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High-quality Analog-to-Digital Video Conversion
Use ADVC55 to connect VHS, Hi8 and other analog video equipment to a DV camera, deck or editing system. ADVC55 is a compact and easy to use digital video converter compatible with Windows® and Mac OS® computers. ADVC55 is ideal for capturing analog video into FireWire-equipped notebook and desktop editing computers. There are no drivers to install and ADVC55 does not require a power supply when used with a 6-pin DV cable.
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High-quality Analog-to-Digital Video ConversionUse ADVC55 to connect VHS Hi8 and other analog video equipment to a DV camera deck or editing system. ADVC55 is a compact and easy to use digital video converter compatible with Windows and Mac OS computers. ADVC55 is ideal for capturing analog video into FireWire-equipped notebook and desktop editing computers. There are no drivers to install and ADVC55 does not require a power supply when used with a 6-pin DV cable. ADVC55: Key Features Connects analog video equipment to FireWire-equipped computers for video editing Compatible with Windows and Mac OS DV editing systems Compatible with leading editing and DVD authoring applications including Grass Valley EDIUS Canopus Let's EDIT 2 Vegas Final Cut Pro iMovie Avid Xpress DV Adobe Premiere Pro Avid Liquid Ulead MediaStudio Pro and Windows Movie Maker No need to install drivers or any software applications Powered by IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector or optional mains adaptor NTSC and PAL compatible Broad CompatibilityBroad video equipment and software compatibility ensures ADVC55 provides a long product life and a high return on investment.Intelligent Input/OutputThe intelligent usability of ADVC55 allows for easy setup and connection in any video environment. Automatic input signal detection and convenient front/back connectors ensure easy setup and operation.Technical Specifications:Video Formats NTSC: 720x480 @ 29.97fps PAL/SECAM: 720x576 @ 25fps Audio Formats 2-channel 48kHz 16-bit Digital Video Output 1 x 6-pin FireWire (100Mbps) Analog Video Input 1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN) 1 x composite (RCA) Analog Audio Input (unbalanced) 1 x stereo (RCA) Power Source IEEE 1394 bus powered or DC5V from EIAJ#2 DC jack (mains supply sold separately ADVCPSU)Power Usage 3.1W Power Input DC5V Power Supply DC5V AC Adapter AC100V/220V Minimum System Requirements:Windows PC Windows 2000 (requires Service
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
I bought a DVD recorder to back up my old VHS tapes about a year ago and was not satisfied. It interlaced my recorded videos (which all DVD recorders do, I later discovered), which looked fine on a normal TV but not at all good on my laptop or an HD TV (particularly with animations). There are ways around this issue, such as de-interlacing software, but these just make backing up old tapes an even longer process and the results were not always as good as I would have liked.
Then I bought this converter. Simply put, it is fantastic. I have been backing up tapes into iMovie from my VHS's scart port using a scart-to-RCA adaptor and it puts my DVD recorder to shame. There is no interlacing and the video and audio quality is as good as the source video.
One thing to note. When using an s-video connection from a VHS (via a scart adaptor), the video will go black and white. This is no fault of the converter's, this is down to how VHS players output picture. Just stick with the standard RCA connection when recording VHS and you'll be fine; the quality does not suffer as this connection is good enough to carry the VHS's signal.
This converter gives amazing quality results and is worth every penny, I fully recommend it.
Then I bought this converter. Simply put, it is fantastic. I have been backing up tapes into iMovie from my VHS's scart port using a scart-to-RCA adaptor and it puts my DVD recorder to shame. There is no interlacing and the video and audio quality is as good as the source video.
One thing to note. When using an s-video connection from a VHS (via a scart adaptor), the video will go black and white. This is no fault of the converter's, this is down to how VHS players output picture. Just stick with the standard RCA connection when recording VHS and you'll be fine; the quality does not suffer as this connection is good enough to carry the VHS's signal.
This converter gives amazing quality results and is worth every penny, I fully recommend it.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
The ADVC-55 Analogue to DV Converter is what you should buy if you want to work with analogue camcorder (or any other analogue scource) material on your computer. I know that there are cheaper products out there for PC's (not for Mac's) but this product really works. It does everything it claims to do and extremely well. Can be used on any platform.
I have tried importing analogue films via a cheap adaptor onto a PC and into U-lead software and found it all very painful. Slow, unreliable quality, missing sound tracks etc. Now, I have an intel Mac and using the ADVC-55 and Apple's I-movie08, it really is all very simple to convert your analogue material to DV. The only extra I needed was a switchable (in-out) scart to Din plug lead for some VHS tapes I have made. Superb kit, expensive but if your material is worth editing and saving (tapes deteriorate) then it's more than worth it. By the way anyone want to buy a Canon Hi8 Video camera - I don't need it anymore? Ha. Ha!!
I have tried importing analogue films via a cheap adaptor onto a PC and into U-lead software and found it all very painful. Slow, unreliable quality, missing sound tracks etc. Now, I have an intel Mac and using the ADVC-55 and Apple's I-movie08, it really is all very simple to convert your analogue material to DV. The only extra I needed was a switchable (in-out) scart to Din plug lead for some VHS tapes I have made. Superb kit, expensive but if your material is worth editing and saving (tapes deteriorate) then it's more than worth it. By the way anyone want to buy a Canon Hi8 Video camera - I don't need it anymore? Ha. Ha!!
