Dear Matrox RT.X2 Users,
Release 4.2.1 for Matrox Axio is now available for you to download. This release will be made public on March 19 and a message will be sent to the registered users.
Matrox Axio.utils 4.2.1 provides the following new features:
• Support for creating 1080p @ 29.97 fps sequences.
• Support for XDCAM EX split clips and XDCAM EX metadata.
• Overall stability improvements.
The new Matrox Multi™ input/output cards bring a new level of channel density to Mac Pro and Apple Xserve systems. In a single PCIe slot, a Matrox Multi card provides up to four independent inputs or outputs with up to 16 embedded audio channels per SDI stream. User-selectable combinations of 3G, HD, SD, and Dual Link are supported. The Matrox Multi cards are designed to let users get the most from the valuable expansion slots in Apple systems and eliminate the expense of multiple systems in many applications. The innovative features of the Matrox Multi cards make them the ideal choice for capture/playout servers, clip and still stores, character generators, graphics/production servers, and automation/master control units. The Matrox Multi cards are supported by the Matrox Software Development Kit (SDK) for Mac.
Key features of Matrox Multi cards for Mac
| • | Single-slot, ¾ length PCI-e x8 card fits into Mac Pros and Apple Xserve systems |
| • | Video inputs: up to four multi-rate 3G/HD/SD SDI or two 3G level B, or two Dual Link, or two video + key |
| • | Video outputs: up to four multi-rate 3G/HD/SD SDI or two 3G level B, or two Dual Link, or two video + key |
| • | 10-bit hardware scaling engine supports up to four HD streams or eight SD streams |
| • | 16 embedded audio I/O channels per SDI stream |
| • | 4 unbalanced analog audio channels for monitoring |
| • | Support for SDI ancillary data – ATC, AFD, CC |
| • | Analog blackburst reference input (tri-level or bi-level) with loopthrough |
| • | Automatic video bypass and A/V watchdog support |
| • | Auto-detection of input video resolutions |
| • | Onboard live video mixer with zero frame delay |
| • | One analog LTC input |
| • | RS-422 port for device control |
Availability
Matrox Multi is available in three different versions: Matrox Multi-Ingest – four-channel 3G/HD/SD input card, Matrox Multi-I/O – simultaneous, independent two-channel input and two-channel output 3G/HD/SD card, and Matrox Multi-Playback – four-channel 3G/HD/SD output card.
Quality HD-SDI scan converters with genlock typically cost thousands of dollars each and SDI audio embedders are often required. Costs balloon when stations require multiple units. Matrox Convert DVI is very inexpensive by comparison and allows system audio to be embedded in the SDI signal.
Matrox Convert DVI controls are provided via a simple PC-based user interface. By simply dragging a mouse, rather than fiddling with buttons on the unit itself, users can choose to output the entire screen or a region of interest of any size. Premium features such as a flicker reduction filter, an underscan mode, customizable presets with user assignable hotkeys, password protection, and a stand-alone mode ensure optimal flexibility for many different applications.
| The Matrox Convert DVI kit contains the following items: |  |
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| • | Matrox Convert DVI scan converter | |
| • | DVI and system audio loop-through cable, 1 meter | |
| • | External AC-DC adapter | |
| • | Y/C video adapter | |
| Key features of Matrox Convert DVI | ||
| • | DVI input up to 1920 x 1200 | |
| • | Digital outputs: HD/SD SDI | |
| • | Analog outputs: HD/SD analog component, S-Video, and composite | |
| • | SD analog black burst (bi-level) or HD tri-level genlock with timing offset controls | |
| • | Simultaneous analog and digital output | |
| • | Stereo audio input can be embedded into the SDI output signal | |
| • | Realtime HD to SD hardware downscaling with proper color space and aspect ratio conversion | |
| • | Region of interest output support | |
| • | Can operate as a stand-alone appliance | |
| • | Advanced features such as an anti-flicker filter, underscan mode, customizable presets, and password protection
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NewTek VT[5]™ v5.3 Update Available Now
NewTek is pleased to announce the availability of a free software update for VT[5]™, integrated production suite. The VT[5] v5.3 update offers improved compatibility with NewTek accessories such as LiveControl™ LC-11 and TimeWarp™, support for Windows® 7 and various other improvements. You may download the file from the NewTek registration system at: http://register.newtek.com.
