Videoguys' Matrox RT.X2 LE FAQ

Part I - Introducing Matrox RT.X2 LE
What is the difference between Matrox RT.X2 LE and other capture cards? Matrox RT.X2 LE is a real-time hardware accelerator. This means that it is far more powerful then just a simple Input/Output capture card. With Matrox RT.X2 LE you get real-time performance that goes beyond what you can accomplish from software alone. Can I edit HDV footage with Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 on its own? Why do I need a Matrox RT.X2 LE? Although Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 software alone can edit HDV footage, it's not going to give you the same smooth, quick editing environment you are used to with DV footage. Not only does HD footage contain more pixels and bits of information, the compressions used put a huge burden on your systems resources. Matrox RT.X2 LE alleviates this burden and editing HDV footage is a breeze. It is BETTER because it is real-time! Read more...
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