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Elgato Systems EyeTV Hybrid & turbo.264 HD Hardware Bundle for Mac

  • USB Digital TV Tuner
  • USB H.264 HD Video Encoder
  • B&H# ELETVH264
  • Mfr#
  • 10020258
  • Price: $ 279.95
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Elgato Systems EyeTV Hybrid & turbo.264 HD Hardware Bundle for Mac
Elgato Systems EyeTV Hybrid & turbo.264 HD Hardware Bundle for Mac
  • EyeTV Hybrid USB Digital TV Tuner for Mac

    Elgato Systems

    EyeTV Hybrid USB Digital TV Tuner for Mac

    B&H# ELETVH | Mfr# 10020974

    The EyeTV Hybrid from Elgato Systems is an external USB ATSC/NTSC TV tuner Mac. It turns your computer into a PVR by allowing you to watch and record analog or digital TV signals directly on your screen.

    The small external device connects to your computer via a standard USB 2.0 connection. It lets you input video directly from a coaxial, RCA or S-Video source. It comes with the EyeTV 3 software package to watch and record TV, making it a great choice for watching and recording television programs on your Mac.

    • ATSC digital tuner supports 720p and 1080i HD signals
    • Supports legacy NTSC transmissions, still used by many cable providers
    • Also supports FM radio and ClearQAM signals
    • Full-featured EyeTV 3 PVR software included
    • Export recorded video for use on iPods
    Device Type
    USB 2.0
    AV Formats
    Video System
    ATSC, NTSC, ClearQAM
    Video Formats
    SD, HD
    Aspect Ratio
    4:3, 16:9
    Audio Formats
    Stereo
    Tuner
    TV
    NTSC
    FM
    Yes
    DTV
    ATSC, ClearQAM
    TV Options
    Time Shift
    Yes
    Closed Caption Support
    None
    Channel Preview
    Yes
    Connectors
    TV Input
    1x RF Coax
    Video
    1x RCA
    1x S-Video
    Audio
    1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Minijack
    General
    Agency Certifications
    FCC
    System Requirements
    Computer: PowerPC G4, G5; Intel Mac
    Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4.11
    Memory: 512MB
    Hardware: USB 2.0 port, Internet connection required to access Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
    Dimensions (WxHxD)
    3.2 x 1.3 x 0.6" (8.2 x 3.2 x 1.5cm)
    Weight
    0.07 lb (0.03kg)
    • Remote Control
    • Software CD-ROM with Eye TV 2 Software and PDF Product Manual
    • USB Extension Cable
    • Break Out Cable for Composite, S-Video and Stereo Audio
    • Quick Start Guide
    • 1-Year Limited Warranty
  • turbo.264 HD USB H.264 Video Encoder for Mac

    Elgato Systems

    turbo.264 HD USB H.264 Video Encoder for Mac

    B&H# ELH264 | Mfr# 10020196

    The turbo.264 HD from Elgato Systems is a USB hardware accelerator for H.264 video encoding. It can be used to convert video for use on the Apple TV, iPod, iPhone, and other devices that support the MPEG-4 files encoded with H.264.

    The turbo.264 HD uses dedicated hardware to compress video. Software-based conversion can take up to an hour for a 15-minute video; the turbo.264 HD cuts that time to less than 20 minutes. This is an excellent option for anyone who has video content that they would like to play on their Apple TV, iPod, or iPhone.

