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Duckfist: /* Capture Devices List */

2014-04-15T23:56:25Z

‎Capture Devices List

TheThrillness: Just thought it would be good to indicate that Component and HDMI can also carry 480i if needed.

2014-04-14T21:53:55Z

Just thought it would be good to indicate that Component and HDMI can also carry 480i if needed.

UraniumAnchor: /* Capture Devices List */

2014-03-08T02:17:20Z

‎Capture Devices List

Mr. K at 22:04, 12 December 2013

2013-12-12T22:04:20Z

Omnigamer at 18:58, 22 July 2013

2013-07-22T18:58:33Z

Omnigamer: /* Capture Devices List */

2013-07-22T18:57:50Z

‎Capture Devices List

Omnigamer at 18:47, 22 July 2013

2013-07-22T18:47:06Z

Omnigamer: /* Capture Devices List */

2013-07-18T17:45:11Z

‎Capture Devices List

Omnigamer at 15:37, 18 July 2013

2013-07-18T15:37:55Z

Omnigamer: /* Recording Devices */

2013-07-18T15:29:28Z

‎Recording Devices

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 | Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro || Composite, SVid, Component, HDMI || PCIe || [http://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-Intensity-Pro-Editing/dp/B001CN9GEA/ $190] || NTSC || No ||  N/A || 0/1 || Features pass-through on all inputs.
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-| Elgato Game Capture HD || Composite, SVid, Component, HDMI || USB || [http://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Capture-PlayStation-Recorder-10025010/dp/B00840353W/ $160] || NTSC, PAL || No || SVideo and Composite inputs may have chroma problems. || 0/1 || Includes dedicated component cables for PS3.
+| Elgato Game Capture HD || Composite, SVid, Component, HDMI || USB || [http://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Capture-PlayStation-Recorder-10025010/dp/B00840353W/ $160] || NTSC, PAL || No || SVideo and Composite inputs may have chroma problems. || 0/2 || Includes dedicated component cables for PS3.
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 | AVerMedia C875 || Component, HDMI || USB* || [http://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Portable-Capture-Xbox360-60Mbps/dp/B00B2IZ3B0/ $160] || NTSC || No || Low bitrate capture and frame rate is auto-selected. Pass-through blacks out occasionally. || 0/1 || Also known as Live Gamer Portable. Uses hardware encoding, so the raw stream is not passed to the host PC.

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 |'''Resolutions'''
-|480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
+|480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
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 | EZcap 116 || Composite, SVid || USB || [http://www.amazon.com/EzCAP116-Converter-Camcorders-Satellite-Supports/dp/B003YGJLWU/ $30] || NTSC, PAL || Yes || N/A || 2/2 || Many, many "cloned" versions of this device. Clones may exhibit different characteristics.
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-| AVerMedia C027 || Composite, SVid, Component, HDMI || PCIe || [http://www.amazon.com/Avertv-Definition-Analog-Capture-MTVHDDVRR/dp/B002SQE1O0/ $90] || NTSC, PAL || Yes || N/A || 2/2 || Name varies by region.
+| AVerMedia C027 || Composite, SVid, Component, HDMI || PCIe || [http://www.amazon.com/Avertv-Definition-Analog-Capture-MTVHDDVRR/dp/B002SQE1O0/ $90] || NTSC, PAL || Yes || N/A || 3/3 || Name varies by region.
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 | AVerMedia C281 || Component || HDD Recorder || [http://www.amazon.com/AVERMEDIA-C281-Capture-Record-resolution/dp/B005YR0M0W/ $115]* || NTSC || No || N/A || 1/1 || Requires user-provided 2.5" HDD to record footage. Features a pass-through so a distribution amplifier is not needed.

