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I see posts like: "Which capture card is the best?" a lot so I decided to make an informative thread about the two main capture cards and their features.
The Dazzle is a capture card that records in Standard Definition or "SD". The title of the product can be misleading because it says "HD" or High Definition. I have previously owned a Dazzle and I can tell you your quality will look like this:
In my opinion a Dazzle is a great capture card for people who are just starting out and it is a reasonable price for what you get.
Dazzle Video Creator Plus HD: $89.99*
Contents:
1 x Dazzle Video Creator
1 x Pinnacle Studio Installation Disc
1 x USB Cable (attached to Dazzle)
User Manuals
System Requirements:
A Hauppauge HDPVR can be used to record crystal clear video in stunning HD. If you want to have quality like FaZe or Optic you will want to buy this. It may be a bit over priced but it is worth it. You will get credited on your quality and your videos will be all around better.
An example of a PVR's quality:
Price of Hauppauge HDPVR: $199.00*
Contents:
1 x HDPVR
1 x Total Media Extreme and Driver Installation Disc
1 x Remote Control (batteries included)
1 x IR Blaster
1 x Component Cable Set (1 meter)
1 x Audio Cable Set
1 x USB Cable
1 x 5v 2 Amp (power supply)
User Manuals
Recommended PC Requirements:
Note: when playing back video recordings made with the HD PVR, a fast CPU and at least 256MB of graphics memory are needed.
TV Set Requirements:
HD PVR has passthrough to any HD TV set or monitor which has a component video input. Component video is also called YPrPb.
I hope this thread is helpful to anyone wishing to buy a capture card. Any changes or things I should add, please let me know.
**Prices determined from the products website and can be subject to change
Dazzle Video Creator Plus HD
The Dazzle is a capture card that records in Standard Definition or "SD". The title of the product can be misleading because it says "HD" or High Definition. I have previously owned a Dazzle and I can tell you your quality will look like this:
In my opinion a Dazzle is a great capture card for people who are just starting out and it is a reasonable price for what you get.
Dazzle Video Creator Plus HD: $89.99*
Contents:
1 x Dazzle Video Creator
1 x Pinnacle Studio Installation Disc
1 x USB Cable (attached to Dazzle)
User Manuals
System Requirements:
Windows 7, Windows Vista (SP2), Windows XP (SP3)
Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon 1.8 GHz (2.4 GHz or higher recommended)
Intel Core2 Duo 2.4 GHz required for AVCHD*, Intel Core2 Quad 2.66 GHz or Intel Core i7 required for AVCHD* 1920
1 GB system memory recommended, 2 GB required for AVCHD*
DirectX 9 or 10 compatible graphics card with 64 MB (128 MB or higher recommended)
256 MB required for HD and AVCHD*
DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card
3.2 GB of disk space
DVD-ROM drive to install software
Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon 1.8 GHz (2.4 GHz or higher recommended)
Intel Core2 Duo 2.4 GHz required for AVCHD*, Intel Core2 Quad 2.66 GHz or Intel Core i7 required for AVCHD* 1920
1 GB system memory recommended, 2 GB required for AVCHD*
DirectX 9 or 10 compatible graphics card with 64 MB (128 MB or higher recommended)
256 MB required for HD and AVCHD*
DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card
3.2 GB of disk space
DVD-ROM drive to install software
Hauppauge HDPVR
A Hauppauge HDPVR can be used to record crystal clear video in stunning HD. If you want to have quality like FaZe or Optic you will want to buy this. It may be a bit over priced but it is worth it. You will get credited on your quality and your videos will be all around better.
An example of a PVR's quality:
Price of Hauppauge HDPVR: $199.00*
Contents:
1 x HDPVR
1 x Total Media Extreme and Driver Installation Disc
1 x Remote Control (batteries included)
1 x IR Blaster
1 x Component Cable Set (1 meter)
1 x Audio Cable Set
1 x USB Cable
1 x 5v 2 Amp (power supply)
User Manuals
Recommended PC Requirements:
Note: when playing back video recordings made with the HD PVR, a fast CPU and at least 256MB of graphics memory are needed.
