I now have Symphony (and Pro Tools) running on a 2012 Mac Pro with a Black Magic Decklink HD extreme - no problems or glitches after a few projects. The Blackmagic card is the computer's default audio output, so audio and picture are in sync - I use a separate monitor mixer to feed my monitors, so I can switch between the Blackmagic and the ProTools outputs there. I don't have real scopes, but the scopes in Symphony and the scopes in a Flanders monitor match perfectly. I haven't needed the RS-422 or LTC facilities, nor external sync (no tape!). It has also been problem-free with Adobe (one Premiere Pro and AfterEffects project), and fires up and displays output for FCP.
The Decklink supports Resolve, one potential advantage over Aja. I have Resolve Light (free), but haven't tried round-tripping from Symphony yet - I hope to use a real colorist for finishing important projects, staying in Symphony for smaller pieces.
I tried a Matrox solution before that - many problems, not the least of which was needing to install a different driver version for Avid or Adobe - to switch to After Effects, just uninstall old driver, install other driver, reboot, then good to go. And switching back to the Avid was every bit as simple and easy!
Ricardo Ismach
Casual Dog Productions, LLC
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On Aug 14, 2012, at 9:19 PM, "Terence Curren" <tcurren@aol.com> wrote:
> We had issues earlier with Matrox and support wasn't all that great. AJA i/o worked fine, but there have been issues with Kona 3s. We've used Blackmagic with ProTools for years now with no issues, but haven't tried with MC /Symphony. No MOYU experience at all.
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> So I guess it comes down to cost. The issues with the Kona 3 were completely resolved by going to Nitris DX. And AJA tech support, while fantastic, can only say look to Avid. And of course Avid says…
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> So, if you want a rock solid workflow. With one company to call who has to take responsibility. And a few thousand dollars more is worth that, then I would Say Nitris DX.
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> If you want a very solid card, which can be used with FCP and Adobe, and great tech support, go AJA.
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> If you are a trailblazer. And you don't mind substituting your time to noodle stuff in exchange for saving dollars, then go with Blackmagic. (Heck, they might buy Avid next year and this will all be a moot point). And if you plan to use Resolve on the same machine, then Blackmagic is your ONLY choice for video I/O.
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> My .02 cents.
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> --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, "kvifritz" <kvipost@...> wrote:
> >
> > I'm ready to retire my Adrenalines and have begun due diligence on the various 3rd party I/O hardware options compatible with the HP Z800 dual quad core platform.
> >
> > While the marketing propaganda makes them all sound great, it would be nice to hear the real-world experiences, both pro and con, from current users..
> >
> > These are the units under consideration - in no order of preference:
> >
> > AJA - Kona 3G
> >
> > BMD - Decklink Studio
> >
> > Matrox - MXO2
> >
> > MOTU - HDX-SDI
> >
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
> > Karl Knowles
> > Tallahassee, FL
> >
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