SDI/SDI Outputs
  
• RGBHV VGA style HD output using supplied adapter
  
• HD Sync Selectable Between Bi-level and Tri-Level
  
• 4:3 Safe Area Graticule (HD)
  
• 5-18VDC Power
  
• External Dipswitch Configuration

The HD10AVA is a miniature, high-quality, audio/video, HD/SD A/D converter. The HD10AVA automatically detects the video input format and embeds the audio inputs in the SDI/HD-SDI outputs. The HD10AVA is useful for adding an SDI/HD-SDI audio/video output to tape decks or any professional video equipment with analog outputs. The HD10AVA is especially useful for adding HD-SDI outputs to most HDV cameras or decks by using the component outputs of such devices. The HD10AVA uses a breakout cable for audio/video inputs and provides 3 SDI-HD-SDI on BNCs.

Key Features:-

• High-quality SD/HD audio/video A/D converter
  
• SD component, composite or Y/C video input
  
• HD analog component video input
  
• Four channel balanced analog audio input
  
• 3 SDI/HD-SDI with embedded audio outputs
  
• 12-bit video, 24-bit audio A/Ds
  
• Automatic multi-standard
  
• External dip switch configuration
  
• 5-18V power

The Only Card for OS X & Final Cut Pro 5 with HD, SD Analog & Digital I/O
Not an entry-level card, KONA LHe offers a full ride to HD with no-compromise, 10-bit uncompressed video, 2-channel AES and 8-channel embedded audio, analog composite/component video I/O, 2-channel analog audio I/O, broadcast-quality hardware downconversion and TBC on analog inputs. KONA LHe bridges the analog and digital worlds by offering I/O for both. A lot of card for a low price, KONA LHe also features dual-monitor desktop viewing for editing ease. The KONA LHe comes standard with a breakout cable and also works with the optional KL-Box for rackmounted I/O convenience.

Supporting native 10-bit resolution, KONA LHe provides optimum quality for SD and HD - the maximum allowed in SMPTE SDI standards. Using QuickTime format, KONA LHe captures directly to 10-bit files on disk, and also supports many legacy 8-bit formats for backward compatibility. KONA LHe also supports DVCPROHD and HDV, DV25, DV50, JPEG and more.

In addition to perfection in video, KONA LHe offers all the audio support you'd ever want: native OS X multi-channel audio and 24-bit AES/EBU digital audio at 48kHz for digital production. For ease of use, KONA LHe also includes hardware sample-rate conversion on AES inputs - eliminating source synchronising requirements.

As the only card available supporting HD/SD analog I/O, KONA LHe is perfect for not only uncompressed, but also HDV and other diverse workflows.

KONA LHe Hardware Acceleration
Final Cut Pro users will love DVCPROHD, HDV, and Apple RT Extreme hardware acceleration, developed in close cooperation with Apple and available exclusively on KONA LHe. KONA LHe hardware takes a portion of the codec processing load off the CPU, allowing more RealTime (RT) effects in Final Cut Pro 5 when outputting. KONA LHe also has hardware support when capturing. This brings amazing RealTime HD production power to the desktop. With KONA LHe, any source can be captured using the DVCPROHD codec - giving you online HD quality at remarkably low data rates, allowing the internal PowerMac SATA storage to be used for HD capture, playback and RT effects. Of course, you'll obtain still better performance and more RT when using a fast SCSI or Fibre array, but this feature allows HD to be used where only SD would have been considered because of budget or time constraints. KONA LHe even supports the DVCPROHD and HDV codecs with downconversion - allowing projects to be downconverted to SD, or even upconverted for DVCPROHD capture.

How Does KONA LHe Accelerate DVCPROHD, HDV & Apple's Dynamic RT?
Because KONA's precision hardware does part of the work, the G5 has more time available to process RT effects. This means more RT-effects power and more RT streams. Most broadcast codecs, including DVCPROHD and HDV, use a two-step process. The video is first scaled to a lower horizontal pixel count, and then the video is compressed. This is done because the slightly scaled video results in a favourable tradeoff between resolution and codec efficiency. KONA LHe's hardware not only dramatically speeds up the scaling part of the job, but it's also done with full 10-bit broadcast quality. When using the Final Cut Pro 5 HDV codec, KONA LHe's hardware acceleration allows instantaneous RT playback for both monitoring and recording. Even KONA's downconverter works in realtime with HDV, allowing SD monitoring, dubs or mastering. This KONA LHe functionality makes HDV a fully professional solution. The Panasonic DVCPROHD format takes advantage of KONA hardware as well. KONA's precision hardware allows capture and playback of HD-SDI video to and from the DVCPROHD codec at a quality level virtually indistinguishable from native FireWire, while freeing up valuable RT processing power. For Final Cut Pro 5's Dynamic RT feature, KONA's hardware is used to offload the video scaling as the "Playback Video Quality" dynamically adjusts. This allows more playback power - and because KONA handles it seamlessly, the Dynamic RT you see on the Mac monitor is the same as that shown on your professional broadcast monitor.

KONA LHe Supports Final Cut Multi-Cam Feature
Final Cut Pro 5 now provides multi-cam playout - and KONA LHe supports it! With KONA hardware and a sufficient storage solution, you can handle up to 16 sources in realtime. Each stream of video is captured individually and then ganged together in Final Cut Pro 5 for a multi-cam editing workflow. The KONA LHe hardware seamlessly plays the multi-cam clips out to professional broadcast monitors or decks, via SDI, HD-SDI or component video. Up to 16 sources can be viewed in realtime via the KONA (4-up, 6-up, 9-up, 16-up, etc.), or each individual source can be viewed as it is selected via Final Cut Pro 5.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

XENA HS is the culmination of joint development with Adobe Systems to deliver turnkey desktop software and hardware for native full-resolution capture, editing and playback in SD and HD. Working via Adobe's Open HD certification program, in which AJA has been an early collaborator, Adobe implemented support for AJA's XENA HS realtime HD-SDI I/O card in the new Adobe Production Studio, which features a streamlined workflow with products including Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro.

XENA HS support is among the top new features in Premiere Pro 2.0, allowing postproduction editors, videographers and multimedia creative professionals to input and output high-speed, uncompressed digital audio/video under full control of the Adobe software for integrated capture, playback and print to tape.

With XENA HS, you also get AJA's own plug-ins for capture, preview and export within Adobe PhotoShop, and for preview within After Effects.

Key Features:-

• Integrates with Adobe Production StudioT (Adobe Premiere 2.0T native support for XENA HS)
  
• AJA XENA HS software plug-ins for Adobe After Effects 7 and Photoshop CS2
  
• Supports SMPTE 292M (SDI) digital video (HD), 10-bit uncompressed
  
• Supports SMPTE 259M (SDI) digital video (SD), 10-bit uncompressed
  
• 1 video input, 1 video output
  
• AES audio I/O: supports up to 6 channels of 24-bit/48kHz AES Audio, AES inputs support asynchronous audio at 32-96kHz
  
• Cable provided
  
• 3-year warranty

AJA-quality standard-definition video capture and playback isn't just for the big guys. The affordable priced XENA LS is the perfect solution for capture, playback and printing video for non-linear editing and visual effects/motion graphics. Now, with XENA LS, everyone can enjoy the features, rock-solid video/audio, and factory support that exemplify all AJA products.

XENA LS supports 10-bit resolution SMPTE SDI, using your choice of many formats (TGA, TIFF, BMP, AVI or QuickTime). XENA LS also has great audio I/O support: 2-channel balanced XLR analog, 2-channel balanced XLR AES and multi-channel embedded SDI audio. XENA LS includes hardware sample-rate conversion on AES inputs, eliminating source synchronising requirements. And the optional KL-Box for XENA LS provides all the standard features of a cable in an easy-to-use 1RU rackmount panel.

Key Features:-

• 12-bit component/composite S-video analog I/O
  
• SDI input, 2 independent SDI outputs
  
• AES I/O, sample-rate conversion on input (2 channel, XLR)
  
• Balanced analog audio I/O (2 channel, XLR)
  
• 8-channel SDI embedded audio support
  
• Broadcast-quality TBC with VHS support
  
• Support for TGA, TIFF, BMP, AVI and QuickTime files
  
• Support for all popular standard definition formats (NTSC and PAL)
  
• Genlock and RS-422 machine control
  
• AJA Machina software
  
• Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0, Adobe After Effects 7.0, Photoshop CS/CS2, Autodesk Combustion 4 and Eyeon Fusion5 plug-ins and support
  
• Cables standard, KL-Box breakout optional
  
• 3-year warranty
  
• Available in PCIe as XENA LSe
  
• Available in PCI compatible as XENA LS

The Only Card for WindowsXP that Provides Both HD/SD Analog & Digital I/O

XENA LH offers a full ride to HD with no-compromise, 10-bit and 8-bit uncompressed video, 2-channel AES and 8-channel embedded audio, analog composite/component video I/O, 2-channel analog audio I/O, 10-bit broadcast-quality hardware HD to SD downconversion and TBC on analog inputs. XENA LH bridges the analog and digital worlds by offering I/O for both.

XENA LH comes standard with a breakout cable and also works with the optional KL-Box for rackmounted I/O convenience. Supporting native 10-bit resolution, XENA LHe provides optimum quality for SD and HD - the maximum allowed in SMPTE SDI standards. Using many user-selected formats - DPX, Cineon, TGA, TIFF, BMP, AVI or QuickTimeT - XENA LH captures directly to disk.

In addition to top-quality video, XENA LH offers all the audio support you'll ever want: multi-channel audio and 16/24/32-bit AES/EBU digital audio at 48kHz for digital production. For ease of use, XENA LH also includes hardware sample-rate conversion on AES inputs, eliminating source synchronising requirements.

As the only card available supporting HD/SD analog I/O, XENA LH is perfect for many diverse workflows, including analog component connections from HDV cameras that allow direct ingest of HDV-acquired material into uncompressed or any other supported file format. These 12-bit analog inputs and outputs, in addition to 10-bit digital I/O's, ensure that XENA LH can interface with almost any Single Link digital or analog HD or SD video format you throw at it.

XENA LH also provides AJA's incredible 10-bit hardware HD to SD downconversion, which can be applied to any or all inputs or outputs. Digitise HD into space-efficient SD for offline work. Monitor HD files on an SD monitor. Make analog or digital SD tape masters from an HD project. Awesome workflow capabilities are yours with XENA LH.

XENA LH is available in two flavours: for PCI/PCI-X compatibility as the XENA LH, and for 4-lane PCIe compatibility as the XENA LHe. Both cards are identical in features and in video and audio connections, and use the same optional KL-Box breakout box.

Key Features:-

• 10-bit uncompressed SD/HD capture card
  
• 12-bit HD analog component I/O
  
• 12-bit SD analog component or composite/YC I/O
  
• 10-bit hardware HD to SD downconversion
  
• Native support for DPX, Cineon, TGA, TIFF, BMP, AVI and QuickTime files
  
• SDI or HD-SDI input
  
• 2 independent SDI/HD-SDI outputs
  
• 2-channel balanced XLR AES and 2-channel balanced XLR analog audio I/O
  
• 8-channel SDI embedded audio I/O
  
• HD/SD Genlock
  
• RS-422 machine control
  
• AJA Machina software
  
• Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0, Adobe After Effects 7.0, Photoshop CS/CS2, Autodesk Combustion 4 and Eyeon Fusion5 plug-ins and support
  
• Cables standard, KL-Box breakout optional
  
• 3-year warranty
  
• Available in PCIe as XENA LHe
  
• Available in PCI/PCI-X compatible as XENA LH

The XENA 2K video card is AJA's top-of-the-line card for Windows XP, delivering uncompressed SD, HD and Dual Link HD and enabling customers to work with 2K frames in a flexible and future-safe architecture.

XENA 2K's 4-lane PCI-Express bus interface plus our integrated AJA drivers team up perfectly with Windows XP and Adobe Premiere Pro to give you unparalleled power and efficiency. Supporting any uncompressed SD or HD format, including 2K and Dual Link, XENA 2K captures and plays back uncompressed 10-bit and 8-bit digital video and 24-bit 48kHz digital audio in standard definition (SMPTE 259M), high definition (SMPTE 292M), and Dual Link high definition (SMPTE 372M).

