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Connections
Analog Video InputIndependent connections for component and composite and s-video.Independent connections for component and composite and s-video.
Analog Video OutputIndependent connections for component and composite and s-video.Independent connections for component and composite and s-video.
Digital Video Input1 x HDMI input.1 x HDMI input.
Digital Video Output1 x HDMI output.1 x HDMI output.
Analog Audio Input2 Channel RCA HiFi audio in 24 bit.2 Channel RCA HiFi audio in 24 bit.
Analog Audio Output2 Channel RCA HiFi audio in 24 bit.2 Channel RCA HiFi audio in 24 bit.
HDMI Audio Input8 Channels.8 Channels.
HDMI Audio Output8 Channels.8 Channels.
SPDIFAudioOutput NoneNone
Dual Rate supportHDMI and Analog Component switches between high definition and standard definition.HDMI and Analog Component switches between high definition and standard definition.
Sync InputNoneNone
Device ControlNone. FireWire may be used for controlling some cameras.None. FireWire may be used for controlling some cameras.
Supported HDMI Formats525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD and 1080HD switchable.525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD and 1080HD switchable.
Computer InterfaceUSB 3.0Thunderbolt™
Standards
SD Format Support625i/50, 625p PAL and 525i/59.94, 525p NTSC, 480p.625i/50, 625p PAL and 525i/59.94, 525p NTSC, 480p.
HD Format Support1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 720p50, 720p59.94 and 720p60.1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 720p50, 720p59.94 and 720p60.
HDMI Video Sampling4:2:24:2:2
HDMI Audio SamplingTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
HDMI Color Precision4:2:24:2:2
HDMI Color SpaceYUV 4:2:2YUV 4:2:2
Copy ProtectionFor legal reasons HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.For legal reasons HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
Processing
Colorspace ConversionHardware based real time.Hardware based real time.
HD Down ConversionSoftware based down conversion during video playback.Software based down conversion during video playback.
HD Up ConversionReal time standard definition to 1080HD and 720HD during video capture.Real time standard definition to 1080HD and 720HD during video capture.
Real Time EffectsAvid Media Composer 6™ internal effects in DNxHD, XDCAM and uncompressed. Adobe® Premiere Pro® Mercury Playback Engine effects in DV, MJPEG, DVCPRO HD, DSLR, AVCHD, XDCAM, XDCAM HD and uncompressed.Avid Media Composer 6™ internal effects in DNxHD, XDCAM and uncompressed. Apple Final Cut Pro™ internal effects in DV, DVCPRO HD, ProRes and uncompressed on Intel Mac OS X™. Adobe® Premiere Pro® Mercury Playback Engine effects in DV, MJPEG, DVCPRO HD, DSLR, AVCHD, XDCAM, XDCAM HD and uncompressed.
Extras
Software IncludedMedia Express, Disk Speed Test, Blackmagic System Preferences and Blackmagic driver.Media Express, Disk Speed Test, Blackmagic System Preferences and Blackmagic driver.
Firmware UpgradeFirmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start, or via updater software.Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start, or via updater software.
InstallationUSB 3.0. Requires an x58 based motherboard with onboard USB 3.0, or a USB 3.0 PCI Express card and an x58 or P55 series motherboard. Does not support USB 2.0 capture and playback. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.Requires Macintosh computer with Thunderbolt™ running Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard or later, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion or later. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.
Operating System CompatibilityCompatible with Microsoft Windows 7.Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard or later, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion or later.
Product Warranty12 Months Limited Warranty.12 Months Limited Warranty.
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