Chuck Pullen
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Can you double check that link Craig, I keep getting a very neat bars/tone error page when I click on it.
I do have another question for you, can you give your opinion on the different options for bringing in two or more SD sources into a computer?
I am going to be building a new system from scratch with it’s sole purpose being a Wirecast streaming “flypack” system. I was specifically trying to decide if I should get a card like the Decklink Duo to start, or the other option of getting 2 Intensity Cards/breakouts? Do you know if there are any issues sending two SD/HD sources from the DUO to Wirecast? Which would you recommend and why?
Thanks for your help,
Chuck Pullen
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Sure thing Carly 🙂 If you do decide to go the Panasonic switcher route, let me know if you have any more questions about it. I’ve had one for a couple of years, and absolutely love it.
Chuck
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[Tim Ward] “Totally forgot about PhatCat! It uses Cat-5 cable”
That’s right it’s Cat-5 Cable not Coax. I guess that explains why Markertek is selling Laird Cat-5 cable and not the actual transmitters/receivers…classic.
I do see 26 pin cables pop up on E-bay from time to time, but I’ve met enough equipment salvagers to know there are mounds of the stuff sitting in warehouses all over the country, he just needs to find them.
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You may want to check into a device called “PhatCat” by Laird. It used to be available from Markertek, but I don’t see it anywhere on their site/catalog. It essentially replaced the 26 pin cable with a piece of coax I believe. If you only need short pieces, it may be easier to get the 26 pin.
Why don’t you check some used equipment people about getting the cable, as it’s not used much anymore, so there should be lots of it floating around. Depending on where you are in the country, try to find someone like U.S. Broadcast: https://www.usbroadcast.com They have a warehouse full of old video gear and may have some 26 pin for sale.
Chuck
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I think you are going to need to give some more info Andrew. Cameras, cables, length, application, etc… and you’ll get some good answers.
Chuck
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Even though you are not starting from scratch, this project is a major undertaking, even for seasoned video professionals. My personal advice…get your company to write someone like Bob Z. a check and let him figure it all out what you’ve got, and what you need; that’s what he does.
You really don’t want in the situation where they are expecting you to make all of these decisions and add all of this to your plate. All you need to do is make one purchasing mistake, you’ve messed up your entire workflow, and all eyes will be on your especially after they spend big money for the wrong video equipment.
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I would watch E-bay for a used Panasonic 400 switcher. The beauty is it comes with 4 HD-SDI inputs stock, but if you have some legacy analog gear, you can add extra input cards of your choosing to fit your needs. I use the 400 at my church, and it’s a great switcher, and easily the best value for it’s class.
If you’re looking for a b-stock switcher, give the guys at Texas Media Systems a call, they always have good deals and are very helpful.
Chuck
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Thanks David, all leads are appreciated!
Chuck
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If you’re having trouble with your local suppliers, you might want to check with someone like Markertek. They know everything about everything!
Chuck
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My mistake John was using the example I had in front of me at that moment that was giving me trouble. As I later mentioned the very next day I was working with SD AVI’s and WAV files and I was having the exact same issues as I did with the .M2T and ProRes. I realize I am going to have issues with the HDV files, but how long have we had .AVI’s and .Wavs?
[John Rofrano] “No, that’s an impossibility. Camera manufacturers are OUT OF CONTROL! Every month they come up with a new format. No software can nor should support that. Consumer should send a clear message and stop buying these cameras until the manufacturers learn to standardize on their formats. I will not buy a camera that doesn’t shoot HDV, XDCAM, or AVCHD. I voted with my wallet. You should too. If you don’t then don’t be surprised when your “video format of the month” doesn’t work with your NLE.”
I agree with your logic John, but then at what point do you decide how long to wait or what new products to buy? I go to Vegas next month and say “Wow I love that new camera, or this new recorder will save me a ton of time while shooting an upcoming project”. Oh wait Vegas doesn’t support it, I guess I have to wait for version 11 to come out and see if it supports it. To me this seems to be a chicken/egg conundrum, we are handcuffed from buying a certain new production devices until our NLE supports it. By the time Vegas 11 supports this hardware, then the new version comes out and it does something different.
I have been relegated to taking certain projects to my “Mac guy” to get files converted so I can get them on my PC, then have to convert them again so Vegas can see them. When I am crunched for time, that really eats into my total working time.
At the end of the day John what I am really saying to Sony is this…”Please don’t make me buy a Mac! I love(d) using Vegas and wish it would handle what I throw at it….if it can’t I have to move on” I will take some of the blame with things like the ProRes codec, but when Vegas is crashing while I’m working with some simple .AVI’s, something is really wrong…