5.1 audio for Final Cut Pro with Decklink Extreme at DVinfo.net

Bob Stovall · May 20th, 2007, 08:41 PM

I'm using a Mac Pro with Final Cut Studio, and I'm wondering if I can get 5.1 sound out of the decklink card. When I use a Firewire interface (M-audio firewire 410) to output audio, it is out of sync with the video coming out of the decklink card. So I guess the alternative is to find out how to get AES/EBU to output the 12 channels it says it can do in HD. I can't afford an HDCAM deck with 12 outputs, so how would any of you suggest I go about doing something like this? I really just want to get 5.1 going and in sync for the FInal Cut Studio 2 release.

Thanks so much for any help!

Bob Stovall

David W. Jones · May 21st, 2007, 06:40 AM

I have no experience doing 5.1 with a Decklink card.
I do however have experience with 5.1 surround mixing.
In my case, I will export from FCP, and then import into MOTU's Digital Performer, where I will then do all my ADR, sound design, music score, and mix.

May 20th, 2007, 08:41 PM	#1
Bob Stovall Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United States Posts: 35	5.1 audio for Final Cut Pro with Decklink Extreme I'm using a Mac Pro with Final Cut Studio, and I'm wondering if I can get 5.1 sound out of the decklink card. When I use a Firewire interface (M-audio firewire 410) to output audio, it is out of sync with the video coming out of the decklink card. So I guess the alternative is to find out how to get AES/EBU to output the 12 channels it says it can do in HD. I can't afford an HDCAM deck with 12 outputs, so how would any of you suggest I go about doing something like this? I really just want to get 5.1 going and in sync for the FInal Cut Studio 2 release. Thanks so much for any help! Bob Stovall

May 21st, 2007, 06:40 AM	#2
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	I have no experience doing 5.1 with a Decklink card. I do however have experience with 5.1 surround mixing. In my case, I will export from FCP, and then import into MOTU's Digital Performer, where I will then do all my ADR, sound design, music score, and mix.