Audio popping when converting VHS to digital?
 

Hello

I've been having a nightmare of a time trying to get proper audio on my VHS captures. I'm trying to convert my home videos from the 90s. I have about 30 tapes ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours each. I'm using a JVC SR-TS1U VCR that I bought off eBay and a GV-USB2. I'm using a solid Lenovo laptop with Windows 11. I'm also using OBS. I tried VirtualDub2 but ran into big problems with audio drift and the audio at times being very slow and robotic-sounding, so I ditched VirtualDub2 and went back to OBS. My only problem in OBS is that I hear popping/crackling in the audio, especially at loud parts of the footage. Years ago, I converted these same tapes to DVD with a Magnavox VHS/DVD combo and I had no issues with the audio then.

I tried tinkering with some settings but to no avail. Is there specific setting(s) I should be looking out for? Also, would it be better if I bought a RCA-to-3.5mm audio capture device and used that to capture the audio in OBS while simultaneously using the GV-USB2 to capture the video? If I do this, will I be able to get the audio/video to record in-sync?

Thanks

Audio drifts? Reduce video compression. Watch the frame rate in VD. It shouldn't go down while capturing.

Stupid question, but is the audio issue audible when connecting the VCR directly to a TV? You can use the RF output to monitor it on a TV while using the A/V output for capture.