Apple Final Cut Pro 5 - Manual (Page 203)

202 Part III Setting Up Your Editing System
PCI Audio Interface Card With Built-in Connectors
Some PCI audio interface cards have audio connectors attached directly to the card.
Because there is limited space to mount audio connectors to a PCI card, RCA
connectors are typically used.
PCI Audio Interface Card With Breakout Box
The majority of PCI audio interface cards have a breakout box with a large number of
XLR or 1/4” connectors. The breakout box is attached to the PCI card via a long cable
with a multipin connector. The long cable allows you to place the breakout box in a
convenient location, so you can easily connect and disconnect to your video and audio
devices without going behind your computer.
Computer
(PCI card with
connectors)
Audio or video device
RCA connector (2)
Breakout box Computer
(with PCI card)
Analog or digital VTR
XLR connector (2)