HD PVR

PRIVATE RYAN 16

Where do you get a HD PVR in Ireland? Is it off Hauppage.co.uk? Does it work on PAL 60 TVs? Is there 1 kind?

Tallon

www.hauppauge.com

follow the steps while ordering and you will be redirected to the irish/uk site

You have to have component connections on your TV for it to work.

There is only one type, although there are differnet firmwares. If you order from the official site you will get the latest

Doctor DooM

Tallon, you have a hauppage, right?

do you experience any lag with it?

Tallon

Doctor DooM wrote: »

Tallon, you have a hauppage, right?

do you experience any lag with it?

The very odd time. I always complain about it being hte interent, but when I watch it back it's fine.

Very rare though, make sure you have good quality gold plated conections all around

Doctor DooM

Tallon wrote: »

The very odd time. I always complain about it being hte interent, but when I watch it back it's fine.

Very rare though, make sure you have good quality gold plated conections all around

Hm.


That could be a problem when recording a live street fighter match for money.

Tallon

Doctor DooM wrote: »

Hm.


That could be a problem when recording a live street fighter match for money.

gimme a shout when the next one is on and I'll bring it. You can see if it's what your looking for

Orim

Tallon wrote: »

gimme a shout when the next one is on and I'll bring it. You can see if it's what your looking for

Every Saturday and Wednesday in XGC on Liffey Street.

Alternatively there's a tournament on the 7th in Space 54 but for testing it would probably be best if you could come up on one the casual days.

We'd really appreciate if you could bring it up so we could try it as we were thinking of buying one for the fighting game community.

Tallon

Orim wrote: »

Every Saturday and Wednesday in XGC on Liffey Street.

Alternatively there's a tournament on the 7th in Space 54 but for testing it would probably be best if you could come up on one the casual days.

We'd really appreciate if you could bring it up so we could try it as we were thinking of buying one for the fighting game community.

Cool, i'll try get in next saturday. Can someone bring an xbox omponent cable. I assume thats what console your playing it on

Orim

Tallon wrote: »

Cool, i'll try get in next saturday. Can someone bring an xbox omponent cable. I assume thats what console your playing it on

Assuming you don't mean tomorrow, next saturday is the tournament and it could be a bit hectic and may not be the best time to try it. But I don't want to inconvienence you so whenever is best for you.

Yeah xbox will roll. Can you record anything? I would assume the best way for us to test would be to start recording and then use the Rock Band 2 input test. Would the input test on rock band show delay cuased the Hauppage? I think it would but if anyone has ideas.

Tallon

Orim wrote: »

Assuming you don't mean tomorrow, next saturday is the tournament and it could be a bit hectic and may not be the best time to try it. But I don't want to inconvienence you so whenever is best for you.

Yeah xbox will roll. Can you record anything? I would assume the best way for us to test would be to start recording and then use the Rock Band 2 input test. Would the input test on rock band show delay cuased the Hauppage? I think it would but if anyone has ideas.

I can try make it out to you for wednesday sure. I'm busy this weekend with ATWR.

I'll need a laptop or PC. I have a laptop and can record with it, but it probably won't play back the HD files cause it's a bit old.

Yeah, you can record anything with a component or composite connection.

Any of you lads live out Leixlip way?

Orim

Tallon wrote: »

I can try make it out to you for wednesday sure. I'm busy this weekend with ATWR.

I'll need a laptop or PC. I have a laptop and can record with it, but it probably won't play back the HD files cause it's a bit old.

Yeah, you can record anything with a component or composite connection.

Any of you lads live out Leixlip way?

I can bring out my laptop but intial playback isn't a massive concern as I would assume that the SD and HD recording would have the same effect.

It operates as an extra box right? So we could play through VGA and use the component to record. But that seems wrong as you would need a splitter.
So does it act as a buffer between the display and the console? If so then as long as we have a lagless splitter, then we could have lagless recording. The Hauppage doesn't take VGA though. Hmm, I'm probably on the wrong track altogether.

This is why I don't post here much

Tallon

Yeah, a seperate box. The only inputs are Component / composite so as long as thats the connection we should be ok.

I have split to 2 tv's before but that was two component cables.

Doctor DooM

Tallon wrote: »

I can try make it out to you for wednesday sure. I'm busy this weekend with ATWR.

I'll need a laptop or PC. I have a laptop and can record with it, but it probably won't play back the HD files cause it's a bit old.

Yeah, you can record anything with a component or composite connection.

Any of you lads live out Leixlip way?

Im in celbridge if you want to try some stuff out.

Tallon

Doctor DooM wrote: »

Im in celbridge if you want to try some stuff out.

Awesome, do you drive?

Doctor DooM

Tallon wrote: »

Awesome, do you drive?

