Apple Soundtrack Pro 2 - Manual (Page 478)

478 Appendix C Working with Professional Video and Audio Equipment
FireWire for Uncompressed Digital Video
Interfaces such as the AJA Io connect to your computer via FireWire. However, instead
of transferring compressed DV signals, the AJA Io transfers an uncompressed
component 4:2:2 signal via FireWire. The AJA Io has a wide range of digital and analog
connectors, as well as RS-422 device control.
Important: Although this type of video interface uses FireWire, it is not used to
connect DV devices. If you want to capture or output DV video, you can connect your
DV device directly to the FireWire port on your computer.
PCI Video Interface Card
If you are using professional analog or digital formats (either standard definition or
high definition) without native FireWire connectivity, you need to purchase and install
a PCI video interface card to connect your video deck or camcorder to your computer.
Many PCI interface cards come with a breakout box where video, audio, and perhaps
even 9-pin remote connectors are located (rather than on the PCI card itself ). Interface
cards are also referred to as video cards or capture cards. This is not the same as the
video graphics card used to send signals to your main computer display.
Note: Some broadcast-quality video output devices receive both the video and audio
from a project. When you use a video output device that supports both video and
audio output, Soundtrack Pro automatically routes your audio output to this device to
provide the best possible synchronization of the audio and video.
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Analog or digital VTR Computer AJA Io
FireWire 400
(6-pin) BNC connector