[Ralph Keune]

Luke,
Thanks again for taking time to explain the capabilities of the products in more detail!
-Ralph

[Ralph Keune]

Hi Luke,
Thanks for taking the time for the “complete” reply. I certainly understand your questioning regarding CRT’s and HDMI inputs. Your explanation and reasoning is both correct and thorough. I agree completely with your comments.

You wrote: “I would be very interested to learn why a CRT HDMI monitor might appeal to you.” Ultimately, what I’m trying to figure out is what combinations of outputs are available at the same time with which cards. (SD/HD/component/SDI)

In the post-production environment that I work in, I can see the need to (1) monitor the 1080i signal on a monitor that displays the interlaced signal in an interlaced mode. Field flickering can often go undetected (both in HD and SD formats) if viewed only on a progressive scan display. Also (2), I can see the need to make a downconverted dub for a client to review (whether composite for a VHS or analog component for a BetaSP/DVD recorder/etc.).

So, if I’m understanding correctly, with the Decklink Pro HD 4:4:4 card for example, I could output at the same time: SDI-HD and use a HDLink to convert and feed a CRT display, SDI-SD to feed a Digi-Beta deck, and downconverted analog component or composite. Correct? Any other “same-time” combinations?

Thanks again for your time.
-Ralph