MXO2 Mini MAX

MAX H.264 Encoding Acceleration

Resolutions

Even frame sizes from 64 x 64 to 1920 x 1080

Bit rates

100 Kb/s to 50 Mb/s

Frame rates

15, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, and 60 frames per second

Encoding profiles

Baseline (CAVLC) and main (CABAC) profiles

Encoding controls

2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2 level support

GOP structure

Constant bit rate (bit rate remains stable, quality varies depending on complexity of each frame)

Constant quality (each video frame is analyzed to deliver the targeted quality, bit rate varies while keeping the lowest possible bit rate)

Variable bit rate (squeezes out the highest possible quality at the average target bit rate )

Noise filtering (saves bits by reducing high frequencies in the video)

De-interlacing (ensures high-quality encodes of interlaced SD and 1080i source material)

Data rate slider (produces smoother or more abrupt transitions)

Sample rate monitoring (verifies compliance with targeted data rate)

Scene detection (provides multi-pass quality in a single pass with Apple Compressor)

Video

Supported video formats

NTSC/PAL/NTSC-EIAJ

720P 50/59.94

1080I 50/59.94

1080P 23.98/24/25/29.97/30

1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30

HDMI input

1 HD input

HDMI Y,Cb,Cr 4:2:2 (10-bit) / RGB (8-bit)

8 channels of embedded audio

Standard Type A HDMI connector (19 pins)

HDMI output

1 HD or SD output

HDMI Y,Cb,Cr 4:2:2 (10-bit) / RGB (8-bit)

8 channels of embedded audio

HDMI 1.4a flag setting through control panel for 3D monitoring

Composite input (not available if using analog component input/output)

PAL/NTSC/NTSC-EIAJ

10-bit ADC

4x oversampling

Anti-aliasing filtering

Automatic gain control

RCA connector

Composite output (not available if using analog component input/output)

PAL/NTSC/NTSC-EIAJ

12-bit DAC

16x oversampling

RCA connector

S-Video input (not available if using analog component input/output)

PAL/NTSC/NTSC-EIAJ

10-bit ADC

4x oversampling

Anti-aliasing filtering

Automatic gain control

4-pin mini-DIN S-Video connector (75 Ω), terminated (via included adapter)

S-Video output (not available if using analog component input/output)

PAL/NTSC/NTSC-EIAJ

12-bit DAC

16x oversampling

4-pin mini-DIN S-Video connector via included adapter

Component input (not available when using composite or S-Video input/output)

Switchable between SD and HD

EIA-770.3 compliant

10-bit ADC

Anti-aliasing filtering

RCA connectors

Component output (not available when using composite or S-Video input/output)

Switchable between SD and HD

EIA-770.3 compliant

12-bit DAC

4x oversampling

RCA connectors

HD analog component video passthrough performance

Frequency response Y: +/- 1.0 dB max to 28 MHz

Frequency response Pb, Pr: +/- 1.0 dB max to 12 MHz

Component channel delay: < 8 ns

Component S/N (Y, Pb, Pr): > 50 dB, unified weighted

SD analog component video passthrough performance

Frequency response Y: +/- 0.75 dB max to 5 MHz

Frequency response Pb, Pr: +/- 1.0 dB max to 2 MHz

Component channel delay: < 8 ns

Component S/N (Y, Pb, Pr): > 54 dB, unified weighted

S-Video and composite video performance

Amplitude error: < 4%

Frequency response: +/- 0.75 dB max to 5 MHz

Diff. Gain: < 2%, Diff. Phase: < 1 degree

S/N: > 54 dB, unified weighted

Audio

Analog inputs

2 channels unbalanced audio via RCA connectors

Input impedance: > 10 k Ω

Line level with 18 dB headroom (max level: +8 dBv)

Analog outputs

2 channels unbalanced audio via RCA connectors

Output impedance: 200 Ω

Line level with 18 dB headroom (max level: +8 dBv)

