Thanks Frosty. It didn't come with any Software as Magix support said as I had Vegas Pro I wouldn't need any!!!

I'll have to go back to Magix. 

I may be wrong, then. I'll check. 

Still not seeing any way to bring video directly into vegas over USB. Maybe try this app? 

http://www.nchsoftware.com/capture/

Please note I have not checked that software out, I don't know if its installer comes bundled with other junk software/adware or not, so be careful to look for that when installing. 

Edit: I installed it, it seems legit. 

I think you are right Frosty so I'm pretty sure I've wasted my money again!

Thanks for the link.

I wouldn't say wasted money, we just need to find you an app that will work. There are a bunch of them out there. 

If you have access to a DV video camera and firewire, you may be able to use it to convert analog video to DV AVI. Vegas should then be able to capture from that. The trouble is that firewire is becoming scarce too.

MAGIX USB converter comes with software that you have to install on your computer.

So as I understand it you play the VHS tape through USB to Magix software converter to convert to AVI. That is as long as your tape machine has a USB output? Mine are all firewire or RCA or S video.

JJK

https://support2.magix.com/customer/en/taxonomy/term/882

Thanks for all you comments guys.  A couple of points in relation to the above:

• You need software to convert the video as Frosty says.  My USB converter didn't come with any.
• Peter I do have access to a DV video camera and firewire but how would I convert the analog video from that?
• JJ You don't need a USB output on your tape machine.  That's what the converter kit does (if you have the software!!!)

Have you installed the driver for it from Bofus link? It looks like the driver may include the recording app shown in the screenshot on this page: http://www.magix.com/us/rescue-your-videotapes/detail/ I don't think you'll be able to record directly to Vegas from USB.

Yes I installed the driver for it Nick but Vegas will not capture from it.  I'll try and talk with MAGIX tomorrow or maybe give Frosty's app a whirl.

"Peter I do have access to a DV video camera and firewire but how would I convert the analog video from that?"

The camera needs to have analog input. It does the conversion to digital and sends it out to the firewire port. It has to be compatible with the analog output of you video player. Composite video connection is common (yellow for video and red plus white for stereo audio).

Called a "Pass-Through", once you've got this stream visible in VP you won't have any control of start and stop. It's just a stream. So, start your capture and then switch on the tape (?) rolling.

Ah!.  No analog input unfortunately. Also Grazie I can't get the stream visible in VP without the software.

How does the quality compare to using the ADVC 300 firewire? Or maybe we should have both?

JJK

You may get more luck on the official forum for that product: http://www.magix.info/us/forum/1-all-about-magixs-programs/185-audio-cleaning-lab-rescue-your-vinyl-tapes/

@Wovian,

You say that you purchased the Magix USB converter used in Rescue Your Videotapes but you did not say that you purchased RYVT. Magix Video Easy comes with the RYVT package. So what did you really purchase? Here is the link to the RYVT page on Magix.com. Read all about it and go to the bottom and view the tutorial.

I purchased the red and white usb converter pictured on the RYVT page.  When I spoke with MAGIX they said I didn't need the software as I had VP.  That's where the problem is. I'll try and get the software from them. Thanks

Try downloading and installing the trial version RYVT. It might install the drivers and you can try it out to see if it works.

Hold the front page! Have MAGIX informed you that you can capture directly into MAGIX VEGAS14 via a USB?