A list of six affordable high definition capture cards and devices.
With an HD capture card or device (external box) you can playback and record (HDCP in effect) any of your Analog and Digital sources of video and audio content. Whether it be a video game console, DVR, Cable Box, VCR, DVD / Blu-Ray Player, Radio, Microphone, Camera, Camcorder, etc, etc…
No matter if you are an amatuer or professional!
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* Please refer to the individual manufacturer’s web sites for up to date and detailed Required System Specs to determine if your system is compatible.
HAUPPAUGE HD PVR USB 2.0:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0018LX0DY/ref=nosim/phtfilms-20
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001M0MY10?&tag=UKpht-21
CANADA: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0018LX0DY?&tag=CANADApht-20
- Inputs: Component, S-video, Composite Video and RCA Stereo audio, TOSlink Optical audio.
- Outputs: Component, S-video, Composite Video and RCA Stereo audio, TOSlink Optical audio.
- Connection(s): USB 2.0, IR Blaster.
- Compatible with Windows and Mac.
- Manufacturer’s Web Site: http://hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hdpvr.html
AVERMEDIA HD PVR PC-E x1:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002SQE1O0/ref=nosim/phtfilms-20
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002MRROO4?&tag=UKpht-21 (comparable model)
- Inputs: HDMI, Component, S-video, Composite Video and RCA Stereo audio.
- Outputs: NONE.
- Connection: PCE-e x1. Can be installed in an empty PCI-e x1 slot inside a computer or with an external enclosure such as the Magma ExpressBox.
- Compatiable with Windows 7 and Vista. There are NO MAC drivers.
- Manufacturer’s Web Site: http://www.avermedia-usa.com//AVerTV/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?Id=482
BLACKMAGIC INTENSITY PRO PCI-E x1:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001CN9GEA/ref=nosim/phtfilms-20
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001J71MQY?&tag=UKpht-21
- Inputs: HDMI, Component, S-video, Composite Video and RCA Stereo audio.
- Outputs: HDMI, Component, S-video, Composite Video and RCA Stereo audio.
- Connection: PCE-e x1. Can be installed in an empty PCI-e x1 slot inside a computer or with an external enclosure such as the Magma ExpressBox.
- Compatible with Windows, MAC, and Linux.
- Manufacturer’s Web Site: http://blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/
BLACKMAGIC VIDEO RECORDER USB 2.0:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001F8LIKM/ref=nosim/phtfilms-20
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001J76HGO?&tag=UKpht-21
- Maximum Video Capture resolution is 480p
- Inputs: Component, S-video, Composite video and RCA Stereo audio.
- Outputs: NONE.
- Connection: USB 2.0.
- Compatible only with the Mac! NOT for Windows PC.
- Manufacturer’s Web Site: http://blackmagic-design.com/products/videorecorder/
AVERMEDIA USB 2.0 HD PVR:
Available Now!!!
USA: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003IPC1VK/ref=nosim/phtfilms-20
Inputs: – Component, S-video, Composite Video and RCA Stereo audio. Does NOT have a HDMI input.
Outputs: HDMI, Component Video and Composite RCA Stereo audio.
Connection(s): USB 2.0, IR Blaster.
- Compatible with Windows.
- Manufacturer’s Web Site: http://www.avermedia-usa.com/AVerTV/product/ProductDetail.aspx?Id=488
BLACKMAGIC INTENSITY SHUTTLE USB 3.0:
NOT yet available for Pre-Order.
Expected Release Date: May, 2010.
- Inputs: HDMI, Component, S-video, Composite Video and RCA Stereo audio.
- Outputs: HDMI, Component, S-video, Composite Video and RCA Stereo audio.
- Connection: USB 3.0. Does not support USB 2.0 capture and playback.
- Windows OS Only. There is no USB 3.0 support for the MAC.
- Blackmagic strongly recommends a X58 motherboard for uncompressed capture.
- Manufacturer’s Web Site: http://blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/
* IMPORTANT: It’s possible that adding a USB 3.0 card could make the Intensity Shuttle compatible with a desktop computer or laptop that doesn’t currently have USB 3.0 connections.
POSSIBLE WORKAROUND for NON USB 3.0 Desktop Computers with a PCI-e slot.
USA: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0030CHI14/ref=nosim/phtfilms-20
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002WULN98?&tag=UKpht-21
POSSIBLE WORKAROUND for NON USB 3.0 Laptops with an Expresscard Slot.
USA: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002XW1YY4/ref=nosim/phtfilms-20
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002XW1YY4?&tag=UKpht-21
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intensity shuttle …
intensity shuttle is amazing 100 times better the hd pvr
“Yes. Existing USB …
“Yes. Existing USB 2.0 peripherals will continue to work with 3.0 ports and vice-versa. However, plugging in a USB 2.0 device into a 3.0 host will only be able to achieve the maximum speed and power allowed by the 2.0 standard. In other words, the speed and power allowed will be limited by the slowest standard connected.” – techreviewsource
@ToXXsiiKGaming
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@ToXXsiiKGaming
The Intensity Shuttle is NOT compatible with USB 2.0.
hey i know the usb …
hey i know the usb 3.0 is backwards compatible with 2.0 slots , but the thing on my mind is: if the hdpvr is 2.0, if i were to get the shuttle and just use the capability of 2.0 would the shuttle run as well, better, or worse than the hdpvr, if you’re not defiite, just an idea/ estimation would be great :/
@LieutenantMog
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@LieutenantMog
One can only make assumptions on the results of NOT using the recommended if NOT required minimum system specs, considering the Intensity Shuttle is NOT yet released let alone reviewed by anyone.
