[mythtv-users] Hardware Recommendation

[Jason Gauthier]

> Hey all,
>
>  As I am digging deeper into my complete MythTV project, I am
> challenged with video capture resources.
> First, my backend will also be a frontend.  For this, I've chosen the
> Hauppauge PVR 350.  I chose this model for the on-board encoding and
> decoding.  From that standpoint, I have two additional frontends, and
> preferably three.
>
> I am having a difficult time finding a motherboard with that many PCI
> slots.
>
> I was curious if anyone was familiar with a dual input capture, or
> similar.
>
> Any realistic suggestions are welcome! :)

>For analog, the PVR-500 - 1 slot, 2 inputs. (If you use Svideo or  
>composite, you need another space free in your case, but not another  
>PCI slot for the extra ports)
>For digital, go with the HDHomeRun. No ports. It connects to your  
>network via ethernet.


Ah, the PVR500. Great!  The DirecTV boxes do seem to have a coaxial out.
That might be perfect!

Thanks,

Jason