Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter

  • Price: $217.95
  • GBP 137.77
  • B&H # GRADVC110
  • Mfr# 602029

Product Highlights

  • Connects Analog Video to All A/D Devices
  • Powered by IEEE-1394 (FireWire)
  • Composite (RCA), S-Video I/O
  • Unbalanced Stereo Audio
  • NTSC/PAL/SECAM (Input Only)
  • PC/Mac Compatible

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The Grass Valley ADVC110 is a high-quality, bi-directional analog/digital video converter. Conversion is accomplished by transferring media data from an IEEE-1394 FireWire port and outputting through composite and Y/C video and unbalanced stereo audio connections, and vice versa.

Note: For use with 4-Pin FireWire port an optional power supply is needed.

Note! A video capture card or OHCI FireWire (IEEE 1394) connection is required to capture DV.

Connects analog video equipment to FireWire (IEEE 1394)-equipped computers for video editing.
Compatible with Windows (including Windows 7) and Mac operating system-based DV editing systems.
Compatible with leading editing and DVD authoring applications including Grass Valley EDIUS, Sony Vegas, Apple Final Cut Pro and iMovie, Avid Xpress DV and Liquid, Adobe Premiere Pro, Ulead MediaStudio Pro, and Windows Movie Maker.
No drivers or software applications to install.
Powered by FireWire (IEEE 1394a) connector.
NTSC and PAL compatible
Works with many FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) equipped computers by means of an appropriate adapter cable (customer supplied).
Input Digital Video Input/Output
1 x 4-pin FireWire (100Mbps)
1 x 6-pin FireWire (100Mbps)

Analog Video Input

1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN)
1 x composite (RCA)

Analog Audio Input (unbalanced)
1 x stereo (RCA)

Output Analog Video Output
1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN)
1 x composite (RCA)

Analog Audio Output (unbalanced)

1 x stereo (RCA)
Formats Video Formats
NTSC: 720x480 @ 29.97fps
PAL/SECAM: 720x576 @ 25fps

Audio Formats
2-channel 48kHz 16-bit
2-channel 32kHz 12-bit

Conversion IEEE-1394 Digital A/V to Analog A/V Composite and Y/C video and stereo unbalanced audio
System Requirements Windows PC:
Windows 2000 (requires Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 1 or higher), Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or higher), Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, DirectX 8.0 or higher

Mac:
Mac OS X (10.2.7/10.2.8/10.3/10.4.x/10.5/10.6)
Control Power On/Off
Power Source IEEE 1394 bus powered or DC5V from EIAJ#2 DC jack
Dimensions (WxDxH) 5.75 x 4.72 x 1.07" (14.6 x 12 x 27.2cm)
Weight 2.2 lbs (1kg)

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Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter
 
4.6

(based on 192 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (138)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (45)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (126)
  • Highly compatible (108)
  • Easy to setup (99)
  • Professional quality (82)
  • Compact (65)

Cons

  • Lacks functionality (6)
  • Limited compatibility (4)

Best Uses

  • Home movies (91)
  • In the studio (47)
  • Independent films (34)
  • Complex projects (33)
  • Home use (23)
    • How long have you owned it:
    • A month or less

       

      50% 

      (10 reviews)

      One-to-three months

       

      Three-to-six months

       

      More than six months

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (82), Business owner (47), Power user (29), Professional artist (23), Casual user (10)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (44)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

It works extremely well

Been wanting to move my library of VHS tapes over to DVD for a long time. The problem was, I couldn't find the proper means of doing the task. I read many reviews for...Read complete review

Been wanting to move my library of VHS tapes over to DVD for a long time. The problem was, I couldn't find the proper means of doing the task. I read many reviews for software products as well as hardware gadgets from the likes of Pinnacle and Elgato but none of these were rated well for being able to preserve the original quality of the VHS when transferring to media meant to be shown on a large screen TV.It was by accident that I came across a recommendation for the ADVC-110. Though it was a rather expensive purchase, I felt that the reviews for it were strong enough to take a chance on buying it.I kid you not when I say that the day the ADVC-110 arrived I had it up and running within minutes after taking it out of the box without even reading the instructions.I simply connected the ADVC-110 to my VHS player using S-VIDEO (for Video) and RCA outputs for the sound to the identical inputs on the rear of the unit. I then plugged the ADVC-110 via Firewire 400 into my Mac Pro.Amazingly, iMovie instantly recognized the input. All I had to do was press record on iMovie and PLAY on my VHS player and the transfer began automatically.A few notes....* On iMovie '09 I was not able to hear audio on my computer during the transfer process. I was only able to see that it was transferring the video. Rest assured the audio is being recorded as well. I switched to the older iMovie '07 (which I recommend and can be still found as a free download on the net) and I was able to hear the audio during its transfer.* Be sure to select the lit switch on the front of the ADVC-110 to ANALOG for transfers using VHS or another analog source.Though the ADVC-110 is not capable of providing quality better than the original source, I was pleasantly pleased that there seemed to be no degradation in quality from the original VHS to the final product I viewed on my 65" display. [$] I don't think you can do much better without this product. You certainly can't by spending less on cable gadgets that are designed more for transferring to an iPod than DVD media.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Great Video, Poor Audio

