Analog Converter
If you are like most American households, your household watches over 8 hours of TV per day. If you live by yourself it is estimated that you watch over 4 1/2 hours of TV per day. Yes we Americans love our TV and studies show it will not slow down anytime soon. So what will happen to my old TV set and will it still work after 2-17-2009?
Do I have an analog TV set and what happens after 2-17-2009?
The day analog TV will end happens on 2-17-2009. This is the day the FCC has mandated that all broadcast TV stations stop sending out over the air analog signals. So what does this mean to me who has had the same old analog set for the last 10 years? Or a number 2 or 3 analog TV set in other parts of my home. You first might be asking yourself – what is an analog TV set? And, do I have one? If you still get TV programming from rabbit ears you have an analog set. If you use cable or satellite and have what is known as 4:3 TV (the square TV shape) you most likely have an analog TV set. One way to tell if your TV set is analog, is to look and see if the TV has a hook-up for an outside antenna?
OK – I have an analog TV set what do I do next?
First I suggest you have the “Sanford and Son” man pick it up or 2 you can keep the clunker running with a digital set-top converter box. The FCC is offering coupons to all Americans (limit 2 per household) to buy a new digital converter box. Below is the Announcement by the FCC how to claim your big $80 so you can keep your old analog TV’s working after 2/17/09.
Analog TVs Will Need Additional Equipment to Receive Over-the-air Television When the DTV Transition Ends
Consumers who rely on antennas (including outside antennas and “rabbit ears”) to receive over-the-air broadcast signals on TV sets having only analog tuners will need to obtain separate digital-to-analog set-top converter boxes to watch over-the-air TV. These boxes receive digital signals and convert them into analog format for display on analog TVs. Analog sets connected to such converter boxes will display digital broadcasts, but not necessarily in the full, original digital quality.
Converter Box Coupon Program
Between Jan. 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009, all U.S. households will be eligible to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two, digital-to-analog converter boxes. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has responsibility for administering the coupon program. More information can be found at DTV2009.gov.
So what should I do? Buy a new HDTV or keep my old analog TV set?
This will all depend on your budget. If you can afford a new Digital TV then read next week’s article “What type of Digital TV to buy before 2-17-2009″. I strongly suggest you budget for a new HDTV set before 2-17-2009 if you don’t have one, it will be the best entertainment investment you will ever make.
About Dean Scheu
Dean Scheu started in the TV business working for the NFL NY Football Giants in Media Relations while attending College over 20 years ago. Scheu has held TV management positions with some of the largest Media companies in the world including; Tribune Broadcasting, Comcast, MTM Entertainment, Petry Television, Charter and others. He is a common guest speaker at industry events like Digital Hollywood. Dean Scheu is considered to be one of the world’s leading experts in interactive advertising. Scheu is also a member of the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences, and has raised funds for various local charities including St. Joseph Hospital in Burbank CA.
Joe Trzepla authors and co-authors various articles that are truck insurance related and related to other industries. Trzepla is also an award winning website designer.
