[David Smith]

I suppose I could run the HDMI from the Decklink to my TV (until I get an HDMI to Display Port Adapter next week) just to test everything and to start learning the Resolve software?

[David Smith]

My grading display has Display Port in and DVI-D in. It was a major oversight on my part not to get an HDMI or SDI in – I just did not know at the time I would need it. The display can do 10 bit. But I think the display port will only do 4:2:2?

Looks like I need an HDMI to Display Port Adapter.

I just went out and bought a GT-120 (which I believe is a downgrade from the 4870 or a 5770). I was going to get the 5770 but realized I then would have no opening for the HDMI part of the Decklink Studio (unless I drilled holes in the case of my MAC).

Right now this is how my PCI slots will look:

eSATA card (will be replaced by RAID CARD in the future)
Decklink Studio
Quatro 4000
(slot opening only – Decklink Studio HDMI outs)
GT-120

[David Smith]

Great, thank you for the answers!

Yes, it’s the dual power needs of the 4870 that is the issue. I’ll have to buy the 5770 I guess grrrr 🙁 oh well.

I also have a Decklink Studio which another Creative Cower said he was using with Resolve. I have a NEC PA421w monitor. It’s a reference monitor but it only has Display Port and DVI-D inputs. For the time being how should I connect? Can I use the the Quadro Display Port out temporarily until I figure out how I am going to connect the Monitor to the Decklink?

[David Smith]

”
I just bought the Decklink Studio 2 and it works fine” good to know! thanks!

[David Smith]

I’m starting the install and I already have a question.

Will I need some kind of power cord splitter?

[David Smith]

Thanks for all the answers. It gives me some options!

[David Smith]

Hmmmmmm…..

I’m in Marina del Rey…

You might get a call tomorrow…. 🙂

[David Smith]

I just want to add…

The impression I got from people is this is the best thing out there but it was poorly marketed. Sort of like that car from the 50’s the “Tucker”.

It’s hard to describe without seeing it. I can only describe it as a perfect picture in every way. I have also seen the new 50,000 dollar Dolby monitor and this blew it away.

If you live in the L.A. area you might be able to get a demonstration.

[David Smith]

Joakim,

Let me try to find some direct links to post houses that use them. I’m having film scanned at Point 360 in Burbank and learned about these projectors by word of mouth. I also got to see a demonstration by Joe Kane on the A900. Joe Kane is a reference monitor expert and from what I understand this is a true reference monitor. But more than that – it’s a truly incredible reference monitor. Joe was a past chairman at SMPTE and is a true, true expert. But let me find out more specific details.

I think that there was a issue with how it was marketed. Samsung didn’t know how to sell it for $13,000. It’s off the market now, but Joe said it should be back on the market in September.

I know it can be precisely calibrated, it’s 4:4:4 and 1080p.

But let me try to find some more specifics for you and post it later.

I know that Allen Daviau has one.

Here is Joe’s website:

https://www.videoessentials.com/

This is not the A900 but Joe Kane set up this 23 foot one (the A900 has a max of 9 feet wide) at Point 360. It’s interesting to read.

https://www.point360.com/NewsArticle16.html

[David Smith]

Thanks!

I buy from Amazon all the time but didn’t think they would carry this so I never even checked.

I looked at the 200 dollars in rebates but I have the feeling that is a mistake. I think it’s $100 for the PC version and $100 for the Mac version. And they added them together.

I have the feeling $750 with free shipping and $100 rebate is about the best price.