ADS converter api555 vs Canopus 110, at DVinfo.net

Sharyn Ferrick · August 6th, 2006, 05:46 PM

HI
Has anyone done any tests comparing the quality of the analog conversion on the ADS api 555 vs the canopus 110 or any of the other standalone converter boxes. Any comments on other than convenience, the quality difference vs simply using the analog in to dv out on a camcorder?

Thanks
Sharyn

Seth Bloombaum · August 8th, 2006, 10:45 PM

Douglas Spotted Eagle did some testing with several analog-DV adaptors a few years ago, results here http://www.sundancemediagroup.com/articles/ADSlink.htm

On the basis of this I bought a Canopus ADVC100, which I've been very happy with. I understand that the 110 is the same codec. Not familiar with the latest ADS products.

Canopus also has the ADVC300, which includes a timebase corrector, handy if you're transferring old VHS that might have been poorly recorded.

Sharyn Ferrick · August 9th, 2006, 02:33 AM

Thanks Seth, Interesting link. DSE does the usual good job.
This then leads to the next question. The SONY digital 8 line have a built in TBC, Do you or anyone else know if the TBC function is in the data path with analog in to dv out, or is it only in the path from the hi 8 tape?
Sharyn

Seth Bloombaum · August 9th, 2006, 11:18 AM

No idea about whether you'd get TBC using Dig 8 as a pass-through device. If you could find a repair tech with a service manual it would probably be pretty easy to determine...

August 6th, 2006, 05:46 PM	#1
Sharyn Ferrick Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sitka Alaska Posts: 128	ADS converter api555 vs Canopus 110, HI Has anyone done any tests comparing the quality of the analog conversion on the ADS api 555 vs the canopus 110 or any of the other standalone converter boxes. Any comments on other than convenience, the quality difference vs simply using the analog in to dv out on a camcorder? Thanks Sharyn

August 9th, 2006, 02:33 AM	#3
Sharyn Ferrick Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sitka Alaska Posts: 128	IF you use analog to digital in a camcorder with TBC Thanks Seth, Interesting link. DSE does the usual good job. This then leads to the next question. The SONY digital 8 line have a built in TBC, Do you or anyone else know if the TBC function is in the data path with analog in to dv out, or is it only in the path from the hi 8 tape? Sharyn

August 8th, 2006, 10:45 PM	#2
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Douglas Spotted Eagle did some testing with several analog-DV adaptors a few years ago, results here http://www.sundancemediagroup.com/articles/ADSlink.htm On the basis of this I bought a Canopus ADVC100, which I've been very happy with. I understand that the 110 is the same codec. Not familiar with the latest ADS products. Canopus also has the ADVC300, which includes a timebase corrector, handy if you're transferring old VHS that might have been poorly recorded.

August 9th, 2006, 11:18 AM	#4
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	No idea about whether you'd get TBC using Dig 8 as a pass-through device. If you could find a repair tech with a service manual it would probably be pretty easy to determine...