Burning Directly to DVD at DVinfo.net

Brian Maynard · August 20th, 2012, 12:09 PM

Hi.

I am getting ready to tape several live events. I want to be able to burn a DVD directly from my camera as I tape and then use a DVD duplicator to make copies.

I was going to use a sony VRD-MC6 to burn as I tape.

Any better ideas as to how to do this?

I do have a Macbook pro that I could throw into the mix.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Brian

Richard Crowley · August 20th, 2012, 01:56 PM

Sure, why not. I use a pair of Sony DVD burners to make live DVDs. Beware that the start-up and shut-down times are significant, so they are difficult to use for short-form, fast-turnaround stuff.

No sure why this is in the Audio forum?

Jay Massengill · August 20th, 2012, 02:08 PM

Which camera do you plan to use?

In the past I have recorded to both a regular size DVD Recorder and a Sony Digital-8 recorder (similar to the mini unit you mentioned).

The key was the camera I was using had full manual control, XLR input connectors and audio metering, as well as a firewire DV output.

Using the DV (firewire, iLink) output connector from the camera to the DV input on both the recorders (during separate events) I was able to bypass the auto-level-only audio of the recorders and use the camera's full manual controls and metering.

You can still record using the analog outputs from your camera and/or audio mixer, but the recorder will be auto-audio-level only and there may be some audio/video sync problems.

If everything is combined in the camera first and then output DV firewire to DV firewire input on the recorder, those problems with audio are eliminated.

Mark L. Whalen · August 31st, 2012, 02:19 PM

I use an MC6 frequently. It's a pretty cost effective way to do it.

August 20th, 2012, 12:09 PM	#1
Brian Maynard New Boot Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 17	Burning Directly to DVD Hi. I am getting ready to tape several live events. I want to be able to burn a DVD directly from my camera as I tape and then use a DVD duplicator to make copies. I was going to use a sony VRD-MC6 to burn as I tape. Any better ideas as to how to do this? I do have a Macbook pro that I could throw into the mix. Thanks in advance for any help. Brian

August 20th, 2012, 01:56 PM	#2
Richard Crowley Trustee Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,238	Re: Burning Directly to DVD Sure, why not. I use a pair of Sony DVD burners to make live DVDs. Beware that the start-up and shut-down times are significant, so they are difficult to use for short-form, fast-turnaround stuff. No sure why this is in the Audio forum?

August 20th, 2012, 02:08 PM	#3
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	Re: Burning Directly to DVD Which camera do you plan to use? In the past I have recorded to both a regular size DVD Recorder and a Sony Digital-8 recorder (similar to the mini unit you mentioned). The key was the camera I was using had full manual control, XLR input connectors and audio metering, as well as a firewire DV output. Using the DV (firewire, iLink) output connector from the camera to the DV input on both the recorders (during separate events) I was able to bypass the auto-level-only audio of the recorders and use the camera's full manual controls and metering. You can still record using the analog outputs from your camera and/or audio mixer, but the recorder will be auto-audio-level only and there may be some audio/video sync problems. If everything is combined in the camera first and then output DV firewire to DV firewire input on the recorder, those problems with audio are eliminated.

August 31st, 2012, 02:19 PM	#4
Mark L. Whalen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United States Posts: 106	Re: Burning Directly to DVD I use an MC6 frequently. It's a pretty cost effective way to do it.