Re: External Analog Video Capture Devices

You would have to use the Line-In on your audio device (the laptop should
have one on its side as well). Then, the recording software will chain both
video and audio together to form a video file (AVI, MPG, MOV, etc) Most
setups work like this.

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Jason Roner
jroner@tampabay.rr.com
" MS" <ms@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> P.S. In looking at these devices a little more, it appears that some of
the
> least expensive models (including the Hauppauge USB-Live model mentioned
> below, and some other similarly-priced models, not including the mentioned
> Avermedia model) do not include audio transfer, only video. In other
words,
> the only input is the yellow RCA jack or S-video, no red and white stereo
> input jacks.
>
> Of course, when one records a show from TV or a VHS onto the computer, one
> wants the audio as well as the video. I have a USB audio input device,
> however, so could record the audio that way. I wonder though, if that
would
> be more hassle and work than using one adapter to record audio and video
> together. If I used separate devices to input the audio and video, would
the
> audio and video be recorded as separate files (.avi and .wav, for
example),
> that I would then have to put together to re-create the movie. Or with
most
> video software can they be recorded simultaneously into one video file,
even
> though the input is coming through separate devices?
>
> Any comments on the pros and cons of recording the audio and video through
> separate input devices, as well as any general comment on my questions
> below, would be appreciated. Thank you.
>
> " MS" <ms@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:1057160517.533643@news-1.nethere.net...
> > I'm thinking of perhaps next time I want to record a show from the TV,
> > instead of doing it onto VHS tape, to record it to my computer, and
watch
> it
> > from the hard drive, or burn it to a CD. (I don't yet have a DVD
burner.)
> I
> > might even transfer some VHS tapes I already have to digital format.
> >
> > I realize I would have to get some kind of analog-digital cable device
to
> > transfer and convert the signal from my TV or VCR to the computer. As my
> > computer is a laptop, this would could not connect to the computer via
PCI
> > card, but would have to use an external connection, such as USB (mine
> > supports USB 2.0 as well as 1.1), Firewire (also on my laptop), or PC
> Card.
> >
> > What devices of this type would people recommend? What features should
one
> > look for in considering such a device? I have no need for a TV tuner for
> the
> > computer, just to record from TV or VCR to the computer. My preference
> would
> > be for something small, light, and convenient to use (preferable powered
> > through the computer, no need for AC). And of course, price is to be
> > considered. I don't need something at a professional level, the quality
of
> > the original tapes or TV signal is not that great to begin with. But of
> > course I would want something that works reliably and easily, that I
won't
> > have problems with.
> >
> > Just in looking around on the web a little right now, I have found two
> such
> > devices. Anyone familiar with these two models please comment on them.
> Also,
> > I would like to hear about others.
> >
> > One is the AVerMedia DVD EZMaker USB2.0. Following is a CNET review of
> it
> > I saw:
> >
> >
>
http://edition.cnn.com/2003/TECH/pt...aker/index.html
> >
> > or at
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/e7rd
> >
> > Sounds good. One of the system requirements for it is "graphics card
> capable
> > of 720-by-480-resolution video". How do I find out whether my graphics
> card
> > supports that resolution video? Under "Control Panel", "Display". My
> laptop
> > is a recent model, a Fujitsu Lifebook Series C 2210, P4M 2 gHz, RAM
> expanded
> > to the maximum 768 MB.
> >
> > It retails for around $80-$90.
> >
> > The other one I found is considerably cheaper, sells for about $50, and
I
> > believe a $10 rebate is available for it now. It is the Hauppauge
> USB-Live.
> > It has much less stringent system requirements. However, since it
doesn't
> > specify for USB 2.0, I assume it is a USB 1.1 device. Is that too slow
for
> > capturing video?
> >
> > http://registration.hauppauge.com/w...are.asp#USBLIVE
> >
> > or
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/fud6
> >
> > Anyone used either of these two models? Any recommendations between
them?
> > Any other such devices you know about?
> >
> > Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you.
> >
> >
>
>
>

MS
> So I opted for the Avermedia DVD EZMaker USB 2.0, which has integrated
> audio

So why didn't you take one of the DV based suggestions, e.g.
Canopus ADVC-50/-100/-1394
Datavideo DAC-100
Pinnacle MovieBox DV
Dazzle Multimedia Hollywood DV Bridge

> What is the approximate resolution of normal VHS tapes? They are probably
> not worth recording at a high resolution anyhow, no? Opinions?

