Hardware options
Necessary hardware includes a controllable source player-with audio capture capabilities-and a high-quality RGB monitor. This section presents a low-end, mid-range, and high-end solution, with an overview illustration for each.
Low-end ($7K
Figure 1: Components of a low-end video-processing lab.
Note: Composite video causes some edge deterioration, but is often acceptable.
Mid-range ($20K
Video: Betacam SP deck, for example, Sony PVW 2800 (controllable via RS422 or RS 232)
LaserDisc: Pioneer VDR-1 V1000
Highest-quality video output: RGB, Component Betacam (YPrPb)
High-quality RGB monitor (for example, Sony PVM monitor)
Audio mixer (for example, Macky)
Note: Mid-range equipment should produce materials that are adequate for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer ™.
Figure 2: Components of a mid-range video processing lab.
High-end
D1 deck, for example, BTS DCR-500 or Sony DVR 2000
Real-time disk, for example, ACCOM RTD 4224 or Abekas A66
Highest-quality video output: D1 deck
High-quality RGB monitor (for example, Sony BVW)
Figure 3: Components of a high-end video-processing lab.