About Audio Interfaces, Signals, and Connectors
This section describes common types of audio interfaces, signal formats, and connectors.
Audio Interfaces
By default, Final Cut Pro uses one of the built-in audio interfaces included with your
Macintosh computer, such as a stereo headphone jack or a stereo speaker output. If
you need to capture audio from a professional device, you may need a separate
third-party interface.
FireWire
USB
Analog or digital VTR
Computer
USB-to-serial
adapter
DV converter
Standard definition
monitor
Video
Audio
RS-422 serial
Audio
Video
Amplified speakers
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