Specifications

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Starting the System
Shared storage
Source device
Local storage
Computer
Monitors
I/O hardware
Speaker
Mixing board
Regardless of your particular editing procedure, the basic components are
the same:
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A robust Windows or Macintosh computer that meets Avid’s system
requirements for CPU, RAM, graphics card, and operating system.
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Avid I/O hardware (optional)—one of the following: Avid Nitris DX, Avid
Mojo DX, Avid Mojo SDI (legacy), Avid Adrenaline (legacy)
The Avid I/O boxes are designed to capture and output analog and a
variety of media using analog decks and cameras. The boxes accept
video and audio in many formats and resolutions.
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Monitors
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Speakers
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Audio Mixer (optional)
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Video scopes (optional, for checking video levels)
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Deck and deck control connections to input and output tape-based media.
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Card readers (such as a P2 card reader or SD card reader) to import
file-based media.
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Local or networked disk storage for captured video and audio, such as
disk drives or an Avid Unity system.
Starting the System
When you start Media Composer, the application performs a series of
handshakes with all the hardware and settings to make sure that every-
thing is attached properly and meets the system requirements. Therefore,
it’s important to start the system and all other hardware in the correct
order, as follows:
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