[Avid-L2] Re: MXO2 LE

> gary wrote:
> For now the MXO2 Mini is the only version that supports MC5. It's
> what Avid wants and will allow - for now. Down the road, when Avid
> opens up an SDK that all 3rd party hardware vendors can use, you'll
> see all versions of MXO2 supported, as well as cards from other vendors.

Right now it's only the Mini from what both Avid and Matrox told me. Like AJA, Matrox ships driver software for all the MXO2 products as a single package. Within it are specific drivers for the various models. Until some folks with other MXO2 products try it on a release version of MC5, we won't truly know. Pressure from the user base got it this far and I'm sure additional pressure will open the crack a bit wider.

Remember that this is in response to two needs. The first is for simple file-based monitoring without needing one of the DX units. In fact, MXO2 Mini won't ingest under Avid control. In other words, if you primarily work in RED, P2, XDCAM, HDSLRs or ProRes, then you only need the output and this gives you that.

The second is educational institutions who are budget-challenged. They won't get DX units, but have the same need as above. Furthermore, if you want them to invest in MC (over FCP or PPro), then you have to provide a cost-effective solution. Mini solves the technical and financial issues and provides a way to continue to "grow" the next generation of Avid editors.

- Oliver

PS: Here's my Mini review (though FCP-centric):
http://digitalfilms.wordpress.com/2010/03/26/matrox-mxo2-mini/

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