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All the things
For a lot of up-and-coming streamers/runners, picking the right capture device can be confusing and a bit daunting. Some devices don't handle older signal formats well, have funky drivers, or are just finicky. So I figured it's about time we pooled our knowledge and come up with a list of currently available devices that work well for capturing video. There's a page on the KB for it, but it's getting to be pretty dated, so hopefully the information here can revamp it a bit.
That said, the list is only as good as the input that creates it. So I'm asking for any and all information you can give about your capture device(s). To make it simpler to sort through, please stick to the following format:
Required:
Device make and model: the manufacturer and model name/number.
Inputs: what inputs can the device handle? Composite, HDMI, SVideo, etc
Type: Internal capture card, DVD recorder, USB device, etc
Optional:
Price: A general idea of the street price. Does not have to be the amount you paid for it.
Compatibility: Any special resolution restrictions. Does it only work with NTSC/PAL signals?
240p-capable: If applicable, does the device capture feeds from low-resolution consoles correctly? Includes NES, SNES, Genesis and some others.
Availibility: as simple as stating what region you got the device in. Did you get it in the US, EU, Australia, etc.
Issues: Any known technical troubles with the device? Any difficulties with desyncing, crappy quality, or drivers?
Recommend: simple yes or no as to whether you'd recommend the device based on your experience with it.
Comments: Anything else you'd like to say about it that doesn't fit in the other categories.
Here's an example that you can use as a template.
Device make and model: Encore ENMVG2 A/V Grabber
Inputs: Composite, SVideo
Type: USB Device
Price: $20-$30
Compatibility: NTSC & PAL
240p-capable: Yes.
Availibility: USA
Issues: Colors are a bit dull and washed-out on both inputs. Can be fixed by increasing the contrast and saturation of the video during postprocessing.
Recommend: Yes.
Again, you don't have to fill in every field, but the more information we get the better the guide will become. I'm sure there will be duplicates, but don't be afraid to re-post a device if you have some additional information or insight to provide about it.
I won't be compiling everything into this post, but rather putting it into a table for the KB. If you feel there are additional fields that would help future runners, also let me know.
That said, the list is only as good as the input that creates it. So I'm asking for any and all information you can give about your capture device(s). To make it simpler to sort through, please stick to the following format:
Required:
Device make and model: the manufacturer and model name/number.
Inputs: what inputs can the device handle? Composite, HDMI, SVideo, etc
Type: Internal capture card, DVD recorder, USB device, etc
Optional:
Price: A general idea of the street price. Does not have to be the amount you paid for it.
Compatibility: Any special resolution restrictions. Does it only work with NTSC/PAL signals?
240p-capable: If applicable, does the device capture feeds from low-resolution consoles correctly? Includes NES, SNES, Genesis and some others.
Issues: Any known technical troubles with the device? Any difficulties with desyncing, crappy quality, or drivers?
Recommend: simple yes or no as to whether you'd recommend the device based on your experience with it.
Comments: Anything else you'd like to say about it that doesn't fit in the other categories.
Here's an example that you can use as a template.
Device make and model: Encore ENMVG2 A/V Grabber
Inputs: Composite, SVideo
Type: USB Device
Price: $20-$30
Compatibility: NTSC & PAL
240p-capable: Yes.
Issues: Colors are a bit dull and washed-out on both inputs. Can be fixed by increasing the contrast and saturation of the video during postprocessing.
Recommend: Yes.
Again, you don't have to fill in every field, but the more information we get the better the guide will become. I'm sure there will be duplicates, but don't be afraid to re-post a device if you have some additional information or insight to provide about it.
I won't be compiling everything into this post, but rather putting it into a table for the KB. If you feel there are additional fields that would help future runners, also let me know.
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