Any Thoughts for a A/V Capture Device?

[faither]

I want to get my father a capture device that would allow him to take old home video VHS tapes and capture them to his computer. I'd appreciate any suggestions on wht I hope would be a great Christmas present. Thank you.

[DarkFury]

Basically, any TV in/TV out card can do this function... as long as you have good software to capture the file.

As always, my recommendation is an Asus TV Card and Cyberlink PowerVCR & Power Director software.

[bachviet]

Basically, any TV in/TV out card can do this function... as long as you have good software to capture the file.

As always, my recommendation is an Asus TV Card and Cyberlink PowerVCR & Power Director software.
:stupid:

I have an Asus TV tuner for capturing TV signal. I haven't done any VHS converting yet though.

[faither]

Thanks goys. I looked at the Asus and it only seemed to have an antenna in (no yellow, red, white) for video and audio. :confused:

[billxp]

Well you didn't state a price range. Purchased this myself a few months back and it does a great job.

Canopus ADVC100 at Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-144-201&depa=0)

Canopus Website (http://www.canopus.us/US/products/advc-100/pm_advc-100.asp)

[kimchicowboy]

how about one of the older ATI AIW cards? my old roommate had the 8500 (i think) AIW to record from vhs. he had no problems at all. :)

[bachviet]

Thanks goys. I looked at the Asus and it only seemed to have an antenna in (no yellow, red, white) for video and audio. :confused:
It comes with an adapter, which is connected to the S-video on the tuner card. The adapter has S-video and RCA in.

[DarkFury]

Thanks goys. I looked at the Asus and it only seemed to have an antenna in (no yellow, red, white) for video and audio. :confused:
There is an adapter plug that comes with it that plugs into the back that includes the red, white, and yellow inputs.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=15-116-509&depa=0

$49 w/ $1.99 shipping at Newegg.com


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[faither]

Thanks for the reply. Looks great but I was looking for something in the $100 range.

While searching I saw the Pinnacle Systems Studio AV/DV 9? Says it will capture from VHS forward. Does anyone have any experience with it?

Thanks.

Oops...didn't see your post DF. Thanks.

[DarkFury]

Thanks for the reply. Looks great but I was looking for something in the $100 range.

While searching I saw the Pinnacle Systems Studio AV/DV 9? Says it will capture from VHS forward. Does anyone have any experience with it?

Thanks.

Oops...didn't see your post DF. Thanks.
Do you HAVE to spend $100?

My deal for around $52... I guess it isn't good enough.. :shrug: ;) :hihi:

[faither]

I'm all for spending as little ca'ching as possible. I hadn't seen you 10:16 post when I sent my 10:17. When I saw it, immediately after posting, I edited mine to thank you for your post but I hadn't seen the price.

@ $52, I may buy two! :cool: