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Brandon Potthoff · September 13th, 2007, 08:48 PM

I am sure this is a really stupid question but what do i need to out put to Beta Cam Sp for broadcast? I am going to be producing a show with Power Mac G5 and need to send it in Beta cam format i was wondering what I need and how to go about connecting it to my G5.
Thanks
Brandon

Tim Dashwood · September 13th, 2007, 09:07 PM

First, you need a BetacamSP deck and a way to control it (exact frame insert will likely be required for any broadcast master) with RS-422.

The best way to go about it is with a Decklink or Kona component card. I have my BetaSP deck (UVW1800) connected to an older G4 with a DecklinkSP card, which supplies component output, XLR stereo audio output, and a RS-422 connector for deck control. A separate genlock/sync generator isn't necessary because there is a way to connect the DecklinkSP to use its own sync generator.

You could also use a cheaper method by editing in DV, then use a DV camera to convert the firewire output to S-Video. You would need a USB serial key with a serial to RS-422 cable for deck control. This method is in no way as high quality as direct component output.

If you don't have a deck you should just contact a local post-production house and see if you can bring in a hard drive, connect it to one of their systems and output to BetaSP. This should be fairly inexpensive.

Brandon Potthoff · September 14th, 2007, 09:34 PM

thank you I think that I am going to go with the last option.
Brandon

September 13th, 2007, 08:48 PM	#1
Brandon Potthoff Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springfield, Il Posts: 63	Out put to Beta I am sure this is a really stupid question but what do i need to out put to Beta Cam Sp for broadcast? I am going to be producing a show with Power Mac G5 and need to send it in Beta cam format i was wondering what I need and how to go about connecting it to my G5. Thanks Brandon

September 13th, 2007, 09:07 PM	#2
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	First, you need a BetacamSP deck and a way to control it (exact frame insert will likely be required for any broadcast master) with RS-422. The best way to go about it is with a Decklink or Kona component card. I have my BetaSP deck (UVW1800) connected to an older G4 with a DecklinkSP card, which supplies component output, XLR stereo audio output, and a RS-422 connector for deck control. A separate genlock/sync generator isn't necessary because there is a way to connect the DecklinkSP to use its own sync generator. You could also use a cheaper method by editing in DV, then use a DV camera to convert the firewire output to S-Video. You would need a USB serial key with a serial to RS-422 cable for deck control. This method is in no way as high quality as direct component output. If you don't have a deck you should just contact a local post-production house and see if you can bring in a hard drive, connect it to one of their systems and output to BetaSP. This should be fairly inexpensive. __________________ Tim Dashwood

September 14th, 2007, 09:34 PM	#3
Brandon Potthoff Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springfield, Il Posts: 63	thank you I think that I am going to go with the last option. Brandon