Stand alone DVD recorder...which one? at DVinfo.net

Mike Meyerson · August 6th, 2003, 01:21 PM

I'm looking into buying a stand alone DVD recorder to run off of my Avid. I just want high quality image recording, no bells and wistles needed, besides fire-wire input. Any recommendations? I'm looking at the Sony RDR-GX7.

Thanks in advance!

MIKE

www.GetawayTheMovie.com

Rob Lohman · August 11th, 2003, 08:38 AM

I don't know of anyone who has such a device. If you do happen
to pick one up, do let us know how it works for you!

Mike Meyerson · August 11th, 2003, 09:25 AM

Rob...

I ordered the Sony RDR-GX7. I'll let you know how it is.

Gints Klimanis · August 11th, 2003, 03:25 PM

Mike,

I would be *most* curious if this recorder allows a Firewire -> component output thru function that does not engage the MPEG2 encoder/decoder. I would love to have a way to watch my camcorder output in full component output glory.

Mike Meyerson · August 27th, 2003, 11:54 AM

I've got the sony up and running. I'm glad I bought it. The dvd quality is good and I can output straight from my avid. NO MORE ENCODING!!!

It does work as a transcoder. I havn't tried the component output, but I would imagine if composite works, component would as well.

Gints Klimanis · August 27th, 2003, 01:24 PM

Mike,

A few of us are interested in a high quality Firewire -> component output converter. Would you be nice enough to check the manual and verify that this sort of pass through function doesn't engage the MPEG2 encoder? I agree with you that if composite works in this way, component would also function in a similar manner. A good test sequence would be material with a lot of content moving in various parts of the frame.

Thanks !!

Gints

August 6th, 2003, 01:21 PM	#1
Mike Meyerson Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: mahopac, NY Posts: 293	Stand alone DVD recorder...which one? I'm looking into buying a stand alone DVD recorder to run off of my Avid. I just want high quality image recording, no bells and wistles needed, besides fire-wire input. Any recommendations? I'm looking at the Sony RDR-GX7. Thanks in advance! MIKE www.GetawayTheMovie.com

August 11th, 2003, 08:38 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I don't know of anyone who has such a device. If you do happen to pick one up, do let us know how it works for you! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 11th, 2003, 09:25 AM	#3
Mike Meyerson Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: mahopac, NY Posts: 293	DVD recorder Rob... I ordered the Sony RDR-GX7. I'll let you know how it is.

August 11th, 2003, 03:25 PM	#4
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	Mike, I would be most curious if this recorder allows a Firewire -> component output thru function that does not engage the MPEG2 encoder/decoder. I would love to have a way to watch my camcorder output in full component output glory.

August 27th, 2003, 11:54 AM	#5
Mike Meyerson Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: mahopac, NY Posts: 293	I've got the sony up and running. I'm glad I bought it. The dvd quality is good and I can output straight from my avid. NO MORE ENCODING!!! It does work as a transcoder. I havn't tried the component output, but I would imagine if composite works, component would as well.

August 27th, 2003, 01:24 PM	#6
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	Mike, A few of us are interested in a high quality Firewire -> component output converter. Would you be nice enough to check the manual and verify that this sort of pass through function doesn't engage the MPEG2 encoder? I agree with you that if composite works in this way, component would also function in a similar manner. A good test sequence would be material with a lot of content moving in various parts of the frame. Thanks !! Gints