HD-SDI output on a macbook pro 17″

[Jeremy Garchow]

[mfassett] “but if that’s my only HD-SDI out option running the 30”, so be it. “

i hear you. What do you have for storage…just curious….

Jeremy

[Mfassett]

I have a promax eSATA RAID, with a eSATA controller in the expansion slot.

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https://www.mfassett.com

[Jeremy Garchow]

What kind of speeds are you getting? Any Raid protection? How many drives?

[Shane Ross]

Can’t be getting more than 100MB/s…that is the limit of PCIexpress. But still, I’ll bet decent numbers.

Shane

Littlefrog Post
http://www.lfhd.net

[Mfassett]

I haven’t speed tested the drives (just installed them yesterday)… no, no RAID protection, will backup to gigabit NAS every night. I will report, though, when I’ve tested the drive speed if y’all would like.

As long as it’s faster than FW800 (which it likely is) it’s good enough for me.

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https://www.mfassett.com

[Oliver Peters]

There’s one thing that I didn’t see mentioned. With a 30 and IoHD, you get a second desktop display PLUS HD-SDI to a video monitor. With 23 and MXO, you loss the second desktop display during editing, because that is taken up by the MXO’s DVI output. You basically switch back and forth between second desktop and fullscreen video made possible by MXO, because the MXO’s DVI and video outputs are mirrors of each other, not separate outputs. If you have an HD-SDI monitor as well, then the 23 and the video monitor will display the same image.

If you want the functionality of 2 desktop screens (laptop + external) AND simultaneous video output, then IoHD is the only option.

Sincerely,
Oliver

Oliver Peters Post Production Services, LLC
Orlando, FL
http://www.oliverpeters.com

[Gary Adcock]

[mfassett] “of course, it’s three times the money of the MXO, but life is hard. :)”

but the IoHD has 3x the functionality,
Up , Down, and Cross conversion, Capture from all single link HD or SD sources, and can work on any computer that can play FCP 6 etc.

the MXO can only be used as an output device, thats all it does.

gary adcock
Studio37
HD & Film Consultation
Post and Production Workflows

[Shane Ross]

[Oliver Peters] “With 23 and MXO, you loss the second desktop display during editing, because that is taken up by the MXO’s DVI output.”

Incorrect. You can still see the second monitor with the MXO connected. Just don’t have VIEW>ALL FRAMES selected.

[Oliver Peters] “You basically switch back and forth between second desktop and fullscreen video made possible by MXO, because the MXO’s DVI and video outputs are mirrors of each other, not separate outputs.”

AH…now I see what you mean. You can’t have the MXO connected and use two Cinema Displays for your workspace, and send a signal to an HD monitor….because for the signal to be sent you have to view all frames. Ahhh. Yes, you’d need a second video card to hook the MXO up to.

The MXO is simply a low cost alternative for viewing broadcast colors. If you can afford the I/O HD, by all means get that. If you can’t, then the MXO is a viable option.

Shane

Littlefrog Post
http://www.lfhd.net

[Dave Hardy]

Yes, but it’s 3.5 times the price if all he needs is an output device.

Dave

[Sean Oneil]

[Shane Ross] “Can’t be getting more than 100MB/s…that is the limit of PCIexpress.”

What are you talking about? PCIexpress is 500MB/s per lane. And ExpressCard slots are 250MB/s.