PRG Mbox Studio Manual v3.6.1 - Manual (Page 82)

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OVERVIEW
Video Input
The MBOX Studio software allows for up to two video inputs per server. Each input must be set up in advance for it to
work properly with the video signal that is being used. The three types of supported video inputs are: Blackmagic
Decklink, QuickTime streaming (other video capture card) and USB/FireWire (camera).
Using a Video Capture Card
A video capture card installed in the Mac computer can act as a video input for the MBOX Studio software.
Depending on the card installed, you may be able to receive composite, component, DVI, or SDI signals.
CAUTION! The BlackMagic video capture card will support both 8-bit and 10-bit video input signals, however, MBOX
Studio only supports 8-bit input. Use only the available 8-bit streams, not one of the 10-bit input streams.
USB/FireWire Input
The MBOX Studio software can receive a video input from a Mac-compatible USB or FireWire camera. Any camera
that works with QuickTime-based applications on the Mac should work. However, because there are such a wide
variety of cameras, it is impossible to verify that all of them work with MBOX. Always test your particular camera with
MBOX in advance.
Because USB/FireWire cameras are not professional equipment, the quality (resolution and framerate) from these
types of cameras will not be very high.