Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 202)

Note: The DV converter mentioned above could possibly be a DV VTR that can convert
analog video and audio input to DV FireWire. Some decks need to be in Record mode to
allow this conversion. Other decks may not support this.
5 Connect the remote device control.
For details, see “Connecting Remote Device Control.”
Audio Interfaces
By default, Final Cut Pro uses one of the built-in audio interfaces included with your Mac
computer, such as a stereo headphone jack or a stereo speaker output. If you need to
capture audio from a professional device, you may need a separate third-party interface.
Built-in Audio Interfaces
The following audio interfaces are included with your Mac computer (though some
computer models may not include all interfaces).
Built-in Analog Audio
You can capture and output audio using the built-in audio ports on your computer. The
built-in audio interface on your computer usually uses a stereo miniplug connector. If
necessary, you can buy an adapter to connect the miniplug connector to two stereo RCA
or 1/4" tip-ring-sleeve (TRS) connectors, which can then be connected to your video or
audio device.
Computer Analog audio or video device
Stereo miniplug
connector
RCA connector (2)
For basic mixing, you can connect the built-in audio output on your computer to a pair
of external speakers. This gives you two output channels, which can be configured for
dual mono or stereo playback.
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