Key Features:-

• SD/HD-SDI, 4:4:4, and 4:4:4:4, HSDL, 2K
  
• Look Up Table (LUT) support
  
• 2K frame format support
  
• Native support for uncompressed DPX, Cineon, TGA, TIFF, BMP, YUV, AVI and QuickTime files
  
• 8-channel 48K and 96K AES, and 16-channel embedded audio
  
• Broadcast-quality hardware 10-bit up-/down-/cross conversion
  
• 12-bit HD component and SD component/composite analog output
  
• Available with 4-lane PCI-express bus interface as XENA 2Ke
  
• Available with PCI-X 133 interface as XENA 2K
  
• 3-year international warranty
  
• Cables standard, K3-Box breakout optional
  
• Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0, Adobe After Effects 7.0, Photoshop CS/CS2, Autodesk Combustion 4 and Eyeon Fusion5 plug-ins and support
  
• AJA Machina software
  
• RS-422 machine control

KONA 3, the capture card for uncompressed SD, HD, and Dual Link HD on OSX. Visualise uncompressed video, 8-channel AES and embedded audio, up/down HD/SD format conversion, hardware downstream keyer, and HD/SD component analog output all yours on a state-of-the-art 4-lane PCI Express card.

Like other members of the KONA family, KONA 3 is designed for no-holds-barred design and editing with support for Apple Final Cut Studio plus hardware acceleration for the DVCPROHD and HDV codecs, and Dynamic RT Extreme effects in Final Cut Pro 5. KONA 3, the new standard bearer for quality, flexibility, and future-safe architecture in a QuickTime I/O card.

KONA 3's 4-Lane PCI-Express bus interface with our own integrated AJA QuickTime™ drivers team up perfectly with the new Apple PowerMacs to give you unparalleled power and efficiency within Final Cut Pro. Supporting any uncompressed SD or HD format, including Dual Link, KONA 3 captures and plays back uncompressed 10-bit and 8-bit digital video and 24-bit 48kHz digital audio in standard definition (SMPTE 259M), high definition (SMPTE 292M), and Dual Link high definition (SMPTE 372M). KONA 3 also includes a variety of 10-bit broadcast-quality features, such as hardware-based up-and-down-conversion to and from HD-and adds a live hardware keyer for compositing bugs, live video, and other elements over your video

Dual Link
KONA 3 supports Dual Link 4:4:4 HD-SDI, a new technology on the Macintosh platform. Commonly known as Sony HDCAM SR or Thompson Viper Format, KONA 3 Dual Link supports full bandwidth 4:4:4 RGB at 10-bits (12-bit capable) for 1080i, 1080p, and 720p formats. KONA 3 can also convert between 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 formats for single link HD-SDI output

Broadcast-Quality Conversion
KONA 3 features full 10-bit, broadcast-quality, motion-adaptive SD to HD up-conversion, HD to SD down-conversion, and automatic HD/SD 12-bit component analog output. That's the equivalent of rolling AJA's stand-alone HD D/A converter, HD to SD downconverter, and our SD to HD up-converter into one convenient, cost-efficient KONA 3 board - at half the price. The quality is identical to AJA's award-winning stand-alone products, and all functionality is hardware-based, making it available full time, all the time, on digitise or playback.

Internal HD/SD Live Hardware Keyer
Available for the first time on any QuickTime capture card is a powerful hardware keyer that can place graphic files with an alpha channel over video in, a selectable matte, or the contents of the card's framebuffer (KONA TV/Final Cut Pro). If that weren't enough, you can also key video that has an alpha channel over video input or a matte. For example, you could load a QuickTime clip that has an alpha-channel a flying logo perhaps into KONA TV (an AJA software utility supplied) and then place it over live video coming into the card.

Audio
KONA 3's extensive audio support makes installation a breeze, working with 8-channel 24-bit 48kHz AES audio via XLR (balanced) connections, and 8-channel embedded 24-bit 48kHz embedded SDI/HD-SDI audio. KONA 3 also features high-quality input sample rate conversion on AES inputs, which eliminates the need for audio source synchronisation. If you're using a digital Betacam deck, HDCAM, DVCPRO HD, D5, D9, or even an HDCAM SR, you'll have the proper connections

KONA 3 boasts two HD/SD SDI video inputs and outputs and a component analog output, each independently switchable between HD and SD (SD analog can be configured as composite). For example, if you are working in HD, you can have simultaneous HD-SDI, SDI, and HD or SD component analog output. You can also use the two SDI outputs for a split video and key output for use with switchers, DVEs, and other professional equipment. Using KONA 3's full-time format conversion features, monitoring can be as simple as a single composite monitor for both SD and HD projects. Dual Link can be monitored via Dual Link HD-SDI outputs, Single Link HD-SDI, or HD component analog.

Looking for unsurpassed cable connectivity? Well look no further, because when you plug in KONA 3's breakout cables, they automatically configure. For SDI video, the card features two HD/SD inputs and two outputs for Single or Dual Link, one connection for Genlock input, and three for HD/SD component analog video out. Also included is a 9-pin D connector for RS-422 machine control. The SDI inputs and outputs use a separate cable with special mini-BNC connectors on one end and full-sized BNCs on the other for ease of connection and superior reliability.

Flexible I/O
The K3-Box for KONA 3 simplifies interfacing by offering a 19-inch, 1RU rack-mountable breakout box that attaches to the KONA 3 with just two cables. This option offers all the same inputs and outputs as the standard breakout cable, and can be easily rack-mounted or placed on top of a broadcast monitor or editing desk. Additional functionality includes simultaneous XLR and BNC AES output, 2-channel RCA analog audio monitoring, and looping BNC Genlock reference connectors.

Key Features:-

• SDI, HD-SDI, Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4, and 4:4:4:4
  
• 4-Lane PCI-Express Bus Interface
  
• HDV hardware acceleration
  
• DVCProHD hardware acceleration
  
• Dynamic RT Extreme hardware acceleration
  
• Broadcast Quality hardware 10-bit Up-convert
  
• Broadcast Quality hardware 10-bit Down-convert
  
• 12 bit HD component and SD component/composite analog output
  
• HD/SD Video/Key Output
  
• Internal HD/SD Live Hardware Keyer
  
• 8-Channel 24-bit AES and Embedded Audio
  
• AJA QuickTime™ Drivers
  
• Support for Apple Final Cut Pro™
  
• Support for Adobe AfterEffects, PhotoShop...and Much More!
  
• RS-422 Machine Control
  
• Cables Standard—K3-Box Breakout Optional
  
• 3-year Warranty

AJA-quality standard definition video capture and playback isn't just for the big guys. The affordably priced KONA LSe is the perfect engine for a professional Final Cut Pro 6 editing system. AJA has made a significant investment in the development of exceptional KONA hardware, making KONA cards the preferred choice for performance and stability in the broadcast industry. Now, with KONA LSe, everyone can enjoy the rich features, rock-solid video/audio and factory support that exemplify AJA products. KONA LSe does away with the need to spend serious money on a nonlinear editing suite. This affordable card, when configured with a PCIe Apple Mac Pro or G5, RAID storage, computer display and video monitor - along with Final Cut Pro 6 - achieves the same editing quality as an expensive turnkey suite. The KONA LSe supports 10-bit resolution SMPTE SDI, using a QuickTime compatible format. KONA LSe also has great audio I/O support: balanced analog, AES and embedded SDI audio. KONA LSe includes hardware sample-rate conversion on AES inputs - eliminating source synchronising requirements. And the optional KL-Box for KONA LSe provides all the standard features of the cable in an easy-to-use rackmount panel.

Key Features:-

• SDI, Analog SD
  
• 12-bit component/composite/S-video analog I/O
  
• SDI input, 2 independent SDI outputs
  
• AES I/O; sample rate conversion on input (2 ch, XLR)
  
• Balanced analog audio I/O (2 ch, XLR)
  
• 8-ch SDI embedded audio support
  
• Broadcast-quality TBC with VHS support
  
• Genlock and RS-422 machine control
  
• AJA QuickTime drivers
  
• Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 HQ supported (standard definition)
  
• Final Cut Pro, Motion, After Effects, Combustion and more
  
• Supports all popular standard definition formats: 8/10-bit uncompressed, JPEG, DV25/50 and 3:2 pulldown for 24Hz support
  
• Cables standard, KL-Box-LH or KL-Box breakout optional
  
• 3-year warranty
  
• Available in PCIe as KONA LSe
  
• Available in PCI/PCI-X compatible as KONA LS

Io offers Final Cut Pro users unsurpassed 10-bit uncompressed video and multi-channel audio. With Io, you can configure a Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, or Power Mac as a professional editing suite, corporate/industrial video centre, or high-powered desktop video setup - and just about anything in between.

Both analog and digital sources are offered, allowing connection to just about every kind of video/audio peripheral from the most current digital decks to old legacy devices. It does this with unique simplicity, using a single FireWire connection between Io and the Mac - while serving simultaneous realtime connection for all audio and video sources.

How does Io transfer uncompressed video over FireWire? It efficiently uses the IEEE 1394a 400Mb/s FireWire port on the Mac for all data transfer - since uncompressed is 270Mb/s (with filler data included), FireWire handily carries the bandwidth.

Key Features:-

• RS-422 Control Port (Sony), 9-pin D, for machine control
  
• 10-bit uncompressed SDI with embedded audio I/O
  
• Analog (10-bit A/D and D/A) Video inputs/outputs
  
• 24-bit digital/optical/analogue multi-channel audio
  
• Audio word clock connector (BNC) for audio synchronisation
  
• Front panel mode indicators, input/output
  
• Front panel video/audio input source indicators

Io LA
Also part of the award-winning Io family, Io LA is designed for analog component, composite and S-video systems. Io LA gives you the highest-quality 10-bit video available on all analog inputs and outputs and 4 channel balanced audio I/O. Like Io LD, Io LA can be used in a desktop configuration, or mounted in an optional 1-RU mounting bracket. Io LA fully supports Apple Final Cut Pro on Mac OS X.

IoLA Key Features:-

• RS-422 Control Port (Sony), 9-pin D, for machine control
  
• Analog (10-bit A/D and D/A) video inputs/outputs:
  • S-video I/O
    
  • Composite NTSC/PAL video I/O
    
  • Component YPbPr/RGB video I/O
    
  • Genlock/Reference video (looping)
    
  • Four channels analog balanced audio I/O available using a supplied XLR breakout cable
• Front panel status indicators: Power On/Off, FireWire (active/inactive), Ref (Genlock), NTSC or PAL
  
• Front panel mode indicators: Input/Output
  
• Front panel video input source indicators: Present, Component, S-video and Composite

• RS-422 Control Port (Sony), 9-pin D, for machine control
  
• 10-bit uncompressed SDI I/O with embedded audio (2 SDI outputs provide flexibility)
  
• SDI loop-through output
  
• 2 channels of 24-bit digital audio out, via S/PDIF connector
  
• Analog outputs:
  • Stereo balanced analog audio Out connectors on a supplied XLR cable (24-bit D/A conversion)
    
  • Analog component (RGB/YPbPr) or composite/S-video outputs, via 3 BNCs on supplied breakout cable (10-bit D/A conversion)
    
  • Front panel status indicators: Power On/Off, FireWire (active/inactive), Ref (Genlock), NTSC or PAL
• Front panel mode indicators: Input/Output
  
• Front panel SDI video/audio source indicators signal presence of video and audio at inputs

When you edit high-profile films, television programs, or commercials for a living, your editing system becomes an extension of yourself. Media Composer Nitris DX integrates the Media Composer toolset with the new Avid Nitris DX hardware for a remarkably responsive, high performance, multi-codec SD and HD editing solution. The result is the most powerful Media Composer system ever built, supported by a company and community you can count on.

Speed through integration: Avid Nitris DX effects architecture
The new Avid Nitris DX architecture tightly connects the host graphics chip, multiple CPU cores, and PCI Express I/O hardware into a single high-bandwidth, high-performance effects engine. The architecture is optimised for highly responsive real-time editing using the latest generation of HD codecs, including HDV, XDCAM-HD, AVC-I, and Avid DNxHD, in a multi-threaded effects pipeline engineered to take maximum advantage of the host CPU and GPU resources.

Editing done right
Editing is about speed, flexibility, and "feel". Refined editing tools, integrated media management, and seamless conform help you stay relaxed and focused on telling the best story. And Avid's Open Timeline lets you juggle formats and ideas - offering real-time editing and playback of multiple SD and HD resolutions.

Seamless integration into any workflow
Native integration of P2, XDCAM-HD, and HDV formats lets you focus on editing, not getting data into and out of the system. The Avid DNxHD36 codec provides the perfect solution for HD offline. Need to go out to DVD, Blu-ray, or the Web? Sorensen Squeeze and Avid DVD by Sonic (PC only) are included for multi-format output.

Engineered for collaboration
Share media, projects, and ideas and make the best use of resources and staff skills. Media Composer integrates directly with Avid Unity shared storage solutions and the Avid Interplay nonlinear workflow engine, for real-time collaboration at every level.

