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Regarding VHS capture:
I want to avoid the wear and tear that comes with unplugging and re-plugging s-video cables into VCRs and TBCs. This happens to me a lot while trying to figure out which devices work best with certain tapes.
This isn't an issue with my current capture card -- WinTV-HVR950 comes with a detachable A/V input cable that is easily replaceable, so that I can avoid unplugging and re-plugging into the device's little HDMI input. I just keep the a/v cable plugged into the capture card at all times, and there's less risk of wear and tear.
I'm wondering if the same idea can be applied to other parts of the workflow, specifically the s-video connections, since it's easier and cheaper to replace these cables than to repair expensive gear. I've also read some horror stories on this board and elsewhere of the little needles breaking off s-video cables while unplugging and getting stuck inside. I'd prefer to avoid this altogether and just leave the VCR and TBC with the cables always plugged in. This is typically how we used to treat VCRs -- leaving everything plugged in. They're not really built for frequent unplug/re-plug.
So I tried searching for s-video extension cables - male on one side female on the other - which would be ideal (disconnecting 2 short cables from the middle instead of unplugging directly from the devices) except the only ones I can find for sale are over 6 feet. I also considered picking up some female to female s-video converters to keep midway through the connection, but I wonder if this would degrade the signal.
Are there any better options?
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