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Is the Matrox MXO2 the same as the Blackmagic Decklink HD Extreme
Hi guys
Sorry for the Noob question, but do these devices do the same thing as each other? If so, which one is best? If the are different, do i need the 2.
Im looking at buying my first Mac Pro, for a HDV editing job on Final Cut and am pricing up my options.
Thanks
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Hi Chris,
Here’s a few points of what the MXO2 brings that the Decklink HD Extreme doesn’t. It is by no means an exhaustive comparison of the two products but highlights some of the key advantages of the MXO2.
1. Matrox MXO2 works with Mac Pros and MacBook Pros – DeckLink HD Extreme works only with towers.
2. Matrox MXO2 fits in a single PCIe slot – DeckLink HD Extreme occupies 2 slots.
3. Matrox MXO2 is a professional breakout box – DeckLink HD Extreme does not have a breakout box option.
4. Matrox MXO2 offers simultaneous HD and SD output – DeckLink HD Extreme does not.
5. Matrox MXO2 provides direct surround sound monitoring and more audio I/Os – DeckLink HD Extreme supports
only two channels of audio via AES/EBU, XLR, and HDMI.
6. Matrox MXO2 provides 10-bit realtime hardware up/down/cross conversion – DeckLink HD Extreme depends on
your CPU to do all scaling, and “center-cut” aspect ratio conversion is not supported.
7. Matrox MXO2 comes with a 3-year warranty – DeckLink HD Extreme comes with a 1-year warranty.Joseph Trepanier
Matrox Video Products Group
Product Specialist
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