Is anyone using the MojoDX with MBP? Considering one for my MBP and just wondering how it performs?

Is HD possible with it. The specs seem to indicated HD will not work with MBP using the MojoDX.

Any feedback is welcomed.

Thanks in Advance!

 

Bill

Hi... I'm editing HD on a MacBook Pro without a Mojo of any sort.  Just using my cinema display to monitor, which I know isn't perfect, but everything is working fine.  I use external SATA drives.  Import up to DNxHD 220 and edit with no hiccups.

Malcolm

I'm assuming that you would use one of the magma chassis for the card. I have to say, I'd be surprised it if it worked well. Also, capturing DNX needs an 8 core mac so that little MBP would be huffin' and puffin'.

 

I say MC Soft and or an SDI mojo and let someone at a post house capture your footage into a compressed HD format. Use that card slot for an eSata card for media drives.

 

just my .02

mhamilton:

Hi... I'm editing HD on a MacBook Pro without a Mojo of any sort.  Just using my cinema display to monitor, which I know isn't perfect, but everything is working fine.  I use external SATA drives.  Import up to DNxHD 220 and edit with no hiccups.

Malcolm

 

How do you got to tape with this or do you just author on DVD?

 

Bill

hidefcowboy:

I'm assuming that you would use one of the magma chassis for the card. I have to say, I'd be surprised it if it worked well. Also, capturing DNX needs an 8 core mac so that little MBP would be huffin' and puffin'.

I say MC Soft and or an SDI mojo and let someone at a post house capture your footage into a compressed HD format. Use that card slot for an eSata card for media drives.

just my .02

 

Oh-I just assumed it came with a notebook card.
It dosen't come with a notebook card?

 

Yes, I just output to uncompressed QT, and have a place that specializes in these things output to whatever the client wants. 

And... what am I missing... my MBP doesn't seem to huff and puff at all (DNxHD 220 notwithstanding).  2-cores only, as far as i know.  

I'm probably not doing something the rest of you are.

Malcolm

Thanks Hamilton, that helps.

But I'm wondering if anyone from Avid can confirm that the Mojo DX will not work with a MBP 2.6 ghz/4 gigs of RAM?  HAs any testing been done with this box and notebook computers?

Thanks

Bill

Avid lists that MojoDX works with Macbook Pro from 2.16Ghz Intel Core Duo upto (tested) 2.53 Cored 2 Duo.

So that means it comes with a notebook card?

That's a question for someone who already has one.. or an Avid (re)seller.

I'm seeking absolute verification, but if I recall correctly, Avid will swap out the standard pci-e card for the appropriate laptop card upon request.  I do not run any laptop based systems, so I'm not %100 sure on this one.  Thus, I've asked someone upstairs and will report back when I hear for sure.

Thanks Todd,

I would probably be interested in running it on both computers. Guess I would have to purchase an extra

card regardless.

 

Bill

1.   To use the Mojo DX with the MBP laptop, you have to buy the ExpressCard from Avid for about $400.

Here's what it says on the Avid site:

<The following card slots are required for connection to the Avid Mojo DX hardware:

• PCIe x4 slot (for workstations)
• ExpressCard slot (for laptops)>

Note that it says ExpressCard slot but doesn't say anything about a specific Avid card. And an ExpressCard is not listed as "in the box."   The MojoDX instructions do spell out the need for the specific Avid card.   This area of confusion has been brought to the attention of Avid Marketing and I'm surprised they haven't clarified with the redesign of the web site.  2.   Using DNxHD36 (1080p 23.976) media, the MojoDX driven by the MBP laptop will only play in the YELLOW/GREEN mode out the HDSDI port of the Mojo DX.   Not GREEN/GREEN as one might hope. In order to use a normal HDTV client monitor (1080i) using the HDMI output from the MojoDX, the video output tool has to be set to cross convert and the MBP laptop cannot successfully handle this software conversion.   Michael Phillips has some good information about this on the Film & 24P forum Neither of these limitations of the MojoDX are listed in the hardware qualification list . These limitations go away when using a qualified tower.

Jlash is right.....

 You must purchase the laptop connection card separately and there isnt a swap program I am aware of at Avid.  I checked.

I am going to touch base again with marketing and see if hey can make this a tad clearer on the web site.

Marianna

Todd made a good point... here is the Avid scoop with PN etc.

7020-20242-01 PCIe Laptop Adaptor

 

 

Required for MC Mojo DX on Laptop

US MSRP $500.

HTH

marianna