Re: [Avid-L2] Re: Ideal External Monitor for Matrox Mini

No SDI in and out, and the monitor adjustments in the software did not effect the analog outputs. I know you're entirely file-based, so no SDI may not be an issue for you. I did not have an HDMI monitor at the time we were testing it. In the case of it's initial implementation in Media Composer, it also felt very spliced-in and not well integrated- but that was a few versions ago. For our use, the AJA IO Express works as well as a Mojo DX - better, actually, considering it works for both Media Composer and FCP. It also works with the adapter card for the 17" MacPro.

I bought several when the price was just $800 - I see it's now a grand. I felt the difference in price was worth the additional features. In your case- if you're just monitoring - it may work great. With as many seats as you support, why not get one of each and try them both out?

gh
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Greg Huson
Secret Headquarters, Inc
Post Production / Production
Culver City, CA
323 677 2092
www.DigitalServiceStation.com
greg (at) SecretHQ.com
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On Aug 31, 2011, at 7:26 PM, Mark wrote:

> Greg,
>
> I'm currently evaluating a Matrox mini. What were your concerns with it?
>
> mark
>
> --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, Greg Huson <Greg@...> wrote:
> >
> > Consider the AJA IO Express. I've used both- it's twice the price, and worth it.
> >
> > gh
> > ----------------------------------------------------
> > Greg Huson
> > Secret Headquarters, Inc
> > Post Production / Production
> > Culver City, CA
> > 323 677 2092
> > www.DigitalServiceStation.com
> > greg (at) SecretHQ.com
> > facebook.com/greg.huson
> > www.SecretHQ.com
> >
> >
> >
> > On Aug 31, 2011, at 6:10 PM, martinhnelson59 wrote:
> >
> > > Having been stuck on another NLE for nearly two years, I'm finally able
> > > to get my MC rig back in fighting order. I'm buying a Matrox Mini, but
> > > I'm having a hard time finding recommendations for a good external
> > > monitor. I'd like to stick with a better consumer-grade HDMI, but want
> > > it to take advantage of all the mini has to offer.
> > > This is what their "Choosing an HDMI monitor
> > > <http://www.matrox.com/video/en/support/mac/mxo2/system/monitors/> "
> > > page recommends:
> > > * An HDMI input resolution of 1920x1080
> > > * 1:1 pixel mapping (aspect ratio of 1:1) on the HDMI input
> > > * And ideally, a built-in blue-only mode that I can use for the
> > > blue-only filtering
> > > Anyone have any advice for a prodigal son?Martin
> > >
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