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Why it is so expensive?
>50USD.
>50USD.
They can sometimes be purchased for <50USD. Here is a good place to learn more;Why it is so expensive?
>50USD.
The capture card specs may be not as good on some as others but this will get you into technical mumbo-jumbo you may be unfamiliar with (such as a 10-bit video AD converter, etc). Another thing to consider is how restricted you will be with regard to recording formats. Should an inexpensive card, for example, allow only for capturing with VCD you would be at a disadvantage…what will determine a very good picture quality on your monitor?
You won't find a tape player with a USB port, for example - you need to output it to an input device on the pc (the sound card). Same goes for video.ramollari said:I was wondering if there are music and video tape readers for PCs in the market. What are the prices, because I've not encountered any?
How is that done?russ_watters said:you need to output it to an input device on the pc (the sound card).
It is done with ADCs (Analog to Digital Converters). An ADC is a component which converts analog signals to digital information. An audio CD player has DACs in it (Digital to Analog Converters). A computer sound card that both inputs analog sound and outputs analog sound is equipped with both ADCs and DACs.ramollari said:How is that done?
Audio tape players/recorders are not data tape drives. There may be device drivers that work with data tape drives. In Linux, one can mount tape drives using the mount command, so I would assume that Linux at least has data tape drive drivers. If you are trying to convert audio tapes to digital, I would assume you might just plug the analog audio outputs of the tape deck into the analog audio inputs on the sound card and cue up the tape and then simultaneously press play on the tape deck and record on the computer.Aren't there tape drivers for the IDE bus? I mean, any internal tape drivers?
Newegg.com has 49 tape drives for sale under the classification of backup devices:ramollari said:Well, what about data tape drives? Are there any available
I don't think they do. They seem to use special tape cartridges. The early-1980's computer called the "Apple II" had digital inputs and outputs for accepting program data from, and recording program data to, ordinary audio cassette recorders, but it did not have an interface to allow the computer to control the motors of the tape deck (e.g., "play" and "record" had to be pressed manually on the tape deck). I believe other early desktop computers such as the Vic 20 and the TRS-80 also had the capability to use ordinary audio cassette tapes for data storage/playback.Do the common audio and video tapes fit into those drives?
What I said was there are no tape players for computers: you use an ordinary tape player and plug the line-out on the tape player into the line-in on your sound card. Same goes for video: use the rca or s-video.ramollari said:How is that done?
Aren't there tape drivers for the IDE bus? I mean, any internal tape drivers?
No, audio cassettes have been obsolete for a decade and its pointless to make a digital interface for one.If it is the case that common audio or video casette drives have not been introduced in the market, it would be a good opportunity for vendors to introduce them.
I'd be more than satisfied if I converted my dozens of old audio casettes to digital. They would not wear out any more and would be better to use as CDs. The same is the case with video tapes which still dominate in film rental stores.russ_watters said:No, audio cassettes have been obsolete for a decade and its pointless to make a digital interface for one.
You may play them into your computer and record them digitally to your hard drive. The ADCs in the computer's sound card should convert the analog audio signals to digital data.ramollari said:I'd be more than satisfied if I converted my dozens of old audio casettes to digital.russ_watters said:audio cassettes have been obsolete for a decade and its pointless to make a digital interface for one.
What I've been trying to tell you is you can easily do just that using any tape player and the hardware that's already on your computer. I'm transfering my VHS to DVD...ramollari said:I'd be more than satisfied if I converted my dozens of old audio casettes to digital. They would not wear out any more and would be better to use as CDs. The same is the case with video tapes which still dominate in film rental stores.
I like mine, but one problem is that reception isn't all that great - computer tv tuners don't have amplifiers and the EMF noise inside the case interferes with the signal. Some people use a separate tuner (like in a VCR) and an s-video input. I don't, but I've tried it and the picture is much better.Saint said:I returned the card back to the shop,
it is not nice to watch TV with PC.
I echange the card with a AGP graphic card,128MB.
A TV tuner on a multi-function card like an ATI All-In-Wonder is AGP (I have one). For tv capture functions, it doesn't matter much though - PCI has plenty of bandwidth.ramollari said:By the way I haven't encountered TV-tuner cards with interface for AGP bus. Most are for PCI interface. I believe that a TV tuner with AGP8X interface would be more nice to support streaming video.
TV tuner cards are priced higher than other computer components due to the additional technology and features they possess. TV tuner cards are designed to decode, process, and display television signals on a computer monitor, which requires specialized hardware and software. This added functionality and complexity results in a higher production cost, which is reflected in the overall price of the card.
Yes, there are different types of TV tuner cards that can affect the price. Some cards are designed for analog signals, while others are designed for digital signals. There are also variations in the number of channels and resolution capabilities, which can impact the price. Additionally, some TV tuner cards come with extra features such as remote controls or recording capabilities, which can also contribute to a higher price.
In most cases, TV tuner cards do not require additional software or subscriptions. However, some cards may come with bundled software for enhanced functionality, which may have an additional cost. Additionally, if you want to access cable or satellite channels on your TV tuner card, you may need to purchase a subscription from your service provider.
Most TV tuner cards are designed to be compatible with a wide range of computers. However, it is important to check the specifications and system requirements of the card before purchasing to ensure compatibility. Some cards may require a certain operating system or specific hardware components in order to function properly.
In addition to the technology and features mentioned earlier, there are a few other factors that can contribute to the high price of TV tuner cards. These include the cost of research and development, marketing and distribution, and the profit margins of the manufacturer and retailer. Additionally, as with any product, the law of supply and demand can also play a role in the pricing of TV tuner cards.