I wrote: > * IMO the best way to go directly from analog video to DVD (or in >this case, back to analog/VHS) is with the "Instant DVD USB for Mac" >device, under $180 at OWC: ><http://eshop.macsales.com/Item_MailList.cfm?ID=5448&Item=ADSMACAV1750>
to which [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Richard Starr) replied: >This seems like a great solution for simple archiving if the quality is as >good >as you say. I checked the specs on OWC's site and it says: > >To Capture MPEG-2 at 30 frames per second: > >* Power Mac G4 400/AGP or greater >* Power Mac G4 Cube >* Power Book G4 400 or greater > >It also wants a built in usb port, though I've never seen anything that >actually >needs a built in. > >The question is, will it work for DVDs on a souped up Beige with G4 and at >least >400 mhz? > >And if it does most of the heavy lifting outboard, why does it require the >high >horsepower for DVDs? Not sure, I don't have one myself so haven't done testing on other Macs. My customer is using their's with a 1gHz DP Quicksilver. As is common in the computer biz, I suspect the 'requirements' are an attempt by ADS to limit the systems on which they are 'obligated' to support their product. As you point out, there's precious few USB devices out there that a PCI-USB card-equipped Mac cannot handle. The data stream being pumped through the USB port is really quite small, on the order of ~1MB/sec or less depending on the capture options. That's easily within the capabilities of most any Mac with a USB port, added on or built-in. OP seems convinced a DV solution will work best, but my experience with 4 different analog-to-DV digitizers wasn't encouraging. We didn't try the ADS DV converter, perhaps it will perform better than those we tried. I still think a cheap analog switch box, titler and second analog VHS deck would suffice for OP's editing needs. :-) Dan K ................................. http://macdan.n3.net/ carracho://dankephoto.dhs.org:9700 hotline://dankephoto.dhs.org:9500 ................................. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
