Best VCR or SVCR to use
Hi Guys.
I am looking for a quaility VCR or SVCR for my editing. I shoot with a vx200 and am editing on a Casablanca Prestige. Any suggestions on which brand and model would be appriciated! |
How much are you willing to spend? Will you be using the deck to make dubs? via standard VHS or S-VHS?
You might want to look into the JVC "combo" miniDV/ SVHS deck, which allows you to make extremely clean dubs to S-VHS off the heads from the miniDV deck section. I haven't bought one of these yet, but am considering it. Right now I have a higher end Mitsubishi S-VHS deck, cost me about $800 and it makes very nice recordings. The first thing it does when you insert a tape is that it aligns itself to the tape, maximizing its' recording capability. If anyone is using a combo unit such as the one mentioned above, I would love to hear your input. - don |
Hi Don,
Thanks for your imput. I am recording my dv footage into the Prestige editor and then taking the footage from the hard drive into the vcr. So I guess I'm looking for the best quality picture. I don't know if I need a svcr though. Also the Prestige has a built in dvd recorder to burn dvds. Do you know a good place to buys these vcrs? |
In you haven't already, you can read my review of the JVC DVS2 MiniDV/SVHS deck. It's a fairly good deck, roughly $1000.
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I have always heard that toshiba make some of the best vhs decks.
Zac |
If you are serious about reliable recording, look at the industrial decks from Sony (or anyone else). They have much better transports and seem to do everything just a little bit better. Expect to pay around $500 for a Stereo HiFi VHS deck.
Or if you want a great S-VHS deck, take a look at the Sony SLV-R2100 at around $1200. I have a pair of SLV-R1000's that a great but no longer made (even though you can still buy new ones) |
Thank you all for your advice!
Mike, where is the best place to get the svhs? And can you record tapes in just vhs for people who do not have a svhs deck? Thanks again. |
Also, don't foget to look at hospital grade vcrs as well. I have seen them around for $150 used and they are fantastic and really robust.
zac |
I use 6-JVC Consumer grade SVHS VCRs for duplication purposes. I only record in standard VHS but find that by using SVHS decks, the recording quality is better. Each deck was purchased for approx $130.
From my computer, my signal passes through a Panasonic AG-DV1000 Mini DV recorder and then is distributed to an Ocean Matrox 1x10 SVHS Distribution Amp. I previously used a JVC SR-VS10 combo mini dv & svhs deck but had terrible experience with my unit (severe dv pixelation). RECOMMENDATION: Purchase the same brand of vcrs for all your duplication decks...by doing this, 1 remote will control all vcrs at the same time! |
I would second the Sony SLV-R1000 if you can find one. I have had mine for 8 or 9 years and it has given great service. The only thing I have never liked about it is the jog shuttle.
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The SLV-R2000 is the direct replacement for it. The 2100, though, is the same electronics with a much more rugged deck construction for around $200 more.
Yea, the deck control is real slow. I find it an agony to do an EDL with the deck. That's one of the things that come with the pro decks. Darned near real-time response to the shuttle. |
Thanks Steve, I will take your advice!
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