DVI output as external video in FCP?

[elskeptico]

I'm planning on getting a MacPro with the ATI card in the next month or so. Wondering, could I use the second DVI output (perhaps in conjunction with Apple's DVI -> S-video coverter) as an external video device in FCP? I've been using a crappy camcorder via Firewire to view video on a broadcast monitor, and I'd love to ditch that setup.

[LethalWolfe]

I'm not sure how accurate the video image would be doing that. I'm assuming it may come up lacking since the Matrox MXO (http://www.videoguys.com/mxo.html) exists and it's purpose is to "...take the DVI output from your Mac computer or laptop and convert it to broadcast-quality video."


Lethal

[DrRock]

I picked up one of those converters, and I have yet to make it work. I'm not sure exactly why. I've tried going into several different monitors, including my camcorder, and still nothing. Maybe I just have something set wrong. Anyway, hang on to the receipt.