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Originally Posted by Phileholic
While choosing a high-end VCR, I'm also looking for capturing hardware to go with it. These are the items that I've done research on that I'll be needing.
Time Base Corrector: DataVideo TBC-1000
Processing Amplifier: SignVideo PA-100/PA-200
Sharpner: SignVideo DR-1000 Image Enhancer
Digital Video Stabilizer: XDIMAX GREX-7.4 Grex Video Stabilizer
I'm also looking for audio processor but don't know which brand or model to choose. I also heard about an item called a scaler that upscale a VHS video to DVD resolution.
Am I missing any necessary items? And can I do better than the items I have listed?
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There are several TBCs that are viable (and many you want to avoid!), but TBC-1000 is a good one.
A proc amp is entirely optional, as is the detailer.
Do not buy a Grex. That thing is overpriced junk that messes with the signal. It's a cheap wanna-be TBC, and claims to remove copy protection. It does not. Not entirely. It will "remove" some aspect, but leaves behind issues with color, luma, flickering, etc.
There are 3 main components of a good workflow:
1. S-VHS VCR with internal line TBC
2. external framesync timebase correction (different from internal line)
3. quality capture card, either internal or USB
Also read this:
http://www.digitalFAQ.com/editorials...g-workflow.htm
And do note that I have a few items in the marketplace.