Connection type preference? at DVinfo.net

Jeff Troiano · January 24th, 2011, 07:36 AM

I was curious, is there a preferred connection type, between editing computer and monitor (is one better then the other)? I'll be getting a couple new monitors, that have multiple connection types, and my Mac can use either HDMI, or DVI, or I'm sure there are other types of mini display port to whatever, type connectors. I'm wondering with would be preferred, or if it even makes a difference?

Thanks,
Jeff

Arnie Schlissel · January 24th, 2011, 08:54 AM

SDI is best. It's 10 bits and can carry audio, timecode & other metadata.

Jeff Troiano · January 24th, 2011, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnie Schlissel

SDI is best. It's 10 bits and can carry audio, timecode & other metadata.

I guess I can understand that. But I'm thinking I would need a card like a Kona or something of the like for that. I was just simply wondering about the best way to connect my Apple ATI 5870 to a Dell 24inch Ultra Sharp monitor? A KONA 3G HD/SD SDI 3D Card is on my shopping/wish list for the time being, but until that happens, I have what I have.

Thanks again,
Jeff

Brian Tori · January 24th, 2011, 09:23 AM

Jeff,

DVI=Video only
HDMI=Video&audio

Both will offer same picture quality.

Arnie Schlissel · January 25th, 2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Troiano

I was just simply wondering about the best way to connect my Apple ATI 5870 to a Dell 24inch Ultra Sharp monitor?

To go from your graphics card to a computer monitor, use DVI or DisplayPort.

Steve Kalle · January 27th, 2011, 01:19 AM

If you had a 10bit LCD, some ATI models with Displayport can output 10bit on the Mac which would come in handy with Photoshop.

Aside from that, DVI has screws so its a secure connection.

January 24th, 2011, 07:36 AM	#1
Jeff Troiano Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 480	Connection type preference? I was curious, is there a preferred connection type, between editing computer and monitor (is one better then the other)? I'll be getting a couple new monitors, that have multiple connection types, and my Mac can use either HDMI, or DVI, or I'm sure there are other types of mini display port to whatever, type connectors. I'm wondering with would be preferred, or if it even makes a difference? Thanks, Jeff

January 24th, 2011, 08:54 AM	#2
Arnie Schlissel Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York NY Posts: 322	SDI is best. It's 10 bits and can carry audio, timecode & other metadata.

January 24th, 2011, 09:23 AM	#4
Brian Tori Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 408	Jeff, DVI=Video only HDMI=Video&audio Both will offer same picture quality.

January 27th, 2011, 01:19 AM	#6
Steve Kalle Trustee Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,554	If you had a 10bit LCD, some ATI models with Displayport can output 10bit on the Mac which would come in handy with Photoshop. Aside from that, DVI has screws so its a secure connection.