In addition to realtime native HDV and DV editing, the RT.X2 system also provides a high-quality MPEG-2 4:2:2 I-frame codec so users can capture other HD and SD formats using the system’s analog inputs and mix all types of footage on the timeline in realtime.
Realtime and accelerated Matrox Flex GPU effects include a 2D/3D DVE, blur/glow/soft focus, shine and others. Full-resolution HD monitoring is possible on an inexpensive flat panel display via independent DVI output.
The RT.X2 package is priced at $1,995 and includes Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0. For a limited time, owners of Matrox RT.X100 can upgrade to RT.X2 at a special price, found on the company’s Web site.