Re: Do I really need AJA io in my workflow...

Lets not forget that the MXO is sapping a good portion of your video cards resources to handle that canvas and if you have 2x 30" displays, you are already hurting. Couple this with the fact that almost everything in FCP 6 uses fxPlug for effects, RT, and transitions, I can see why the MXO would be painful.

The immediate benefit to the ioHD is going to be the ability to ingest ProRes or ProResHQ in realtime from a signal, free up your video card for more processing, and give you the ability to output to an HDMI monitor. You can also purchase an HDP if you want to continue using the 23" Apple monitor as your preview.

In all honesty, I don't agree with Bob saying you don't need an AJA product. The ioHD might be overkill for your use, but if you don't need up/cross convert or 4 channels of analog audio in, a Kona LHe card would work splendidly for what you want to do.