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DAC-100 DV Converter Sponsored By
Datavideo is one of the leading Digital Video (DV) equipment providers. We are going to take a look at their DAC-100 Digital Video converter. This piece of equipment is designed to convert any video and audio to another medium. You can go from PC to PC using Fire Wire or RCA to PC for analog setups or even Digital to analog with S-video. Lets take a closer look and see how it works at least in a few setups and if its stands up to our testing...
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Price:
If not mistaken this product is in the $200 USD range very cost effective media solution.
Installation: Now this unit can be hooked up just about any video equipment or PC so we are only going to go over a few major points hooking up from DV camera to VHS and DV camera to PC (Fire wire). But please note there are many other ways to hook up to the DAC-100. Make sure you read the documentation carefully to get the best results due to the multiple hook-ups. (Make sure to go over DMA settings in the driver properties to guarantee a proper install)
Appearance: Appearance is not a huge deal when discussing a video converter but datavideo makes this unit look like a sleek hub or router. So that being said we will just post some pics so you can see the product.
Performance: Performance is a bit tuff to rate seeing this is the first DV converter I have ever personally used but I can tell you this it works well. The data stream converts with little to no data loss and for all intent and purpose I can not find a flaw in there system. Please note I only tested under one configuration DV to PC from a camcorder but I would expect results to be similar no mater what type of device you are trying to convert from. I give the DAC-100 a plus for performance very easy to use and install.
Quality: Data Video has made a very nice piece of media equipment. They go to great care to double box the merchandise for shipping and presentation of the product is well displayed on the packaging as a hole... The Documentation is well written and easy to follow even if this is your first real media product anyone should be able to perform the install and setup easily.
The product itself seems very well designed the construction is solid no moving parts or frilly add-ons that will only cause failure or breakage down the line. As i mentioned earlier it looks almost like a mini hub but when you pick this product up you can quickly notice how well it is construed... Now I don't have time to really see if this product will withstand years of abuse but from the time I have used the DAC-100 I feel pretty confident it will around for the long haul.
Pros: Easy Install Plug n Play. Multiple configurations for any type of conversation. Performs well no noticeable data loss on conversion. Quality construction designed for wear and tear.. Cons: Nothing negative to speak of. Conclusion: Being our first DV review I was impressed at the easy of usability and will definitely recommend the DAC-100 from datavideo to anyone in need of an inexpensive conversion solution.. Nice product datavideo. I am confident when awarding the DAC-100 our coveted Editors Choice Trophy of Excellence for a well rounded cost effect multi-media solution.. Congratulations datavideo!!!!
Rating: 6 out of 6 Stars PERFECT SCORE!!!
Review Date: 01/10/05 Reviewer: pr101j (Paul)
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