For camera capturing we are using Blackmagic Decklink or Hauppauge PVR-3500
and some USB capturers (for example one from Digitus).
I've also tried Hauppauge PVR-2500 and HVR-1600, almost the same as
PVR-3500, and Bluecherry BC-H04. I've also have a Pinnacle around but I
didn't play enough with it.

It's quite difficult for me to give a simple recommendation, it depends on
what you are going for, budget limit, etc.

- I'm not quite sure about Hauppauge's and other legacy cards, they are
becoming obsolete and driver support might get worse on the future.

- Bluecherry PVR-149 may be a good option for NTSC capturing. The support
is quite limited but there it is.
If I've tried it personally I will go for them, unfortunately I didn't. I'm
sure somebody is using them with Galicaster.

- Blackmagic Decklink is more versatil (HD and SD capturing), NTSC should
be captured through components and the Linux support has been improved
recently which is a good sign.
It's more expensive than the others but it will respond to more scenarios -
more cameras and formats.

I will be happy to know if there are other cards on the market.
I'm sorry I can't give a better answer. I hope it helps.

Héctor Canto



2012/11/19 Jaime Gago <[email protected]>

> Hey Miguel,
> Some folks are using Black Magic cards plus some incantations and Voodoo
> spells ;-), more seriously I have found BlackMagic hardware quite reliable
> and with a decent Linux support.
>
> You might want to look at this
>
>
> http://opencast.jira.com/wiki/display/MH/Blackmagic+Design+Intensity+Pro+(PCIe)+HDMI<http://opencast.jira.com/wiki/display/MH/Blackmagic+Design+Intensity+Pro+%28PCIe%29+HDMI>
>
> J.
>
> On Nov 13, 2012, at 2:14 PM, Miguel Guslis wrote:
>
> > Hi
> >
> > What is the matterhorn community's 'goto' video capture card when
> building your own CA?
> >
> > I see a bunch of folks using Bluecherry and Hauppauge cards, Hauppauge
> PVR-250 and Hauppauge PVR-350 mostly.
> > However Hauppauge seems to have discontinue these models. I'm
> considering the Hauppauge HVR-1600?
> > Has anyone tried this one or is the recommendation to stick with the
> older ones.
> >
> > cheers,
> > -mg
> >
> > ---
> > Miguel Guslis
> > [email protected]
> >
> >
> >
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