Betacam Standard to a digital format at DVinfo.net

Chris Duczynski · August 23rd, 2012, 04:10 AM

Does anyone know how to convert tapes from a Betacam Standard machine into files for editing on Premiere ?
Standard is the forerunner of Betacam SP, which later evolved into Digi-Betacam.
Is there such a thing as a Analog/digital converter?
I have been told that I can run a RCA/BNC cable from my deck via a converter and USB to my PC?
I bought a Standard machine for $100 to convert my old masters into digital files.
Does such a thing exist and where can i buy it?

Mike Marriage · August 23rd, 2012, 04:40 AM

Take a look at capture devices from Matrox, AJA and Black Magic. I personally have the Matrox MXO2 which would do what you needed as well as acting as an interface for many modern standards such as HD SDI. A device like the AJA Ki Pro could be hired and used as a stand-alone recorder to convert the files to Prores.

Chris Duczynski · August 23rd, 2012, 05:45 AM

Mike, What about the Ninja 2, I'm thinking of getting one anyway.
I'm just doing one-off home stuff, from years ago, when I used to shoot Beta - is there a cheap option?
Maybe I should just hire a converter for the day?

Or this...
http://www.aja.com/en/products/mini-...d10a/#overview

Battle Vaughan · August 25th, 2012, 03:21 PM

Most NLE's will expect to capture dv via firewire. I've used this device from a betacam playback: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/312315-REG/Grass_Valley_602005_ADVC_55_Analog_to_Digital.html

Paul R Johnson · August 25th, 2012, 04:10 PM

I bought an old DV-SVHC from JVC, on ebay - with faulty VHS mechanism. Works great as a converter from Composite or y/c 4 pin - worth checking before you buy something else.

Andrew Smith · September 2nd, 2012, 03:41 AM

And the Ninja 2 (which is awesome) is HDMI input only, not any composite connections.

Andrew

Bruce Rawlings · September 2nd, 2012, 04:06 AM

I have transferred my old SD Beta SP/SX library using a NanoFlash unit. Pictures are transferred from a well maintained DNW-A75 SP/SX machine via SDI to keep the quality as high as is possible. This machine has the best time base correction for old and iffy tapes. The Nano can create .Mov or .MXF files. I use 50mbits as this is ideal for maximising the resolution of SD material. I also have a Digibeta J3 machine for transferring Digi material to the Nanoflash.

Chris Duczynski · September 3rd, 2012, 02:51 AM

I bought one of these for basic transfers

AVerMedia USB2.0 DVD EZMaker 7 C039, Capture, Authorize, Edit and Burn, Capture & Convert Home Video Tapes to Digital Video, Audio Direct Sound - SB Technology

Shaun Roemich · September 4th, 2012, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce Rawlings

I have transferred my old SD Beta SP/SX library using a NanoFlash unit. Pictures are transferred from a well maintained DNW-A75 SP/SX machine via SDI to keep the quality as high as is possible. This machine has the best time base correction for old and iffy tapes.

+1 for the reliability of the 75 series of decks, SP or SX.

A broadcast standard for a VERY good reason. And excellent dropout detection. Pricey though... A rental for all but the deepest of pockets... IF you can find one still...

Serge Kouper · April 6th, 2013, 12:34 PM

I recently hired a Sony J30, that is able to read ANY Beta from standard to digital, output to SDI, HDMI, Composite, YC, and firewire. (no Component out) . I captured sound and picture from Firewire port with Adobe premiere as AVI, the J30 driven by the computer. All in 1 cable, new experience for me. About 12GB per hour. Very easy solution.

August 23rd, 2012, 04:10 AM	#1
Chris Duczynski Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sydney Posts: 304	Betacam Standard to a digital format Does anyone know how to convert tapes from a Betacam Standard machine into files for editing on Premiere ? Standard is the forerunner of Betacam SP, which later evolved into Digi-Betacam. Is there such a thing as a Analog/digital converter? I have been told that I can run a RCA/BNC cable from my deck via a converter and USB to my PC? I bought a Standard machine for $100 to convert my old masters into digital files. Does such a thing exist and where can i buy it?

August 23rd, 2012, 04:40 AM	#2
Mike Marriage Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NE of London, England Posts: 788	Re: Betacam Standard to a digital format Take a look at capture devices from Matrox, AJA and Black Magic. I personally have the Matrox MXO2 which would do what you needed as well as acting as an interface for many modern standards such as HD SDI. A device like the AJA Ki Pro could be hired and used as a stand-alone recorder to convert the files to Prores. __________________ www.mikemarriage.com

August 23rd, 2012, 05:45 AM	#3
Chris Duczynski Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sydney Posts: 304	Re: Betacam Standard to a digital format Mike, What about the Ninja 2, I'm thinking of getting one anyway. I'm just doing one-off home stuff, from years ago, when I used to shoot Beta - is there a cheap option? Maybe I should just hire a converter for the day? Or this... http://www.aja.com/en/products/mini-...d10a/#overview

August 25th, 2012, 03:21 PM	#4
Battle Vaughan Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL USA Posts: 1,505	Re: Betacam Standard to a digital format Most NLE's will expect to capture dv via firewire. I've used this device from a betacam playback: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/312315-REG/Grass_Valley_602005_ADVC_55_Analog_to_Digital.html

August 25th, 2012, 04:10 PM	#5
Paul R Johnson Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lowestoft - UK Posts: 4,045	Re: Betacam Standard to a digital format I bought an old DV-SVHC from JVC, on ebay - with faulty VHS mechanism. Works great as a converter from Composite or y/c 4 pin - worth checking before you buy something else.

September 2nd, 2012, 03:41 AM	#6
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,065	Re: Betacam Standard to a digital format And the Ninja 2 (which is awesome) is HDMI input only, not any composite connections. Andrew

September 2nd, 2012, 04:06 AM	#7
Bruce Rawlings Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK Posts: 410	Re: Betacam Standard to a digital format I have transferred my old SD Beta SP/SX library using a NanoFlash unit. Pictures are transferred from a well maintained DNW-A75 SP/SX machine via SDI to keep the quality as high as is possible. This machine has the best time base correction for old and iffy tapes. The Nano can create .Mov or .MXF files. I use 50mbits as this is ideal for maximising the resolution of SD material. I also have a Digibeta J3 machine for transferring Digi material to the Nanoflash.

September 3rd, 2012, 02:51 AM	#8
Chris Duczynski Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sydney Posts: 304	Re: Betacam Standard to a digital format I bought one of these for basic transfers AVerMedia USB2.0 DVD EZMaker 7 C039, Capture, Authorize, Edit and Burn, Capture & Convert Home Video Tapes to Digital Video, Audio Direct Sound - SB Technology

April 6th, 2013, 12:34 PM	#10
Serge Kouper New Boot Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 6	Re: Betacam Standard to a digital format I recently hired a Sony J30, that is able to read ANY Beta from standard to digital, output to SDI, HDMI, Composite, YC, and firewire. (no Component out) . I captured sound and picture from Firewire port with Adobe premiere as AVI, the J30 driven by the computer. All in 1 cable, new experience for me. About 12GB per hour. Very easy solution.