Video converters enable you to easily convert analog audio and video to digital video - to convert digital video to analog video. All in real time. You don't need to import the video to a computer, run a conversion software program and then wait for hours. 

 These converters allow you to easily import analog video and audio from an older analog (VHS or 8mm) camcorder or VCR into your DV enabled computer.  

You can also output digital video productions from your computer back to your VCR, or VHS/8mm camcorder to make copies for distribution. 

AV ToolBox DV-2001

DV-2001 DV-Analog Converter provides high quality, bi-directional conversion of DV and Analog video and audio. Convert a DV (i-Link/Firewire) audio/video signal into a standard composite or S-Video signal with stereo audio or vice versa. The unique hardware codec used in the DV-2001 allows this bi-directional, real-time conversion with excellent quality at a very cost effective price. $299

The DV-2001 is the ideal companion for computers with DV Capture Boards because it allows you to hook up the DV Board to a standard TV Set or Video Monitor as well as most VCRs and Camcorders, including VHS, S-VHS, Video 8, Hi-8, etc. The unit is housed in a rugged metal case which makes it ideal for the professional and industrial market. The DV-2001 unit uses the professional DVIO chipset rather than a consumer level converter chip. 

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Canopus ADVC-50

The ADVC 50 enables you to convert your S-VHS, Hi8 or other analog video tapes to DV in one simple step.  It supports locked audio during the conversion.  It does not convert DV to analog. ADVC-50 is compatible with all OHCI and DV capture cards for Macintosh or PC. No need to install drivers or any applications. The easy to install ADVC-50 allows convenient access to video cabling when fitted into the computers 5-¼ inch Bay. Alternatively the ADVC-50 can be installed internally as a standard PCI card. The ADVC-50 unit uses the PC's standard 4-pin connection for power supply (bay installation).$199 www.canopus.com

Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge

Need to convert DV to analog or convert analog (VHS, 8m video) to DV?  This is a simple way to get analog video in and out of a firewire/1394/iLink equipped computer. Targeted to home users and consumers, it includes video editing and DVD authoring software. . More information  $299 

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