Converters
List Price: £125.00+VAT
Grass Valley ADVC-55
High-quality Analogue-to-Digital Video Conversion
. Grass Valley ADVC-55 High-quality Analogue-to-Digital Video Conversion

Providing the industry’s highest picture quality preservation and A/V synchronization, Advanced Digital Video Converters from Grass Valley are compatible with all video cameras, decks and editing systems, Windows®- and Mac OS®-based. ADVC®55 is a compact, easy-to-use device that’s ideal for connecting VHS, Hi8 and other analogue video equipment to a DV camera, deck, laptop or desktop PC. Automatic input signal detection and convenient front/back connectors ensure easy setup and operation. There are no drivers to install and ADVC55 does not require a power supply when used with a 6-pin DV cable. Broad compatibility ensures long product life and high ROI.
Broad Compatibility
Broad video equipment and software compatibility ensures ADVC55 provides a long product life and a high return on investment.
Intelligent Input/Output
The intelligent usability of ADVC55 allows for easy setup and connection in any video environment. Automatic input signal detection and convenient front/back connectors ensure easy setup and operation
Proven DV Codec Technology
At the heart of ADVC55 is the innovative Grass Valley DV codec chip, providing the industry's best picture quality preservation during analogue-to-DV conversion.
Features:
  • Connects analogue video equipment to FireWire-equipped computers for video editing
  • Compatible with leading editing and DVD authoring applications for Windows® and Mac OS® including Grass Valley® EDIUS®, Grass Valley Let’s EDIT, Vegas®, Final Cut Pro®, iMovie®, Avid Xpress® DV, Adobe® Premiere® Pro, Avid Liquid™, Ulead® MediaStudio® Pro, and Windows Movie Maker
  • No need to install drivers or any software applications
  • Powered by IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector; AC Adaptor Kit (sold separately) required when connecting to a 4-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire port)
  • NTSC and PAL compatible
  • 3-year limited warranty
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ADVC-PSU5V AC Adaptor Kit* Technical Specifications:
Power Input
  • DC5V
Power Supply
DC5V AC Adapter AC100V/220V
*ADVC-PSU5V Adaptor Kit sold separately.
Note: Use of other power supplies for ADVC55 operation is not recommended and will void warranty.

Technical Specifications:

Video Formats
  • NTSC: 720x480 @ 29.97fps
  • PAL/SECAM: 720x576 @ 25fps
Audio Formats
  • 2-channel 48kHz 16-bit
Digital Video Output
  • 1 x 6-pin FireWire (100Mbps)
Analogue Video Input
  • 1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN)
  • 1 x composite (RCA)
Analogue Audio Input (unbalanced)
  • 1 x stereo (RCA)
Power Source
  • IEEE 1394 bus powered or DC5V from EIAJ#2 DC jack
Power Usage
  • 3.1W
Minimum System Requirements:
Windows PC
  • Windows® 2000 (requires Service Pack 3 or higher), Windows® XP Home or Windows® XP Professional (requires Service Pack 1 or higher)
  • DirectX 8.0 or higher
Mac
  • Mac OS X (10.2.7/10.2.8/10.3)
Note: A video capture card or OHCI FireWire connection is required to capture DV