[MacDV] Which of these is the best source for DV ?

[Bob]

Number 1 is worst quality. 2 and three are equal. You will get better
quality if you run the signal thru an analogue converter. I have the Canopus
ADVC-100. 

> 1)  analogue video on cable --> record to VHS tape (Hi-Fi, fast speed)
> --> later, play through DV camcorder --> iMovie via FireWire
> 
> 2) analogue video on cable --> S-Video and stereo audio from cable
> converter --> record to DV camcorder --> play DV to iMovie via FireWire
> 
> 3) analogue video on cable --> S-Video and stereo audio from cable
> converter --> passthrough DV camcorder --> capture 'live' to iMovie via
> FireWire
>