Would the Plextor PX-M402U benefit from a TBC?

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"Michael March" wrote ...
> I am planning on importing about 300 hours of medium
> to low quality VHS tapes into my PC with the Plextor
> PX-M402U. Would a TBC like the AVT 8710 help
> (with things like keeping the video and audio in sync)

TBCs don't touch the audio. If there is a problem with
keeping audio in sync with the captured video it happens
inside your computer. However standalone analog to DV
converters (like the Plextor which I have no personal
experience with) typically have no problems with audio/
video sync.

> or does the PX-M402U handle poor quality tapes well
> on its own?

I don't remember seeing anyone discuss either of these
units before in this forum. There are certain brands/models
that are highly regarded (such as Canopus ADVC-100, etc.)
and other standalone Analog/DV converters that people have
problems with.

Be sure to use the best VCR you can (borrow a good one if
necessary). From your brief description of the original tape
quality, it may very well require a TBC to get good captures.
Note that the Canopus ADVC-300 combines both the analog
to DV converter AND a TBC optimized for capturing from
things like old VHS tapes. Unless I had personal experience
(or knew someone who owned one), I'd go for the Canopus
ADVC-300 as their products and reputation seem well above
average.