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Response to SpeedRazor/DV Master Pro - opinions?

from John Windmueller (jwind@cais.com)
If you go with the Digisuite LE then odds are you won't be going digital in... it's just getting converted to mjpeg compression anyway. So, you just need a camera or deck with the ability to do component (first choice) or y/c (second choice) out. Audio input is via XLR, but you can always put RCA adapters on if need be, and the DSLE can be configured for the different audio levels.

As for deck/camera controll... you're set for RS422 deck control (first choice), but if need be you can always get a Tao controller box and have Lan-C control (second choice. Personally, I aquire footage from my DV drive (y/c output, lan-c control) or the Beta SP deck (component input, RS 422 control), and master out to the Beta SP deck. If someone hands me SVHS material then I just do a manual capture off my prosumer svhs deck--mostly just use it for dups, so didn't spend the extra $ for a full deck with controlls.

If your considering the Digisuite LE I'd strongly suggest you find a local system integrator in your area. You should also join up with the SpeedRazor listserv hosted at http://www.pigsfly.com. I'm sure they can point you in the direction of some good local integrators, or mail-order sources if there are none nearby. I suspect you might also find an editor who would be willing to let you come over and tinker with their system--the Digisuite LE/SR combo is very common.

Best of luck, - John Washington, DC

(posted 9195 days ago)

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