Product specifications

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The Avid Media Processor provides 100 MHz of processor
performance with an enhanced NuBus
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design to allow for six
expansion slots. The main system board contains the PowerPC 601
100-MHz CPU and features two NuBus slots, diskette and hard disk
controllers, as well as Apple Desktop Bus (ADB), AppleTalk
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, SCSI
controllers, graphics support circuits, microphone, speaker, printer,
Ethernet, and modem ports. The NuBus expander contains four
additional NuBus slots.
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For information about installing peripheral boards in the Avid Media Proces-
sor, see Chapter 5.
The base Avid Media Processor system consists of:
¥ System board with the 100-MHz processor, 8 MB of random-access
memory (RAM), 2 MB of video RAM, and the NuBus
¥ NuBus expander that allows the system to support up to six
NuBus slots
¥ Additional system memory (exact amount depends on
conÞguration)
¥ 250-MB hard disk (or larger)
¥ 1.44-MB diskette drive
¥ 303-watt power supply
The Avid Media Processor can be rack-mounted. A patch panel
attached to the rear of the Avid Media Processor converts the standard
Apple and Avid connections to industry-standard broadcast
connections.
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Each channel in a multichannel AirPlay MP requires an Avid Media Proces-
sor. For example, a two-channel AirPlay MP system includes three Avid
Media Processors. The record, playback, and control channels each have one
Avid Media Processor.