ADVC-300

One of the best converters for transferring VHS to DV, as it has an inbuilt timebase corrector to clean up your footage.

Why would you need a timebase corrector?

Tape deteriorates with age. When this happens the footage can become very 'jumpy' during playback. If this happens it is difficult to digitize into your computer. A TimeBase Corrector (TBC) will help to smooth out this footage and make it usable. If you buy a converter without a TBC you may not be able to capture old, unstable footage.

It is possible to buy a separate TBC so if you do buy an converter without one then it is not the end of the world, but if capturing old footage (10-20 years old) it may be a good idea to opt for this all-in-one unit.

TheADVC300 does conversions both ways, with SVIDEO and composite in and out, and now includes a cable to give you component output for better quality.

Features:

• Connects to all widely used DV and analogue video equipment
• Compatible with Windows® and Mac OS® DV editing systems
• Compatible with leading editing and DVD authoring applications for Windows® and Mac OS® including Grass Valley® EDIUS, Vegas®, Final Cut Pro®, Avid Xpress® DV, Adobe® Premiere® Pro, iLife®, Ulead MediaStudio® Pro, Windows® Movie Maker and more
• Converts VHS, S-VHS and Hi8 analogue videotapes to DV and back in one simple step
• Cleans and enhances analogue video input, ideal for preserving aged videotape footage
• Can be used as a stand-alone bidirectional analogue/digital video converter without needing a computer
• Component video output support, ideal for monitoring video with a broadcast video monitor
• NTSC and PAL compatible
• 3-year limited warranty