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Forum: Blank Media 01-31-2022, 02:37 PM

Replies: 6 What is first gen, master tape? Views: 1,629 Posted By RobustReviews No, it's not a crime to call amateur footage... No, it's not a crime to call amateur footage 'first gen'. I'm unsure what you're asking, if it's the 'original' footage then it's the first generation by definition. Do you have an example as...

Forum: Videography: Cameras, TVs and Players 01-31-2022, 12:59 PM

Replies: 4 Last TV to have s-video? Preview/capture monitor? Views: 992 Posted By RobustReviews For analogue tapes, a CRT is a must really. You... For analogue tapes, a CRT is a must really. You can't carry out machine adjustments or really gauge performance without a CRT either. Even the sound of the ramp generator can be useful in...

Forum: Blank Media 01-31-2022, 12:01 PM

Replies: 6 What is first gen, master tape? Views: 1,629 Posted By RobustReviews It's "only a name", you can call your tape... It's "only a name", you can call your tape 'Billy' or 'Dick' if that helps :P Generally whatever is the first source is considered the master, in broadcasting terms differ where the 'edit...

Forum: Blank Media 01-31-2022, 11:56 AM

Replies: 4 Old blank DVD media stock still viable? Views: 1,372 Posted By RobustReviews No idea, but you've probably got more chance with... No idea, but you've probably got more chance with a decent Taiyo Yuden disc than anything else? Probably the bigger question is why you want to put anything on to DVD? I don't mean that in a...

Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 01-31-2022, 11:38 AM

Replies: 34 Rethinking my VHS transfer setup, get another VCR? Views: 5,169 Posted By RobustReviews I disagree for LP. There were many... I disagree for LP. There were many strategies for recording Long Play mode in PAL land at least, not all machines used the same strategies and no assurance was made that brand-x would be...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-29-2022, 04:26 PM

Replies: 14 WinXP sound settings for ATI AIW + Turtle Beach? Views: 2,255 Posted By RobustReviews I don't know why you want to use it when you have... I don't know why you want to use it when you have no issue with the onboard sound? Like I said, just go with the onboard audio first, if you think you're really missing something go back to the...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-29-2022, 11:08 AM

Replies: 14 WinXP sound settings for ATI AIW + Turtle Beach? Views: 2,255 Posted By RobustReviews Interesting. I'd be inclined to just try the... Interesting. I'd be inclined to just try the built-in audio and see if it satisfies your requirements in the first instance. It might be masking another issue or having more aggressive...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-28-2022, 10:22 AM

Replies: 14 WinXP sound settings for ATI AIW + Turtle Beach? Views: 2,255 Posted By RobustReviews Something else to consider, try taking a load... Something else to consider, try taking a load off of the UPS for example if you have the PC plugged in to it, just try putting the video unit through it. Some of them are tiny little things when...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-28-2022, 09:44 AM

Replies: 14 WinXP sound settings for ATI AIW + Turtle Beach? Views: 2,255 Posted By RobustReviews I had an inkling that sounded like switch-mode... I had an inkling that sounded like switch-mode noise, this is why I'm cautious about recommending UPSs as a panacea to power issues. There is a valid argument for them, but they do spew broadband...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-28-2022, 04:46 AM

Replies: 14 WinXP sound settings for ATI AIW + Turtle Beach? Views: 2,255 Posted By RobustReviews Buzz is common on both channels, but it doesn't... Buzz is common on both channels, but it doesn't appear to be mains referred. Can you try the existing normal soundcard? Also no UPS's or similar nearby is there?

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-26-2022, 06:27 PM

Replies: 27 TBC for the desperate? Views: 5,737 Posted By RobustReviews Are you absolutely certain you want to nail down... Are you absolutely certain you want to nail down that domestic video (designed to be replayed without a TBC) is 'more chaotic' than professional analogue formats? How much work have you done with...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-26-2022, 06:26 AM

Replies: 27 TBC for the desperate? Views: 5,737 Posted By RobustReviews Just tried with one of my For.A units, it does a... Just tried with one of my For.A units, it does a good job. Of course, it's hardly a calibrated test method, but it does show that a lot of these units do more than many credit them for. Of...

Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 01-22-2022, 08:52 AM

Replies: 34 Rethinking my VHS transfer setup, get another VCR? Views: 5,169 Posted By RobustReviews I can't speak as to every machine, filtering is a... I can't speak as to every machine, filtering is a possibility but you can attack pre-filter, or just find another machine. With VHS-Decode the machine becomes just a transport and head, the actual...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-21-2022, 06:08 AM

Replies: 19 Is sending Camcorder off to repair good idea? Views: 1,911 Posted By RobustReviews Good job! I threw away all of those... Good job! I threw away all of those camcorders in the end (well, WEEE waste) as I'd touted them out and nobody seemed to want them. I'll start stacking more up I'm sure. I have a single Hi8 one...

Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 01-21-2022, 05:50 AM

Replies: 34 Rethinking my VHS transfer setup, get another VCR? Views: 5,169 Posted By RobustReviews There have been some rather interesting... There have been some rather interesting advancements in VHS-decode over the last few months - my own setup is coming to the stage where it's viable to get a good quality transfer. It's slow at the...

Forum: General Discussion 01-18-2022, 03:46 PM

Replies: 96 Could we launch a Kickstarter to build a new TBC? Views: 9,954 Posted By RobustReviews You know, I'm not disagreeing with you really. ... You know, I'm not disagreeing with you really. You've raised important points. However, at the moment I'm one person and I'm not prepared to put a couple of my businesses up against this to...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-18-2022, 11:47 AM

Replies: 28 Can this VHS video be saved? Views: 2,497 Posted By RobustReviews That's some proper thought process there bud! ... That's some proper thought process there bud! I do need to finish my VHS-Decode guide on here, I've got it working relatively well in the end (without special hardware) and will hopefully get a...

Forum: General Discussion 01-18-2022, 11:08 AM

Replies: 96 Could we launch a Kickstarter to build a new TBC? Views: 9,954 Posted By RobustReviews That's an interesting post, however, to roll... That's an interesting post, however, to roll these boards in small amounts is going to come in well above $50, especially at the moment. You're not wrong, it's definitely one approach though. ...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-18-2022, 06:00 AM

Replies: 13 Strange AVT-8710 noise issue? Views: 1,759 Posted By RobustReviews SMPS by design are fairly input agnostic, all... SMPS by design are fairly input agnostic, all the 'clever' stuff is being done in the high-frequency stage, the AC is being rectified and switched, so within the bounds of component design and...

Forum: General Discussion 01-18-2022, 03:55 AM

Replies: 7 VCR with excellent playback, reasonable price? Views: 2,345 Posted By RobustReviews Were you just looking to playback some old tapes... Were you just looking to playback some old tapes @RetroJay or capture them? If you just want to enjoy some old films as a bit of a nostalgia trip most models from any of the 'big names' from the...

Forum: General Discussion 01-18-2022, 03:31 AM

Replies: 96 Could we launch a Kickstarter to build a new TBC? Views: 9,954 Posted By RobustReviews If that's aimed at me, I think you've... If that's aimed at me, I think you've misunderstood what is being discussed. To quote yourself...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-16-2022, 05:53 PM

Replies: 13 Strange AVT-8710 noise issue? Views: 1,759 Posted By RobustReviews It'll almost certainly be linear, this poses a... It'll almost certainly be linear, this poses a greater risk as they're not inherently transient immune, if it's just a transformer and rectifier it'll merrily try and step-up anything passing...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 01-16-2022, 05:35 PM

Replies: 38 Canopus ADVC-300 passthrough line TBC? Views: 5,404 Posted By RobustReviews If you look at the datasheets, there's a lot of... If you look at the datasheets, there's a lot of things duplicated in here at first glance. Just about every video IC claims some sort of TBC, but usually, in the crudest sense, there's a range of...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 01-16-2022, 05:00 PM

Replies: 38 Canopus ADVC-300 passthrough line TBC? Views: 5,404 Posted By RobustReviews Apologies, I do have some sharp high-resolution... Apologies, I do have some sharp high-resolution images, I'll upload them when I'm back at that office. The Panasonic TBC chip sits parallel with the RAM on the daughterboard, it's not especially...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-16-2022, 04:56 PM

Replies: 13 Strange AVT-8710 noise issue? Views: 1,759 Posted By RobustReviews Is this not a SMPS? If it's linear you could run... Is this not a SMPS? If it's linear you could run into issues with transients, but frankly, why you would want to use a linear in 2022 is anybody's guess? If it's an SMPS, it takes care of most...

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