My housemate is pretty much my chauffer

I can make it to leixlip no problem.

Tallon

Doctor DooM wrote: »

My housemate is pretty much my chauffer

I can make it to leixlip no problem.

Actually, I can probably get over to you. Do you want me to bring it up for you to have a look? Do you have a laptop?

Doctor DooM

Tallon wrote: »

Actually, I can probably get over to you. Do you want me to bring it up for you to have a look? Do you have a laptop?

I have a macbook pro and a netbook.

However I am out of the country til next Friday

Tallon

Doctor DooM wrote: »

I have a macbook pro and a netbook.

However I am out of the country til next Friday

grand, i'll try get it to the lads on wednsday. If not, I'll organise it up to yours to try out

animaX

This is really great Tallon, much appreciated from the fighting game forum. Might pop in wednesday to see it in action.

Tallon

Do you guys still want me to come up with this?

Where is the XBLGC? And is there parking?

Does anyone have a component cable for the xbox?

Doctor DooM

Tallon wrote: »

Do you guys still want me to come up with this?

Where is the XBLGC? And is there parking?

Does anyone have a component cable for the xbox?

It's on Liffey St. beside Pravda. I think there's parking up at smithfield? only a couple minutes walk.

I won't be there myself but I think others will be.

Dunno about the component cable but you could ask here.

Tallon

Cheers. So Who am I looking for when i get there?

Doctor DooM

Tallon wrote: »

Cheers. So Who am I looking for when i get there?

Just (literally) ignore the people behind the counter, walk to the back of the place, head upstairs and find the people with the big ol joysticks

Looking at that thread it might be quiet today, hopefully sisko or animaX will be there.

TheChrisD

Doctor DooM wrote: »

Just (literally) ignore the people behind the counter, walk to the back of the place, head upstairs and find the people with the big ol joysticks

It's hard to miss them once you walk upstairs there. Believe me :rolleyes:

Tallon

Sorry guys, change of plan, i forgot the match was on tonight so I'm going to leave it. I'll pop in saturday morning and see you's

animaX

TheChrisD wrote: »

It's hard to miss them once you walk upstairs there. Believe me :rolleyes:

You say that in a bad way?!

Doctor DooM

Tallon wrote: »

Sorry guys, change of plan, i forgot the match was on tonight so I'm going to leave it. I'll pop in saturday morning and see you's

We're in Space 54 by Smithfield Luas station this Saturday, and it's a ranking tournament. I'm sure someone will find time to experiment with you but the situation will not be ideal, I certainly wouldn't put up with people messing around with a laggy device on my TV with a couple of hundred euro on the line

Tallon

Doctor DooM wrote: »

We're in Space 54 by Smithfield Luas station this Saturday, and it's a ranking tournament. I'm sure someone will find time to experiment with you but the situation will not be ideal, I certainly wouldn't put up with people messing around with a laggy device on my TV with a couple of hundred euro on the line

Not to worry, I'll leave it until next weekend

If I get a chance I might pop in though to say hello

Doctor DooM

Tallon wrote: »

Not to worry, I'll leave it until next weekend

If I get a chance I might pop in though to say hello

It might be fun, I think we're legitemately one of the most active gaming groups in Ireland at the mo. We'd really like to get better footage out there too

GOSullivan27

You can get a PVR for cheap on Amazon, for anyone who's looking to buy!

Tallon

GOSullivan27 wrote: »

You can get a PVR for cheap on Amazon, for anyone who's looking to buy!

How cheap? Any links?

GOSullivan27

Tallon wrote: »

How cheap? Any links?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hauppauge-Capture-Definition-Hardware-Encoders/dp/B001M0MY10/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1282082749&sr=8-1

150-ish ! There are other models of it too that would be cheaper i would imagine!

Bonavox

GOSullivan27 wrote: »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hauppauge-Capture-Definition-Hardware-Encoders/dp/B001M0MY10/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1282082749&sr=8-1

150-ish ! There are other models of it too that would be cheaper i would imagine!

That's sterling, though. And there were rumours that Amazon are selling old models as well, so worth checking with them to make sure it's the latest model. Safest bet would be to buy from the official site, though.

Tallon

GOSullivan27 wrote: »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hauppauge-Capture-Definition-Hardware-Encoders/dp/B001M0MY10/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1282082749&sr=8-1

150-ish ! There are other models of it too that would be cheaper i would imagine!

Bonavox is right, thats the old model ones. and it's in sterling so it actually works out a bit (a good bit with the exchange rate) dearer

The official site is your only man.... With 1-3 days delivery and full support from an the official manufacturer I wouldn't even try find it cheaper tbh

GOSullivan27

Well the older models can't be THAT bad, can they ?? I don't have one so i don't really know much about them!

