Audio problems capturing from Z1 at DVinfo.net

Carlos E. Martinez · September 10th, 2008, 06:38 AM

It's been hard to find anyone who may have had a problem like mine, because most people capture to a specific editing program, but let's go.

Even if I usually do my editing with Avid Xpress, sometimes I use a simpler capture program called WinDV. I use it to capture from my Sony Z1 and PDX10 video cameras, and through my Canopus converter.

Lately I'm having a problem when capturing from my Z1 that I can't figure out. When I down-convert an HDV tape I get files with no sound. The sound is there, because I listen to it as I play the tapes, but the captured files are mute.

Today I tested the files again, capturing from Avid, and the audio was fine. So where is the problem?

I thought it might related to WinXP and the SP3 update, but I installed another WinXP with SP2 on another HD, and I am getting the same.

The camera setup is fine, or there wouldn't be a capture from Avid, and if I play DV tapes on the Z1 I also get audio alright.

I am getting out of options on what else to try.

Any suggestions?

Vito DeFilippo · September 10th, 2008, 07:43 AM

Carlos, this is a shot in the dark, cause I don't know WinDV, but could it be an option in the program? Perhaps by mistake you've turned off audio capture and left it just video?

Carlos E. Martinez · September 10th, 2008, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vito DeFilippo

Carlos, this is a shot in the dark, cause I don't know WinDV, but could it be an option in the program? Perhaps by mistake you've turned off audio capture and left it just video?

No, it's not. Same problem happens with Windows Movie Maker. Does not happen when playing DV in either program. Does not happen when capturing from Avid.

Vito DeFilippo · September 10th, 2008, 09:42 AM

Allright. Does WindDV have an option to let you choose your audio hardware device? Perhaps that's not set right.

Carlos E. Martinez · September 10th, 2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vito DeFilippo

Allright. Does WindDV have an option to let you choose your audio hardware device? Perhaps that's not set right.

It does not, neither has Movie Maker.

Vito DeFilippo · September 10th, 2008, 12:30 PM

I'm out of ideas...

Ervin Farkas · September 11th, 2008, 07:57 AM

I have used WinDV for years, it's a wonderfull small program.

Try capturing DV footage - do you get the same error?

Second, take a look at the properties of the footage captured with Avid and compare it to the properties of footage captured with WinDV. There must be a difference somewhere.

Pete Cofrancesco · September 15th, 2008, 07:16 PM

Can you detail how you're importing using canopus? The most direct and effective way to capture is through a firewire cable connected from your camera to your computer. in addition, you can specify it to down convert in the camera's menu.

September 10th, 2008, 06:38 AM	#1
Carlos E. Martinez Trustee Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Posts: 1,138	Audio problems capturing from Z1 It's been hard to find anyone who may have had a problem like mine, because most people capture to a specific editing program, but let's go. Even if I usually do my editing with Avid Xpress, sometimes I use a simpler capture program called WinDV. I use it to capture from my Sony Z1 and PDX10 video cameras, and through my Canopus converter. Lately I'm having a problem when capturing from my Z1 that I can't figure out. When I down-convert an HDV tape I get files with no sound. The sound is there, because I listen to it as I play the tapes, but the captured files are mute. Today I tested the files again, capturing from Avid, and the audio was fine. So where is the problem? I thought it might related to WinXP and the SP3 update, but I installed another WinXP with SP2 on another HD, and I am getting the same. The camera setup is fine, or there wouldn't be a capture from Avid, and if I play DV tapes on the Z1 I also get audio alright. I am getting out of options on what else to try. Any suggestions?

September 10th, 2008, 07:43 AM	#2
Vito DeFilippo Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,585	Carlos, this is a shot in the dark, cause I don't know WinDV, but could it be an option in the program? Perhaps by mistake you've turned off audio capture and left it just video? __________________ . http://www.nosmallroles.com

September 10th, 2008, 09:42 AM	#4
Vito DeFilippo Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,585	Allright. Does WindDV have an option to let you choose your audio hardware device? Perhaps that's not set right. __________________ . http://www.nosmallroles.com

September 10th, 2008, 12:30 PM	#6
Vito DeFilippo Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,585	I'm out of ideas... __________________ . http://www.nosmallroles.com

September 11th, 2008, 07:57 AM	#7
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	I have used WinDV for years, it's a wonderfull small program. Try capturing DV footage - do you get the same error? Second, take a look at the properties of the footage captured with Avid and compare it to the properties of footage captured with WinDV. There must be a difference somewhere. __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

September 15th, 2008, 07:16 PM	#8
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Can you detail how you're importing using canopus? The most direct and effective way to capture is through a firewire cable connected from your camera to your computer. in addition, you can specify it to down convert in the camera's menu.