Get the look, effects, and quality you envision
Match shots quickly with the industry-standard Avid colour correction toolset. Work in high-quality HD with Avid DNxHD. And push the envelope with SpectraMatte keying, Fluid Motion time effects, Boris Continuum Complete, and a wide range of third-party AVX2 plug-ins.

A worldwide, world-class community
Avid forums connect you with other editors. A range of support and training programs tailored to your needs and budget keep you on top of your game. And our online and real-world user communities provide feedback, news, and support.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

You're always balancing quality, cost, and the next deadline. The new Media Composer Mojo DX combines the complete Media Composer film and video editing toolset with new Avid Mojo DX hardware to give you a head start on all three. Save time and boost quality with native XDCAM-HD and P2 editing and the real-time effects architecture combined with the new Media Composer Mojo DX. Create DVD, Blu-ray, and Web media. And always count on the support and expertise of the worldwide Avid community.

Speed through integration: Avid Mojo DX effects architecture
The new Avid Mojo DX architecture tightly connects the host graphics chip, multiple CPU cores, and PCI Express I/O hardware into a single high-bandwidth, high-performance effects engine. The architecture is optimised for highly responsive real-time editing using the latest generation of HD codecs, including HDV, XDCAM-HD, AVC-I, and Avid DNxHD, in a multi-threaded effects pipeline engineered to take maximum advantage of the host CPU and GPU resources.

Editing done right
Editing is about speed, flexibility, and "feel". Refined editing tools, integrated media management, and seamless conform help you stay relaxed and focused on telling the best story. And Avid's Open Timeline lets you juggle formats and ideas- offering real-time editing and playback of multiple SD and HD resolutions.

Seamless integration into any workflow
Native integration of P2, XDCAM-HD, and HDV formats lets you focus on editing, not getting data into and out of the system. The Avid DNxHD36 codec provides the perfect solution for HD offline. Need to go out to DVD, Blu-ray, or the Web? Sorensen Squeeze and Avid DVD by Sonic (PC only) are included for multi-format output.

Engineered for collaboration
Share media, projects, and ideas and make the best use of resources and staff skills. Media Composer integrates directly with Avid Unity shared storage solutions and the Avid Interplay nonlinear workflow engine, for real-time collaboration at every level.

Get the look, effects, and quality you envision
Match shots quickly with the industry-standard Avid colour correction toolset. Work in high-quality HD with Avid DNxHD. And push the envelope with SpectraMatte keying, Fluid Motion time effects, Boris Continuum Complete, and a wide range of third-party AVX2 plug-ins.

A worldwide, world-class community
Avid forums connect you with other editors. A range of support and training programs tailored to your needs and budget keep you on top of your game. And our online and real-world user communities provide feedback, news, and support.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

Avid Technology has recently announced the Avid Liquid product line, the company’s new non-linear editing software and hardware offerings for event videographers, government and corporate video producers, and high-end enthusiasts.

Developed from Pinnacle Liquid Edition products by Pinnacle Systems, the Avid Liquid family includes the new version 7 of the Avid Liquid and Avid Liquid Pro systems, both of which are packed with new features designed for users who want a single application for creation and delivery of tape, DVD and streaming media.

The Power of Avid for the Individual

Avid Liquid builds on popular Liquid features, including native HDV editing, GPU-accelerated effects, background rendering, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround audio with AC-3 encoding, DVD creation directly on the video editing timeline and great value I/O hardware.

New features of Avid Liquid 7 software include:

• SmartSound integration – custom music creation directly inside the Avid Liquid application.
  
  
• New multimedia format support – native editing of popular codec’s including WM9, DiVx, and MPEG-4 for repurposing and output of content to the Internet.
  
  
• New effects – Real-time Timewarp, Stabilise, Dream Glow, and over 50 plug-ins from the highly-regarded Commotion effects suite.
  
  
• Avid Open Timeline – native HD and SD editing on the same timeline in real time, without transcoding for fast, flexible editing regardless of format.
  
  
• Preview HDV in SD – for viewing HDV in SD on a client video monitor with Avid Liquid Pro.

1. What is the difference between the Avid Liquid and Avid Liquid Pro products?
   
   The key difference is that the Avid Liquid Pro product comes with a USB2 - based breakout box that provides composite, component, and s-video I/O, along with stereo audio input and surround audio output. In addition, the Avid Liquid Pro product supports capture to uncompressed video and MPEG-2 IBP video.
   
   Avid Liquid software is a software only product that uses the computer's built-in 1394 port to capture from DV or HDV cameras and decks.
   
   
2. Can I exchange projects between the Avid Liquid and Avid Xpress Pro products?
   
   Avid Liquid software does not support total conform with the Avid Xpress Pro and Avid Media Composer families of products. Customers looking for a workflow that includes conform on higher end Avid systems should start with Avid Xpress Pro software.
   
   
3. What formats does Avid Liquid software support?
   
   Avid Liquid 7 software can natively edit the following formats: DV25, HDV, 1:1 (uncompressed SD and HD), MPEG-2 I-frame & IBP, WM9, MPEG-4 and DiVx.
   
   
4. Can I work with film with Avid Liquid software?
   
   Avid Liquid software does not directly support film based workflows. Customers are advised to choose Avid Xpress Pro software for this type of work.
   
   
5. What type of system do I need to run Avid Liquid software?
   
   Key factors in choosing a system for Avid Liquid software include: 1GB system memory, a latest generation graphics card with at least 128MB memory for SD operation and 256MB memory for HD and a USB 2.0 controller for Avid Liquid Pro hardware.
   
   
6. Does Avid Liquid run on the Mac?
   
   No. Avid Liquid software is a PC only product. Mac customers should consider Avid Xpress DV or Avid Xpress Pro software.

• Editing / Audio / DVD / Effects. One application
  
  Avid Liquid software is a powerful SD and HD video editor for the PC that offers integrated DVD authoring, surround sound audio processing, and thousands of amazing realtime effects. Its integrated toolset provides all of the tools needed to create high-quality productions and quickly output to tape, DVD or web streams.
  
  
• Complete HDV workflow
  
  Avid Liquid offers native transfers and frame-accurate editing of 720p and 1080i HDV content. It also includes an MPEG IBP render codec that provides the same 25Mbit workflow editors use with DV media. It features a powerful real-time effects engine that provides multiple streams of HDV in real time; video monitoring either on the VGA monitor or down converted to an SD monitor in real time using the available breakout box; and, most important, a smooth workflow for output to SD or back to HDV tape.
  
  
• Format flexibility
  
  Avid Liquid supports the Avid Open Timeline: mix content from a variety of sources without having to transcode between formats. Videographers can edit DV, MPEG I-frame, MPEG IBP, uncompressed SD, Windows Media, DIVX and MPEG-4, as well as HDV, in the same timeline. With such a broad palette of native codec’s, editors can spend more time creatively editing instead of re-rendering from format to format.
  
  
• Smooth DVD production
  
  Using Avid Liquid Pro software and hardware, editors can capture footage to a DVD-compliant MPEG IBP codec. They can add titles and effects and then dive into a full-featured DVD authoring toolset to define the interactivity; create and customise menus and navigation; preview and modify the DVD from the timeline; add a Dolby Digital 5.1 surround mix; and then intelligently render out to a finished DVD.
  
  
• Editing for everyone
  
  Avid Liquid software offers a flexible user interface and functions that match any level of editing experience. As users move from other consumer-level or professional-level applications, the transition is smooth and efficient.
  
  See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.
  
  Please note that for hardware upgrades , the breakout box or the card needs to be returned and for software upgrades, the original CD must be returned.

Portable and powerful digital and analog I/O
Compact enough to take on location yet powerful enough to serve as the core of a professional video-editing suite, Avid Mojo SDI and Avid Mojo hardware connect to both laptop and desktop systems, both Mac and PC, with a single IEEE-1394 (FireWire) cable. Unlike other add-on hardware, they let you capture audio or video while also providing output of the same source, so you can monitor what you're capturing, including watching video on a client monitor while recording voiceover – impossible with hardware from other manufacturers. In addition, Avid Mojo and Avid Mojo SDI let you monitor and output HD timelines in SD with realtime down-convert.

Avid Mojo SDI
Avid Mojo SDI provides the highest quality professional SD connections to facility-class cameras, decks and digital pipelines. In addition to serial digital video, Avid Mojo SDI also provides I/O for IEEE-1394, and either component or composite and S-video. Mojo SDI supports up to 8 channels of embedded audio over SDI and 2 channels of optical S/PDIF audio, with additional connections for 4 channels of AES/EBU audio.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

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The world’s most powerful and refined film and video editing software
Introducing Media Composer: the affordable, flexible, hardware-independent film and video editing solution for MacOS X, and Windows XP systems. New features include support for the Intel on Mac systems, the high quality low bandwidth DNxHD 36 Codec, improved XDCAM and P2 workflows, ScriptSync the automated script editor, 720p50 format support plus all the creative tools, integrated media management, and multi-format editing support that have made Media Composer the best editor on the planet.

Edit faster with higher-quality results
Intuitive, integrated media management. Faster trim tools. One-step colour correction. Image stabilisation. Realtime animated alpha channels. 16-bit AVX effects processing. The industry's most accurate and reliable film editing workflow. No other application offers the features and functionality of the Media Composer software toolset.

Mix and edit multiple formats in real time
Combine HD, SD, DV, and film formats and resolutions, as well as Avid AVR and Meridien JFIF media, in the same timeline - without rendering, transcoding, or re-digitising. Edit native DVCPRO HD and HDV media. And take advantage of real-time, mixed-format HD, SD, and DV multicam editing.

Handle film and video sources with confidence
The industry's most powerful and precise 24p technology lets you handle film and video projects with equal ease and efficiency. Features such as real-time pulldown of 24p media directly over IEEE-1394 (FireWire) eliminate time-consuming conversions and offers greater flexibility to output to video or film.

Be more productive and have more time to create
The unified Avid editing environment and seamless conform between Avid editing and finishing systems eliminates the need to recreate or rebuild creative editorial work in the online suite. Support for Avid Unity media networks and Avid Interplay nonlinear workflows adds background media management and true facility-wide collaboration.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

DeckLink Optical Fiber is the world’s first capture card to include optical fiber SDI connections. DeckLink Optical Fiber is identical to DeckLink SDI, but lowers the cost of using optical fiber SDI, by building optical fiber directly into the card! DeckLink Optical Fiber is compatible with Windows™, Mac OS X™ and Linux™ and features HD/SD-SDI, optical fiber SDI capture and playback, reference input, RS-422 deck control and SD keying. DeckLink Optical Fiber let’s you use common low cost optical fiber networking cable that electricians can install. Optical Fiber is virtually future proof and is the future of SDI video for the television industry.

Built in Optical Fiber
The DeckLink Optical Fiber model is the worlds first capture card to include built in optical fiber SDI connections. Optical fiber easily handles long distances, is low cost, and optical fiber cables last virtually forever because you can keep plugging them into faster equipment in the future, and the same cables will go much faster. Optical fiber cables can be installed by your local electrician, and the cables can be purchased from your local electrical wholesaler. That's because optical fiber is used all the time in computer networking, so it's low cost and commonly available! Now you can build a native optical fiber facility!

High Quality
For highest quality digital broadcast workflows, DeckLink cards include incredible 10 bit SD/HD-SDI video with low SDI jitter, combined with AES/EBU digital audio with a high performance linear phase digital filtered sample rate converter. Only DeckLink cards provides all the quality you need for the most demanding broadcast environments and ensures your work retains that wonderful film look!

More HD Real Time Effects
DeckLink's super fast 2.5 Gb/s 1 lane PCI Express connection plugs directly into Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro's real time effects processing engine. Unlike FireWire products, you get all your CPU time dedicated to more multi layer HD real time effects. Only DeckLink's high speed PCI Express lets you upgrade to HD without limiting your HD real time effects! The higher speed of PCI Express easily handles both compressed and uncompressed video file formats, such as ProRes(Mac), DVCPro HD, JPEG, DV, HDV playback, uncompressed 8 bit and uncompressed 10 bit. 1 Lane PCI Express also allows DeckLink's to work in lower cost computers and is fully compatible with 1, 4, 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots.

Compatible with Popular Video Software
DeckLink cards are perfect for editing, broadcast graphics and digital effects work with built in support for your favourite video software such as Apple Final Cut Pro™, Adobe Premiere Pro™, Adobe After Effects™, Adobe Photoshop™, eyeon Fusion™ and many more. DeckLink includes plug ins for Photoshop so you can capture and output frames directly from within Photoshop. Real time playback from Adobe After Effects is supported so you can live preview your animations on your broadcast monitor. For ultimate flexibility, you can install on Windows XP™, Windows Vista™ and Intel-based Mac Pro systems and instantly switch between 1080i, 1080p and 720p formats in HD, or NTSC and PAL formats for worldwide compatibility.

