Matrox RT....

I currently use the Matrox RT for input and output from a BetaSX deck into my mac that runs FCP 4.

I am not pleased with the quality of the video that I am getting out of the Matrox. Is there another option for my situation. I am not familiar with Matrox so I apologize if I am way out of line.

vinnie

Thanks I will check it out. BTW, does the MatroxRT have hardware acceleration?

vinnie

I wouldn't count the RTX series out for the count yet.

Looking at all the specs for the Axio, there's no support on paper for HDV. I know Matrox has intentions on supporting HDV later on, on the Axio platform. But they've always had room for a dual platform market. If they're not outright denying a new HDV product to replace the X100 in the future, I wouldn't count the Axio as the end all be all of their product line. It's just the next step up for Digisuite users.

I would imagine the X100/RTMac people will get their product in due time.
And for that specific set, the options that the RT's have provided have been excellent.

I, for one, am very excited about the Axio. We get our Demo Unit later this week, and I'm going to probably spend the next 5 weeks parked in front of it everyday... I am going to break my brain over this thing.

Aaron Strader
Adobe Certified Expert - Premiere Pro
Biway Media, Inc.
http://www.biwaymedia.com

Thanks for all your help. I have been looking at the Black Magic option and it might be the best fit for my situation. But nothings been ordered yet so who knows.

Thanks for all you help everyone.

vinnie