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The new 2RU rackmount version of the Matrox MXO2 is particularly suited to professional broadcast use, including outside-broadcast vehicles where especially robust equipment is required. All inputs and outputs are arranged for operation in a studio rack.
The I/O device accelerates editing with Final Cut Studio, providing broadcast-quality inputs and outputs, monitoring and numerous format-conversion options. It supports many formats and codecs, including file-based XDCAM, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX and P2 workflows without prior conversion.
Unlike comparable solutions, MXO2 does not restrict users to individual codecs. HD codec support includes ProRes, ProRes 422 HQ, DVCPRO HD, and 8-bit and 10-bit uncompressed video.
Features at a glance:
- HDMI input and output
- HD/SD-SDI input and output
- HD/SD component input and output
- Y/C and composite video inputs and outputs
- Four-channel analogue audio input (XLR)
- Eight-channel analogue audio outputs (XLR)
- Eight embedded audio channels over SDI and HDMI input/output
- HD-to-SD downconversion
- SD-to-HD upconversion
- 720/1080 crossconversion
