USB1.1 vs. 2.0

[adamherb]

I am using a digital video converter that has a harware encoder, but the audio and video are way out of sync. I think it may be that I am only using USB 1.1. If I upgrade to USB 2.0 High Speed will it fix the problem. The higher quality, the more it is off.

[tigerman8u]

I'd say the USB 2.0 speed will definitely help. Also what type of audio do you have ie an audio card or onboard audio on the motherboard.

[adamherb]

I think it is onboard audio, I'm pretty sure. Though, if I plug the device into another port that is on the back, it works better. I was using one of the ports on the front of the case, but if I use one of the ones on the back, there is less/no problem.

[rsquirell]

well......more or less....i can get by....Hey, did you know you can pick up a small PCA card with USB2 ports that slip into the card slot on the outside of your computer for around $20 at Best Buy or Circuit City? The data transfer speed of USB2 can make a world of difference.

[adamherb]

What do you mean the outside card slot? I might get that!

[rsquirell]

Most computers built after 2000 have external slots that'll accept cards for wireless networking, i-link and USB2 ports.

[adamherb]

What are those ports called?

[rsquirell]

Geeze....you forced me to hunt up my computer manual. Haven't done that in a while.My Sony VAIO manual has it listed as a "PC Card Slot". I have a Belcan dual port USB2 card in now...and a Sprint wireless internet connect card available...in case I want to be online in the middle of the lake fishing.

[adamherb]

Wow! Thanks, that might be what I do. Thanks for looking for your manual. I might just get that!

[OsoMarron]

does the off-sync happen on the captured video or during capture preview as well?

[adamherb]

If I understand your question, the audio is fine while I watch it during the capture, but when it is reviewed from my harddrive, it is out of sync.