Apple Soundtrack Pro 3 - Manual (Page 501)

This appendix reviews different types of video and audio interfaces, including signals and
connectors. It also includes information on basic audio and video setups.
This appendix covers the following:
• Video Interfaces (p. 501)
• Video Signals and Connectors (p. 504)
• Setting Up an Audio Interface (p. 508)
• Audio Connectors, Cables, and Signal Formats (p. 514)
• About Balanced Audio Signals (p. 518)
• Tips for Choosing Speakers and an Amplifier (p. 519)
• Connecting Professional Video Devices (p. 521)
• Connecting Professional Audio Devices (p. 525)
Video Interfaces
Final Cut Studio allows you to use a wide variety of video interfaces for capture and output.
The following sections show examples of the most common types of video interfaces
available.
FireWire for DV
You can use the built-in FireWire port on your computer to capture and output to almost
any DV device, including DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, and DVCPRO HD devices.
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