I purchased this converter to transfer over VHS and 8mm recordings. At this time I am only able to test the VHS transfers to my iMac 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4GB of DDR2...Read complete review

I purchased this converter to transfer over VHS and 8mm recordings. At this time I am only able to test the VHS transfers to my iMac 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4GB of DDR2 memory. I am using the native software that comes with Macs ~ iMovie '08, GarageBand '08, and iDVD. My VCR is a Sanyo 4-head Hi-Fi VCR, nothing fancy. The tapes can be roughly up to 15 years old but still look good.

Now that I set the stage, the problem with this converter (or maybe it is something else in the loop) is the audio is not consistent. I'll have stereo then it will drop to one channel and then may switch back. I can't seem to correct it so I'm giving this product a low score due to the final product needs a good picture as well as good audio and this device does not give me that. It just creates problems I have to try to smooth out or just live with audio jumping in and out from two channels to one channel and back.... I hope it does better with the 8mm tapes. So disappointed...

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5.0

The Best

By Taylor

from San Francisco

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Pros

  • Easy To Setup

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

      I have used this device countless times. My iMac recognizes it instantly when using FCP. It's the best.

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      5.0

      Very Efficient Product

      By BR

      from Arlington, VA

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      Pros

      • Easy To Setup
      • Fast Setup
      • Simple Controls

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

          In our TV Studio we use the converter to feed live footage into our editing program. It was simple to set up and is simple to use.

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          5.0

          EASY TO USE

          By Breschtastic

          from Indiana

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          Pros

          • Easy To Setup

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home Use

            Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

            I hooked it up to transfer old VHS tapes into my Avid editing system. It works great, with perfect picture!!!

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            5.0

            Works Great

            By G

            from Loveland, CO

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            Pros

            • Easy To Setup
            • Fast Setup
            • Good Audio
            • Simple Controls

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home Use

              Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

              I use it for bringing my VHS home videos into my MAC for archive. No problems whatsoever and the quality is great! I would recommend this to anyone.

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              5.0

              early review is good

              By Digistream

              from United States

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              Pros

              • Easy To Setup
              • Fast Setup
              • Good Audio
              • Simple Controls

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                  So far I have limited experience with the device, but I have checked operability, and it has worked great so far.

                  I will be using the product to digitize original content from back up recording tapes and DVDs and also for internet streaming.

                  So far I don't see any drawbacks with the device, except perhaps that the power supply needs to be purchased seperately. This is not an issue if you are able to power the device by means of USB though.

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                  4.0

                  Great Product

                  By Ruede

                  from West Hartford, CT

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                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Setup

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                      Works perfectly for live streaming events through a PC. Helps us incorporate different audio and video sources into one analog stream into the streaming computer.

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                      5.0

                      It's exactly what I need

                      By Larry

                      from Fair Lawn, NJ

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                      Pros

                      • No setup needed

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                          I had this device previously and I loved to work with it. But its 4-contact fire-wire socket was broken. That's why I use this one with 6-contact fire-wire socket only. It works perfectly and it needs not a power supply. Also I use it for digital to analog conversion only. I have no needs to convert digital to analog.

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                          5.0

                          Very simple solution

                          By Bullet

                          from Austin, TX

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                          Pros

                          • Easy To Setup
                          • Fast Setup
                          • Simple Controls

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                              While I have only used it on one or two simple projects, this seems to be a quick and easy way to capture video from VHS tape. Quick Time Pro needs firewire input to record movies and the AVDC provides that hook up.

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                              4.0

                              Works as advertised

                              By MojoYashka

                              from Waco, TX

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                              Pros

                              • Easy To Setup
                              • Fast Setup
                              • Simple Controls

                              Cons

                              • No firewire 800 ports

                              Best Uses

                              • Home Use

                              Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                              I run a small production company and this converter is great for capturing older analog formats. The one thing I would mention is that the firewire ports are 400 and if you're working with a newer mac you'll need a 400 to 800 adapter cable.

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                              4.0

                              "Great converter at great price"

                              By Marco

                              from Cape Town South Africa

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                              Pros

                              • Easy To Setup
                              • Fast Setup
                              • Good Audio
                              • Portable
                              • Powers through firewire
                              • Simple Controls

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Amateur editor
                                • Beginner editor
                                • Home Use
                                • Professional editor

                                Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                                This product is a must for amateurs and professionals alike .
                                Seamlessly transfers DV footage to your editing package.
                                Its easy to set up , great for on field editing and powers off your mac.
                                With the introduction of so many well priced HD products , it might not
                                be around for to much longer , but for now its a great device for
                                transforming your old VHS footage into a digital format.

