Grass Valley ADVC-110 Bidirectional Media Converter

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  • Easy to use (97)
  • Highly compatible (83)
  • High quality (60)
  • Compact design (29)
  • Improves performance (21)
  • Lots of features (7)
  • Reliable (2)
  • Compact (1)
  • Easy to install (1)
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  • Lacks functionality (4)
  • Limited compatibility (3)
  • Poor performance (3)
  • Ac adapter not included (1)
  • Ac power not included (1)
  • Bad audio handling (1)
  • Difficult to use (1)
  • Dip switch setup (1)
  • Does as designed (1)
  • Firewire not as popular (1)

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  • Home movies (66)
  • Studio (33)
  • Complex projects (25)
  • Independent films (25)
  • Live streaming (2)
  • All of the above (1)
  • Archival (1)
  • Converting analog (1)
  • High-end multimedia (1)
  • Home editing of tapes (1)
 
 
 

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MODEL- 770-10150-105 VENDOR- CANOPUS

FEATURES- ADVC-110 Advanced Digital Video Converter
High-quality Bidirectional Analog/Digital Video Conversion.
Use ADVC-110 to connect all analog and digital video cameras, decks
and editing systems. ADVC110 is a portable and easy-to-use digital
video converter compatible with Windows and Mac OS computers.
ADVC110 is the ideal device for capturing and outputting analog
video from any FireWire-equipped notebook and desktop computer.
There are no drivers to install and ADVC110 does not require a
power supply when used with a 6-pin FireWire cable.
Includes ADVC-110 unit, One FireWire cable (6-pin to 6-pin) and User
manual.
* Intelligent Input/Output
ADVC110's intelligent usability allows for easy setup and connection in
any video environment. Front and rear connectors provide analog and DV
signal pass-through and ensure that connecting cables is neat and
simple.
ADVC110 also features a color bar reference signal generator to further
enhance its integration into any video production environment.
* Proven DV Codec Technology
At the heart of ADVC110 is Canopus's proprietary DV codec chip,
providing the industry's best picture quality preservation during
analog-to-DV and DV-to-analog conversion.
* Locked/Unlocked Audio Support
Other converters can lose audio/video sync when converting longer
segments of video. ADVC110 supports locked audio when converting from
analog to digital, assuring perfect audio and video synchronization.
ADVC110 also allows conversion of analog audio signals only, when
needed.
* Long product life
The broadest video equipment and editing software compatibility ensures
ADVC110 provides a long product life and a high return on investment.

-- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------
VIDEO FORMATS- NTSC: 720 x 480 @ 29.97fps
PAL : 720 x 576 @ 25 fps
ADVC110 also accepts SECAM video (input only)
AUDIO FORMATS- 2-channel 48kHz 16-bit
2-channel 32kHz 12-bit
DIGITAL VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT-
(1) 4-pin S100 FireWire port (100Mbps)
(1) 6-pin S100 FireWire port (100Mbps)
ANALOG VIDEO INPUT-
(1) S-Video port (4-pin miniDIN)
(1) Composite port (RCA)
ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUT-
(1) S-Video port (4-pin miniDIN)
(1) Composite port (RCA)
ANALOG AUDIO INPUT- (unbalanced)
(1) Stereo port (RCA)
ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT- (unbalanced)
(1) Stereo port (RCA)
POWER SOURCE - IEEE 1394 bus powered or DC5V from EIAJ#2 DC jack
REQUIRES - Note : A video capture card or IEEE 1394 FireWire
connection is required to capture DV.
Wins PC: Windows 2000 (requires Service Pack 3 or higher),
Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional
(requires Service Pack 1 or higher).
Mac : Mac OS X 10.1 or later
www.canopus.com
Canopus basic tech support is available from the Knowledge Base at
canopustechsupport

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★★★★★
5.0
It works extremely well

"Been wanting to move my library of VHS tapes over to DVD for a long time. The problem was, I couldn't find the proper means of doing the task. I read many reviews for software products as well as hardware gadgets from the likes of Pinnacle and Elgato but none of these were rated well for being able to preserve the original quality of the VHS when transferring to media meant to be shown on a large screen TV.It w..." Read Full Review »

Sep 01, 2009 by HTF Ron

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Great Video, Poor Audio

"I purchased this converter to transfer over VHS and 8mm recordings. At this time I am only able to test the VHS transfers to my iMac 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4GB of DDR2 memory. I am using the native software that comes with Macs ~ iMovie '08, GarageBand '08, and iDVD. My VCR is a Sanyo 4-head Hi-Fi VCR, nothing fancy. The tapes can be roughly up to 15 years old but still look good. Now that I set the stage..." Read Full Review »

Apr 13, 2009 by Grandpa

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It works extremely well

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact Design
  • Easy To Use
  • Highly Compatible
  • Professional Quality

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Complex Projects
  • Home Movies
 

"Been wanting to move my library of VHS tapes over to DVD for a long time. The problem was, I couldn't find the proper means of doing the task. I read many reviews for software products as well as hardware gadgets from the likes of Pinnacle and Elgato but none of these were rated well for being able …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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HTF Ron
Central NJ
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Grass Valley ADVC-110 Bidirectional Media Converter Review

Easy to Use & Exceptional Performance

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact Design
  • Easy To Use
  • Highly Compatible
  • Professional Quality

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
 

"I've been using the ADVC-110 to convert old Hi8 tapes to digital format on my Mac.



This product, unlike others on the market, coverts the raw footage of the tape rather than compresses it during the process. Yes, it is a little bit more expensive, but, to me, it is well worth the extra money. …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 12 2009
C.J.
Chicago, IL
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Grass Valley ADVC-110 Bidirectional Media Converter Review

Works Perfect with an iMac

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact Design
  • Easy To Use
  • Highly Compatible

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
 

"Very easy to use. Does what it needs to do right out of the box. No software, drivers, or other hassles. Video capture was excellent quality without any dropped frames.



Only downside: No USB port interface for computers without a firewire port. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Ken
Portland, OR
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Absolute perfection!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Highly Compatible
  • Improves Performance
  • Professional Quality

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Complex Projects
  • In The Studio
 

"I was having the usual audio sync trouble with longer productions of analog conversion. Well, the ADVC-110 does everything that Canopus claims it will - flawlessly! No-brainer installation & immediate recognition with Premiere Pro. Audio sync lock works like a charm. No loss of video quality, pull-d …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 22 2008
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Eastpointe, MI
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Grass Valley ADVC-110 Bidirectional Media Converter Review

Exceptional quality & performance!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact Design
  • Easy To Use
  • Highly Compatible
  • Improves Performance
  • Professional Quality
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Buy this converter first, and save yourself time and headaches. I tried to save a few bucks and bought the Pyro A/V Link first, then spent over a month trying to get it to work with no success; either the computer wouldn't recognize it, or once recognized, it would drop hundreds of frames within a m …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 17 2009
NSX Guy
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