    • Converts video recorded with AVCHD camcorders
    • Extremely easy to use
    • Supports basic trim editing of video clips
    • Suitable for consumer and professional use
    • Supports direct video upload to YouTube
    • Increases compression performance in iMovie, QuickTime Pro, Final Cut Pro, and EyeTV
    Video Formats
    Input: AVCHD Video, QuickTime, AVI, DV, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 Program/Transport Stream, MPEG-4, MP4, M4V, H.263, H.264 AVC, Xvid, VIDEO_TS

    Output: H.264 in any of the following formats:

    Apple TV
    Video: H.264 Main Profile, 5Mbps max., 1280 x 720 pixels at 24fps max. or 960 x 540 pixels at 30fps max.
    Audio: AAC-LC, stereo, 160kbps, 48kHz. When exporting to Apple TV format, for sources that contain Dolby Digital AC-3 audio, the digital audio will be passed through into the resulting file.

    iPod High
    Video: H.264 Baseline Profile Low-Complexity, 1.5Mbps max., 640 x 480 max., 30fps max.
    Audio: AAC-LC, stereo, 128kbps, 48kHz. (Note: If the source movie is larger than 640 x 480 it will be scaled to fit within 640 x 480 preserving aspect ratio. Resolution is maintained if 640 x 480 or smaller. Frame rate is maintained when 30fps and smaller.)

    iPod Standard
    Video: H.264 Baseline Profile (up to Level 1.3), 768kbps max. 320 x 240 max., 30fps max.
    Audio: AAC-LC, stereo, 128kbps, 48kHz. (Note: If the source movie is larger than 320 x 240 it will be scaled to fit within 320 x 240 preserving aspect ratio. Resolution is maintained if 320 x 240 or smaller. Frame rate is maintained when 30fps and smaller.)

    iPhone
    Video: H.264 Baseline Profile (up to Level 1.3), 900kbps max. 480 x 360 max., 30fps max.
    Audio: AAC-LC, stereo, 128kbps, 48kHz. (Note: If the source movie is larger than 480 x 360 it will be scaled to fit within 480 x 360 preserving aspect ratio. Resolution is maintained if 480 x 360 or smaller. Frame rate is maintained when 30fps and smaller.)

    Sony PSP
    Video: H.264 Main Profile, 1.5Mbps, 480 x 270, 30fps.
    Audio: AAC-LC, stereo, 128kbps, 48kHz. (Note: A source with 16:9 aspect ratio will produce a 480 x 270 destination movie while a 4:3 video results in a 362 x 272 file.)

    YouTube
    Video: H.264 Baseline Profile Low-Complexity, 1.5Mbps max., 640 x 480 max., 30fps max.
    Audio: AAC-LC, stereo, 128kbps, 48kHz. (Note: If the source movie is larger than 640 x 480 it will be scaled to fit within 640 x 480 preserving aspect ratio. Resolution is maintained if 640 x 480 or smaller. Frame rate is maintained when 30fps and smaller.)

    YouTube HD
    Video: H.264 Main Profile, 5Mbps max., 1280 x 720 max., 30fps max.
    Audio: AAC-LC, stereo, 128kbps, 48kHz. (Note: If the source movie is larger than 1280 x 720 it will be scaled to fit within 1280 x 720 preserving aspect ratio. Resolution is maintained if 1280 x 720 or smaller. Frame rate is maintained when 30fps and smaller.)

    HD 720p
    Video: H.264 Main Profile, 10Mbps max., 1280 x 720 pixels at 30fps max.
    Audio: AAC-LC, stereo, 160kbps, 48kHz (Note: If the source movie is larger than 1280 x 720 it will be scaled to fit within 1280 x 720 preserving aspect ratio. Resolution is maintained if 1280 x 720 or smaller. Frame rate is maintained when 30fps and smaller.)

    HD 1080p
    Video: H.264 Main Profile, 10Mbps max., 1920 x 1080 pixels at 30fps max.
    Audio: AAC-LC, stereo, 160kbps, 48kHz

    Custom profiles
    H.264 High Profile, 1080p, 30fps, 10Mbps max.
    System Requirements
    Computer: Intel Mac
    Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5.6
    Memory: 512MB
    Software: QuickTime 7.6
    Hardware: USB 2.0 port
    Dimensions (WxHxD)
    1.2 x 0.39 x 2.9" (3 x 1 x 7.3cm)
    Weight
    0.04 lb (0.018kg)
    • 1-Year Limited Warranty
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty
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