Another newbie question

[scratchie]

Hi again;

A lot of folks recommend using a set-top DVD recorded to do the A>D conversion and then just editing and re-burning on computer. I've done similarly when converting a lot of my LPs to CD-R. However, I got the impression that the A>D converter in the standalone CD burner was not as good as a good sound card.

One of the specific issues that someone mentioned (with doing A>D on computer) is the sound synchronization. The Canopus converter I've ordered is supposed to take care of that (Canopus ADVC-100). Should I send it back and just get a set-top DVD recorder instead? Any thoughts?

It seems like, with a little more work, I would get more control over the process by doing it all on the computer, e.g., I could capture to DV and then set the bitrate for MPEG conversion when I'm ready to burn.

Thanks again.

[redwudz]

I think you will find the ADVC-100 is one of the best options available for A-D conversion. It doesn't include any software, but I use WINDV or similar to bring the DV into the computer. Of course you need a Firewire card, but almost any will do. I convert the DV with TMPGenc to DVD or SVCD and author it with TMPGenc Author. Cheap and easy with lots of options. The audio always stays in sync and I've never had any dropped frames.