The MXO2 Rack MAX from Matrox is a complete SD/HD I/O device that combines the functionality of an I/O card in the form factor of a rackmountable, breakout box. This model features Matrox MAX technology for faster than real-time H.264 encoding and is intended for use with PCs or Intel-based MacBook Pros, Mac Pros, and Apple Xserve systems.

This 2RU unit is designed for use in postproduction facilities, broadcast news operations, OB vans, and other environments that can benefit from streamlined workflow with Apple Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro. This model additionally features Matrox MAX technology for faster than real-time H.264 encoding. encoding

This unit features multiple audio and video inputs & outputs. Advanced audio functionality includes 5.1 and 7.1 surround-sound monitoring. HDMI video monitoring can be calibrated. 10-bit hardware is included for up-, down-, and cross-scaling. This unit is also compatible with a wide range of common industry file formats and codecs.

Use this unit with a PC or Intel-based MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, and Apple Xserve system

It is housed in a rackmoutable, 2RU form factor

It features SD/HD-SDI, HD/SD analog component, Y/C, and composite inputs and outputs

Genlock with loop through, SD analog black burst (bi-level), or HD tri-level sync are all standard features

It offers HDMI input, output, and monitoring with calibration controls, including blue-only

It includes 10-bit, real-time hardware for up-, down-, and cross-conversion on capture and output

Up to (5) user-selectable simultaneous video outputs are available: HD and/or SD on HDMI, SDI, and analog

Professional audio inputs and outputs include 5.1 and 7.1 surround-sound monitoring:

- 4-input, 8-output balanced XLR

- 4-input, 4-output unbalanced AES/EBU

- 8-input, 8-output SDI and HDMI embedded

RS-422 machine control is included for frame-accurate capture and print-to-tape

Capture to virtually all codecs supported by Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro, including Apple ProRes 422 HQ and 10-bit uncompressed HD

File-based workflow supports XDCAM, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX, P2, and P2HD

RED workflow is supported

HD-SDI closed captioning is a standard feature

It works with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Color, Adobe After Effects, and all QuickTime applications that support the V-out component

Video:
SDI HD/SD
Component HD/SD 10-bit
Y/C 10-bit
Composite 10-bit
HDMI HD 10-bit

Audio:
(4) XLR stereo pair (balanced)
(4) AES/EBU
SDI embedded up to (8) channels
SDI embedded up to (8) channels

Outputs Video:
(2) SDI HD/SD
Component HD/SD 10-bit
Y/C 10-bit
Composite 10-bit

Audio:
(4) XLR stereo pair (balanced)
(4) AES/EBU
SDI embedded up to (8) channels
SDI embedded up to (8) channels

System Requirements Mac Pro and Intel-based MacBook Pro running Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.6 or higher
PC desktops and laptops running Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), and Windows 7 (64-bit)
Dimensions (HxWxD) 8.25 x 18 x 21"
2U rack height
Weight Not specified by manufacturer