API560 by Ads Technologies

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Manufacturer Ads Technologies
Manufacturer's Part Number API560
Description ADSTech; Product Type: Signal Converter; Product Name: Dual-Link SDI Converter; Video Formats: DV; Additional Information: Import your pristine Betacam footage digitally into your non-linear editor; Package Contents: Dual-Link SDI Converter;
NAME DESCRIPTION
Product Name: Dual-Link SDI Converter
Functions: Signal Conversion
Platform Supported: PC, Mac
Video Formats: DV
Packaged Quantity: 1
Brand Name: ADSTech
Package Contents:
  • Dual-Link SDI Converter
  • 6' 6 to 6 pin FireWire cable
  • 6' 6 to 4 pin FireWire cable
  • Carrying Case with shoulder strap
Additional Information:
  • Import your pristine Betacam footage digitally into your non-linear editor
  • Bringing Betacam footage into your NLE is as simple as using a DV deck
  • The Dual-Link SDI Converter can also be powered by a camera battery or by a DC power adapter
  • The connection is far simpler than using an analog DV transcoder because the Dual-Link SDI Converter takes advantage of the SDI signal from the Betacam VTR
  • Two standard video cables carry all video and audio in and out of your SDI-enabled Betacam VTR instead of two video cables and four audio cables
  • Dual-Link SDI Converter uses standard BNC connectors, eliminating those nightmares dealing with connector genders
  • Your Betacam footage will never again be degraded by taking the Betacam's analog output as typical with all other portable DV transcoders

Switches:

  • 4-pin DIP Mode Select switch is provided for audio pair selection and other modes
  • Decode/Encode switch: The switch allows changing from decode (default) to encode without the need for a computer (NLE)
Marketing Information:

Dual-Link SDI Converter is the perfect traveling companion for the professional cameraman seeking a high quality, low cost methodology for transcoding. It provides seamless methodology for Betacam transcoding and NLE production enabling cameramen to interconnect to network & affiliates SDI matrix while leveraging legacy equipment.

Dual-Link SDI Converter is the industry's first ruggedized portable SDI/DV converter to meet the needs of today's fast-moving, quality-conscious news teams. Supporting DVITC time code in the SDI data stream, the ADS Tech unit also offers separate VITC input and output for the analog decks using standard BNC connectors. Incorporating industry standard 1394a connectivity, the field-tested unit solves the cameraman's needs for rapid and reliable video conversion and audio management.

Video Signal Format: NTSC, PAL
Product Type: Signal Converter
Host Interface: FireWire
System Requirements:

Operating System:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Apple MacOS 9.x or later