59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
I've bin searching all over the place for video transfer devices. I even thought about sending my old VHS tapes to be professionally transfered, but then i decided something. If you want something done right, do it yourself. This item is pretty expensive, but you get what you pay for. I wouldnt waste your time getting a cheap transfer device that connects via USB, because video quality by that route is not ideal.
This canopus connects to your PC or Mac with a Firewire cable. The firewire is ideal for video transfer if you want the best quality. If youre lucky enough you wont need to by a separate power supply, but if you only have a 4 pin firewire port on your computer, then your gonna have to. I use my canopus with my mac, so im only fluent in iMovie for this kind of transfer thing but i guess its the same basic principle for each different movie making software.
Now i also had to do a bit of searching around for the right cables to connect my canopus to my vcr. Unfortunately canopus(or anyone else) doesnt tell you exactly the cables you need, they just expect you to know already. I bought a SCART-RCA switchable adapter from amazon. I connect the scart to the scart socket in my vcr, then connect the RCA cables to my canopus, and then connect my canopus to my mac with the Firewire (i also set the scart cable to OUT - if you dont do that, your computer/mac wont detect the video!!!). Thats the basic set-up for you thats not really explained anywhere else. Obviously youve gotta set your vhs tapes to the right place first, then do all the connecting shiz with the canopus (as already explained), then load up whatever moviemaking software u use to capture the video, then press play on the vcr and record/capture on your pc/mac.
The quality of the videos are amazing, im really impressed with how the transfers have turned out. I would definitely recommend this canopus for anyone wanting to transfer their vhs to pc/mac. It is pretty pricey, but thats what you get for professional quality. U want a budget one like the "Video capture for Mac" ? Well yeah it looks good, but the reviews say otherwise. It goes back to what i was saying about Firewire being far superior for video transfer than USB. So it comes down to this: do u wanna cough up £140 for a professional quality capture device, or do u wanna take the risk with a cheap £40 one that transfers its videos by USB? Just depends on how important your videos are to you. If youre like me, who wants the best transfer quality possible, so I can make the dvd's ive bin wanting to make for ages as good as i can, then you'll gladly pay more. Its up to you though. :-)
This canopus connects to your PC or Mac with a Firewire cable. The firewire is ideal for video transfer if you want the best quality. If youre lucky enough you wont need to by a separate power supply, but if you only have a 4 pin firewire port on your computer, then your gonna have to. I use my canopus with my mac, so im only fluent in iMovie for this kind of transfer thing but i guess its the same basic principle for each different movie making software.
Now i also had to do a bit of searching around for the right cables to connect my canopus to my vcr. Unfortunately canopus(or anyone else) doesnt tell you exactly the cables you need, they just expect you to know already. I bought a SCART-RCA switchable adapter from amazon. I connect the scart to the scart socket in my vcr, then connect the RCA cables to my canopus, and then connect my canopus to my mac with the Firewire (i also set the scart cable to OUT - if you dont do that, your computer/mac wont detect the video!!!). Thats the basic set-up for you thats not really explained anywhere else. Obviously youve gotta set your vhs tapes to the right place first, then do all the connecting shiz with the canopus (as already explained), then load up whatever moviemaking software u use to capture the video, then press play on the vcr and record/capture on your pc/mac.
The quality of the videos are amazing, im really impressed with how the transfers have turned out. I would definitely recommend this canopus for anyone wanting to transfer their vhs to pc/mac. It is pretty pricey, but thats what you get for professional quality. U want a budget one like the "Video capture for Mac" ? Well yeah it looks good, but the reviews say otherwise. It goes back to what i was saying about Firewire being far superior for video transfer than USB. So it comes down to this: do u wanna cough up £140 for a professional quality capture device, or do u wanna take the risk with a cheap £40 one that transfers its videos by USB? Just depends on how important your videos are to you. If youre like me, who wants the best transfer quality possible, so I can make the dvd's ive bin wanting to make for ages as good as i can, then you'll gladly pay more. Its up to you though. :-)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Canopus ADVC-55 Analogue to DV Converter
I received the first converter in January 2012. It functioned properly for 3 weeks (both with PC and iMac). Read more
I received the first converter in January 2012. It functioned properly for 3 weeks (both with PC and iMac). Read more
Published 16 days ago by Martti I
Excellent piece of kit
You really can't go wrong with this - just connect your VCR (don't forget the audio), hit play and start capturing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ANH
A1+ very happy
Cannot fault this device it works great and unlike other USB devices it dose not get very warm even after 2h capture
Published 5 months ago by D. Laine
Expensive and does not perform consistently with VHS
Following some research, I purchased the ADVC-55 to convert old VHS tapes to digital format. The ADVC range of analogue to digital converters seem to be the industry benchmark. Read more
Published 10 months ago by NR
Excellent purchase
I thought it was expensive but it did the job I wanted it to exceptionally well. Very good after sales service from Smart DV, would recommend it to anyone.
Published 17 months ago by P. E. Green
No Audio
Get the visual but no audio. Despite returning the product to the supplier for repair/replacement, still no audio. I'm afraid this is unacceptable. Very poor show.
Published 18 months ago by JS
Exactly what I wanted and from an excellent seller.
I purchased this item to put a number of precious family video tapes onto DVD and it was very straight forward to use. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Doug Reid
costly but very effective
I have been trying to transfer old VHS tapes to a windows 7 PC using USB devices and have spent a lot of time with no result. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by Peter Bailey
I liked the product.
I bought the product: good, reliable, it does what it is supposed to do on my macbook. So far no problems at all.
Published on 16 Nov 2009 by Konstantinos
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