MAX H.264 Encoding Acceleration |
Resolutions |
Even frame sizes from 64 x 64 to 1920 x 1080 |
Bit rates |
100 Kb/s to 50 Mb/s |
Frame rates |
15, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, and 60 frames per second |
Encoding profiles |
Baseline (CAVLC) and main (CABAC) profiles |
Encoding controls |
- 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2 level support
- GOP structure
- Constant bit rate (bit rate remains stable,
quality varies depending on complexity of each frame)
- Constant quality (each video frame is analyzed to deliver the
targeted quality, bit rate varies while keeping the lowest possible bit
rate)
- Variable bit rate (squeezes out the highest possible quality
at the average target bit rate )
- Noise filtering (saves bits by reducing high frequencies in
the video)
- De-interlacing (ensures high-quality encodes of interlaced SD
and 1080i source material)
- Data rate slider (produces smoother or more abrupt
transitions)
- Sample rate monitoring (verifies compliance with targeted data
rate)
- Scene detection (provides multi-pass quality in a single pass
with Apple Compressor)
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Video |
Supported video formats |
- NTSC/PAL/NTSC-EIAJ
- 720P 50/59.94
- 1080I 50/59.94
- 1080P 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
- 1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
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HDMI input |
- 1 HD input
- HDMI Y,Cb,Cr 4:2:2 (10-bit) / RGB (8-bit)
- 8 channels of embedded audio
- Standard Type A HDMI connector (19 pins)
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HDMI output |
- 1 HD or SD output
- HDMI Y,Cb,Cr 4:2:2 (10-bit) / RGB (8-bit)
- 8 channels of embedded audio
- HDMI 1.4a flag setting through control panel for 3D monitoring
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SDI input |
- 1 SD or HD input
- 16 channels embedded audio on the Mac
- 8 channels embedded audio on the PC
- Compliant with SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 272M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M
- BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated
- Equalized input for maximum cable length support
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SDI output |
- 2 indentical SD or HD outputs for simultaneous monitoring and recording
- 16 channels embedded audio on the Mac
- 8 channels embedded audio on the PC
- Compliant with SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 272M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M
- BNC connector (75 Ω)
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Composite input |
- PAL/NTSC/NTSC-EIAJ
- 12-bit ADC
- 2x oversampling
- Anti-aliasing filtering
- Automatic gain control
- BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated
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Composite output |
- PAL/NTSC/NTSC-EIAJ
- 12-bit DAC
- 8x oversampling
- BNC connector
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S-Video input |
- PAL/NTSC/NTSC-EIAJ
- 12-bit ADC
- 2x oversampling
- Anti-aliasing filtering
- Automatic gain control
- 4-pin mini-DIN S-Video connector (75 Ω), terminated
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S-Video output |
- PAL/NTSC/NTSC-EIAJ
- 12-bit DAC
- 8x oversampling
- 4-pin mini-DIN S-Video connector
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Component input |
- Switchable between SD and HD
- EIA-770.3 compliant
- 12-bit ADC
- Anti-aliasing filtering
- BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated
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Component output |
- Switchable between SD and HD
- EIA-770.3 compliant
- 12-bit DAC
- 2x oversampling
- BNC connector
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HD analog component video passthrough performance |
- Frequency response Y: +/- 1.0 dB max to 28 MHz
- Frequency response Pb, Pr: +/- 1.0 dB max to 12 MHz
- Component channel delay: < 8 ns
- Component S/N (Y, Pb, Pr): > 50 dB, unified weighted
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SD analog component video passthrough performance |
- Amplitude error: < 4%
- Frequency response: +/- 0.5 dB max to 5 MHz
- 2T pulse response: 1.0% max
- Diff. Gain: < 2%, Diff. Phase: < 1 degree
- S/N: > 58 dB, unified weighted
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Audio |
Analog inputs |
- 4 channels balanced audio via XLR connectors
- Nominal levels: +4 dBu (+4 dBm)
- Input impedance: Hi-Z
- Headroom (max level): 18 dB
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Analog outputs |
- 8 channels balanced audio via XLR connectors
- Nominal levels: +4 dBu (+4 dBm)
- Output impedance: 50 Ω
- Headroom (max level): 18 dB
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AES/EBU inputs |
- 4 channels unbalanced
- 2x BNC connectors (75 Ω), terminated
- Maximum input level: 5 Vp-p
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AES/EBU outputs |
- 4 channels unbalanced
- 2x BNC connectors (75 Ω), terminated
- Nominal output level: 1Vp-p
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SDI audio input |
- 16 channels embedded audio
- 24-bit, 48 kHz
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SDI audio output |
- 16 channels embedded audio
- 24-bit, 48 kHz
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Balanced analog audio performance |
- Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (using 64x oversampling)
- Quantization: 24 bits
- S/N: > 85 dB
- THDN at 1 kHz, nominal level: < 0.05%
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Genlock |
Reference input and output |
- HD analog tri-level sync or SD analog bi-level black burst
- Loop through output
- BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated
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Scaling |
Dedicated hardware scaler |
- Multi-tap 10-bit realtime processing
- HD to SD downscaling – Proper conversion of the HD color space to the SD color space and proper aspect ratio conversion to anamorphic, letterbox, and center cut are provided. You can monitor or record an SD master of an HD project in real time.
