Apple Soundtrack Pro 3 - Manual (Page 24)

• Audio monitors
Computer
Video output device
FireWire
cable
Audio monitors
Speaker
cables
Mixer
Video monitor
Setup with a PCI Express Video Interface Card with Breakout Box
Many PCI Express cards aren’t big enough to fit all of the necessary video and audio
connectors. In these situations, a breakout box is connected to the PCI Express card via
a multipin connector on a long cable, and the connectors are accessible on the breakout
box instead of on the back of the PCI Express card. A breakout box is also useful because
it allows you to place the connectors somewhere more convenient than the back of your
computer, such as on an equipment rack or a desktop.
This setup uses the following equipment:
• Your computer and display
• Video interface (PCI Express card with breakout box)
• High-quality video monitor
• Audio speakers
Breakout box Computer
(with PCI Express card)
Analog or digital VTR
BNC
connector
24 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System