XH-A1s capture into Vista-64bit? at DVinfo.net

Dave Nuttall · January 26th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Got a brand new XH-A1s and recorded a couple hours of music recital first time out. Quality playback to Samsung 24in monitor on my computer looks fantastic, but when I capture with Roxio Creator 2009 it's "ok" but playback of the resultant mpeg looks a little "grainy" on the same monitor.

I didn't buy the Roxio Creator for this purpose, just have it on hand...so if there is a better combination, then objective/experience commentary/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Once I figure this bit out I'll be experimenting with connecting a Digi 003+ and some Rode NT5s on one channel to go with the Rode Videomic that does pretty good on top of the camera.

Thanks in advance.

Dave Nuttall
San Antonio, TX

Tripp Woelfel · January 26th, 2009, 08:34 PM

Roxio probably shouldn't be your capture tool of choice. (grin)

Google HDVSplit and go get it. It's free, dead reliable will even split your scenes. Many here, including me, use it and lead full and happy lives.

Parenthetically, an Adobe tech told me they use it too. Can't be all bad.

Dave Nuttall · January 27th, 2009, 05:39 AM

Thanks for the advice, Tripp.

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Originally Posted by Tripp Woelfel

Roxio probably shouldn't be your capture tool of choice. (grin)

Oh how sadly true that has been for me with Roxio over the 14 years I've been toying with their many iterations....but thought I'd give it a try as I "learn" before burning more cash!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripp Woelfel

Google HDVSplit and go get it. It's free, dead reliable will even split your scenes. Many here, including me, use it and lead full and happy lives.

Are you working on Vista-64bit and which of the DRIVERS work best for you? (They seem to be somewhat dated, circa 2004, give or take).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripp Woelfel

Parenthetically, an Adobe tech told me they use it too. Can't be all bad.

Not surprising that lots of that sort of thing happens among the industry big-guys.

January 26th, 2009, 10:40 AM	#1
Dave Nuttall Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 30	XH-A1s capture into Vista-64bit? Got a brand new XH-A1s and recorded a couple hours of music recital first time out. Quality playback to Samsung 24in monitor on my computer looks fantastic, but when I capture with Roxio Creator 2009 it's "ok" but playback of the resultant mpeg looks a little "grainy" on the same monitor. I didn't buy the Roxio Creator for this purpose, just have it on hand...so if there is a better combination, then objective/experience commentary/advice would be greatly appreciated. Once I figure this bit out I'll be experimenting with connecting a Digi 003+ and some Rode NT5s on one channel to go with the Rode Videomic that does pretty good on top of the camera. Thanks in advance. Dave Nuttall San Antonio, TX

January 26th, 2009, 08:34 PM	#2
Tripp Woelfel Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Conway, NH Posts: 1,745	Roxio probably shouldn't be your capture tool of choice. (grin) Google HDVSplit and go get it. It's free, dead reliable will even split your scenes. Many here, including me, use it and lead full and happy lives. Parenthetically, an Adobe tech told me they use it too. Can't be all bad.