Loads of Free Software Utilities
DeckLink cards include the new Media Express 2.0 (coming in June) deck control software lets you control a deck remotely via RS-422 for capture and playback of DPX, AVI and QuickTime™ clips with timecode accuracy. Media Express will be supported on Mac OS X™, Windows™ and Linux™. To help setup high speed disk arrays for uncompressed 10 bit HD editing, DeckLink includes Blackmagic Disk Speed Test™ software that checks your disk array and gives you an easy to understand speed test with the results in video frames per second.

DeckLink cards are designed for anyone who needs a bridge between the 'SD and HD worlds' with maximum analog compatibility for the widest range of video equipment. Check out DeckLink for your facility today!

Mac OS X™, Windows™ and now Linux™
DeckLink cards are fully compatible with Mac OS X™, Windows™ and now Linux™! The new Media Express 2.0 will be included in June 09, so you can capture and playback DPX, DVI and QuickTime media all platforms with full compatibility! Perfect for 3D graphics work or use our Linux™ SDK to develop your own solutions.

Key Features:-

• Connections:
  SDI Inputs
  1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
  SDI Outputs
  1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
  Optical Fibre Inputs
  1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
  Optical Fibre Outputs
  1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
  Optical Fiber Audio Input
  8 channel embedded
  Optical Fiber Audio Output
  8 channel embedded
  
• Supported Video Formats:
  525i NTSC, 625i PAL, 720HD and 1080HD
  
• Multiple Rate support
  Standard definition SDI and high definition SDI
  Sync Input
  Blackburst in SD and 1080i50, 720p50, 1080i59.94, 720p59.94 HD formats or TriSync in all HD formats
  
• Device Control
  Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports.
  Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control
  
• Card type
  PCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 1,4,8 and 16 PCIe slot
  
• Software Included
  Media Express 2.0, Deck Control, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, FrameLink and Blackmagic driver

Now with HDMI input and output

DeckLink Studio includes highest quality 10 bit SDI video combined with enhanced analog connections to support a massive range of video equipment. DeckLink Studio includes fully independent connections for SDI, HDMI, analog component, S-Video and composite video. Both the SDI and analog component connections auto switch between SD and HD, plus there's an extra SD SDI output via a built in hardware down converter for when you're working in HD. When you're working in NTSC and PAL, you can use the SD-SDI output as a key output! Also included are a massive number of audio connections, with 4 channels of balanced analog audio, 8 channels of SDI audio plus 2 channels of AES/EBU digital with sample rate converters. For a broadcast strength solution, DeckLink Studio also has RS-422 deck control and blackburst and tri-sync reference input.

The built in 10 bit hardware down converter is selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 modes, and operates when running in all HD video formats as well as in capture and playback modes. Embedded SDI audio is supported via the hardware down converter and output on the SDI output. When running HD video formats, both S-Video and composite video are output from the down converter so video is always present, independent of what video standard is used.

DeckLink Studio features a 1 lane PCI Express connection that works in lower cost computers, while still retaining incredibly high data speeds to the computer, so it’s perfect for HD video and real time effects.

While DeckLink Studio has powerful HD features, it’s designed to be a perfect choice for customers who only need SD support. Its low cost and compatibility with affordable entry level computers makes it a perfect choice for SD, and if HD is required at any time, DeckLink Studio will instantly switch to HD video. This means DeckLink Studio is the perfect solution for post production and broadcast users even with the tightest budgets. No other product provides as much power for the price as DeckLink Studio.

When doing broadcast work, DeckLink Studio has a built in SD keyer, that allows RGBA graphics to be keyed over the SDI input in standard definition. If external keying is required, DeckLink Studio can also output key on the SD-SDI output and fill video on the main HD/SD-SDI output.

DeckLink Studio also features black burst and tri-sync input and a RS-422 deck control connection for broadcast decks.

DeckLink Studio Key Features:

• 10 bit SDI capture and playback with full HD-SDI and SD-SDI compatibility.
  
• Analog component capture and playback.
  
• S-Video capture and playback.
  
• Composite NTSC/PAL capture and playback.
  
• Dedicated SD-SDI output for SD, down converted HD as SD out, or SD key channel out.
  
• SDI and Analog component switches between SD and HD.
  
• Hardware down converter selectable for Letterbox, Anamorphic 16:9 or center-cut SD modes.
  
• Built in internal SD keying, or select to output both fill and key via SD/HD-SDI and SD-SDI outputs.
  
• 8 channels of SDI audio capture and playback in HD and SD.
  
• 2 channels of AES/EBU audio capture and playback with sample rate converter on input.
  
• 4 channels of XLR professional analog audio capture and playback.
  
• Genlock/Tri-Sync reference input for locking card to large systems.
  
• RS-422 remote control for broadcast decks.
  
• PCI Express plug in card at 2.5 Gb/s speeds for maximum real time effects.
  
• Real time effects in Apple Final Cut Pro™ and Adobe Premiere™ Pro.

DeckLink SDI is designed for high-end broadcast and post production customers who are working in large SDI based facilities needing many creative workstation seats at the lowest possible cost.

DeckLink SDI includes the highest quality quality 10 bit SD/HD-SDI capture and playback, while also including features high end customers really need, such as black burst/HD tri-sync reference input, and RS-422 deck control. DeckLink SDI replaces Blackmagic Design’s original SD only DeckLink model, while adding PCI Express, 10 bit HD-SDI capture and playback, and reference input.

Because DeckLink SDI features broadcast quality SDI, and can instantly switch between SD-SDI and HD-SDI formats, it’s perfect for connecting to decks such as HDCAM, HD-D5, Digital Betacam and more. DeckLink SDI is also fully compatible with all SDI based cameras and monitors. DeckLink SDI includes 8 channels of embedded SDI audio support, so all video and audio connections are made with a single BNC type SDI video cable.

DeckLink SDI is fully compatible with the largest enterprise level broadcast routing switchers, such as Blackmagic Design’s Broadcast Videohub 72 x 144 SDI router, and is perfect for use with a wide range of SDI video converters such as Blackmagic Design’s Mini Converter range. With many customers working in large broadcast systems with all kinds of SDI equipment, DeckLink SDI is the ideal choice for these types of large integrated workflows.

DeckLink SDI features a 1 lane PCI Express connection that works in lower cost computers, while still retaining incredibly high data speeds to the computer, so it’s perfect for HD video and real time effects.

When doing live broadcast graphics work, DeckLink SDI has a built in SD keyer, that allows RGBA graphics to be keyed over the SDI input in standard definition. This lets broadcasters overlay live titles and graphics all in the one low cost solution.

DeckLink SDI Key Features:

• 10 bit SDI capture and playback with full HD-SDI and SD-SDI compatibility.
  
• SDI switches between SD and HD.
  
• Built in internal SD keying of RGBA graphics over live video input.
  
• 8 channels of SDI audio capture and playback in HD and SD.
  
• Genlock/Tri-Sync reference input for locking card to large systems.
  
• RS-422 remote control for broadcast decks.
  
• PCI Express plug in card at 2.5 Gb/s speeds for maximum real time effects.
  
• Real time effects in Apple Final Cut Pro™ and Adobe Premiere™ Pro.

Intensity Pro features the worlds first HDMI and analogue component, NTSC/PAL and S-Video capture and playback on Windows and Mac OS X computers. That's great for HDTV or standard definition editing using big screen televisions and video projectors. Work in uncompressed video and eliminate HDV and DV compression quality problems, or use disk space friendly compressed video if required.

Beyond the Limits of HDV
Working in HDTV is exciting, however HDV's heavy compression and limited 1440 x 1080 resolution can cause problems with video quality and editing. Intensity Pro eliminates these problems by using direct capture from the camera image sensor at full 1920 x 1080 HDTV resolution and uncompressed video quality.

Both HDMI and Analogue Connections
Intensity Pro enables you to capture directly from the HD cameras CCD, bypassing the video compression chip for true uncompressed video quality. Featuring both HDMI and analogue video connections means Intensity Pro works with a massive range of cameras, televisions and video projectors.

Multi Camera HD Production Studio
Perform live production with 2 Intensity cards and cameras plugged into you system using the included Blackmagic On-Air software. On-Air auto sync's cameras, handles monitoring and recording, plus is so easy to use it's ideal for education, theatre, corporate training and much more. Only On-Air allows real time mixing between two cameras with a single button press, so anyone can produce professional results fast.

Playback to your Big Screen
If you're editing in DV, HDV, uncompressed or JPEG video, you can use Intensity Pro's video outputs for incredible quality edit monitoring. Use big screen televisions and video projectors for breathtaking cinema style edit monitoring and experience the amazing quality of your work.

Easy Capture and Playback
All Intensity cards include Blackmagic Media Express, an easy to use application for fast capture and playback of media. If you're doing web streaming or DVD authoring and need fast acquisition of video, then Media Express is ideal.

Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS X
Use you favourite video software such as Final Cut Pro™, Premiere Pro™, After Effects™, Photoshop™, Combustion™, Fusion™ and many more. With compatibility for most Quicktime™ and DirectShow™ applications on Mac OS X, Windows XP and Windows Vista - Intensity gives you the freedom to move between platforms with ease.

Key Features:-

• Digital Connections: HDMI in and out, switches between SD and HD video formats with embedded 2 channel HDMI audio in and out
  
• Analogue Connections: Component, NTSC, PAL and S-Video in and out with 2 channels of unbalanced audio in and out. Component video switches between SD and HD
  
• HDMI and Component connections switch between high definition and standard definition
  
• HD format suppport: 1080 lines 59.94i, 50i, 720 lines at 50p and 59.94p. SD format support: NTSC and PAL
  
• Real time effects supported in Apple Final Cut Pro™ and Adobe Premiere Pro™
  
• True uncompressed YUV video capture and playback for high end production quality
  
• Compressed video capture and playback on supported platforms. Edit in DV, DV50, JPEG, HDV and DVCPRO-100 HD files on Mac OS X. Edit in DV and Blacmagic's Online JPEG in Adobe Premiere Pro™
  
• PCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 1, 4, 8, 16 lane PCIe slots
  
• Live production editing with Blackmagic On-Air
  
• Video Capture and playback with Blackmagic Media Express utility

Multibridge Pro is an advanced editing system that instantly transforms into a broadcast video converter. With SDI, HDMI and analogue video inputs and outputs, multi channel audio and 3 Gb/s SDI, Multibridge Pro is an industrial strength solution for broadcast and post production in SD, HD video and 2K film.

Connect to Anything
Multibridge Pro connects to SDI, HDMI, component analogue, NTSC/PAL and S-Video for capture and playback, with instant switching between SD, HD and 2K. Multibridge Pro also features 8 channels of XLR AES/EBU audio in and out and 2 channels of XLR professional analogue audio in and out. Work with the widest range of equipment, such as Betacam SP, HD set top boxes, HDV cameras, Digital Betacam, HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, audio mixers and more.

Advanced 3 Gb/s SDI Technology
With the exciting new 3 Gb/s SDI connections built in, Multibridge Pro allows twice the SDI data rate than normal HD-SDI. Use 3 Gb/s SDI for 4:4:4 HD with a single BNC connection, or use Blackmagic Design�s new 2K via SDI for high resolution real time 2048 x 1556 feature film editing. Only 3 Gb/s SDI technology provides full compatibility with SD, HD and 2K, in 4:4:4 or 4:2:2, all with a single BNC cable.

World's Highest Quality
Multibridge Pro is the first solution to include 3 Gb/s SDI allowing native 2K editing, while retaining full compatibility with HD-SDI and SD-SDI equipment. Multibridge Pro features incredible quality Dual Link 4:4:4 SDI and Single Link 4:2:2/4:4:4 SDI in 8 and 10 bit. Use Dual Link 4:4:4 for connecting to decks such as the Sony HDCAM SR.

Enhanced Audio Connectivity
Multibridge Pro features 8 individual channels of AES/EBU digital audio in and out with sample rate conversion on each input, plus 2 channels of XLR professional analogue audio in and out. 2 channel RCA audio outputs are also included for low cost HiFi monitoring.

High Speed PCI Express Connection
Multibridge Pro's super fast 10 Gb/s connection plugs directly into the computer's motherboard. Unlike FireWire, PCI Express doesn't suffer latency or require any video compression, so you get a fast-acting and fluid editing experience at the highest video quality.

Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS X
Use your favourite video software such as Final Cut Pro', Premiere Pro, After Effects™, Photoshop™, Combustion™, Fusion™ and many more. Multibridge Pro works in Microsoft Windows XP™, Windows Vista™ and Mac OS X™ systems. Instantly switch between 2K, 1080 HD, 720 HD, NTSC and PAL for worldwide compatibility.

Key Features:-

• SDI, HDMI and Y,B-Y,R-Y inputs and outputs for capture and playback for all types of video devices
  
• 2 channels of pro analogue audio and 8 channels AES/EBU audio inputs and outputs for multichannel capture and playback when used with large post production systems
  
• Real time effects support in Apple Final Cut Pro™ and Adobe Premiere Pro™
  
• 3 Gb/s SDI connections for real time 2K capture and playback or 4:4:4 RGB via a single SDI connection
  
• Uncompressed and compressed capture and playback. Edit in ProRes™(Mac), DV, JPEG and playback in HDV
  
• Video Desktop for video output from non video software. Real time RAM preview in After Effects™, Motion™, Fusion™ and Combustion™
  
• Supports: 2K 2048 x 1556 at 23.98 and 24fps, 1080 lines at 23.98PsF, 24PsF, 50i, 59.94i, 60i, 720 lines at 50p, 59.94p, 60p and VariCam. NTSC, PAL and S-Video
  
• SDI compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M and ITU-R BT.656
  
• Blackmagic Deck Control included - complete solution for automated capture and playback of media to broadcast tape decks using serial control

The new DeckLink HD Extreme is the most advanced capture card ever built. The new DeckLink HD Extreme includes all the powerful features of the previous model, but now adds HDMI capture and playback, plus new 3 Gb/s SDI support, and 3D lookup tables.

Connect to Anything
DeckLink HD Extreme is the only solution that connects to SDI, HDMI, component analogue, NTSC/PAL and S-Video equipment for capture and playback, while instantly switching between SD, HD and 2K. DeckLink HD Extreme includes 2 channels of AES/EBU audio in and out with a sample rate converter on the AES/EBU input as well as 2 channels of XLR professional analogue audio in and out. Work with the widest range of equipment, such as HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, HD receivers, HDV cameras, televisions, mixers and more.

More HD Real Time Effects
DeckLink HD Extreme’s super fast 10 Gb/s connection plugs directly into your editing software’s real time effects processing. Unlike FireWire products, you get all CPU time for real time effects, so only PCI Express lets you upgrade to HD without limiting real time effects. The higher speed of PCI Express also easily handles advanced formats such as full resolution 2K digital film. Only the high speed PCI Express ensures that when you upgrade your studio to high definition, you get full real time effects.

New 3 Gb/s SDI Connections
The new DeckLink HD Extreme is the first capture card to include high speed 3 Gb/s SDI connections. 3 Gb/s SDI is the latest version of the SDI video standard that allows 4:4:4 RGB and 2K film connection with a single BNC type connection. 3 Gb/s SDI runs twice the data rate of normal HD-SDI video, however instantly switches to traditional standard definition and high definition SDI. 3 Gb/s SDI allows 4:4:4 RGB workflow or full resolution 2K feature film quality 24 fps 2048 x 1556 capture and playback. 2K via SDI allows a revolutionary change to feature film workflow as now you can connect film resolution video around your facility using the same familiar workflow as a "normal" video job! Only DeckLink HD Extreme gives you film editing features built in for no extra cost!

Incredible Built In HDMI
You'll love the full resolution HDMI input and output built into the new DeckLink HD Extreme. Use the HDMI output for connecting to any HDMI television or video projector for full HD resolution monitoring at much lower cost than a dedicated HD broadcast monitor. Imagine presenting your work to your clients using cinema size large screen video projectors or televisions! Use the built in HDMI input for capturing from cameras with HDMI outputs. Unlike FireWire capture, using the HDMI output of consumer cameras means you get the highest quality uncompressed video from the camera, or you can use the native compression of your editing software, such as uncompressed, JPEG, DVCPRO HD, and ProRes. Unlike FireWire compression, using the native compression of your editing software, combined with high speed 10 Gb/s PCI Express gives you all CPU time for maximum real time effects playback direct to large screen displays and broadcast monitors.

True Professional Quality Audio
DeckLink HD Extreme features unbalanced AES digital audio in and out as well as XLR balanced pro audio for incredible quality while maintaining sample accurate AV sync. DeckLink HD Extreme includes a sample rate converter on the AES/EBU input, so you can connect to any digital audio device, as either synchronised or unsynchronised sources. DeckLink HD Extreme also includes a massive 16 channels of SDI embedded audio support for HD capture and playback, and 8 channels of SDI embedded audio for standard definition capture and playback.

Compatible with Popular Video Software
DeckLink HD Extreme works in Windows XP™, Windows Vista™ and Mac OS X™ systems. Use your favourite video software such as Apple Final Cut Pro™, Adobe Premiere Pro™, Adobe After Effects™, Adobe Photoshop™, eyeon Fusion™ and many more. Instantly switch between 2K, 1080 HD, 720 HD, NTSC and PAL for worldwide compatibility.

Includes Loads of Free Software Utilities
Photoshop™ plug-ins are included for capture and output of still frames. Blackmagic FrameLink™ lets you instantly access QuickTime and AVI media as DPX files. Blackmagic Deck Control™ lets you control a deck remotely via RS-422 for capture and playback of clips with timecode accuracy and Blackmagic Disk Speed Test™ checks your disk array in frames per second.

Key Features:-

• Connections: SD/HD-SDI in, 2 x SD/HD-SDI out, HDMI in, HDMI out, YUV/NTSC/PAL/S-Video in and out, YUV operates in HD or SD, 2 channel XLR audio in an out, AES unbalanced audio in and out, RS-422 Deck Control and Reference in
  
• Real time effects supported in Apple Final Cut Pro™ and Adobe Premiere Pro™
  
• True 10 bit and8 bit uncompressed YUV video capture and playback for high end production quality
  
• Compressed video capture and playback on supported platforms. Edit in DV, JPEG, HDV and DVCPRO-100 HD files on Mac OS X
  
• Blackmagic Deck Control included - complete solution for automated capture and playback of media to broadcast tape decks using serial control
  
• Video Desktop for video output from non video software. True computer monitor display on video out
  
• Realtime RAM preview in Adobe After Effects™, Apple Motion™ and Discreet Combustion™
  
• Super high quality 64 bit RGB codec, QuickTime rendering at trillions of colours in Adobe After Effects™
  
• SDI compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M and ITU-R BT.656
  
• HD format support: 1080 lines at 23.98PsF, 24PsF, 25PsF, 30PsF, 50i, 59.94i, 60i, 720 lines at 50p, 59.94p and 60p. SD format support: NTSC, PAL, S-Video
  
• Supports 4:2:2 YUV and 4:4:4:4 RGB colour space

Multibridge Eclipse
Multibridge Eclipse is the most sophisticated editing system available. With a massive number of video and audio connections, elegant design and the world's first 3 Gb/s SDI, Multibridge Eclipse is an industrial strength solution for post production and broadcast in SD, HD video and 2K film.

Connect to Anything
Multibridge Eclipse connects to SDI, HDMI, component analogue, NTSC/PAL and S-Video equipment for capture and playback, while instantly switching between SD, HD and 2K. Multibridge Eclipse also has 12 channels of XLR AES/EBU audio in and out and 4 channels of XLR professional analogue audio in and out. Now you can work with the widest range of equipment, such as HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, HD receivers, HDV cameras, televisions, mixers and many more.

Advanced 3 Gb/s SDI Technology
With the exciting new 3 Gb/s SDI connections built in, Multibridge Eclipse allows twice the SDI data rate than normal HD-SDI. Use 3 Gb/s SDI for 4:4:4 HD with a single BNC connection, or use Blackmagic Design's new 2K via SDI for high resolution real time 2048 x 1556 feature film editing. Only 3 Gb/s SDI technology provides full compatibility with SD, HD and 2K, in 4:4:4 or 4:2:2, all with a single BNC cable.

World's Highest Quality
Multibridge Eclipse is the first solution to include 3 Gb/s SDI allowing native 2K editing, while retaining full compatibility with HD-SDI and SD-SDI equipment. Multibridge Eclipse features incredible quality Dual Link 4:4:4 SDI and Single Link 4:2:2/4:4:4 SDI in 8 and 10 bit. Elegantly styled front panel status indicators and 32 independent audio level meters provide feedback for mission critical broadcast environments.

Enhanced Audio Connectivity
Multibridge Eclipse features a massive 12 individual channels of AES/EBU digital audio in and out using industry standard XLR connections with sample rate conversion on each input. Multibridge Eclipse also includes 4 channels of XLR professional analogue audio in and out and 2 channels out for HiFi monitoring.

High Speed PCI Express Connection
Only Multibridge Eclipse's super fast 10 Gb/s connection plugs directly into the computer's motherboard. Unlike FireWire, PCI Express doesn't suffer latency or require any video compression, so you get a fluid editing experience at the highest video quality. Includes PCI Express cable and 4 lane plug-in card.

Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS X
Use your favourite video software such as Final Cut Pro™, Premiere Pro™, After Effects™, Photoshop™, Combustion™, Fusion™ and many more. Multibridge Eclipse works in Microsoft Windows XP™, Windows Vista™ and Mac OS X™ systems with drivers included for both platforms. Instantly switch between 2K, 1080 HD, 720 HD, NTSC and PAL for worldwide compatibility.

Key Features:-

• SDI, HDMI and Y,B-Y,R-Y inputs and outputs for capture and playback for all types of video devices
  
• 4 channels of pro analogue audio and 12 channels AES/EBU audio inputs and outputs for multichannel capture and playback when used with large post production systems
  
• Real time effects support in Apple Final Cut Pro™ and Adobe Premiere Pro™.
  
• 3 Gb/s SDI connections for real time 2K capture and playback or 4:4:4 RGB via a single SDI connection
  
• Uncompressed and compressed capture and playback. Edit in ProRes™(Mac), DV, JPEG and playback in HDV
  
• Video Desktop for video output from non video software. Real time RAM preview in After Effects™, Motion™, Fusion™ and Combustion™
  
• Supports: 2K 2048 x 1556 at 23.98 and 24fps, 1080 lines at 23.98PsF, 24PsF, 50i, 59.94i, 60i, 720 lines at 50p, 59.94p, 60p and VariCam. NTSC, PAL and S-Video
  
• SDI compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M and ITU-R BT.656
  
• Blackmagic Deck Control included - complete solution for automated capture and playback of media to broadcast tape decks using serial control

Epoch video cards are our next generation, flagship High Definition and true 2K resolution capture and playback solution. The dual link, multi channel Epoch|2K range offer the best way to bring true film quality to the desktop and are the perfect choice for the demanding DI market.

Features 3G-SDI, a 12 bit video processing pipeline, fully programmable pristine image scaling capability, DVI/HDMI output with 3 x 1D LUTs for 2K preview, dual link, multi channel I/O with full duplex Uncompressed video up to 2K and Stereoscopic 3D capability.

Create caters perfectly for the specific needs of modern video and graphics artists in Post Production and Broadcast Graphics. Small or Large! Whether you’re in Editing/Compositing/Animation, Film & Drama Production, Corporate Event Videography or custom development, creating at the highest quality is within reach of every professional.

Features 3G-SDI, a 12 bit video processing pipeline, pristine hardware based scaling, DVI/HDMI output with 3 x 1D LUTs for 2K Preview and uncompressed 2K dual link.

The SD|Single Link Pro provides Single Link 4:2:2 12 bit SDI I/O with Analogue Video I/O and Digital Audio I/O via SDI and external BNC or XLR.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The SD|Prime is a 1-lane PCI Express card providing Single Link SD SDI Video I/O and Digital Audio I/O via SDI or optional external BNC or XLR cables.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The SD|Focus is a 1-lane PCI Express card providing Single Link SD SDI I/O with Analog Video and Audio monitoring. SD|Focus provides Digital Audio I/O via SDI or optional external BNC or XLR cables.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The SD|FidelitySD SDI and Analog audio and video I/O, With in-built 12 bit A/D and D/A conversion. SD|Fidelity provides Digital Audio I/O via SDI or optional external BNC or XLR cables.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The SD|Greed certainly lives up to its name with the largest number of SD SDI and Analogue Audio and Video I/O connections of any card available. With in-built A/D and D/A signal conversion the Dual and Single Link uncompressed 10/12-bit SD|Greed has any demand a SD workspace can throw at it well and truly covered.

Everything you will need in a SD video card:

• 12/10 bit SDI and 12 bit analog I/O video card.
  
