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Gints Klimanis · October 5th, 2005, 06:03 PM

Hi,

I'm looking into a device for miniDV copies. What do most of you use ?

I've been using two camcorders via a Firewire link, but I'm not happy about the reliability of the process and the additional tape head wear and tear of two camcorders. I would prefer a device that could read an
entire tape to a hard drive, create a "tape image" (like a disk image), write to
a miniDV tape and verify the data. A read verify would also be cool.

Gints Klimanis · October 5th, 2005, 06:41 PM

Are there any devices that can read or write at faster rates ? I'd love
to be able to reduce capture time with a 2x device.

Is anyone using a computer DAT drive, such as these DAT drives from HP ?
Here is a link to a nifty USB external drive :

http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/s...usb/index.html

Bob Costa · October 5th, 2005, 07:34 PM

I usually use the "Print to Tape" feature in my NLE (Vegas).

Douglas Spotted Eagle · October 5th, 2005, 07:45 PM

The only way I'm aware of for reducing capture time is to use a drive device like the Nnovia or similar. I use the Nnovia, little cheaper than the Firestore, not as sexy but a bit more functional, IMO. I've tried them all...and bought two nnovia.

Allen Brodsky · October 8th, 2005, 02:55 PM

DSE,
Can the nnovia be used to capture from a DVCAM tape--rather than live recording from a cam--, functioning like a VTR? I am looking for an alternative to DVCAM decks.
Thanks.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · October 8th, 2005, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allen Brodsky

DSE,
Can the nnovia be used to capture from a DVCAM tape--rather than live recording from a cam--, functioning like a VTR? I am looking for an alternative to DVCAM decks.
Thanks.

The A2D model can be, yes. Or, you can just use the Firewire out on your DVCAM deck/cam.

Allen Brodsky · October 8th, 2005, 03:15 PM

Just to clarify: I can connect the nnovia standard model (not A2D) to my DVCAM camera using firewire, and record a pre-recorded tape from the cam to the nnovia?
If yes, this is a practical alternative to a DSR-11/25/etc deck; somewhat less expensive, not to mention the direct-to-disk recording.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · October 8th, 2005, 03:57 PM

Yes, you can connect the Nnovia directly to your camera for transfers. It's basically capture software built onto a portable disk unit.
I've used the A2D model for straight playback to a television, and have used the standard as playback via a Canopus ADVC300 to a television on more than one occasion.

October 5th, 2005, 06:03 PM	#1
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	miniDV copies Hi, I'm looking into a device for miniDV copies. What do most of you use ? I've been using two camcorders via a Firewire link, but I'm not happy about the reliability of the process and the additional tape head wear and tear of two camcorders. I would prefer a device that could read an entire tape to a hard drive, create a "tape image" (like a disk image), write to a miniDV tape and verify the data. A read verify would also be cool.

October 5th, 2005, 06:41 PM	#2
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	Anything that operates at faster than DV25 rate ? Are there any devices that can read or write at faster rates ? I'd love to be able to reduce capture time with a 2x device. Is anyone using a computer DAT drive, such as these DAT drives from HP ? Here is a link to a nifty USB external drive : http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/s...usb/index.html

October 5th, 2005, 07:34 PM	#3
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	I usually use the "Print to Tape" feature in my NLE (Vegas). __________________ You are either growing or dying.

October 5th, 2005, 07:45 PM	#4
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	The only way I'm aware of for reducing capture time is to use a drive device like the Nnovia or similar. I use the Nnovia, little cheaper than the Firestore, not as sexy but a bit more functional, IMO. I've tried them all...and bought two nnovia. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

October 8th, 2005, 03:57 PM	#8
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Yes, you can connect the Nnovia directly to your camera for transfers. It's basically capture software built onto a portable disk unit. I've used the A2D model for straight playback to a television, and have used the standard as playback via a Canopus ADVC300 to a television on more than one occasion. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

October 8th, 2005, 02:55 PM	#5
Allen Brodsky Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Eatontown, NJ Posts: 118	DSE, Can the nnovia be used to capture from a DVCAM tape--rather than live recording from a cam--, functioning like a VTR? I am looking for an alternative to DVCAM decks. Thanks.

October 8th, 2005, 03:15 PM	#7
Allen Brodsky Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Eatontown, NJ Posts: 118	Just to clarify: I can connect the nnovia standard model (not A2D) to my DVCAM camera using firewire, and record a pre-recorded tape from the cam to the nnovia? If yes, this is a practical alternative to a DSR-11/25/etc deck; somewhat less expensive, not to mention the direct-to-disk recording.