Thanks Bob, I really appreciate your insights.
Going with option 2 and a Kona2 / IO combo, would I be able to have both monitors hooked up at the same time without having to switch cables to monitor when going back and forth (SD to HD)?
Also, as far as HD goes wih upconverting all my SD material via IO to Kona 2, I’d primarily be using HDV, while still having to potentially master to BetaSP and make VHS dubs (still!). Does it make sense to upconvert all for HDV or should I downcovert the HDV signal in FCP? I know this is a bunch of issues wrapped into one post so any advice you have is much appreciated.
Thanks again.