Video equipment news/stuff thread

PPC

Hauppauge HD PVR 2 on special for the next few minutes
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0092P47GW/ref=gb1h_img_c-2_0167_A176II6ASS57KT?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1Q1C44BYEEK8SGKK9CAZ&pf_rd_i=350613011&pf_rd_p=359370167

chopperbyrne

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-Wii-VGA-Monitor-Cable-Lead-HD-TV-/400216189891?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item5d2ebe6bc3

This is the VGA solution I have for the PS3.

It works perfectly fine, just requires the use of a television with standard A/V connections to configure.

Doctor DooM

Everything I am hearing is at this point you're better off using OBS (free) with DXtory (cheap) rather than xsplit.

http://obsproject.com/

I'm considering dLing them tonight and giving them a shot with the pvr2, I know it also supports the shuttle but if I could get 1080p working perfectly and it makes videos which work with youtube fine...

Doctor DooM

I hope this works- I think people can now check for themselves which videos are the most popular on my channel in order, if you're interested in that. Warning- SF players may be disappointed

http://www.youtube.com/user/BrianVonDoom/videos?view=0&tag_id=&shelf_index=2&sort=p

Nutrient

Doctor DooM wrote: »

I hope this works- I think people can now check for themselves which videos are the most popular on my channel in order, if you're interested in that. Warning- SF players may be disappointed

http://www.youtube.com/user/BrianVonDoom/videos?view=0&tag_id=&shelf_index=2&sort=p

Only if more AE players attended the Tournaments we'd see my footage

Fact that MK is top video gives credence towards their dedication

Lythero

That's quite...


Marvelous.

Doctor DooM

Nutrient wrote: »

Only if more AE players attended the Tournaments we'd see my footage

Fact that MK is top video gives credence towards their dedication

To be fair, even the MK players say that particular match is... not great

It caught on in the youtube algorithms, a lot of those views are off of searches. Suits us fine though!

Lythero wrote: »

That's quite...


Marvelous.

Marvel has always gotten the mad views in.

Doctor DooM

I used a new piece of equipment today that strips the HDCP from PS3 HDMI, incredibly cheap and also serves as a splitter. Great for anyone intending to record PS3 footage...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sewell-HDMI-Splitter-v1-3b-1440p/dp/B00CIZ3HJG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371338715&sr=8-1&keywords=sewell+splitter

Lythero

Doctor DooM wrote: »

I used a new piece of equipment today that strips the HDCP from PS3 HDMI, incredibly cheap and also serves as a splitter. Great for anyone intending to record PS3 footage...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sewell-HDMI-Splitter-v1-3b-1440p/dp/B00CIZ3HJG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371338715&sr=8-1&keywords=sewell+splitter

This is awesome to know since I get asked how to deal with PS3 HDCP (with no answer for them).

Doctor DooM

Lythero wrote: »

This is awesome to know since I get asked how to deal with PS3 HDCP (with no answer for them).

Tell them they have to sub to my channel BEFORE you'll tell them about it

maik3n

Doctor DooM wrote: »

I used a new piece of equipment today that strips the HDCP from PS3 HDMI, incredibly cheap and also serves as a splitter. Great for anyone intending to record PS3 footage...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sewell-HDMI-Splitter-v1-3b-1440p/dp/B00CIZ3HJG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371338715&sr=8-1&keywords=sewell+splitter

Forgive me but Amazon don't seem to ship this item to ROI so how do we purchase it?

Doctor DooM

maik3n wrote: »

Forgive me but Amazon don't seem to ship this item to ROI so how do we purchase it?

I used parcel motel- your first usage is free, they deliver it up north, then courier it down south to a local drop off point (usually at a petrol station).

Scavenger XIII

So finally went and bought an HD PVR2 for recording lulz.

Tear it all open when it arrives and find AN AMERICAN POWER SUPPLY. :mad:

I can't find any sign of a UK supply actually existing besides those iffy looking sorts you see round ebay, but at the same time nobody else is complaining so I would assume everyone else got the right thing and was up and running.

So do I start complaining I got sent BS (from Amazon UK) or do I go chance my arm with one of those iffy ebay supplies or a travel adapter (because the one thing I found plenty of was people who'd fried theirs)?

