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| − | Powered splitters, also known as distribution amplifiers, are devices that to take A/V footage, duplicate it, and send it to multiple outputs simultaneously. You plug in your console's A/V connectors to the input connectors and then hook up your capture device and television to the outputs. Done. The process happens instantaneously. You don't have to worry about any kind of delay. The only | + | Powered splitters, also known as distribution amplifiers, are devices that to take A/V footage, duplicate it, and send it to multiple outputs simultaneously. You plug in your console's A/V connectors to the input connectors and then hook up your capture device and television to the outputs. Done. The process happens instantaneously. You don't have to worry about any kind of delay. The only problem with splitters is that they can be a little bit pricey. They can be approximately $30-150 depending on the type of connector. Powered splitters are available for every A/V connector and support all different resolutions. You just need to make sure that you get the appropriate splitter for the cable connector that you are using. |
Revision as of 18:50, 19 May 2013
No matter what system you are recording, you'll need to find some way of getting video footage from your television to your recording device at the same time.
Powered Splitters
Powered splitters, also known as distribution amplifiers, are devices that to take A/V footage, duplicate it, and send it to multiple outputs simultaneously. You plug in your console's A/V connectors to the input connectors and then hook up your capture device and television to the outputs. Done. The process happens instantaneously. You don't have to worry about any kind of delay. The only problem with splitters is that they can be a little bit pricey. They can be approximately $30-150 depending on the type of connector. Powered splitters are available for every A/V connector and support all different resolutions. You just need to make sure that you get the appropriate splitter for the cable connector that you are using.
Composite/S-Video splitters - If you are buying a composite video splitter, make sure you grab a model that has S-Video connectors as well
Component Splitter - (often component splitters will have composite video connectors, but they won't have S-Video)
HDMI Splitters - Usually these splitters only have HDMI connectors
