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Need A Really Stable OS/Hardware Config For Heavy Audio/Video Conversions & Ripping (Analog To Digital)
I need a professional desktop workstation to convert an extensive library of vinyl recordings & VHS tapes to CD in various formats.
I would appreciate opinions on capture cards, conversion boxes (no Dazzle products), soundcards (no Soundblaster products), graphics cards, CPU's & OS'es. Trying to stay away from Windows, if possible.
A major objective is to be able to avoid image "softness" when ripping from a VHS source. Also, cost is not an issue.
Thanks
I would appreciate opinions on capture cards, conversion boxes (no Dazzle products), soundcards (no Soundblaster products), graphics cards, CPU's & OS'es. Trying to stay away from Windows, if possible.
A major objective is to be able to avoid image "softness" when ripping from a VHS source. Also, cost is not an issue.
Thanks
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Windows 2000 is good its pretty stable as long as u don't mess around.
Try Mandrake or RedHat Linux but I reckon u might run into some problems with drivers for the devices.
Pinnacle make could captures also VIVO decices are great. Chuck in tonnes of RAM and use a stable processor like 2.8ghz P4
Try Mandrake or RedHat Linux but I reckon u might run into some problems with drivers for the devices.
Pinnacle make could captures also VIVO decices are great. Chuck in tonnes of RAM and use a stable processor like 2.8ghz P4
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What about Suse Linux 9.1? I plan on using AMD Athlon 3200+ CPU. A concern is the relative lack of multimedia programs written for Linux.
close it
it has stuff
also newegg.com