Nutrient

Scavenger XIII wrote: »

So finally went and bought an HD PVR2 for recording lulz.

Tear it all open when it arrives and find AN AMERICAN POWER SUPPLY. :mad:

I can't find any sign of a UK supply actually existing besides those iffy looking sorts you see round ebay, but at the same time nobody else is complaining so I would assume everyone else got the right thing and was up and running.

So do I start complaining I got sent BS (from Amazon UK) or do I go chance my arm with one of those iffy ebay supplies or a travel adapter (because the one thing I found plenty of was people who'd fried theirs)?

grab an adapter and you're k

K.O.Kiki

Scavenger XIII wrote: »

So finally went and bought an HD PVR2 for recording lulz.

Tear it all open when it arrives and find AN AMERICAN POWER SUPPLY. :mad:

I can't find any sign of a UK supply actually existing besides those iffy looking sorts you see round ebay, but at the same time nobody else is complaining so I would assume everyone else got the right thing and was up and running.

So do I start complaining I got sent BS (from Amazon UK) or do I go chance my arm with one of those iffy ebay supplies or a travel adapter (because the one thing I found plenty of was people who'd fried theirs)?

It's 6V DC out.

As long as the power supply says it's fine with 230V AC @ 50Hz you can use it with a different plug.

maik3n

Is there much difference between the existing PVR2 and this newer one.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hauppauge-PVR-Gaming-Edition-Plus/dp/B00B2XN7NQ/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

Would the extra expense bring any great benefit?

Doctor DooM

Scavenger XIII wrote: »

So finally went and bought an HD PVR2 for recording lulz.

Tear it all open when it arrives and find AN AMERICAN POWER SUPPLY. :mad:

I can't find any sign of a UK supply actually existing besides those iffy looking sorts you see round ebay, but at the same time nobody else is complaining so I would assume everyone else got the right thing and was up and running.

So do I start complaining I got sent BS (from Amazon UK) or do I go chance my arm with one of those iffy ebay supplies or a travel adapter (because the one thing I found plenty of was people who'd fried theirs)?

I dunno about the UK but in the RoI it is illegal to sell an electronic device without at bare minimum a suitable adapter for the plug.

I would contact hauppauge themselves, their CC is very good.

I suspect you could just get a cheapo adapter (that's what mine came with) but I'd get an answer from them first just in case you blew your lovely new device

Doctor DooM

Just took delivery of probably my favourite piece of equipment so far.

Pics when I get it home and confirm it's working!

chopperbyrne

Headsets with mics?

Doctor DooM

chopperbyrne wrote: »

Headsets with mics?

Just the one, tested and works like a dream!

Nutrient

Doctor DooM wrote: »

Just the one, tested and works like a dream!

Pics or it didn't happen

Doctor DooM

My mac's webcam seems to dislike any form of light.



This is them.

Doctor DooM

The sound quality is AMAZING with them. However, they're closed headphones (which is good for stopping outside sound) so they can be difficult to wear for extended periods without getting used to them as they kinda clamp onto your head.

The pay off for this is hands free plus an end to that problem of people talking away from the mikes, plus you'll be able to hear each other!

Bento Sento

Doctor DooM wrote: »

My mac's webcam seems to dislike any form of light.

Doom taking Selfies.

UberPrinny_Baal

Doctor DooM wrote: »

plus you'll be able to hear each other!

Oh wow that's really cool. Sort of like getting built-in live soundchecking too.

Doctor DooM

UberPrinny_Baal wrote: »

Oh wow that's really cool. Sort of like getting built-in live soundchecking too.

Yup. No off button on these things for people to accidentally flick either!

Lythero

Bitchiiiiin'!

Kanped

Nice

maik3n

So any merit to the negative reviews on amazon here about PSU issues?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0092P47GW/

Also, amazon now have it under review.
Is there a NEW problem or is it the uk/us plug issue that we talked about earlier?

Doctor DooM

I don't know, I've been using mine to record tournaments for about 6 months now in conditions that are generally much rougher than people would have at home and have barely had a problem with it.

I don't want to guarantee that nothing will though- could be a bad run or something.