I need a good audio capture card at DVinfo.net

Rod Finch · February 28th, 2006, 10:06 AM

I am making a list of things to get with my jvc hd cam and I have decided that I am going to buy a capture card so I can shoot in HD and down-convert to achieve an stronger source of video than dv... ok with that said I am guessing that I will need a separate audio capture card ... or do I any help will be greatly appreciated

Tim Dashwood · February 28th, 2006, 10:18 AM

I'm not sure I understand exactly what your plan is.

Are you planning to capture analog video and audio using the built-in downconversion of the camera? I would not recommend this as NTSC and PAL will only output via the composite out and not component. Also, this would add additional and unnecessary DtoA and AtoD conversion.

If you are planning to capture HD from the analog video & audio outs, then there is a distinct advantage if you are not recording to tape first. The thing is, you won't need a separate audio digitizing card because most of the leading analog card manufacturers (AJA, Blackmagic, etc.) include audio on their cards.

If you are recording to tape and then digitizing later, I see no real quality advantage to capturing from the component analog outs other than real-time workflow at 60P.

Rod Finch · February 28th, 2006, 10:34 AM

I am going to purchase a Blackmagic card so I can down-convert, because the final product needs to be in SD not HD... but I want to shoot everything in HD because the video source is stronger.

Tim Dashwood · February 28th, 2006, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rod Finch

I am going to purchase a Blackmagic card so I can down-convert, because the final product needs to be in SD not HD... but I want to shoot everything in HD because the video source is stronger.

Well, in that case, you won't need a separate audio capture card.
Which model of decklink are planning to buy?

Jason Hamby · February 28th, 2006, 03:40 PM

I'd like to follow-up on Tim's advice. A special soundcard won't help much during the ingestion process, especially if you're working with the AJA or Blackmagic cards.

A high quality sound card helps with the audio mixing/editing. If you're planning on really tweaking your audio, 5.1 mastering, mixing sound FX, etc, than a good sound card will help. I'd check with your NLE package and confirm what is compatible, but I hear great things about the M-Audio cards. I don't do any fancy mixing, so my integrated sound card works fine. I'm not against any SoundBlaster model, but they sure are resource hogs and full of bloatware.

Hope this helps.

February 28th, 2006, 10:06 AM	#1
Rod Finch New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 21	I need a good audio capture card I am making a list of things to get with my jvc hd cam and I have decided that I am going to buy a capture card so I can shoot in HD and down-convert to achieve an stronger source of video than dv... ok with that said I am guessing that I will need a separate audio capture card ... or do I any help will be greatly appreciated

February 28th, 2006, 10:18 AM	#2
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	I'm not sure I understand exactly what your plan is. Are you planning to capture analog video and audio using the built-in downconversion of the camera? I would not recommend this as NTSC and PAL will only output via the composite out and not component. Also, this would add additional and unnecessary DtoA and AtoD conversion. If you are planning to capture HD from the analog video & audio outs, then there is a distinct advantage if you are not recording to tape first. The thing is, you won't need a separate audio digitizing card because most of the leading analog card manufacturers (AJA, Blackmagic, etc.) include audio on their cards. If you are recording to tape and then digitizing later, I see no real quality advantage to capturing from the component analog outs other than real-time workflow at 60P. __________________ Tim Dashwood

February 28th, 2006, 10:34 AM	#3
Rod Finch New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 21	I am going to purchase a Blackmagic card so I can down-convert, because the final product needs to be in SD not HD... but I want to shoot everything in HD because the video source is stronger.

February 28th, 2006, 03:40 PM	#5
Jason Hamby Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 26	I'd like to follow-up on Tim's advice. A special soundcard won't help much during the ingestion process, especially if you're working with the AJA or Blackmagic cards. A high quality sound card helps with the audio mixing/editing. If you're planning on really tweaking your audio, 5.1 mastering, mixing sound FX, etc, than a good sound card will help. I'd check with your NLE package and confirm what is compatible, but I hear great things about the M-Audio cards. I don't do any fancy mixing, so my integrated sound card works fine. I'm not against any SoundBlaster model, but they sure are resource hogs and full of bloatware. Hope this helps.