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AVoption|XL
Bringing Avid Video Into Pro Tools

AVoption|XL is a hardware/software enhancement designed to integrate Avid video into Pro ToolsŪ -- the world's leading digital audio workstation.

Combined with the power of a Pro Tools|24 MIX system, these advanced options provide complete video integration, conversion-free Avid media compatibility and the tightest possible audio-video sync available.

Designed for post production professionals who require integrated, broadcast-quality picture and compatibility with newer Avid systems, AVoption|XL supports instant capture, import and playback of Avid-compatible video media directly within Pro ToolsŪ.

Based on the Meridien hardware from Avid, AVoption|XL adds a breakout box for component, composite and S-video (SDI optional) I/O. It captures and plays back JFIF media from 15:1 compression all the way up to uncompressed (1:1) video, for the finest quality resolution available on any audio workstation.

AVoption|XL is compatible with all Avid systems based on the Meridien video subsystem, including Avid Symphony, Media Composer|XL and Xpress NT.

Features
 Plug & Play video compatibility with Avid picture workstations
 Conversion-free Avid media import capability
 Capture broadcast-quality Avid video directly into the Pro Tools Video Track (24P clips are import-only)
 Play back random-access video and audio with instantaneous, near-sample-accurate lock
 Edit sound to picture with drag-and-drop simplicity
 View video edits in the video track & instantly jump from edit to edit
 Play the video in a floating window on your computer screen or on an external monitor
 Work with either NTSC or PAL formats
 Add FilmFrame (included for a limited time) for import and playback of Avid 24P picture media
 Sample-accurately spot a video track to a new time code location

System Components
 Meridien PCI Interface Card
 Break Out Box (with interface cable) for video I/O
 AVoption|XL software and documentation
 Pro Tools 5.1.3 software (requires Pro Tools 5.1 or 5.1.1 for upgrade)
 DigiTranslator 2.0 software
 FilmFrame 2.0 (included for a limited time)