Losing audio while capturing vid

Xavion wrote on 5/2/2005, 8:15 AM

What is the best way to capture video in "Vegas 5" USB or DV. I bought a Panasonic GS 150 camcorder and have been successful
in capturing video via USB port. However, I lose the audio.

I noticed there's a DV connection on the camera, should I use this instead of th USB connection are is the lose of audio do to settings
that need to be made in Vegas 5?

Comments

Former user wrote on 5/2/2005, 8:20 AM

You should use the Firewire port whenever possible. This is a true data transfer.

Dave T2

Jay Gladwell wrote on 5/2/2005, 8:46 AM

Yes, what Dave said. Firewire is far superior!

Xavion wrote on 5/2/2005, 8:57 AM

Thank you guy's very much!

Xavion wrote on 5/2/2005, 10:05 AM

Sorry about all of the beginners questions...But does the firewire connect to the back of the PC. Are do I need a special capture card.

Chienworks wrote on 5/2/2005, 10:16 AM

Most newer computers come with firewire connections built in. It might be labeled "1394" or "iLink". If you don't have that built in you'll have to buy a card. Most computer stores and even Wal*Mart carry them on the shelves for around $20 or less. You'll probably also have to get a firewire cable. Most cameras have a smaller 4 pin connector and most computers have a larger 6 pin connector, so make sure you get a cable with the correct plugs on it!

Xavion wrote on 5/2/2005, 11:04 AM

Thanks Chienworks!

MrLee wrote on 8/6/2005, 6:27 AM

Xavion,

Did that work for you? I just bought the same camera, trying to use the USB cable and I'm getting video but no sound.

Here's the wierd thing...when I use the bundled Microsoft Movie Maker, I get video and audio--no problem.

Let me know before I go buy a firewire card and wire.

thanks.

Guy Bruner wrote on 8/6/2005, 8:45 AM

Vegas is a Video for Windows (VfW) application. Capture of video over USB is DirectShow only. The difference is Vegas expects to see a second audio track in the AVI file along with the interleaved video/audio that is DV. This format is called a Type 2 AVI file. The old Microsoft VfW filters create the second audio track but DirectShow doesn't. Microsoft abandoned VfW a few years back, before USB high speed was created. The DirectShow AVIs are called Type 1 AVI files. There are a number of editing software out there, including Windows Movie Maker and Motion Studio DV, that read the Type 1 AVIs no problem.

MrLee wrote on 8/6/2005, 8:49 AM

Thanks, Guy

So you're telling me I need to go buy a Firewire Card and cable, right?

Guy Bruner wrote on 8/6/2005, 8:53 AM

Yes. You'll be better off. Transfer speed is the same. However, you can't print to tape over USB, only Firewire.

Guy
Pana3CCDUser.com

MrLee wrote on 8/6/2005, 8:55 AM

Awesome. I'll give it a shot.

MrLee wrote on 8/8/2005, 2:19 PM

this worrked. Thanks for your help