Apple Final Cut Pro 6 - Manual (Page 172)

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Connecting Professional
Video and Audio Equipment
You can expand your input and output options by installing
third-party video, audio, and device control interfaces.
This chapter covers the following:
 Components of a Professional Final Cut Pro Editing System (p. 171)
 About Video Interfaces, Signals, and Connectors (p. 175)
 Connecting Professional Video Devices (p. 182)
 About Audio Interfaces, Signals, and Connectors (p. 187)
 Connecting Professional Audio Devices (p. 198)
 Connecting Remote Device Control (p. 202)
Note: For instructions on setting up a simple DV FireWire editing system, see
Chapter 11, “
Connecting DV Video Equipment ,” on page 161.
Components of a Professional Final Cut Pro Editing System
Final Cut Pro editing systems can be configured to meet the most demanding
professional requirements. An advanced editing system can be built by expanding the
basic system described in “
Components of a Basic Final Cut Pro Editing System ” on
page 161.
 Macintosh computer with Final Cut Pro installed: The core of your editing system
 Professional video and audio devices: For capturing footage and outputting
finished projects
 External video and audio monitors: For evaluating your final image quality (especially
during color correction) and listening to your finished sound mix
 Video and audio interfaces: For connecting professional and non-FireWire devices to
your editing system