- SD to HD upscaling – Proper conversion of the SD color space to the HD color space is performed. Footage with a 4:3 aspect ratio will be “pillarboxed”. SD 16:9 footage will be scaled to full screen.
- Cross conversions from 720 to 1080 and 1080 to 720
- All scaling operations can be accompanied by frame rate conversion with 2:3:2:3 and 2:3:3:2 cadences to facilitate monitoring 23.98 fps footage on a monitor that does not support the specific frame rate.
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Special Features |
Unique Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility |
Turns your HDMI display into a monitor you can trust |
Closed captioning |
- Closed captioning capture and playback for Final Cut Pro via Matrox 4Vanc
- Closed captioning support for Adobe Premiere Pro
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AFD support |
Capture and playback of AFD data for Final Cut Pro 7 via Matrox 4Vanc |
3D support |
HDMI 1.4a flag setting through control panel |
Software |
Editing |
Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer 6, Avid NewsCutter 10, Avid Symphony 6 and Boris Media 100 |
Content creation |
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Color, Apple Motion, Apple Soundtrack Pro, Eyeon Fusion, NewTek LightWave 3D |
Streaming |
Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Livestream Procaster, Microsoft Expression, QuickTime Broadcaster, Telestream Wirecast |
H.264 encoding |
Adobe Encore, Adobe Media Encoder, Apple Compressor, Telestream Episode |
Blu-ray authoring |
Adobe Encore, Roxio Toast, Apple Compressor |
Free Matrox productivity tools |
- Matrox Vetura Capture for Mac
- Matrox Vetura Playback for Mac
- Matrox A/V Tools for the PC
- Matrox MAX H.264 Capture for the PC
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General |
Dimensions (without rackmount brackets) |
L: 43.7 cm (17.2″) × W: 20.8 cm (8.2″) × H: 8.6 cm (3.4″ – 2RU) |
Dimensions (with rackmount brackets) |
L: 48.3 cm (19″) × W: 20.8 cm (8.2″) × H: 8.9 cm (3.5″ – 2RU) |
Weight |
15 lbs (7 kg) |
Deck control |
via RS-422 |
Regulatory compliance |
- FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, ACMA C-Tick Mark, VCCI
- RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
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Limited warranty and service |
3-year limited warranty with free telephone support |
Electrical and Operating Requirements |
Power |
- Line Voltage: 100-240V AC
- Frequency: 50-60 Hz
- Input: IEC320-C14 inlet
- Output: +12V DC, 3A max
- Total power consumption: 15 Watts
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Environmental |
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40º C (32 to 104º F)
- Storage temperature: –40 to 75º C (-40 to 167º F)
- Maximum altitude for operation: 3,000 meters
- Maximum altitude for transport: 12,000 meters
- Operating humidity: 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
- Storage humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
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Kit Contents |
In the box |
- Matrox MXO2 Rack MAX input/output device with two mounting “ears”
- Matrox MXO2 PCIe cable (3 meter)
- IEC-C13 power cord
- BNC 75-ohm terminator (for REF OUT connector)
- Matrox MXO2 PCIe host adapter or Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter
(An Apple Thunderbolt cable purchased from Apple is required to connect the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to your computer.)
(A third-party RS-422 cable is required for machine control.) |
Adapter Specifications |
Matrox PCIe host adapter |
- Standard PCIe (x1) card
- PCB dimensions: L: 6.6 cm × H: 6.9 cm (2.6″ × 2.7″)
- Overall thickness including components: 1.9 cm (0.75″)
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Matrox ExpressCard/34 adapter |
- Standard ExpressCard/34
- Dimensions: L: 9.6 cm × W: 3.3 cm × H: 1.3 cm (3.8″ × 1.3″ × 0.5″)
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Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter |
Dimensions: L: 8.7 cm × W: 4.8 cm × H: 1.9 cm (3.4″ × 1.9″ × .75″)(An Apple Thunderbolt cable purchased from Apple is required to connect the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to your computer.) |