need advice on equipment...

[cmltech]

First off this is one of the most interesting and informative sites I've ever visited, great job guys. I own a computer store/netwoking company that is beginning to delve into video capturing and editing. I want to buy some equipment to capture vhs tapes, improve the quality, and burn to DVD. So far I have decided that I need a TBC-1000, a JVC HR-S9911U VCR, and some sort of video processor. So far how does this look? Is there a better VCR I can go for? What video processor should I go for? I'm the type of person who likes to buy nice equipment when I venture into projects like this so I'm willing to spend good money for this stuff. So can some of the pros give me an idea of what equipment you use to get top notch quality out of your captures.

TIA,


Mark

[reboot]

I use a Canopus ADVC-110, but hear great things about the ADVC-300.

[cmltech]

Just went to canopus's website, looks like some nice stuff there. This ADVC300, does it replace the TBC-1000 or is it a video processor? If it is a TBC is it more powerful? Which one is better?

[reboot]

Better is a relative term.
I have never used a TBC-1000, nor the 300, just my lowly 110.
AFAIK, the 300 and the TBC-1000 are in the same league. Check specs and price, and go with whatever works.

[lordsmurf]

Just went to canopus's website, looks like some nice stuff there. This ADVC300, does it replace the TBC-1000 or is it a video processor? If it is a TBC is it more powerful? Which one is better?

They are not even remotely related.
The TBC is a full frame timebase corrector.
The ADVC-300 is a capture device that has a couple filters.

I actually suggest against DV-only solutions.
See this: http://www.digitalfaq.com/capture/dv.htm
I also think the ADVC-300 is overly expensive, and you'd be better
of buying processor hardware separate. And a more versatile capture card, because long MPEG encode time will become annoying after a while, especially on straight transfer if you have many tapes.

And then other cards to consider include ATI All In Wonder (AVI or MPEG), Hauppauge (MPEG only), or DVD recorders (MPEG only), maybe even an ADVC-100 (DV AVI only), but again, not a DV fan

DVD recorder suggestions includes JVC, Pioneer and Liteon/ILO units

[cmltech]

Thanks for replies so far guys. I just ordered the TBC-1000 and the JVC HR-s9911u vhs. The elite dvp-4+ seems to be discontinued so I'm gonna start with these two models and maybe add the sign video pa-100 at a later date if it's needed. I have a ati all-in-wonder 9600pro on a amd xp3000 (barton) with 2gigs ram that I'm connecting this to. Ive already done some with a cheap sony vcr and it came out ok. I can only expect great things from the new equipment. I'm gonna build a dual core amd machine in the next month or so to replace my existing machine for editing and improving the quality of my captures. so anyway my next question is what will the pa-100 give me if I get it?

also I have the new lite on dvd burner in there but I cant remember the exact model number


TIA,

Mark

[lordsmurf]

You should look at the RESTORATION forum for advanced filtering hardware and software.

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=239205