• Dual link 4:4:4, 4:2:2:4, Single link 4:2:2
  
• Independent simultaneous dual inputs and outputs
  
• 12 bit analog I/O, component, composite, SVideo and RGB output
  
• 8 channels of S/P DIF & 6 channels of AES/EBU XLR digital audio I/O
  
• 16 channels of embedded digital Audio I/O
  
• 2 channels balanced (XLR) & unbalanced (RCA) I/O
  
• 16/10/8 bit RGB|YUV, Multi file format support*
  
• Internal Keyer/Hardware Overlay
  
• Multi file format support*
  
• Large range of OEM and retail application support
  
• Professional broadcast quality genlock
  
• PCI 32bit 33/66Mhz
  
• Real Time hardware colour space conversion
  
• 2 X General purpose I/O interface
  
• LTC I/O
  
• 4 X RS 422 Serial Ports
  
• Built-in safe area, safe title and letterbox generator
  
• Audio sample rate converters
  
• Multi platform support Windows, MAC OSX and Linux

Editors of broadcast-quality programs require a means to preview and evaluate their video and audio in the best quality possible. Users in a file-based, networked environment often don’t need to ingest baseband video or audio, but still want to preview projects at the same quality level as the final, delivered output. HDSPARK Pro hardware provides the means to do this.

Based on the PCI Express form factor, it comes with a full version of our EDIUS nonlinear editing software as well as an HD/SD-SDI output board that supports full-resolution, real-time preview monitoring. Users of EDIUS 5 may purchase HDSPARK Pro in a standalone version without EDIUS software. HDSPARK Pro also features both AES/EBU digital and unbalanced analog audio outputs (via separate BNC connector and stereo RCA jacks respectively), for high-quality audio monitoring.

The HDSPARK Pro platform is available in two different configurations: one with a complete copy of our EDIUS 5 software, and a standalone version with only the HDSPARK Pro board.

The HDSPARK Pro solution also empowers you with constantly synched, full-resolution preview of effects and content directly from the EDIUS timeline.

EDIUS plus the HDSPARK Pro board can handle any mix of high- and standard-definition (HD and SD) video content; unlimited video, audio, title, and graphics layers; and any combination of real-time effects.

AVCHD2HQ converter software – Version 3

Thomson has just released a new version of their AVCHD2HQ software with some great new features and performance boosts.
AVC2HQ software converts high quality AVCHD footage into easy to edit formats like Canopus HQ and now MPEG2.
If you have EDIUS or EDIUS Neo on your computer you can download and use AVCHD2HQ free of charge.
An exciting new feature is the ability to use the new FireCoder Blu accelerator board for lightning quick conversions.
If you need the ultimate performance in converting AVCHD you can even put multiple FireCoder Blu boards in one computer.

Registered Canopus Software users can download AVCHD2HQ - go to the Canopus Website, create an account and download from 'general utilities'.

Key Features:-

• HD/SD-SDI output for full-resolution, real-time monitoring with embedded 8-channel digital audio from included EDIUS NLE software
  
• 2-channel AES digital audio output via BNC connector for high-quality audio monitoring
  
• 2-channel unbalanced audio output via RCA jacks for high-quality audio monitoring
  
• Video and audio output stays perfectly in sync with editing windows for accurate editing and trimming
  
• Edit any mix of SD and HD resolution video content together in real time
  
• Works with many different native video formats, including DV, HDV, AVCHD, uncompressed, and more
  
• Real-time SD/HD resolution, aspect-ratio and frame-rate conversion and output, including 16:9-to-4:3 and NTSC-to-PAL
  
• New GPU-accelerated 3D transitions
  
• Real-time editing performance increases as CPU power increases
  
• Supports newer file-based formats, including Infinity™ JPEG 2000, XDCAM and XDCAM EX, P2 (DVCPRO and AVC-Intra), and GFCam
  
• Compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista

• HDSPARK Pro (HPX-E1) PCI Express x1 bus card
  
• EDIUS software installation disc set (DVD-ROM)
  
• EDIUS bonus disc
  
• EDIUS USB dongle
  
• Hardware setup manual

• HDSPARK Pro (HPX-E1) PCI Express x1 bus card
  
• Hardware setup manual

HD SPARK is designed to support the increasing number of video professionals who are using tapeless acquisition and simply need to see their projects output in real-time, using affordable HDMI monitors . Based on the PCI Express form factor, the HDSPARK solution includes EDIUS® nonlinear editing software and an HDMI output board for full-resolution realtime preview monitoring. Embedded HDMI audio and separate stereo RCA jacks provide high quality audio monitoring. It’s ideal for tapeless editing or working in a file-based, networked environment.

HDSPARK empowers you with constantly synched, full-resolution preview of effects and content directly from the EDIUS timeline.

The HDSPARK solution can handle any mix of high- and standard-definition (HD and SD) video content; unlimited video, audio, title, and graphics layers; and any combination of real-time effects.

Key Features:-

• HDMI output for full resolution real-time monitoring from the included EDIUS 5 NLE software
  
• Embedded HDMI audio output and separate RCA jacks for high quality audio monitoring
  
• Video and audio output stays perfectly in sync with editing windows for accurate editing and trimming
  
• Edit any mix of SD and HD resolution video content together in real time
  
• Works with many different native video formats, including DV, HDV, AVCHD, uncompressed, and more
  
• Real-time SD/HD resolution, aspect ratio and frame rate conversion and output, including 16:9 to 4:3 and NTSC to PAL
  
• New GPU-accelerated 3D transitions
  
• Real-time editing performance increases as CPU power increases
  
• Supports newer file-based formats, including Infinity™ JPEG 2000, XDCAM and XDCAM EX, P2 (DVCPRO and AVC-Intra), and GFCAM
  
• PCI Express Rev. 1.1 x1 lane
  
• Compatible with Windows® XP and Windows Vista

• HDSPARK PCI Express x1 bus card
  
• EDIUS software installation disc set (DVD-ROM)
  
• EDIUS USB dongle
  
• EDIUS QuickStart guide
  
• Hardware setup manual

Planet PC’s Edius workstation's features powerful Intel Core i7 processors and incorporate the latest in reliable, tried and tested, authorised components.

System Specification:

• Intel Core i7 2.66GHz processor
  
• 6GB DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM (3 x 2GB)
  
• 500GB Serial ATA 7200rpm hard drive (40GB Recovery Partition)
  
• 1000GB Serial ATA 7200rpm hard drive
  
• Nvidia GeForce 9600GT 512MB PCi Express
  
• LG GGW-H20L BluRay writer
  
• Keyboard and mouse (UK)
  
• Microsoft Windows Vista 64 Bit
  
• Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet network adapter
  

• 1 year telephone & email technical support
  
• 1 year remote system support (broadband internet connection required)
  
• Planet PC system recovery
  
• Manufacturers software warranty

HDTHUNDER is designed to support video professionals who want to have one solution to support HD/SD-SDI-based editing and tapeless workflows with the capability to preview their projects in real-time, using affordable HDMI monitors. Based on the PCI Express form factor, the HDTHUNDER solution includes EDIUS® nonlinear editing software, HD-SDI inputs and outputs and an HDMI output for full-resolution realtime preview monitoring. Embedded HDMI audio provide high quality audio monitoring. It’s a premium, high-powered solution for multi-format editing.

Timecode input and output is supported for accurate editing from field logs. The reference input supports both analog blackburst and tri-level sync. The included machine control may be used to control an external VTR ingest and with the optional VTR emulation software may be used to control EDIUS like a VTR for direct playout from the workstation.

HDTHUNDER also empowers you with constantly synched, full-resolution preview of effects and content directly from the EDIUS timeline.

The HDTHUNDER board can handle any mix of high- and standard-definition (HD and SD) video content; unlimited video, audio, title, and graphics layers; and any combination of real-time effects. It also offers real-time, full-resolution, full-quality component HD and SD video output.

Key Features:-

• HD/SD-SDI input and output with embedded audio and timecode
  
• HDMI output for full resolution real-time monitoring from the included EDIUS 5 NLE software
  
• Embedded HDMI audio output for high quality audio monitoring
  
• Video and audio output stays perfectly in sync with editing windows for accurate editing and trimming
  
• Reference input supports blackburst or tri-level sync
  
• RS-422 master or slave machine control support
  
• Edit any mix of SD and HD resolution video content together in real time
  
• Works with many different native video formats, including DV, HDV, AVCHD, uncompressed, and more
  
• Real-time SD/HD resolution, aspect ratio and frame rate conversion and output, including 16:9 to 4:3 and NTSC to PAL
  
• New GPU-accelerated 3D transitions
  
• Real-time editing performance increases as CPU power increases
  
• Supports newer file-based formats, including Infinity™ JPEG 2000, XDCAM and XDCAM EX, P2 (DVCPRO and AVC-Intra), and GFCAM
  
• PCI Express Rev. 1.1 x4 lane
  
• Compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista

• HDTHUNDER PCI Express x4 bus card
  
• EDIUS software installation disc set (DVD-ROM)
  
• EDIUS USB dongle
  
• EDIUS QuickStart guide
  
• Hardware setup manual

A single PCI Express form factor board and packaged with a full version of the latest EDIUS editing software, HDSTORM allows you to work with HDMI inputs and outputs and has a Canopus HQ hardware codec built-in for optimised, CPU-free capture and export of files.

HDSTORM empowers you with constantly synched, full-resolution preview of effects and content directly from the EDIUS timeline. The power of having the Canopus HQ codec on-board means you won’t be restricted by CPU speeds or workstation limitations when ingesting or creating high-quality Canopus HQ AVI files for editing. Keeping the compression processing separate from your CPU brings new reliability and system performance to the editing and effects creation environment.

Working as a perfect combination of software and hardware, HDSTORM can handle any mix of HD and SD video content; unlimited video, audio, title, and graphics layers; and any combination of real-time effects.

If you are still making the transition to an all-digital, high-definition workflow, you can purchase the optional HDSTORM Bay (see opposite) at any time, to add a comprehensive set of analog inputs and outputs. The HDSTORM Bay is included as standard with the full HDSTORM Plus package.

Onboard Canopus HQ Codec Chip–Capture and Encode with the Best
Already a prominent part of the EDIUS software legacy, the Canopus HQ codec offers supreme visual quality without the excessive hard disk storage costs normally associated with HD video ingest. With HDSTORM, you can be assured that the HD video content you output from your HD sources will be perfectly preserved, ready for you to either edit, author to DVD or Blu-ray, or store for later usage. Because the input quality is so clean, subsequent conversions to other distribution formats such as mobile phones or the Web are cleaner too.

Minimum System Requirements
HDSTORM is capable of editing both SD and HD content in real time, however the system requirements for real-time HD editing are significantly higher than for SD editing. The requirements shown here are for real-time HD editing.

Key Features:-

• HDMI input/output for connectivity with HDMI devices and real-time monitoring from the included EDIUS editing software
  
• Works with many different native video formats, including DV, HDV, AVCHD, uncompressed, and more
  
• Real-time SD/HD resolution, aspect ratio and frame rate conversion and output, including 16:9 to 4:3 and NTSC to PAL
  
• Real-time SD/HD effects, keyers, transitions and titles
  
• Supports newer file-based formats, including Infinity JPEG 2000, XDCAM and XDCAM EX, P2 (DVCPRO and AVC-Intra), and GFCAM
  
• Onboard Canopus HQ hardware encoder for fast, high-quality capture and export of video to Canopus HQ AVI files
  
• Bay option for HD/SD analog component, S-Video, and composite input/output (included as standard with HDSTORM Plus)
  
• Compatible with Windows® XP and Windows Vista

• HDSTORM (HQX-E1) PCI Express x1 bus card
  
• EDIUS software installation disc set (DVD-ROM)
  
• EDIUS USB dongle
  
• EDIUS QuickStart guide
  
• Hardware setup manual

• 5.25-inch HDSTORM Bay
  
• HDSTORM Bay connector cable
  
• 2 x miniDIN to RCA converter cables (S-Video to composite)

HD and SD Video Capture for Archival and Distribution
Grass Valley Pegasus is a high-quality video capture system comprised of PCI Express hardware and software. Capable of accepting input from a variety of standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) sources, including PC graphics, and featuring a Canopus HQ hardware codec chip, Pegasus lets you preview, capture and store footage in pristine quality, perfect for archiving or delivering out via SD and HD mediums.

