DVB-t, analogue and hardware decoding (1 Viewer)

[tintin_dk]

Hi,

I am about to finish my HTPC project . BUT I am missing one of the most important things - the tuner card.

Anyone know what to buy if I need:

* DVB-T tuner

* Analogue tuner

* Hardware decoding for both analogue and DVB-T

Is there a single card that can handle all 3 things or must I buy 2 cards?



Regards,
Michael

 

[Spragleknas]

I think you want a hardware encoding analogue card + DVB-T? If so, the HVR-1300 might be what you need. Personally I'd rather have two separate cards, as the HVR-1300 can't use both tuners simultaneously.

Also (somebody correct me if I am wrong): I don't think there is HW and SW DVB-T cards.... No encoding is done (except in software)

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

Also (somebody correct me if I am wrong): I don't think there is HW and SW DVB-T cards.... No encoding is done (except in software)

Stream is mpeg2 anyway, so no problems there then

Then of course there are those that may break the DVB standard, or the other side is a new one comes out (HD dvb for example, mpeg4 or corrupt derivitive).

Hey always up for discussion, I like changes, got another spanner anyone

 

[tintin_dk]

Thanks for you answers

Could 2 of theese Asus cards be a possibility? As a see it is has hardware encoding on the analogue part?

 

[Spragleknas]

This is a SW-card (99 % certain). Many ppl here (in the forum) have had trouble with this and simular cards. HVR-1300 and 4000 (both Hauppauge) are the ONLY hybrid I know of that has a HW-encoder.

 

[vertiger]

This is a SW-card (99 % certain). Many ppl here (in the forum) have had trouble with this and simular cards. HVR-1300 and 4000 (both Hauppauge) are the ONLY hybrid I know of that has a HW-encoder.

the HVR-4000 is a 100% SW-Encoder-card

 

[chemelli]

the HVR-4000 is a 100% SW-Encoder-card

I can confirm that HVR-4000 from Hauppuage is 100% SW-Encoder and HVR-1300 is HW-Encoder.

Simone

 

[Spragleknas]

Oups... I stand corrected

:sorry:

Anyway: There will soon (?) be new cards available; the HVR-1700 and HVR-1400. I believe these are PCIe and Express Card.