Max number of capture devices

[5th Element]

What is the max number of phoenix cards I can use with a new mac pro?
Is it different if I wanted to use Black Magic Thunderbolt cards? Not even sure if you are able to use more than one anyhow, just curious.
I have a project where I would like to use 3-4 HDMI inputs from other computers.

Also is it possible to get something else into catalyst using like syphon or some kind of "virtual capture driver?" I am thinking like another window running on the same mac. Or perhaps video streaming from another computer.
Any thoughts?

Thanks!

[faceoff]

About phoenix card and thunderbolt expander: theoretical number is 3 chained thunderbolt expander with 3 pci-e slot each (total 9) and you have 6 thunderbolt input so you capped to 20 input that declared in description. As my experience any lfg card that i had do not work on system above 10.6.8, and phoenix card stop working above 10.8 (with any combine of driver include a new ones for 10.10).

I have also decklink quad (with last driver) more than 2 input catalyst crashed.

About receive streaming video, there are on forum, looking for citp software for catalyst (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/citp-tool/id911784333?mt=12).

[5th Element]

I guess I was wondering in real world testing, how many phoenix cards have been used simultaneously?
Anyone tried more than one 2 input card?

[mlorenz]

I have used (in the old MacPros) 3 cards, so 6 inputs in total.
When you check in the latest beta-build you can see 8 phoenix inputs. So I guess this is the maximum number that Richard has tested

Best

Marc

[faceoff]

I have a few phoenix card but their don't work with 10.9 - 10.10 mac os x :( with any driver. In 10.6-10.7-10.8 work well.

[samsc]

I have a few phoenix card but their don't work with 10.9 - 10.10 mac os x :( with any driver. In 10.6-10.7-10.8 work well.

active silicon have released a new driver - suggest you test it

[faceoff]

I try all driver of course , for 10.10 also.
sorry for inconvenience

[samsc]

I try all driver ofc, for 10.10 also.

what does 'ofc' mean?

[tylerr]

Is Active Silicon still the best option? if so what model?

[Mr_P]

Active Silicon x4 PCIe card is the best option:
AS D10 PE4H (single SD/HD-SDI input)
AS D20 PE4H (dual SD/HD-SDI input)

(1 lane SDI cards are old and being discontinued)
LFG composite card still available:
4 input composite, 1 lane

All work in Sonnet Echo Express range of Thunderbolt 2 Expansion Chassis
Magma and other TB2 chassis also work

S