The Demo Video Creator's Dream Come True
At last, there is an affordable, easy-to-use solution for capturing video for use in demonstration and training videos. Pegasus' inputs include S-Video, YUV and RGB analogue and HDMI*, making it ready for today's range of video game consoles. With the included converter cable, you can also capture VGA output – ideal for creating tutorials of your software. But it doesn't end there, as Pegasus can also capture external two-channel analogue audio, and up to eight channels of embedded audio via HDMI.

And since Pegasus is a hardware-based image capture solution, there’s no need to worry about system specifications allowing for realtime, full frame rate, high resolution video capture.

Onboard Canopus HQ Codec Chip – Capture with the Best
Already a prominent part of Grass Valley's EDIUS line of NLE solutions, the Canopus HQ codec offers supreme visual quality without the excessive hard disk storage costs normally associated with HD video ingest. With Pegasus, you can be assured that the HD video content you output from your HD sources will be perfectly preserved, ready for you to either edit, author to DVD, Blu-ray or HD DVD, or store for later usage. Because the input quality is so clean, subsequent conversions to other distribution formats such as mobile phones or the Web are cleaner too.

Pegasus includes the Canopus Codec Pack for you to incorporate your captured Canopus HQ AVI files into any Windows®-based video application.

Key Features:

• High-quality capture of standard- and high-definition (SD and HD) video using an onboard Canopus HQ hardware encoding chip
  
• Capture up to 1920x1080/60i, 50i(**), and 1280x720/60p, 50p video
  
• Capture PC display signals up to 1280x1024 without downscaling
  
• Capture via HDMI(*), DVI†;, S-Video, YUV, and RGB component inputs
  
• HQ recorder to capture software via three modes:
  • Auto capture (when an input signal is detected)
    
  • Manual capture
    
  • Scheduled capture
• Includes Canopus codec pack for import of Canopus HQ AVI files in Windows-based video applications
  
• Software development kit (SDK) for software engineers to create custom solutions based on Pegasus technology

Matrox MXO2 LE provides all the features of an I/O card in a sturdy, portable breakout box with professional audio and video connectivity. This device can easily be moved among the Mac Pros in your facility as the need arises and you can take it on the road with a MacBook Pro. It gives you highly-reliable, broadcast-quality input/output via HDMI, SDI, and analog; professional audio inputs and outputs; and HDMI video monitoring with calibration controls including blue-only. You also benefit from a wide variety of HD and SD workflows with Final Cut Studio thanks to Matrox MXO2 LE’s 10-bit hardware up/down/cross scaling engine and support for a wealth of file-based formats and industry-standard codecs. Enjoy maximum I/O flexibility with Matrox MXO2 LE – edit anything, anywhere.

Key Features:-

• Works with Intel-based MacBook Pros, Mac Pros, and Apple Xserve systems
  
• Lightweight – 2¾ lbs. (1245 grams)
  
• Fits in your laptop bag – 9¼" x 9½" x 2" (235mm x 241mm x 51mm)
  
• 4-pin XLR power connector for AC or field battery operation
  
• HD/SD SDI, HD/SD analog component, Y/C, and composite inputs and outputs
  
• Genlock – SD analog black burst (bi-level) or HD tri-level sync
  
• 10-bit HDMI input, output, and monitoring with calibration controls including blue-only
  
• 10-bit realtime hardware up/down/cross conversion on capture and output
  
• Up to five user selectable simultaneous video outputs – HD and/or SD on HDMI, SDI, and analog
  
• RS-422 machine control for frame-accurate capture and print-to-tape
  
• Captures to a variety of codecs – Apple ProRes 422 HQ, 10-bit uncompressed HD, and many more
  
• File-based workflow support – XDCAM, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX, P2, P2HD
  
• RED workflow support
  
• HD-SDI closed captioning support
  
• Works with Final Cut Pro, Apple Colour, Adobe After Effects and all QuickTime applications that support the V-out component
  
• Also available with Matrox MAX for faster than realtime H.264 encoding
  
• Three-year hardware warranty and complimentary telephone support

If you're a professional content creator delivering H.264 files for Blu-ray, the web, and mobile devices, you need a fast, flexible, high quality encoding workhorse. Matrox CompressHD is the first implementation of Matrox MAX technology in an amazingly affordable H.264 accelerator card. It lets you create H.264 files, for resolutions ranging from iPod to HD, faster than real time. It works in systems with or without a video I/O device and extends the life of your current system investment, giving you the power you need to deliver today's premium H.264 formats faster than ever. This low profile, half-length PCIe x1 card fits into Mac Pros, Intel-based Apple Xserve systems, and PCs. Get yourself a Matrox CompressHD card and deliver your projects in a fraction of the time.

Key Features:-

• Faster than realtime creation of H.264 files, for resolutions ranging from iPod to HD, at bitrates up to 50 Mbps using Matrox MAX technology
  
• Works in systems with or without a video I/O device to enhance your delivery workflow
  
• Extends the life of your current system investment, giving you the power you need to deliver today's premium H.264 formats faster than ever
  
• Low profile, half-length PCIe x1 card
  
• Works in systems with Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.6 or higher, Windows XP (32-bit), and Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit)
  
• Three-year hardware warranty and complimentary telephone support

Don't settle for an HDMI and analog I/O card with messy cables when you can get all the features and more in a professional breakout box with Matrox MXO2 Mini. This sleek little device for Mac and PC also gives you the added advantage of portability. You can take it with you wherever you go. Use it with a laptop or a desktop system and your favourite applications including Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop, and many more. Capture and playback high definition video via HDMI and analog component; or NTSC and PAL via analog component, S-Video, and composite. Convert your standard definition videos to high definition, or vice versa, while capturing or playing out, using Matrox MXO2 Mini's high-quality dedicated hardware. Turn your HDMI screen into a professional-grade video monitor with Matrox's unique colour calibration tool. Easily edit AVCHD footage by capturing into an edit-friendly compressed or uncompressed format. Count on uncompromising Matrox quality and reliability in MXO2 Mini, backed by a three-year warranty.

Key Features:-

• Works with Mac and PC, laptops and desktops
  
• Small, lightweight, external box that's easily connected to your cameras and monitors
  
• Capture and playback high definition video via HDMI and analog component; or NTSC and PAL via analog component, S-Video, and composite
  
• Turns your HDMI screen into a professional-grade video monitor with colour calibration tools including blue-only
  
• High-quality 10-bit hardware scaling engine for realtime upscaling, downscaling, and cross conversion on capture and playback (See Specifications section for scaling features supported on Mac and PC)
  
• Stereo RCA and up to 8 channels of HDMI audio input and output
  
• 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound monitoring on the HDMI output
  
• Easily edit AVCHD footage by capturing into an edit-friendly compressed or uncompressed format
  
• Works with your favourite applications including Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and many more
  
• Also available with Matrox MAX for faster than realtime H.264 encoding
  
• Three-year hardware warranty and complimentary telephone support

If you need the functionality of an I/O card and the convenience of a rackmountable breakout box, you’ll find it all in Matrox MXO2 Rack. This 2RU-sized device is built on the award-winning Matrox MXO2 technology. It’s designed for postproduction facilities, broadcast news operations, and OB vans where highly-reliable equipment, more audio inputs and outputs, and genlock loop through are required. Matrox MXO2 streamlines editing workflow with Apple Final Cut Studio on Mac Pros and MacBook Pros. It gives you broadcast-quality HD/SD input/output via HDMI, SDI, and analog; professional audio input/output including built-in 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound monitoring; and HDMI video monitoring with calibration controls including blue-only. You also benefit from a wide variety of workflows thanks to its 10-bit hardware up/down/cross scaling engine and support for a wealth of file-based formats and industry-standard codecs.

Key Features:-

• Works with Intel-based Mac Pros and MacBook Pros
  
• Rugged 2RU form factor
  
• HD/SD SDI, HD/SD analog component, Y/C, and composite inputs and outputs
• Genlock with loop through - SD analog black burst (bi-level) or HD tri-level sync
• HDMI input, output, and monitoring with calibration controls including blue-only
• 10-bit realtime hardware up/down/cross conversion on ingest and output
  
• Up to five user selectable simultaneous video outputs - HD and/or SD on HDMI, SDI, and analog
  
• Professional audio inputs and outputs including 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound monitoring:
  • 4-in, 8-out balanced XLR
    
  • 4-in, 4-out unbalanced AES/EBU
    
  • 8-in, 8-out SDI and HDMI embedded
• RS-422 machine control for frame-accurate capture and print-to-tape
  
• Captures to a variety of codecs - Apple ProRes 422 HQ, 10-bit uncompressed HD, and many more
  
• File-based workflow support – XDCAM, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX, P2, P2HD
  
• RED workflow support
  
• HD-SDI closed captioning support
  
• Works with Final Cut Pro, Apple Colour, Adobe After Effects and all QuickTime applications that support the V-out component
  
• Also available with Matrox MAX for faster than realtime H.264 encoding
  
• Three-year hardware warranty and complimentary telephone support

Matrox RT.X2 SD is part of the RT.X2 family of editing platforms. It delivers powerful realtime SD editing performance at an unprecedented low price point.

Key Features:-

• Realtime multi-layer editing of video, graphics, and effects
  
• Realtime Matrox Flex CPU effects – colour correction, speed changes, chroma/luma keying and many more
  
• Realtime and accelerated Matrox Flex GPU effects – 2D/3D DVE, blur/glow/soft focus, shine and many more
  
• Realtime playback of 32-bit MPEG-2 I-frame AVI files with alpha in SD
  
• Realtime HDV clip downscaling in an SD timeline
  
• Realtime mixed-format multi-cam in an SD timeline
  
• Accelerated export to DVD, multimedia formats including Flash Video, and Adobe Clip Notes
  
• WYSIWYG for Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Bridge, Autodesk Combustion and 3ds Max, eyeon Fusion, NewTek LightWave 3D, and Windows Media Player with dynamic Alt+Tab switching
  
• Composite, Y/C, and analog component SD input and output

Matrox Axio LE provides a complete post-production solution that lets you get the best from the Adobe CS4 Production Premium software. It is designed to give you the most comprehensive realtime feature set, the highest quality native codec technology, and complete file-based workflows – totally integrated with the Adobe software.

Key Features:-

• Makes Adobe Premiere Pro the foremost HD and SD editor for broadcast and post
  
• Full-resolution, mixed-format, multi-layer realtime editing of HD and SD video, graphics, and effects
  
• Realtime Matrox Flex CPU effects such as colour correction, speed changes, and chroma/luma keying
  
• Realtime and accelerated Matrox Flex GPU effects such as 2D/3D DVE, blur/glow/soft focus, and shine
  
• Realtime native editing of Panasonic P2 and P2 HD and Sony XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM HD422 clips (MXF files)
  
• Realtime native editing of Sony XDCAM EX clips (MP4 files)
  Support for Omneon media servers via native MXF file transfers
  
• Extensive native codec support in HD and SD – uncompressed, MPEG-2 I-frame, DVCPRO HD, MPEG HD, MPEG HD422, HDV 1080i, HDV1080p, HDV 720p (JVC ProHD), IMX, DVCPRO50, DV, DVCPRO, DVCAM
  
• Realtime playback of 32-bit compressed and uncompressed AVI with alpha
  
• 24 fps editing in HD and SD with pull down, reverse pull down, and Panasonic VariCam support
  
• Realtime high-quality downscaling from HD to SD
  
• Realtime MPEG-2 IBP capture from analog, DV, and SDI sources for DVD authoring
  
• Accelerated export to Blu-ray, DVD, all multimedia formats including Flash Video, and Adobe Clip Notes
  
• WYSIWYG for Adobe After Effects, Bridge, and Photoshop, Autodesk Combustion and 3ds Max, eyeon Fusion, NewTek LightWave 3D, and Windows Media Player
  
• Native MXF and HDV AVI file support in Video for Windows applications such as Adobe After Effects via Matrox EZ-MXF and EZ-HDV utilities
  
• DV-1394, composite, Y/C, HD/SD analog component, and HD/SD SDI input and output
  
• Simultaneous HD and SD output
  
• 2-in/6-out AES/EBU audio, 2-in/6-out XLR audio, 8-in/6-out SDI embedded audio, 1/4” output jack for stereo monitoring

If you're a professional video editor concerned about getting maximum productivity from Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and Adobe CS4 Production Premium, have a look at the Matrox RT.X2 product line – the ideal solutions for corporate communicators, event videographers, project studios, educational facilities and digital filmmakers. If you’re delivering your work in SD, Matrox RT.X2 SD is right for you. If you need to edit HDV or P2 MXF 720p and output HD, choose Matrox RT.X2 LE or Matrox RT.X2. If you want to use a DVI display for full resolution HD previews, you’ll need RT.X2.

The Matrox RT.X2 platforms go far beyond the capabilities of software-only editing and systems that combine Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and a simple I/O card.