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                                5.0

                                Works Great

                                By Pack Rat

                                from Basking Ridge, NJ

                                About Me Casual User

                                Pros

                                • Easy To Setup
                                • Fast Setup
                                • Simple Controls

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Home Use

                                  Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                                  Worked exactly as hoped. Had tried other video capture items such as the ION product and nothing worked. The audio and video always were out of sync. Not with the ADVC110 product. Plug it in and it is ready to go.

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                                  5.0

                                  As described!

                                  By Rail G

                                  from Nashua, NH

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                                  Pros

                                  • Easy To Setup
                                  • Fast Setup
                                  • Simple Controls

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Home Use

                                    Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                                    Used this great little product to transfer VHS to
                                    a digital VCR. Just plug and play, can't get much
                                    easier than that!

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                                    5.0

                                    Simple and Effective

                                    By LoneRanger068

                                    from Twin Cities, MN

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                                    Pros

                                    • Easy To Setup
                                    • Fast Setup
                                    • Simple Controls

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                        Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                                        Usually used firewire port from camera directly into our Apple MacBook for streaming capability... my firewire port on my camera died and no one makes them anymore - but this device solved the problem! It uses the firewire port on your laptop, but allows you to input from different types of sources (now we're using the standard VIDEO from the camera!). We get the added benefit of there being a video OUTput on the back of the box for our clients to watch the video... our previous set-up required us to use the monitor output from the laptop and there was always an annoying "lag" between sound and picture... so this product solved TWO problems for less than the price of a new camera! LOVE IT!

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                                        5.0

                                        Picture Perfect

                                        By Chris the editor

                                        from Westchester County, NY

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                                        Pros

                                        • Easy To Setup
                                        • Fast Setup
                                        • Good Audio
                                        • Improved Reception
                                        • Simple Controls

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Home Use

                                          Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                                          The ADVC110 is the finest converter I have used. Other models would lose picture while transferring archival footage into my laptop. This model doesn't skip a beat. Has a constant stable picture and the digital transfers are great. The diversity of having S-video and composite video inputs & outputs for digitizing, is an asset. This component also has the luxury of the multiple FireWire ins & outs as well. Comes with the necessary cables for dubbing and software if needed. Also the separately sold power adapter is available, but the best thing is that this unit works on phantom power and the digitizing doesn't lose any quality. My Mac recognized the unit immediately and I was digitizing within seconds! Well worth the money invested !

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                                          5.0

                                          Best Converter money can buy!

                                          By Yoda

                                          from Hattiesburg, MS

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                                          Pros

                                          • Easy To Setup

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Live Streaming

                                            Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                                            Absolutely wonderful product! I can't say enough about it. Very simple to set up. I use it to stream live video over the Internet and no problems whatsoever. I needed this since my cam does not have firewire out, it only has component and HDMI. This takes care of my problem 100%. Only 2 wires necessary: Component out from my cam, and firewire to my laptop. Nothing to configure, nothing to install. True plug-n-play!

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                                            4.0

                                            A Solid Piece

                                            By Alcove Audio Productions

                                            from Greenwich, CT

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                                            Pros

                                            • Easy To Setup

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                                Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                                                I bought the ADVC-110 to replace my ADVC-100 that gave up the ghost after eight (8) years of exemplary service in my audio post facility

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                                                5.0

                                                works geat

                                                By Wojo

                                                from Perry, Ohio

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                                                Pros

                                                • Easy To Setup
                                                • Fast Setup

                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                    Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                                                    We are using this for taking our output from a datavideo video mixer the s-video and stereo out to the computer. This little unit does it great, no software to install. Plug and go. We use it to stream on Ustream.

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                                                    5.0

                                                    Excellent choice

                                                    By Jagra Films

                                                    from Guanica Puerto Rico

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                                                    Pros

                                                    • Easy To Setup
                                                    • Fast Setup
                                                    • Good Audio
                                                    • Improved Reception
                                                    • Simple Controls

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                        Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                                                        i use it to capture any kind of video from a camcorder or from a dvd or vhs

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                                                        4.0

                                                        Great addition to my edit suite

                                                        By FlumeBoy

                                                        from Toronto, ON

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                                                        Pros

                                                        • Efficient

                                                        Cons

                                                          Best Uses

                                                          • Various edit tasks

                                                          Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                                                          I'm surprised how often I use this little box now - both as an encoder and decoder.
                                                          Note: as long as you're using 6 pin firewire you don't need a power supply (doesn't come with one anyway).

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                                                          1.0

                                                          ADVC-110

                                                          By tv108

                                                          from canada

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                                                          Comments about Grass Valley ADVC110 Bi-Directional Analog / Digital Converter:

                                                          can not capture by eduis.

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