Unbalanced analog audio performance

Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (using 128x oversampling)

Quantization: 24 bits

S/N: > 90 db

THDN at 1 kHz, nominal level: < 0.02%

Frequency response: +/- 0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Channel separation: > 100 db

HDMI audio input

8-channels embedded audio

24-bit, 48 kHz

HDMI audio output

8-channels embedded audio

24-bit, 48 kHz

Scaling

Dedicated hardware scaler

Multi-tap 10-bit realtime processing

HD to SD downscaling - Proper conversion of the HD color space to the SD color space and proper aspect ratio conversion to anamorphic, letterbox, and center cut are provided. You can monitor or record an SD master of an HD project in real time.

SD to HD upscaling - Proper conversion of the SD color space to the HD color space is performed. Footage with a 4:3 aspect ratio will be "pillarboxed". SD 16:9 footage will be scaled to full screen.

Cross conversions from 720 to 1080 and 1080 to 720

All scaling operations can be accompanied by frame rate conversion with 2:3:2:3 and 2:3:3:2 cadences to facilitate monitoring 23.98 fps footage on a monitor that does not support the specific frame rate.

Special Features

Unique Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility

Turns your HDMI display into a monitor you can trust

3D support

HDMI 1.4a flag setting through control panel

Software

Editing

Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer 6, Avid NewsCutter 10, Avid Symphony 6 and Boris Media 100

Content creation

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Color, Apple Motion, Apple Soundtrack Pro, Eyeon Fusion, NewTek LightWave 3D

Streaming

Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Livestream Procaster, Microsoft Expression, QuickTime Broadcaster, Telestream Wirecast

H.264 encoding

Adobe Encore, Adobe Media Encoder, Apple Compressor, Telestream Episode

Blu-ray authoring

Adobe Encore, Roxio Toast, Apple Compressor

Free Matrox productivity tools

Matrox Vetura Capture for Mac

Matrox Vetura Playback for Mac

Matrox A/V Tools for the PC

Matrox MAX H.264 Capture for the PC

General

Dimensions

L: 16.6 cm (6.5") × W: 11 cm (4.3") × H: 4 cm (1.6")

Weight

0.6 lbs (280 g)

Regulatory compliance

FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, ACMA C-Tick Mark, VCCI

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

Limited warranty and service

3-year limited warranty with free telephone support

Electrical and Operating Requirements

Power

Included AC/DC adapter: 100-240 V AC 50-60 Hz (5 V DC, 3 A max)

MXO2 Mini unit: 5-25 V DC, 2.5 mm barrel-type connector

Total power consumption: 9 Watts

Environmental

Operating temperature: 0 to 40º C (32 to 104º F)

Storage temperature: –40 to 75º C (-40 to 167º F)

Maximum altitude for operation: 3,000 meters

Maximum altitude for transport: 12,000 meters

Operating humidity: 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)

Storage humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)

Kit Contents

In the box

Matrox MXO2 Mini MAX input/output device

Matrox MXO2 PCIe cable (1 meter)

Matrox MXO2 Mini external power supply

Two S-Video adapters

One of the following: Matrox MXO2 PCIe host adapter or Matrox MXO2 ExpressCard/34 adapter or Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter

(An Apple Thunderbolt cable purchased from Apple is required to connect the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to your computer.)

Adapter Specifications

Matrox PCIe host adapter

Standard low-profile PCIe (x1) card

PCB dimensions: L: 6.6 cm × H: 6.9 cm (2.6" × 2.7")

Overall thickness including components: 1.9 cm (0.75")

Matrox ExpressCard/34 adapter

Standard ExpressCard/34

Dimensions: L: 9.6 cm × W: 3.3 cm × H: 1.3 cm (3.8" × 1.3" × 0.5")

Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter

Dimensions: L: 8.7 cm × W: 4.8 cm × H: 1.9 cm (3.4" × 1.9" × .75")

(An Apple Thunderbolt cable purchased from Apple is required to connect the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to your computer.)