Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 187)

This chapter covers the following:
• Components of a Professional Final Cut Pro Editing System (p. 187)
• About Video Interfaces, Signals, and Connectors (p. 191)
• Connecting Professional Video Devices (p. 197)
• Audio Interfaces (p. 202)
• Audio Connectors and Signal Formats (p. 206)
• Connecting Professional Audio Devices (p. 212)
• Connecting Remote Device Control (p. 215)
You can expand your input and output options by installing third-party video, audio, and
device control interfaces.
Components of a Professional Final Cut Pro Editing System
Final Cut Pro editing systems can be configured to meet the most demanding professional
requirements. An advanced editing system can be built by expanding the basic system
described in
“Components of a Basic Final Cut Pro Editing System.”
• Mac computer with Final Cut Pro installed: Your computer is the core of your editing
system.
• Professional video and audio devices: You can use a wide variety of professional video
and audio devices for capturing footage and outputting finished projects.
• External video and audio monitors: External video and audio monitors are required for
evaluating your final image quality (especially during color correction) and listening to
your finished sound mix.
• Video and audio interfaces: Specialized interfaces are required for connecting professional
and non-FireWire devices to your editing system.
• RS-422 serial device control interfaces: Most professional devices use an RS-422 interface
for remote device control during capture and output.
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