Matrox Electronic Systems MXO2 - Manual (Page 3)

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More Than Just I/O
Lightning Fast H.264 Encoding Too!
As a video professional you need an editing platform you can rely on to
connect to anything, anywhere; work with your favorite apps; and deliver
high-quality video to all the devices your viewers and clients use – the web,
mobile devices, Apple TV, Blu-ray discs, even tape. The award-winning
Matrox MXO2 devices have you covered. You get highly-reliable, broadcast-
quality video and audio input/output and HDMI video monitoring with the
unique Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility as well as 10-bit realtime hardware
up/down/cross conversion on capture and output. The devices can easily be
moved among the desktop systems in your facility, installed in an OB van, or
taken on the road with laptops. Units equipped with the MAX option provide
lightning fast H.264 file encoding.
Support for your favorite editing apps
The Matrox MXO2 devices are the only complete platforms for Adobe
Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium, providing a wealth of productivity
tools. Matrox MXO2 Mini is a cost-effective HD monitoring solution for Avid
editing systems, ideal for file-based workflows. The Matrox MXO2 devices
can also be used with Mac Pros and MacBook Pros, giving you even more
apps to work with.
With four models to choose from you are sure to find the connectivity you need.
Matrox MXO2 Mini – Affordable HDMI/analog video and audio I/O
Matrox MXO2 LE – Professional HD/SD video and audio I/O
Matrox MXO2 – Complete HD/SD video and audio I/O
Matrox MXO2 Rack – Most comprehensive HD/SD video and audio I/O
Key features of the Matrox MXO2 family for PC
• Convenient form factors for use in studio, on set, in the field, and in OB vans
• Works with Windows 7 (64-bit) laptops and desktops
• Complete connectivity – PCI Express and ExpressCard/34
• Broadcast quality HD/SD video and audio input/output
• Flexible support for leading codecs, file formats, cameras, and workflows
• Captures to HD and SD codecs – 8- and 10-bit uncompressed and highly
efficient Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame
• Extensive application support including Adobe Premiere Pro, Encore,
Photoshop, and After Effects, Eyeon Fusion and NewTek LightWave 3D
• Matrox RT technology that enhances the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine to
provide full-resolution, full-frame-rate, multi-layer, realtime video editing and
advanced realtime Matrox Flex CPU effects
• Cost-effective HD monitoring for Avid Media Composer and Avid
NewsCutter with Matrox MXO2 Mini
• 10-bit HDMI input, output and monitoring with the unique Matrox HDMI
Calibration Utility
• 10-bit realtime hardware up/down/cross conversion on capture and output
• Matrox A/V Tools application for fast capture/playback of audio, video, and
still frames
• Three-year hardware warranty and complimentary telephone support
Additional features with Matrox MAX
• Lightning fast H.264 encoding with Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Premiere
Pro and Adobe Encore
• Matrox MAX H.264 Capture application for direct capture to H.264 files for
the web, mobile devices, Apple TV, and Blu-ray discs
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