6 live video inputs. What hardware?

[samsc]

i have several shows up and running with 6-8 realtime video inputs.

using the hardware listed in this thread.

[saoirse]

hello,

there is only one video capture card importing more than 6 video simultanously.

But I only wanted to know the performance of the processor and if the videos were or are synchronise - things like that. Because I have not the chance to test it...

best wishes
saorise

[Gian]

I don't know why, SAMSC maybe can answer that to you, but we normaly use like 2 Video Inputs, and they do not use any MOVIES graphic use, as well the processor,... looks like the Video Inputs goes almost directly to the output.
I am shure they use some resources of the machinne, but I can not see it the computer working so hard.

[samsc]

video input uses a different part of processor, and its not so easy to measure the performance, and its not in catalyst application.

video input typically gets a delay - if computer is doing too much - but the delay isnt in catalyst its in the way operating system deals with video input.

the lfg4 cards dont work in the same way as decklink cards.

[RedLightning]

The card looks really interesting, and pretty reasonably priced ($995.US)

What drivers are required?

Which exact version for a Mac Pro?

-s

[samsc]

you need to ask active silicon what the exact card is for your machine.

i have drivers that need to be used.

[Ianp]

Hi Richard,

You have indicated in your replies that you have drivers for the AS cards. Where do i locate them please?

Thanks

ianp

[samsc]

please try this:

http://homepage.mac.com/goatee/.Publ...iver%202.0.dmg

[emilianomorgia]

the lfg4 cards dont work in the same way as decklink cards.

Better drivers ?

[samsc]

they dont use quicktime.