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 | AVerMedia C985 || HDMI || PCIe || [http://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-C985-Gamer-1080p-Capture/dp/B007UXJ6LE/ $180] || NTSC || No ||  N/A || 1/1 || Provides HDMI pass-through so no distribution amplifier is required.
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-| Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro || Composite, SVid, Component, HDMI || PCIe || [http://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-Intensity-Pro-Editing/dp/B001CN9GEA/ $190] || NTSC || N/A ||  N/A || 0/1 || Features pass-through on all inputs.
+| Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro || Composite, SVid, Component, HDMI || PCIe || [http://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-Intensity-Pro-Editing/dp/B001CN9GEA/ $190] || NTSC || No ||  N/A || 0/1 || Features pass-through on all inputs.
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 | Elgato Game Capture HD || Composite, SVid, Component, HDMI || USB || [http://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Capture-PlayStation-Recorder-10025010/dp/B00840353W/ $160] || NTSC, PAL || No || SVideo and Composite inputs may have chroma problems. || 0/1 || Includes dedicated component cables for PS3.

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	== Audio/Video Connectors ==		== Audio/Video Connectors ==

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 | AVerMedia C127 || HDMI, VGA || PCIe || [http://www.amazon.com/AVERMEDIA-Broadcaster-capture-1080p60-Component/dp/B006T8QCYA/ $110] || NTSC || No || N/A || 1/1 || Works great by itself, but can have driver issues if used alongside a C027 in the same system. Can take 1080p60 input, but can only record 1080p30 from it.
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	== Audio/Video Connectors ==		== Audio/Video Connectors ==

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-==Recording Devices==
+== Audio/Video Connectors ==
 One of the major steps in an eventual submission is recording the run. VHS is no longer an acceptable medium for submissions, so runners will have to invest in a dedicated device that can capture their gameplay. There are many, many devices available for this purpose to fit a variety of needs. This page is meant to give runners a resource for what to look for and what other runners have used and recommend.
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 The other columns in the table list other information about particular devices. Issues are simply any known technical limitations or problems with the device. Any fields with asterisks (*) have some caveats that are noted in the comments column. Finally, the Recommend column lists the number of people that have used and recommend a particular device. 4/4 means that all of 4 users recommend a device, while 2/4 means only 2 of 4 users would recommend it. Any fields marked with N/A were not reported for that device.
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+== Capture Devices List ==
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 | AVerMedia C875 || Component, HDMI || USB* || [http://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Portable-Capture-Xbox360-60Mbps/dp/B00B2IZ3B0/ $160] || NTSC || No || Low bitrate capture and frame rate is auto-selected. Pass-through blacks out occasionally. || 0/1 || Also known as Live Gamer Portable. Uses hardware encoding, so the raw stream is not passed to the host PC.
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	The first thing to note is that a proper recording setup usually requires a bit more than just a capture device. Specifically, a [https://kb.speeddemosarchive.com/Splitters#Powered_Splitters distribution amplifier] (aka a splitter) is used to provide the same input signals to multiple devices, namely a TV and your capture device. Creating a full capture setup is discussed in more detail on the Recording and Streaming Setup page. This page will eventually expand to include recommendations for distribution amplifiers and other equipment.		The first thing to note is that a proper recording setup usually requires a bit more than just a capture device. Specifically, a [https://kb.speeddemosarchive.com/Splitters#Powered_Splitters distribution amplifier] (aka a splitter) is used to provide the same input signals to multiple devices, namely a TV and your capture device. Creating a full capture setup is discussed in more detail on the Recording and Streaming Setup page. This page will eventually expand to include recommendations for distribution amplifiers and other equipment.
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		+	Also keep in mind some of your limitations. Some devices might require a more powerful computer to run smoothly (especially HD devices). Recording footage directly to a hard drive on your computer might ease organization, but it will use up a lot of space. Many people choose external DVD or HDD recorders for this reason. DVD/HDD recorders also provide a benefit in that they "just work", while many PC-based devices require some setup and are dependent on the stability of the recording software. Most DVD or HDD recorders do not provide a way to stream gameplay though, so a PC-based device would still be required if you intend to stream.

	=== Device Parameters ===		=== Device Parameters ===