Apple Soundtrack Pro 2 - Manual (Page 484)

484 Appendix C Working with Professional Video and Audio Equipment
SDTI
Serial Digital Transport Interface (SDTI) is based on SDI, allowing native video formats
to be sent in real time within an SDI video stream. SDTI does not define a specific video
signal format but instead uses the structure of SDI to carry any kind of data. This allows
video facilities to use their existing SDI patchbays and routers to transfer other native
video formats, or transfer any kind of data. For example, some DV decks can transfer
DV via SDTI, which means native DV can be transferred long distances over existing
coaxial cable instead of the usual FireWire connection. Other formats, such as HDCAM
and MPEG, can also be transferred via packets within an SDTI transport stream.
HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) supports both digital television and
computer signals and can also include multiple digital audio channels. HDMI devices
are compatible with single-link digital DVD signals via an adapter, although no audio or
additional metadata can be included. Many HD display devices and digital television
set-top boxes include HDMI connectors.
SCART
Consumer PAL equipment sometimes has a special connector called a SCART connector.
A SCART connector has multiple pins that run composite, component RGB, and stereo
audio in one bundle. SCART input or output can be broken up into individual
connections using special adapters available from video and home electronics stores.
HDMI connector
SCART connector