We wouldn’t recommending building or buying a new system around mere assumptions. Wait for reviews, you aren’t the only one thinking using NON x58 mobo’s and/or NON PCI Express 2.0 USB 3.0 connections might work, at least for compressed capture/playback.
@playinghalotoday …
@playinghalotoday
so i could get a non x58 but native USB 3.0 machine as long as i don’t need the 10 bit HD capture? i’m building a new PC, doing an i3/i5 with USB 3.0 is much cheaper than the x58 i7′s
@LieutenantMog
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@LieutenantMog
As per BMD, the x58 mobo chipset fully supports the USB 3.0 super speed spec, thus powering the bandiwidth needed for uncompressed 10 bit HD capture and playback.
It’s possible that compressed capture using MJPEG would be less sstringent in it’s bandwidth requirement. However, you are still going to at least need a USB 3.0 port.
i was just …
i was just wondering, for the intensity shuttle, must the PC be x58? if so, why is this the case? could it possibly run on a non x58 PC with USB 3.0?
@TheXeroNegative yea
@TheXeroNegative yea
Does the BLACKMAGIC …
Does the BLACKMAGIC VIDEO RECORDER USB 2.0 work with the Playstation 3?
@GoodGriefing The …
@GoodGriefing The Blackmagic intensity Shuttle requires the full USB 3.0 bandwidth to run. The only viable solution would be a USB 3.0 card running in at least PCIe 4x in a desktop or an x58 motherboard (desktop) with USB 3.0 onboard. no other options will work with the Shuttle.
@GoodGriefing …
@GoodGriefing here’s the thing, usb 3.0 is backwards compatible so the other end of it can plug into ur laptop, its just one end that is different and would be plugged into ur shuttle. while the connecction will still work, u wont get the full capabilities of usb 3.0 without a usb3.0 computer which there aren’t very much of. the good thing is that u dont really need these super speed. ur capture card and uploads and recording and watever else will run just fine.
@GoodGriefing
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@GoodGriefing
You have to remember that even with the expresscard and pci-e USB 3.0 adapters, you are NOT going to be getting maximum superspeed 3.0 bandwidth. You can easily find benchmark views of the various products using any Search Engine.
Uncompressed capture and playback using such devices may NOT be possible. At least NOT at this generation. Then again, compressed Motion JPEG looks just fine and should have much less read/write requirements as with the PCI-e Intensity.
@GoodGriefing
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@GoodGriefing
We’ve included links to the manufacturer’s web site’s for all of the products featured in the video. You’ll find minimum system requirements on said product pages.
@GoodGriefingAlso, …
@GoodGriefingAlso, do you think you could tell me the general requirements for the AVERMEDIA USB 2.0 HD PVR?
Thanks A lot
i’ve got a question …
i’ve got a question…
I’m looking into purchasing a HD capture Card for capturing gameplay footage from the Xbox 360. Right now, I have an iMac and a Laptop PC running Windows Vista, each with 4 GB or RAM. My question is, the Blackmagic Shuttle requires USB 3.0, and my laptop only has 2.0. Could I get an expresscard adapter to make it 3.0 compatible? and also, how do I know if my laptop has a x58 motherboard for uncompressed capture?
The AverTV USB HD …
The AverTV USB HD PVR is available now! We’ve added a product link in the description below the video. Thanks.
thank you very much …
thank you very much for making this video! i am looking forward for the shuttle. does it record via hdmi cable?
The Blackmagic USB …
The Blackmagic USB 2.0 Capture Device is not HD
@TheJuvenileKiller …
@TheJuvenileKiller
It’s possible that you may be able to use an expresscard USB 3.0 adapter.
Uncompressed capture is most likely out of the question regardless. If you cannot capture compressed directly with Blackmagic’s software without framedrops or screen tearing, you’d probably be able to used GraphEdit to create a graph and record at a lower bitrate, or through some other similar 3rd party process.
Good luck.
Hey, I’ve got a …
Hey, I’ve got a question. I was thinking of getting the Intensity shuttle.. But I have a netbook and a isb 2.0 to 3.0 converter. Will I be able to record my gameplay in SD for it to work on the netbook (Asus Eee PC 1000he)? Or is it possible to record in HD as well? I’m kinda stuck because I’d like a capture card that is $200 or less, but that can record in full hd, but that will also work with a netbook (I’m getting a gamin PC in about 5months)
@SuperMeltedGamer …
@SuperMeltedGamer
Yes, and a x58 motherboard for uncompressed capture.
Do you need usb 3.0 …
Do you need usb 3.0 for the shuttle?
for the intensity …
for the intensity shuttle i’ll be getting it as soon as it comes out and I would not rival it to the pvr for those of you who dont know you need a x58 chipset motherboard and usb 3.0 otherwise its not compatible
@HottestMusicTV
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@HottestMusicTV
Yes. You can input the signal from your Xbox 360 into the card to display on your monitor and use the output on the card to display on your tv. Either way, you’ll still be able to use the monitor to view what you are recording.