Collin’s Lab: Digital to Analog Converter
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RME M-32 DA 32 Channel Digital/Analog Converter $4,999.00 |
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RME M-32 AD 32 Channel Analog/Digital Converter $4,999.00 |
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NEW NAIM DAC USB 32bit/768KHz WAV D/A Digital to Analog Converter $4,299.00 |
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SELEX ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTER P/N: H-140-2550-01 NSN: 7050-99-449-4158 $3,700.00 |
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Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC – Outstanding Digital Analog Converter / Preamp $3,150.00 |
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NEW BRYSTON BDA-1 DAC Hi-Fi D/A Digital Analog Converter $2,890.00 |
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HK Systems 0060672001 Digital To Analog Converter Board $2,375.00 |
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HP / Agilent 04155-66502 Analog to Digital Converter Board $1,999.00 |
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5PCS ANALOG DEVICES 10-BIT MONOLITHIC CONVERTER 75MSPS $2,000.00 |
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Black Lion Audio WHITE SPARROW MK2 (MKII) A/D Analog to Digital Audio Converter $1,999.00 |
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Benchmark DAC1 HDR 192 kHz Digital/Analog Converter Headphone Amp DAC-1 Black $1,895.00 |
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Benchmark DAC1 HDR 192 kHz Digital/Analog Converter Headphone Amp DAC-1 Silver $1,895.00 |
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Benchmark ADC1 USB 2 Ch. 24-bit 192 kHz Analog to Digital Audio Converter (Rack) $1,795.00 |
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AJA IO HD Media Converter Analog/Digital Capture Device $1,752.75 |
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AJA IO-HD Media Converter Analog/Digital Capture Device $1,700.00 |
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McIntosh MDA5000 HDCD Decoder 24 Bit Digital-to-Analog Converter Gold Plated NIB $1,616.00 |
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AGILENT Analog to Digital converter LAN CARD INCLUDED $1,600.00 |
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NEW Mytek Stereo 192 DSD DAC Digital/Analog Converter Black Preamp Version $1,525.00 |
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New LINDEMANN USB-DAC 24/192 64bit Digital Analog D/A Converter $1,500.00 |
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NEW Mytek Stereo 192 DSD DAC Digital/Analog Converter Black Mastering Version $1,435.00 |
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Millennia AD-596 Analog-Digital Converter $1,349.99 |
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Blackmagic Multibridge Eclipse – HD-SDI / 2K / HDMI / Analog Converter & Editing $1,299.00 |
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Benchmark DAC-1 USB 2 Ch. 192 kHz 24-bit Digital to Analog Converter DAC1USB $1,295.00 |
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Bel Canto DAC3 Digital Analog Converter / Preamp Excellent Condition and Sound! $1,250.00 |
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AJA IO-HD FireWire-800 Analog / Digital Capture Device IO-HD Media Converter $1,229.83 |
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(AE01) MITSUBISHI Q68ADVN ANALOG MODULE CONVERTER NEW $1,120.00 |
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ROSS DAC 8016A-X 10-BIT ENCODER SDI TO ANALOG COMPOSITE CONVERTER $999.99 |
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Analog Devices AD7245JP D-A Converter 28-Pin PLCC (Lot of 500) $1,000.00 |
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New Mitsubishi A616DAV Input Melsec Converter Analog $999.99 |
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Grass Valley ADVC-G2 HDMI & SDI to Analog & SDI Multi-Functional Converter $999.00 |
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Evertz 7730ADC-A4 HD Component Analog Video to HD SDI Converter $995.00 |
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HP 5466A Analog to Digital Converter module + Option 07 $995.00 |
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Benchmark DAC1 2 Ch. 192 kHz Digital to Analog Converter DAC-1 Black Rackmount $995.00 |
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Benchmark DAC1 2 Ch. 192 kHz Digital to Analog Converter DAC-1 Silver Finish $995.00 |
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Benchmark DAC1 2 Ch 192 kHz Digital to Analog Converter DAC-1 Black. Auth Dealer $995.00 |
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Benchmark DAC1 Digital to Analog Converter 2-channel 24-bit 96kHz D/A Pre Amp $924.99 |
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New BLADELIUS USB DAC 24bit/192kHz Digital Analog Converter + Free Express $909.99 |
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NEW Mytek Stereo 96 D/A (Stereo96 DAC) Digital to Analog Converter Auth Dealer! $895.00 |
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NEW Mytek Stereo 96 A/D (Stereo96 ADC) Analog to Digital Converter Auth Dealer! $895.00 |
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Evertz 7736CDM-A4 Composite Analog Video A/D Converter $800.00 |
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AJA HD10A HDTV 10-Bit Analog to Digital Converter $799.95 |
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AJA Video HD10AVA Analog HD to HD-SDI and SD to SD-SDI Converter with Embedded $795.00 |
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ANALOG WAY XTD820R XTD-820 DIGITAL VIDEO SCAN CONVERTER 1600 X 1280 WITH GENLOCK $749.99 |
