Converting videos

[Bartokomus]

thanks in advance...

I have a HAUPPAUGE WINTV401 as well as a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz sound card on my PC. I am trying to convert all VHS-C tapes off of my Panasonic PV-IQ205 and the only cable it comes with is one that plugs into its A/V Out port and then breaks into two cords (yellow=video + white=audio). by using the converter which came with the Hauppauge, i can plug the video cable into the S-Video port on the Hauppauge and i get the video feed, but i am not quite certain how to get audio into the Windows Capture software. I thought i should put the Audio cable into the Line In on the Santa Cruz, but it doesn't fit snugly at all, and i am kind of perplexed. I know all is okay on the camcorder because i can plug it into my tv and i get both sound and video; i just can't seem to figure out if i need different cables or adapters or what. Any constructive help would be deeply appreciated. thank you

 

[phisrow]

My guess would be that the cable coming from your camera terminates in two RCA plugs(the video and audio). Your soundcard almost certainly has a stereo mini-jack for line in. You'll need an adapter (probably female RCA to male 1/8th inch mini-jack). Give http://www.cablestogo.com/prod...5Fid=102&sku=03195 that little toy a look. My guess is that it will almost certainly solve your problem.

 

[Bartokomus]

reason 5000000 why i love Anandtech. that looks exactly like what i need. thank you!!!!

 

[TourGuide]

You should be able to find that cable at Radio Shack too without any trouble.

 

[Bartokomus]

that's exactly where i shall go after work!! thanks

 

[xboxist]

Aww... another warm and fuzzy AT tech success story. :thumbsup:

 

[Bartokomus]

ineed it was; converting right now...

now if someone could tell me why the same video on my tv is color and on the capture card is B&W i'd be happier yet...