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Import video from analogue and digital sources the easy way
Transferring old video to a digital format is a great way of ensuring precious memories are kept and shared, however, getting video onto a computer in the first place can be a bit of a lottery.
Pinnacle's Studio Moviebox USB has all the inputs you could need as well as the software needed to work with the video.
The Moviebox is small enough to sit next to computer without getting in the way. On the front are sockets for composite audio and video (the red, white and yellow plugs), S-Video and a full size FireWire socket. There aren't any outputs so, unlike the more expensive Moviebox Plus (£150), it isn't possible to record the video back onto VHS. The FireWire socket can be used for outputting video back to a DV camcorder, though.
The Moviebox is supplied with Pinnacle Studio 10; software used for capturing and editing video. However, we had video playback problems until the latest software drivers were downloaded.
Pinnacle Studio 10 allows you to burn video straight to disc or exported in formats suitable for the Sony PSP and Apple iPod. It will also convert video to DivX format.
If you want to capture video from a camcorder, VCR or other analogue source, the Moviebox proves a simple way of doing so. And at just £20 more than a copy of Studio 10, it is good value.
An internal video card, which slots into a PCI card slot, is also available and is slightly cheaper at £70.
Also consider
Terratec Grabster AV400 MKII
The transfer of analog video direct to DVD via USB is made a sight slicker
Avermedia AverTV DVB-T PCI
A good quality tuner card for home theatre PCs
Our verdict
Good points Good value Easy to use Versatile software Bad points No analogue outputs Overall Pinnacle's Studio Moviebox USB is an effective and good value device for importing, editing and burning video.
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510 USB
I have just taken delivery of and plugged in a Moviebx 510 USB to my computer. The computer finds the 510 and the headlight glows, but that is it. I have connected in turn, the input side of the 510 to two analogue VHS tape recorders, two TV sets, a DV camcorder and a DV camera. When I ask Pinnacle studio Plus to 'Capture' from the USB there is the same reply, 'No imput signal, check cable connections'. Took the kit around to a friend who went through the rigmarol with his cables and equipment to get the same reply. What else do I have to do?????????? Ivor Meredith
Posted by Ivor Meredith, 19 Dec 2007