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Music Hall USB D/A CONVERTER tube digital to analog interface dac25.3 Silver $744.95 |
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Music Hall USB D/A CONVERTER tube digital to analog interface dac25.3 Silver $744.95 |
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Music Hall USB D/A CONVERTER tube digital to analog interface dac25.3 Silver $744.95 |
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Mitsubishi A62DA Digital-Analog Converter Module Howa 074-79-20663 NEW FS!! $753.30 |
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Grass Valley ADVC G2 HDMI & SDI to Analog & SDI Multi-Functional Converter $750.00 |
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Genelec AD900A 8-Channel Analog to Digital Converter $725.00 |
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XONAR ESSENCE ONE USB Digital-to-Analog Converter 120dB SNR Retail $706.59 |
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Mytek Stereo96DAC Hi-End Digital to Analog Converter $680.00 |
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AJA HD10AVA SD/HD Converter, HD YPbPr/RGB to HD-SDI w/ 4 Ch Analog Audio $699.00 |
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APOGEE DA-12 DIGITAL / ANALOG CONVERTER $695.00 |
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AJA HD10C2 HD-SDI/SDI to Component Analog Converter $695.00 |
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AJA HDTV HD10C2 DUAL RATE HD/SD DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER**BRAND NEW** $659.99 |
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Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC Digital-to-Analog Converter $629.97 |
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ANALOG WAY STUDIO SCAN XTD 620 SCAN CONVERTER $599.00 |
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Apogee Rosetta 96K AD Analog to Digital Converter 96 K $599.99 |
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Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus Digital to Analog Converter, New, Full Warranty $599.00 |
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Cambridge Audio – DacMagic Plus – Digital to Analog Converter in Silver $599.00 |
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Neiko 01407A Stanless Steel 6-Inch Digital Caliper with Extra-Large LCD Screen and Instant SAE-Metric Conversion $13.59 When you require exact measuring, you reach for a caliper. But an accurate measurement is meaningless if you can’t read it accurately. This caliper takes an essential tool into the 21st century with an extra-large LCD digital readout for exact internal and outside measurements accurate to .001″. Instantly converts from SAE or Metric, the display can be zeroed at any point on the slide. Machine-gro… |
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Alltrade 940759 Powerbuilt Digital Torque Adaptor for 1/2-Inch Driver $49.99 The Alltrade Powerbuilt Digital Torque Adaptor for 1/2-Inch Driver takes the guess work out of applying proper torque to a nut or bolt, without the need for an expensive torque wrench. This versatile tool lets you instantly, safely convert a half-inch drive ratchet into a digital torque wrench. The torque adapter also lets you accurately calibrate any analog or digital torque wrench–right in your… |
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Schumacher PI-1000 1000 Watt Power Inverter $94.61 The Schumacher PI-1000 1000 Watt Analog Power Inverter with 2 Gauge 100-Amp O-Ring Cables with Screw-Down has a built-in cooling fan for thermal protection. Two 110-Volt AC outlets are ideal for running computers, faxes, power tools or anything else you can think of. Features: Built-In, high-speed cooling fan helps keep the unit cool Heavy Duty Clamps – connect directly to vehicle… |
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General Electric 22730 25-Watt 1900-Lumen Specialty A19 Incandescent Light Bulb, Pink $2.37 25 watt 120 volt A19 Medium Screw (E26) Base Transparent Pink Party Incandescent GE Light Bulb… |
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Maxell SR731SW 329 V329 D329 SR731 Silver Oxide Watch Battery $2.95 This is a “SW” high drain battery: High Drain batteries are for applications with a continuous, low power consumption and/or occasional high peak currents: Analog and digital watches with extra functions (backlight, alarm), pocket calculators, electronic games, cameras, etc. shelf life of 6+ years. Diameter: 7.9 mm. Height: 3.1 mm. Also Known As: 24, 329, 363, D 329, D329, GP329, R 329/24, RW … |
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PEONY Bath Body Works SHOWER GEL lot of 5 htf $59.99 Bath & Body Works Pleasures PEONY Lot of 5 (FIVE) bottles of SHOWER GEL @ 10 fl oz each (new/unused/smoke free home) (just as pictured)… |
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Blue Microphones Icicle XLR to USB Mic Converter/Mic Preamp $41.94 Why should you bother with a bulky interface, when all you want to do is plug a single microphone into your computer? With a Blue Icicle in your arsenal, you can turn any microphone into a totally streamlined, USB-ready recording device. Instead of lugging around some fancy rack and a bunch of outboard gear, just toss an Icicle and a mic in your laptop bag, and take your studio straight to the sou… |
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AmazonBasics Digital Optical Audio Toslink Cable, 6 Feet $5.49 … |
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Smart and Flexible Digital-to-Analog Converters (Hardcover) $107.37 Description not available. |