8mm just isn't the same without the nostalgic sounds of the projector. Having said that, the software I use (power director) has a "mute video" checkbox.
Another less sophisticated way of doing it would be to tape up your microphone with gaffer's tape.
Hello.
I have a Sony TRV-530 digital camcorder. I want to "convert" 8mm film footage to VHS so I can transfer it to a DVD but I dont want the sound of the film projector. I'm playing the old film onto a screen and then recording it onto my camcorder. Is there any way to mute the sound while recording?
Thanks for any help or suggestions.

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