Lotsa misconceptions here…
Firewire-tapebased transfer.
USB-File-based transfer
There is no need to use, (nor for anyone to pay a license fee for) a firewire port on a file-based camcorder. There no capture, it’s an Xfer, so the stability and speed of firewire aren’t needed.SR11 doesn’t create M2t files, it creates MTS files. SR11 is AVCHD. Platinum and pro versions of Vegas support AVCHD.
Douglas Spotted Eagle
VASST
Certified Sony Vegas Trainer
Aerial Camera/Instructor