• Apple Final Cut Pro Legacy

  component to FW converter

  Posted by Craig Sawchuk on May 29, 2008 at 9:34 pm

  Any suggestions for a stand-alone converter to get Betacam footage onto a MBP (preferably component to DV)?

  I’ve heard that the ADS Pyro sucks — true? Is there one that you’d recommend, or have heard good things about?

  Thanks,
  Craig

  Rennie Klymyk replied 17 years, 11 months ago 5 Members · 4 Replies
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  Shane Ross

  May 29, 2008 at 9:38 pm

  Look at Canopus. The ADVC line has always been good. ADVC-300 is a good box.

  Shane

  

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  Walter Biscardi

  May 29, 2008 at 9:47 pm

  If you want the best quality, the AJA Io LA can’t be beat.

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  David Smith

  May 31, 2008 at 12:07 am

  Craig,

  I have a Convergent Design SD-Connect I’m no longer using. Actually mine is the Promax branded unit but it’s the same box. Take a look and see if that might serve.

  https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/379717-REG/Convergent_Design_SDC_SD_Connect_Bi_directional_Media_Converter.html

  Regards,
  David
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  Rennie Klymyk

  June 1, 2008 at 6:22 pm

  Keep in mind the format you will be editing in. A lot of these converters convert to DV 4:1:1 video.
  I agree with Walter’s recommendation for an AJA unit. They do analog and digital component i/o (and more) to a variety of different codecs for more options on future needs.

  “thou can not stir a flower without crumbling a star” ……Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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