re: A/V distribution amp

sonicboom wrote on 6/28/2002, 5:14 PM

ok people i'm fairly new to this editing game and i just found out i need a a/v distribution amp because i make 4 copies at a time and i lose much quality daisy chaining through 4 vcr's
my question is which one should i get?
i am looking at the comprehensive cvg-4a--$229
4 outs
anybody who has any experience with this model or company or any other distribution amp would be grealty appreciated :)
thanks
sb

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Tyler.Durden wrote on 6/28/2002, 5:55 PM

I have had good experiences with Sigma and Horita products:

http://www.sigmaelectronics.com/distribution_100series.htm

http://www.horita.com/video.htm#VIDEO%20DISTRIBUTION%20AMPS

HTH, MPH

DOGoodman wrote on 6/28/2002, 8:55 PM

Try www.studio1store.com. They have a good mix of products for video.

Dave

jerryd wrote on 6/29/2002, 6:17 AM

If you're doing VHS dubs, I have a 1 in/20 out broadcast quality JVC that I paid over $2,ooo for that I no longer use. Has BNC connectors throughout. Will take $200. Call me at 1-704-487-9057

JumboTech wrote on 6/29/2002, 7:37 PM

If you are on a budget, Radio Shack have one with composite and S-Video plus stereo audio for $39.99.

Al

travel_addict wrote on 6/29/2002, 7:49 PM

I use it and it's great!

sonicboom wrote on 6/30/2002, 9:57 AM

is this a unit that can duplicate to 4 vcr's?
also, if it is, what is the make and model number
thanks very much
i am budget constrained
sb

Tyler.Durden wrote on 6/30/2002, 10:19 AM

You might check out:

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F002%5F002%5F018%5F000&product%5Fid=15%2D1172

HTH, MPH