Processor Requirements (minimum): Dual core CPU 2.0GHz or faster
Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit), Windows Vista or Windows XP service pack 2 (32-bit)
Graphics with 256MB memory (or greater)
Sound card
CD-ROM drive for installing the HD PVR software
Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit), Windows Vista or Windows XP service pack 2 (32-bit)
Graphics with 256MB memory (or greater)
Sound card
CD-ROM drive for installing the HD PVR software
TV Set Requirements:
HD PVR has passthrough to any HD TV set or monitor which has a component video input. Component video is also called YPrPb.
I hope this thread is helpful to anyone wishing to buy a capture card. Any changes or things I should add, please let me know.
**Prices determined from the products website and can be subject to change
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I would add more.
Easy cap.
Blitz Box.
Black Magic.
Easy cap.
Blitz Box.
Black Magic.
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nice post bro and alot of info
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Add a few more like :
Roxio Game Capture
AverTv Dvr
Roxio Game Capture
AverTv Dvr
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great post Bose!
you should add more capture cards though...
you should add more capture cards though...
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you need to add more
Ive got a ezcap/easycap (different in uk and the usa)
The ezcap records alright quality depends if you know how to make it good.
Getting dazzle next week
Ive got a ezcap/easycap (different in uk and the usa)
The ezcap records alright quality depends if you know how to make it good.
Getting dazzle next week
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Thanks for the feedback. I will add more either tonight or tomorrow.
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Discover wrote I see posts like: "Which capture card is the best?" a lot so I decided to make an informative thread about the two main capture cards and their features.
Dazzle Video Creator Plus HD
The Dazzle is a capture card that records in Standard Definition or "SD". The title of the product can be misleading because it says "HD" or High Definition. I have previously owned a Dazzle and I can tell you your quality will look like this:
In my opinion a Dazzle is a great capture card for people who are just starting out and it is a reasonable price for what you get.
Dazzle Video Creator Plus HD: $89.99*
Contents:
1 x Dazzle Video Creator
1 x Pinnacle Studio Installation Disc
1 x USB Cable (attached to Dazzle)
User Manuals
System Requirements:
Windows 7, Windows Vista (SP2), Windows XP (SP3)
Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon 1.8 GHz (2.4 GHz or higher recommended)
Intel Core2 Duo 2.4 GHz required for AVCHD*, Intel Core2 Quad 2.66 GHz or Intel Core i7 required for AVCHD* 1920
1 GB system memory recommended, 2 GB required for AVCHD*
DirectX 9 or 10 compatible graphics card with 64 MB (128 MB or higher recommended)
256 MB required for HD and AVCHD*
DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card
3.2 GB of disk space
DVD-ROM drive to install software
Hauppauge HDPVR
A Hauppauge HDPVR can be used to record crystal clear video in stunning HD. If you want to have quality like FaZe or Optic you will want to buy this. It may be a bit over priced but it is worth it. You will get credited on your quality and your videos will be all around better.
An example of a PVR's quality:
Price of Hauppauge HDPVR: $199.00*
Contents:
1 x HDPVR
1 x Total Media Extreme and Driver Installation Disc
1 x Remote Control (batteries included)
1 x IR Blaster
1 x Component Cable Set (1 meter)
1 x Audio Cable Set
1 x USB Cable
1 x 5v 2 Amp (power supply)
User Manuals
Recommended PC Requirements:
Note: when playing back video recordings made with the HD PVR, a fast CPU and at least 256MB of graphics memory are needed.
Processor Requirements (minimum): Dual core CPU 2.0GHz or faster
Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit), Windows Vista or Windows XP service pack 2 (32-bit)
Graphics with 256MB memory (or greater)
Sound card
CD-ROM drive for installing the HD PVR software
TV Set Requirements:
HD PVR has passthrough to any HD TV set or monitor which has a component video input. Component video is also called YPrPb.
I hope this thread is helpful to anyone wishing to buy a capture card. Any changes or things I should add, please let me know.
**Prices determined from the products website and can be subject to change
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unfortunately, your description on the dazzle is horribly wrong.....you probably didnt change your input settings to HD, here is what my dazzle dvc 100 plus HD looks like,
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not trying to b an a hole, just wanting to clear this up for everyone.
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Bose wrote I would add more.
Easy cap.
Blitz Box.
Black Magic.
If you tweak the settings correctly and with a little bit of editting an easycap can come out in decent quality, just of the hd pvr mark may i add.
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Budget: easy cap. If it's you first go buy a dazzle If you have had one before get a pvr
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