The additional benefits you get with Matrox RT.X2 include:

• Many more realtime layers of video and graphics
  
• More effects in real time including colour correction, chroma/luma keying, speed changes, blur/glow/soft focus, 3D DVE and much more
  
• Extensive camera support with Matrox RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE including many new models from Canon, JVC, Panasonic, and Sony
  
• Native editing of Panasonic P2 MXF 720p and SD files with Matrox RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE
  
• Capture from analog sources to compressed MPEG-2 4:2:2 I-frame
  
• Realtime playback of 32-bit MPEG-2 I-frame AVI files with alpha
  
• Realtime mixed-format multi-cam
  
• Accelerated export to DVD and all multimedia formats
  
• Composite, Y/C, and analog component input and output
  
• WYSIWYG video output for motion graphics, animation, and compositing applications
  
• Audio VU meters on capture
  
• Full-resolution HD monitoring on an inexpensive flat panel display via independent DVI output with Matrox RT.X2

Matrox is leading the way in mobile editing. The new Matrox MXO2 is the first truly portable device that gives you broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion to streamline your workflow with Apple Final Cut Studio 2. It’s MacBook Pro and MacPro compatible, fits in your laptop bag, can run for hours off a field battery, and weighs under 3½ lbs. It lets you work seamlessly in any format you want. Enjoy new-found freedom with Matrox MXO2.

Key Features:-

• Works with Intel-based MacBook Pros and Mac Pros
  
• Lightweight – less than 3 ½ lbs. (1600 grams)
  
• Fits in your laptop bag – 13" x 9½" x 2" (330mm x 241mm x 51mm)
  
• Can run off a field battery (or its AC adapter)
  
• HD/SD SDI, HD/SD analog component, Y/C, and composite inputs and outputs
• Genlock – SD analog black burst (bi-level) or HD tri-level sync
  
• HDMI input, output, and monitoring with calibration controls including blue only
  
• 10-bit realtime hardware up/down/cross conversion
  
• Up to five user selectable simultaneous video outputs – HD and/or SD on HDMI, SDI, and analog
  
• Professional audio inputs and outputs with 5.1 surround sound monitoring
  
• RS-422 machine control for frame-accurate capture and print-to-tape
  
• Captures to a variety of codecs – Apple ProRes 422 HQ, 10-bit uncompressed HD, and many more
  
• Supports file-based workflows – XDCAM, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX, P2, P2HD
  
• Works with Final Cut Pro, Apple Colour, Adobe After Effects and all QuickTime applications that support the V-out component

If you're a professional video editor concerned about getting maximum productivity from Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and Adobe CS4 Production Premium, have a look at the Matrox RT.X2 product line – the ideal solutions for corporate communicators, event videographers, project studios, educational facilities and digital filmmakers. If you’re delivering your work in SD, Matrox RT.X2 SD is right for you. If you need to edit HDV or P2 MXF 720p and output HD, choose Matrox RT.X2 LE or Matrox RT.X2. If you want to use a DVI display for full resolution HD previews, you’ll need RT.X2.

The Matrox RT.X2 platforms go far beyond the capabilities of software-only editing and systems that combine Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and a simple I/O card.

The additional benefits you get with Matrox RT.X2 include:

• Many more realtime layers of video and graphics
  
• More effects in real time including colour correction, chroma/luma keying, speed changes, blur/glow/soft focus, 3D DVE and much more
  
• Extensive camera support with Matrox RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE including many new models from Canon, JVC, Panasonic, and Sony
  
• Native editing of Panasonic P2 MXF 720p and SD files with Matrox RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE
  
• Capture from analog sources to compressed MPEG-2 4:2:2 I-frame
  
• Realtime playback of 32-bit MPEG-2 I-frame AVI files with alpha
  
• Realtime mixed-format multi-cam
  
• Accelerated export to DVD and all multimedia formats
  
• Composite, Y/C, and analog component input and output
  
• WYSIWYG video output for motion graphics, animation, and compositing applications
  
• Audio VU meters on capture
  
• Full-resolution HD monitoring on an inexpensive flat panel display via independent DVI output with Matrox RT.X2

Matrox RT.X2 & Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 Bundle
The RT.X2 & Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 Bundle includes RT.X2 editing card, audio/video breakout box, RT.X2 documentation and installation DVD and Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 Software.

Matrox RT.X2 LE & Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 Bundle
The RT.X2 LE & Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 Bundle includes RT.X2 LE editing card, audio / video breakout box, RT.X2 documentation and installation DVD, and Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 software.

Matrox RT.X2

If you're a professional video editor concerned about getting maximum productivity from Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and Adobe CS4 Production Premium, have a look at the Matrox RT.X2 product line – the ideal solutions for corporate communicators, event videographers, project studios, educational facilities and digital filmmakers. If you’re delivering your work in SD, Matrox RT.X2 SD is right for you. If you need to edit HDV, XDCAM EX, or P2 MXF 720p and output HD, choose Matrox RT.X2 LE or Matrox RT.X2. If you want to use a DVI display for full resolution HD previews, you’ll need RT.X2.

The Matrox RT.X2 platforms go far beyond the capabilities of software-only editing and systems that combine Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and a simple I/O card.

The additional benefits you get with Matrox RT.X2 include:

• Many more realtime layers of video and graphics
  
• More effects in real time including colour correction, chroma/luma keying, speed changes, blur/glow/soft focus, 3D DVE and much more
  
• Extensive camera support with Matrox RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE including many new models from Canon, JVC, Panasonic, and Sony
  
• Realtime native editing of Sony XDCAM EX .mp4 clips with RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE
  
• Realtime native editing of Panasonic P2 MXF 720p and SD files with Matrox RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE
  
• Realtime capture from analog sources to compressed MPEG-2 4:2:2 I-frame
  
• Realtime playback of 32-bit MPEG-2 I-frame AVI files with alpha
  
• Realtime mixed-format multi-cam
  
• Realtime MPEG-2 IBP capture from analog and DV sources for DVD authoring
  
• Composite, Y/C, and analog component input and output
  
• WYSIWYG video output for motion graphics, animation, and compositing applications
  
• Audio VU meters on capture
  
• Full-resolution HD monitoring with calibration control on an inexpensive flat panel display via independent DVI output with Matrox RT.X2

Matrox MXO is a versatile, all-in-one monitoring, output, and scan conversion device for the Mac that you’ll use in many different ways. Because it’s small and portable, it makes your laptop a mobile editor. And because it’s hot swappable, you can easily move it to any workstation in your facility.

Matrox MXO is ideal for:

• Inexpensive HD monitoring
  
• Frame-accurate, broadcast-quality HD/SD output
  
• Genlockable HD/SD scan conversion for flicker-free video output
  of your computer desktop

• Inexpensive HD and SD monitoring – now you can trust your Apple Cinema Display or other DVI monitor, even for colour grading
  
• Frame accurate, broadcast-quality audio/video output in HD and SD with guaranteed a/v sync
  
• Genlockable HD/SD SDI, HD/SD analog component, Y/C, and composite outputs with up to 8 channels SDI embedded audio output and stereo audio monitoring
  
• Realtime downscaling of HD projects to SD resolution with proper colour space and aspect ratio conversion for monitoring and output
  
• WYSIWYG video output from QuickTime-based applications
  
• Genlockable HD/SD scan conversion for flicker-free video output of your computer desktop with any application
  
• Portable, hot-swappable versatility

NewTek VT[5]™ is a complete television control room for your desktop. The VT[5] system provides the ultimate flexibility for the video production studio looking for an affordable, complete live and post production solution. The versatility of the VT[5] system removes production barriers with support for native NTSC and PAL input and output, network style live virtual sets, blazing fast editing, along with all the tools required for high-end post production. With VT[5] there is no project beyond reach.

VT[5]™ delivers versatility in live production with up to 24 inputs along with hundreds of real-time transitions and 3D DVE’s, network-style live virtual sets, character generator, real-time keying and digital disk recorder for integration of captured video clips. In post production, VT[5] delivers streamlined editing, 2D video paint and animation system along with Emmy® Award winning LightWave 3D® for motion graphics and animation. VT[5] total video production control at your fingertips.

SX-SDI
8 SDI video inputs, 5 SDI video outputs (routed from the 8 inputs), 1 SDI video program output, 1 SDI video preview/alpha output, 1 embedded/1 AES-EBU audio I/O. Works with the latest VT-Pro board revision.

SX-SDI needs to be connected serially to the SX-84 and is not compatible with SDI option I/O.

SX-84
Up to 8 component, 8 Y/C or 24 composite video inputs, 4 component or Y/C and 4 composite video outputs, Genlock in, Alpha out program output, 1 SDI video preview/alpha output, 1 embedded/1 AES-EBU audio I/O. Works with the latest VT-Pro board revision.

Software Upgrade
Software upgrade from VT[4] version, including key features as Live Virtual Studios, SpeedEDIT, Video Paint CG Designer and more. All software is keyed to the VT board.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

Planet PC is pleased to present our new ‘On-Air’ range of creative media studios especially designed for the secondary curriculum. The range comprises three fully inclusive live video production solutions. Two are mobile Planet StudioBox kits, containing everything required to successfully integrate creative media technology into the cross curricular teaching learning process and one is a fixed TV studio designed for installation into a dedicated learning space.

On-Air StudioBox - Take 1
An ideal introduction to using media technology in the secondary curriculum
including the creative tools required to perform the following range of disciplines;

• Planning and storyboarding
  
• Filming
  
• Audio work
  
• Lighting
  
• Live chroma key work
  
• Chroma key background creation direct from your computer
  
• Video editing
  
• Stop motion animation
  
• Delivery of a final production

• All in one custom designed lockable mobile case
  
• Storyboarding software
  
• Camcorder with accessories and tripod
  
• On-camera microphone
  
• Live hardware chroma keyer
  
• Collapsible chroma key kit and accessories
  
• Lighting with floor stands
  
• Webcam and stop motion software
  
• Apple MacBook with iMovie and Final Cut Express
  
• Connecting cable set
  
• Scan converter
  
• Training and set up guide on DVD
  
• Specialist 1 day on-site training on the equipment and the workflow

When it comes to data storage capabilities, which do you prefer, raw storage capacity or scorching performance? With Sonnet's Tempo™ SATA E4P, you get the best of both worlds! This card offer unprecedented scalability through its support of port multipliers it can handle up to twenty drives! (1) (2) Used with high-performance drive enclosures like Sonnet's Fusion™ D400Q, port multipliers manage the data flow of up to five drives in one enclosure through a single cable. Using today's highest-capacity drives, you can connect an astounding 20 Terabytes (20,000 Gigabytes!) of storage.

Tempo SATA E4P delivers performance previously unattainable with mainstream technologies. The PCI Express interface offers huge bandwidth for data throughput, so the card never slows you down. For the utmost performance, you can create multiple RAID sets to capture and process uncompressed high definition video, or conquer other high-bandwidth applications. For fantastic flexibility, you can work with 20 drives individually and hot-swap them out as needed. (3) You can even work with a combination of RAID sets and individual drives your choices aren't limited. When your storage needs have outgrown standard solutions, get a Tempo SATA E4P it'll give you room to grow and blazing performance for the most demanding applications.

Key Features:-

• Affordable solution for adding four eSATA ports to your computer
  
• SATA II compliant, 1.5 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s auto-negotiation
  
• FIS-based Port Multiplier-aware to support up to 20 disk drives (1) (2)
  
• Native PCI Express (PCIe) x4 host bus interface for high-performance applications
  
• Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) support for compatibility with all SATA drives
  
• Hot-swap drive support (3)

1. Advice - Our qualified and experienced sales team provide advice based on their many years of experience within the video industry.
    
   
2. Free Support - Our trained support experts provide you with 12 months free Telephone Technical Support on your purchased product. Our support line is a standard national call, not a premium rate call.
    
   
3. Quick Dispatch - 90% of online orders are dispatched within one working day. All orders are dispatched by insured next-working-day delivery services.
    
   
4. Returns Service - Unlike many resellers, Planet PC will deal with returns on your behalf should your product develop a fault. Once you have returned your product to us we will deal with the administration and handle the costs involved with forwarding the product to the appropriate manufacturer (often in the EU), ensuring a return is obtained in a timely fashion and delivering a replacement/your repaired product to you* by an insured delivery service. *Only free if within the U.K. mainland - If outside the U.K. mainland then a delivery charge will be payable when your repaired/replaced product is returned to you.
    
   
5. Training Courses - Planet PC offer a range of video related Training Courses, tailored to your specific needs.
    
   
6. Customer Services - Our prompt and courteous customer support staff are on hand to help with any queries.