Tallon

GOSullivan27 wrote: »

Well the older models can't be THAT bad, can they ?? I don't have one so i don't really know much about them!

Yeah they are a bit, a couple of bugs in them and they can lag a bit while recording. It's still dearer to buy that one on amazon so it doesnt make sense.

I would love to see a place selling them for cheape though, I would like to see a lot more HD vids on youtube

Doctor DooM

Tallon wrote: »

Bonavox is right, thats the old model ones. and it's in sterling so it actually works out a bit (a good bit with the exchange rate) dearer

The official site is your only man.... With 1-3 days delivery and full support from an the official manufacturer I wouldn't even try find it cheaper tbh

I've heard from another guy that the newer hauppages are next to lagless Tallon, is this true?

If so I'd buy one tomorrow

Tallon

Doctor DooM wrote: »

I've heard from another guy that the newer hauppages are next to lagless Tallon, is this true?

If so I'd buy one tomorrow

I heard that too but havnt tested them myself.

I'm moving to celbridge in the next week or two so you can have a look at mine then if you want. Havnt had a chance to get to town

GOSullivan27

Will let you know if i hear of any that are selling for cheap so :P

Bit OT, Just subbed you on Youtube Tallon! Surprised you don't have more subs, good vids!

Tallon

GOSullivan27 wrote: »

Will let you know if i hear of any that are selling for cheap so :P

Bit OT, Just subbed you on Youtube Tallon! Surprised you don't have more subs, good vids!

Thanks mate, when I get my internet back i'll be uploading a lot more and hopefully get more subs

Mikeyt086

Can anyone tell me of the cheapest place to get a Hauppage HD-PVR?

Is it still from their site? Any good deals floating around?

Tallon

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

Can anyone tell me of the cheapest place to get a Hauppage HD-PVR?

Is it still from their site? Any good deals floating around?

Yep, their site is the best / cheapest place to get one

treatyman

Here is the mail you will receive if you order a PVR from their website. I didn't order on by the way!

"We have received your order for one unit of HD PVR at the cost of US$199 per unit. In addition to the cost of the unit there is a US$11 shipping fee plus VAT at the Irish rate of 21% (Total US$254.10). All our units ship with DHL from our warehouse in Ireland. Non-EU customers are also responsible for any additional customs and duties charges that may be incurred.

If the above is agreeable to you, please confirm via return e-mail, stating your confirmation.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any further queries

Kind Regards
Henry Mills
Hauppauge Digital Europe S.A.R.L. "

Shammy

Yeah got that as well when i bought mine , just agree and you'll get you pvr within 3 days , the price you pay for it depends on the strength of the dollar.


edit : i saw now that you said you didnt order it.

norbert64

A real pity we can't get this in Europe
http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/

The Hauppauge HD PVR has held it's own pretty well though.

Bonavox

norbert64 wrote: »

A real pity we can't get this in Europe
http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/

The Hauppauge HD PVR has held it's own pretty well though.

You can, actually. I got one from CameraKit Ireland who stock them. Never had a problem with mine.

TheChrisD

norbert64 wrote: »

A real pity we can't get this in Europe
http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/

Yes, we can: http://camerakit.ie/proddetail.asp?prod=blackmagic-intensity-pro
I have one myself.

EDIT: Damn boards not making it clear there was a fourth page to this thread :rolleyes:

animaX

I've had my eye on that for a while. But how common is usb3.0 now? Has it become standard yet or is it only available on beastly setups?!

Also, to those who have one, could you post up a video sample?

Edit: I'm referring to the external device (intensity shuttle) not the graphics card

Bonavox

animaX wrote: »

I've had my eye on that for a while. But how common is usb3.0 now? Has it become standard yet or is it only available on beastly setups?!

Also, to those who have one, could you post up a video sample?

Edit: I'm referring to the external device (intensity shuttle) not the graphics card

USB 3.0 isn't common in most computers. The Shuttle was the first USB 3.0 device to be produced (besides mass storage). It is possible to buy a PCIe card with some 3.0 ports if your computer has any available slots, though.

norbert64

haha, boards.ie comes through again, thanx folks.

Like animaX though, I was actually after the external shuttle, which they thankfully do seem to stock too.

Looking at the PCIe cards available, they are fairly reasonable.
http://www.memoryc.ie/products/type/USB_Products/USB_Cards/index.html

EDIT: Doing a bit more research, it looks like the USB3.0 thing might be quite awkward, even if with the PCIe cards. Also, the shuttle is still hamstrung by HDCP too. Don't know why they really bothered with the HDMI. Your HD camcorder/digital camera usually has a USB export option.

animaX

The shuttle seems to be getting bad reviews based on the comments in this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJSwdeLZ2Zg