About 400x480 or so.

"Samuel Paik" <sam@paiks.org> wrote in message
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> MS
> > So I opted for the Avermedia DVD EZMaker USB 2.0, which has integrated
> > audio
>
> So why didn't you take one of the DV based suggestions, e.g.
> Canopus ADVC-50/-100/-1394
> Datavideo DAC-100
> Pinnacle MovieBox DV
> Dazzle Multimedia Hollywood DV Bridge
>
> > What is the approximate resolution of normal VHS tapes? They are
probably
> > not worth recording at a high resolution anyhow, no? Opinions?
>
> About 400x480 or so.

I'm not sure what you mean by "DV based suggestions". They all have DV in
the title, including what I bought, as they all output to digital video.

If you mean a device that inputs from digital video, that would be of no use
to me, as I have no digital camcorder, etc. The input needs to be analog
(from VCR, etc.), and output digital.

Anyone tried the Dazzle DVC 80? It costs less than the one I bought, and
looks like it really includes integrated audio. Of course, it's only USB
1.1, not USB 2.0 like the Avermedia unit I bought.

" MS" <ms@nospam.com> wrote in message news:<1058585030.857286@news-1.nethere.net>...
> "Samuel Paik" <sam@paiks.org> wrote in message
> news:309a88d5.0307181228.5009d9ee@posting.google.com...
> > MS
> > > So I opted for the Avermedia DVD EZMaker USB 2.0, which has integrated
> > > audio
> >
> > So why didn't you take one of the DV based suggestions, e.g.
> > Canopus ADVC-50/-100/-1394
> > Datavideo DAC-100
> > Pinnacle MovieBox DV
> > Dazzle Multimedia Hollywood DV Bridge
> >
> > > What is the approximate resolution of normal VHS tapes? They are
> probably
> > > not worth recording at a high resolution anyhow, no? Opinions?
> >
> > About 400x480 or so.
>
> I'm not sure what you mean by "DV based suggestions". They all have DV in
> the title, including what I bought, as they all output to digital video.
>
> If you mean a device that inputs from digital video, that would be of no use
> to me, as I have no digital camcorder, etc. The input needs to be analog
> (from VCR, etc.), and output digital.
>
> Anyone tried the Dazzle DVC 80? It costs less than the one I bought, and
> looks like it really includes integrated audio. Of course, it's only USB
> 1.1, not USB 2.0 like the Avermedia unit I bought.

Have not used the Dazzle, although I have read on NGs many problems
with Dazzle products. I use the DAC-100 by Datavideo. It consists of
RCA and Super Video inputs for the analog video. The output is
Firewire which is a standard for digital video from all digital
camcorders. You will need a firewire PCI card for your computer
(these are available on the cheap- $13.00 and up) I use Ulead
videostudio 6 for editing and writing DVDs to my DVD burner. The
results...excellent. Never an audio sync problem. Also the Canopus
ADVC100 or ADVC50 are good products. I was able to buy the Datavideo
unit for 179.00 which is less than the Canopus and has video outs for
going to tape or video monitors like the ADVC100. These units are big
bucks, but hold value. Used ones sell for close to new prices-See
Ebay.

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> The microsoft site says that it has a windows media player for Linux.
> However, I have been unable to find any, does anyone know what's up?

MS licensed Intervideo to do the work, and Intervideo say "Linux versions
of Windows Media Technology are available immediately from InterVideo for
manufacturers. Companies interested in Windows Media running on Linux can
contact InterVideo's Business Development Department at
busdev@intervideo.com."

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