will a TV/Capture Card for live feed be Better than USB ?

dreamtk · Post by **dreamtk** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 17:08

I read that a camcorder connecting via USB feed chews way too much power.

Since i'm building a new BOX soley for LIVE feed stuff also, i really want to maximise efficiency here...

Want to know what card would be best to input via SVHS from Camcorder into PC to get a more responsive and more efficient live feed in resolume.

Who can recommend a VERY good one. ?

levon · Post by **levon** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 05:38

i got a V-stream
http://www.kworld.com.tw/en/download/dvb-t-pci.html

for TV is faily average, but it works great in resolume. plus a guy i knew worked at a shop that sells them, so i got it for $70

dreamtk · Post by **dreamtk** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 13:28

hey Levon.. will have a look at it.

would this solution be easier on the CPU though ?
I know it will work... but do you know if it will be more efficient for resolume than using USB ?

[Edited on 7-7-2005 by dreamtk]

VJ Nexus · Post by **VJ Nexus** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 04:03

I have used both an external usb 2.0 ati tvWonder pro, and an internal ati tvWonder pro card. MUCH better results from the internal. No matter what, the usb has more delay, and causes other clips to slow down. Go with internal in my opinion!!!

dreamtk · Post by **dreamtk** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:04

BINGO mate! just as i thought

Only problem is i use a shuttle and so only have 1 PCI slot free.... i guess i have to leave OUT my sound card, pity because i was meaning to get into audio analysis... havn't tried that yet

[Edited on 8-7-2005 by dreamtk]

levon · Post by **levon** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 04:04

do you have an onboard soundcard? alot of mobos come with em, though im not sure bout shuttles

dreamtk · Post by **dreamtk** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 05:29

yeah a lot of shuttles come with on-board video and sound, but the one i bought the 75g2 doesn't.

I also wont be installing an internal DVD recorder so i can accomodate the 3rd HDD. External DVD writer and an external Audigy 2 will have to do... and if i'm ever keen to use audio analysis at a gig i'll just have to carry another bit of equipment.. -----> http://www.pcmarket.com.au/1284_Creativ ... _USB20.php

dreamtk · Post by **dreamtk** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 05:31

and then i'll whinge because the External USB sound will slow down resolume hahaha DOH !