Apple Final Cut Pro 5 - Manual (Page 205)

204 Part III Setting Up Your Editing System
Connecting Audio Devices
If you have an audio interface separate from your video interface, or if you are capturing
audio exclusively via a dedicated audio interface, read this section. In most cases, you
simply need to install the audio interface, connect the breakout box (if included), and
connect the audio outputs from your video or audio device to the audio interface or
breakout box. Some professional audio devices can be genlocked to the same sync signal
as the interface, ensuring stable, drift-free digital capturing and recapturing.
Note: If your audio device supports remote device control, you also need to connect a
device control cable. For more information, see “
Establishing Device Control ” on page 206.
Important: Make sure your audio interface is compatible with Mac OS X Core Audio,
and includes a Core Audio driver if necessary.
To connect your audio deck outputs to a third-party audio interface for
synchronized, genlocked audio capture:
1 Install or connect a supported audio interface card to your computer.
For more information, see the documentation that came with the audio interface and
your computer.
2 If you are using a PCI card audio interface that came with a breakout box, connect the
breakout box to the PCI card using the included cable.
3 Connect the audio outputs of your audio device to the audio inputs of your audio
interface.
4 Connect the remote device control cable.
For details, see “ Establishing Device Control ” on page 206.
A Recommended Audio System Using a Third-Party Audio Interface
To set up a system using a third-party audio interface, you need the
following equipment:
 your computer and display
 a device-controllable audio deck, such as a DAT or multitrack deck
 appropriate analog cables for your system
 an audio interface
Note: Some third-party PCI interface cards have a breakout box connected to the
card with a special cable.
 A USB-to-serial adapter or internal modem serial port adapter
 a blackburst generator, with the appropriate cables to connect it to both your
third-party audio interface and your audio deck
 An RS-232 or RS-422 video deck control cable