Digital/Anologue Convertors

[Richard Jones]

Hi,

Now that I know that I can find a firewire hub (or splitter) (many thanks to Redsox Mark, Chris Hull and S Rouse who responded to my request for information about this), I now need to find a convertor linked to the PC by firewire which will allow me to use an external monitor when I am editing on the PC using Vegas 6.

There are really three questions:-

1. Can anyone recommend a suitable make that is available in the UK?

2. I know that Canopus do one (the ADVC 110) but does anyone know if their ADVC 100 which I have seen on e-bay will do the same and if it (or the ADVC 110 for that matter) is any good?

3. Do these systems allow the import of material from a VHS tape (using a video tape player) to the PC so that I can then burn it on to a DVD or do some further editing as I wish?

Sorry if all this seeems straightforward but any help will be much appreciated.

Best Wishes,

Richard Jones

[sammy4499771]

Richard I have a canapus 110. it works really well on my Mac and Final Cut can't vouch for PC thought. It will allow you to capture from VHS (I capture from DVD and Sky with no problems) as long as you have the right connections e.g. s-video or compositevia rca leads. It will let you display on a monitor while capturing and also while editing.

I brought mine from the apple store for £200 but I know you can find them £30 cheaper online.

Hope that helps.

Sam

[MarkE19]

Originally Posted by Richard Jones

1. Can anyone recommend a suitable make that is available in the UK?

I recommend the Canopus converters - they offer excellent quality

Originally Posted by Richard Jones

2. I know that Canopus do one (the ADVC 110) but does anyone know if their ADVC 100 which I have seen on e-bay will do the same

Have alook Here for a list of the ADVC-100's features.

Originally Posted by Richard Jones

and if it (or the ADVC 110 for that matter) is any good?

See my comment above.

Originally Posted by Richard Jones

3. Do these systems allow the import of material from a VHS tape (using a video tape player) to the PC so that I can then burn it on to a DVD or do some further editing as I wish?

Yep, any analogue composite or S-Video source can be fed into the ADVC converters.
As they connect via firewire to a PC or Mac they will work with both and don't require any software to be installed.

Mark.

[senu]

The simple answer to questions 2 and 3 is....Yes

And they work on the PC just as well as they do on the Mac
Buy with confidence

[Richard Jones]

Hi,

Many thanks guys. What help this forum provides. I really am grateful.

Richard Jones