Can I turn audio preview off during capture of HD? at DVinfo.net

Jeff Harper · March 3rd, 2009, 04:18 PM

I seem to recall reading somewhere that audio cannot be turned off during capture of M2T files. Please tell me I'm mistaken!

Edward Troxel · March 3rd, 2009, 04:50 PM

You could always unplug the speakers! :-)

Jeff Harper · March 3rd, 2009, 04:53 PM

That is a real bummer, but thanks Edward. I normally edit while downloading.

Tony Spring · March 4th, 2009, 02:43 AM

You could use HDV Spilt for capture. It also has a useful feature to stop capture on dropped frames.

Stuart Campbell · March 4th, 2009, 07:39 AM

WHat are you using for capture?

We use Cineform and I'm pretty certain it does not preview audio. In fact it does not preview video either, so there you are!

When we are digitising we monitor the VTR audio or whatever through a mixing desk into a PA system rather than use the PC. This way we can edit to our hearts content whilst digitising in the background.

Jeff Harper · March 4th, 2009, 08:25 AM

Hi Stuart, I use Vegas for capture.

I recently upgraded my PC to a new processor which deals with M2T as ieasily as if they are SD, they are perfectly manageable now, and I had hoped to avoid adding yet another pieced of unnecessary software to the workflow.

I suppose it may be unavoidable at this point, or I might use a laptop for downloading.

Stuart Campbell · March 5th, 2009, 04:32 AM

Hi Jeff,

I know what you mean but I've come to think that Cineform is a complete must for us. I found that the machine just couldn't handle effects laden M2t files on the timeline as well as it can intermediate AVIs from cineform.

Jeff Harper · March 5th, 2009, 07:57 AM

I understand what you mean, Stuart, but on my timeline they behave just fine. I don't use many effects, a little MB here and there and that is about it. Like I said, they seem no different than my old SD files to me, which is why I spent $ on an upgrade, so I wouldn't have to add a single unnecessary step to my workflow.

I think I'm going to have to use a laptop for caputure!

March 3rd, 2009, 04:18 PM	#1
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Can I turn audio preview off during capture of HD? I seem to recall reading somewhere that audio cannot be turned off during capture of M2T files. Please tell me I'm mistaken!

March 3rd, 2009, 04:50 PM	#2
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March 3rd, 2009, 04:53 PM	#3
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	That is a real bummer, but thanks Edward. I normally edit while downloading.

March 4th, 2009, 07:39 AM	#5
Stuart Campbell Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 400	WHat are you using for capture? We use Cineform and I'm pretty certain it does not preview audio. In fact it does not preview video either, so there you are! When we are digitising we monitor the VTR audio or whatever through a mixing desk into a PA system rather than use the PC. This way we can edit to our hearts content whilst digitising in the background.

March 4th, 2009, 08:25 AM	#6
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Hi Stuart, I use Vegas for capture. I recently upgraded my PC to a new processor which deals with M2T as ieasily as if they are SD, they are perfectly manageable now, and I had hoped to avoid adding yet another pieced of unnecessary software to the workflow. I suppose it may be unavoidable at this point, or I might use a laptop for downloading.

March 5th, 2009, 04:32 AM	#7
Stuart Campbell Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 400	Hi Jeff, I know what you mean but I've come to think that Cineform is a complete must for us. I found that the machine just couldn't handle effects laden M2t files on the timeline as well as it can intermediate AVIs from cineform.

March 5th, 2009, 07:57 AM	#8
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	I understand what you mean, Stuart, but on my timeline they behave just fine. I don't use many effects, a little MB here and there and that is about it. Like I said, they seem no different than my old SD files to me, which is why I spent $ on an upgrade, so I wouldn't have to add a single unnecessary step to my workflow. I think I'm going to have to use a laptop for caputure!