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VHS-C to Digital Files
So ive not been able to get a solid answer on this…
I have a bag of VHS-C tapes that I want to convert to digital files. I’m trying to figure out the most easy and cost effective way of doing this. This is what i’ve theorized so far, but im not sure if this will work or not?
1. Get a VHS-C tape VCR adapter and a VCR to put it in.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/319482-REG/Kinyo_VC_600_VC_600_VHS_C_Adapter.html2. Get a RCA to USB adapter to hook up VCR to my Macbook Pro.
https://www.amazon.com/EasyCAP-Audio-Capture-Surveillance-Dongle/dp/B000Z4AQFU/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1JC1DMR49IXE1&colid=3B37NQB26TY43. Then capture in Final Cut Pro, similar to a DV camera or something?
Will this work with these items i’ve linked to?
Any help or tips, THANK YOU
15″ MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz
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4 Replies
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Hi Shane,
You need to connect your VHS desk to your Mac with something like this:
https://www.aboutvideoediting.com/hardware/Canopus-DV-Converter.shtml
You capture directly DV by FW.
rafael -
The first one is an adapter to slot the VHS-C tape into a regular VHS deck, so yes to that. The EasyCap thing, I’d be wary of – it says that it’s windows and doesn’t mention mac plus there’s no mention of what file format it creates, so it’s a bit of a gamble. It might work, but probably not very well, I’d go for what Rafael suggests myself.
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Over $200….YIKES. lol
I dont think ill be doing that any time soon…
15″ MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz
2GB RAM / 120GB HD -
Shane, if you can’t spend $200 then you are in consumer land. Go buy a black magic adapter for less than $150. It has decent quality.works on my mb pro just fine. But remember,you have stated your requirement is price, not quality.
Alf
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