Convert Composite and Optical to HDMI

[Ramy]

Is there a device that can convert composite video and optical audio into HDMI?

 

[Foxbat]

Is there a device that can convert composite video and optical audio into HDMI?

I'm going to say yes. I know you can get composite video and analog audio to HDMI for under $25 from Amazon and other sources.

 

[harshness]

What Roland said except the prices may be much lower.

Amazon lists RCA composite/RCA stereo units for under $10. Beware of the units that are USB-powered, as you'll likely need to provide the source.

Optical may necessarily involve a loss of surround sound (employing an audio extractor to get to RCA). The DMCA puts a serious hurt on digital-to-digital conversions, whether or not the original content was somehow copy-protected.

Providing more specificity about your use case (e.g., gaming console, LaserDisc player) may yield a more targeted answer.

 

[navychop]

Does this mean holosuite recordings will be DRM protected?

Actually, considering what goes on in (Vegas) the Holosuite, customers might PREFER a great deal of copy protection….

 

[harshness]

Does this mean holosuite recordings will be DRM protected?

DMCA criminalizes the reproduction of anything that has DRM, as well as making available technologies that support it. The content need not be formally copyrighted.