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Greetings all,

I’d like to start by apologizing if this has been asked already. I did a quick search and many related discussions were over a year old so I wanted to get some updated advice. I own a 27” iMac and I’m looking for a way to record my video game footage from my TV onto the iMac for editing and uploading to sites like YouTube.

It needs to capture in high definition as I have previously owned a Dazzle device and found the software and video quality terrible. I did a couple of Google searches and people are often suggesting the Hauppauge HD PVR, which is the device I was set on purchasing, but I’m also seeing people suggest something called the EyeTV, and would like some information on this from those of you who have any experience with it.

I’m working with a web design company to get a gaming blog online and gameplay recordings alongside live streams are a big part of this project, however I did not expect to run into trouble when selecting video capture equipment (should have picked up the Mac Pro when I had the chance).

I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.
 
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Please note you need the EyeTV Hybrid as this can stream both Digital and analogue unlike the EyeTV DTT which only streams digital.

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Thanks for the speedy reply, Buzz. I’m just flicking through the video in your link now and it seems he is explaining how to play an Xbox 360 using your iMac as the screen. I already own a 32” HDTV and would like to play on that, I simply need the iMac to capture the video/sound so I can edit and then upload it to YouTube. I assume you already understood this, but I wanted to clarify it just in case as I don’t want to end up buying the wrong product.

The author of the video also states that the EyeTV Hybrid does not do HD, is this what you were talking about with the two difference versions in your second post? Judging by the Google chatter, I was under the assumption that I needed an EyeTV HD - am I mistaken?
 
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Can I trouble you guys for a little more advise on this topic before I commit myself to a purchase? I'm a little confused about which EyeTV product I need as I assumed the EyeTV HD was the one but Buzz has mentioned the EyeTV Hybrid. I think I'm a little more confused than when I started out! :)
 

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... I already own a 32” HDTV and would like to play on that, I simply need the iMac to capture the video/sound so I can edit and then upload it to YouTube. ...

??? How are you expecting to capture the video on your Mac without the video going to your Mac?

I would suggest you head for the El Gato forums. They have doubtless had the question asked many times and should be able to direct you to the most appropriate piece of hardware.
 
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??? How are you expecting to capture the video on your Mac without the video going to your Mac?

I would suggest you head for the El Gato forums. They have doubtless had the question asked many times and should be able to direct you to the most appropriate piece of hardware.


Thanks for the tip Bob, will make a topic in there and see what's up. I think I'm mixing things up, I understand I need to have the video get over to the Mac but I've managed to confuse myself, the EyeTV Hybrid puts the video onto my Mac if I'm not mistaken, but I'm not entirely sure how to record that video. Do I use screen capture software like ScreenFlow, or something else?
 

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I believe all of their hardware is packaged with their EyeTV software which would be used for the recording. You need to browse their site and read about their different products so that you can make an educated decision and not one based solely off what someone else says.
 
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I believe all of their hardware is packaged with their EyeTV software which would be used for the recording. You need to browse their site and read about their different products so that you can make an educated decision and not one based solely off what someone else says.

It looks like the EyeTV HD is what I need, since that is the only product I can see which captures in HD using component. It does indeed seem like the software for recording is included, and from what I've read online, the software isn't as bad as most that come with this kind of hardware. I've made a topic on their forum, so assuming they confirm what I think then it's probably a safe bet to place my order.
 

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