Unfortunately Hauppauge does not support Mac users with first party software, but there is a third party solution called HDPVRCapture and will set you back $29. I tried it on my powerful desktop, and my outdated laptop and both were able to handle the capturing and streaming without any issues.īeing a Mac user is where you will run into problems. All of this is handled internally with the HD PVR 2 allowing for video capture on systems with lower computing power. The video compression and encoding is what would normally be very taxing on your systems CPU and RAM. A PS3 component cable is provided with the “Gaming Edition” of the HD PVR 2. The device lets you cycle between digital audio from HDMI or S/PDIF (optical) however they are both labeled as “HDMI” and I found myself constantly having to switch from the default one it selected.ĭue to the copy protection of HDMI (HCDP) enabled on the PS3, the only way to capture video is through the analog HD through component cables.
It takes around 10 seconds to change audio or video sources. Within the capture module is where the HD PVR 2 becomes most finicky. The capture module in ShowBiz has options for file type and video compression settings, as well as a recording timer.
Then I plugged in the USB cable to my Windows 8 PC and installed the included software.Īlong with the drivers needed, Hauppauge also includes software which makes sharing your videos easier if you are new to the video capture scene.Ī new version of ArcSoft ShowBiz has been included, and is what Hauppauge recommends you use for capturing and saving video to your computer. I hooked up my Xbox 360 to the HDMI input, and the HDMI output to my TV. Additionally it comes bundled with an infrared receiver and remote to change inputs, start and stop the device from a distance. A single physical button is on the top can be mapped to start recording on a press. The box has a sleek design with dynamic indication lights which tell the users when the device detects a signal, and when capture software is accessing the signal. The HD PVR has been redesigned and updated to include HDMI input and outputs. Hauppauge has been in the personal video recording business for gamers since 2008, and with the release of the HD PVR 2 have shown they are serious about designing products which are easy to use and willing to adapt and support the gaming community. The HD PVR 2 is a robust capture device which is great for locally recording, editing and uploading of video from game consoles, while offering basic options for live streaming to the internet. Platform: PC/Mac with 3 rd party softwareĪn HD PVR2 was supplied to us for impressions.
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