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PCI Capture Card
Hey all,
I have an older G5, dual 1.8 with PCI-33 slots (not PCI-X). I don’t have a deck or a camera and am looking for an inexpensive solution to simply view my cuts frame accurate real-time on a client monitor (preferably using just plain-old component outs).
What I’m finding is that most capture cards require either a G4 with PCI slots or a G5 with PCI-X slots because these base model G5s have PCI’s which are intermittently faulty. Anyone have any suggestions for an unlucky sucker like me straddling the middle?
Thanks.
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5 Replies
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At the low end, you could just use a DV camera or deck, & use the composite or S-Video out. If you want something a little more capable, take a look at AJA’s Io product line. They offer 3 models with either SDI, component, or both.
Arnie
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you dont need a PCI Capture Card you can use a bridge like this one
https://www.datavideo.us/products/dac_100_main_page.htm
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Thanks…good idea. Do you know if there would be any delay between timeline and client monitor with a firewire converter like this one?
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shouldnt be it works just like going through a camera or deck
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well if it works like a camera or deck then there will bea dealy. There is an inherant delay with firewire, i believe 7 frames or so,. Doesnt sound like much but it is really noticeable.
I would try the lowest decklink card it you can get it for non PCIx. Or the AJA IO series is good too.
nick
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