Record TV / extract
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I need to record a tv segment and extract to my computer. The show is live won't be replayed on any web format.
I can't figure out how to hack in to my cable box to extract the show. Is there another way?
Not sure if I can redirect the cable feed to my computer without buying stuff.
Suggestions?
- ismith0
My cable box has a single firewire jack which is pretty easy to hook up and record in OS X... what service are you on? I take it there's no FW jack or you probably would've found it.
- ********0
There is USB but I can't connect. I am on RCN
- What do you mean can't connect? Can't find software for it?ismith
- Can't mount it. What software do I need?********
- DRIFTMONKEY0
Last resort: use a camcorder and record the show. I know its ghetto, but if you can't find another way...
- BattleAxe0
http://www.macworld.com/article/…
I had a PC with Windows Media Center that had a tv tuner card so I could tune it to my local cable and use it as a DVR
- DrBombay0
Many of those boxes block that sort of thing. Time Warner for example.
- DrBombay0
You could go to best buy get one of those USB thingys that have a coax input on it, record and then return the usb thing.
- BattleAxe0
also if you already subscribe to DVR services many of them offer to burn your recordings in order to free up space
- ********0
Really? Thats interesting because my DVR cant record or save that much shows.
- ismith0
Sorry I searched but couldn't find anything for USB. I was surprised to find the FW on mine, it's just the basic thing from Comcast. Turned out you could connect them, download some little app to decode the signal and record it in VLC.
- epic_rim0
audio output of television into computer. Forget the cable box, its probably locked down
- ********0
Any other thoughts? Specifically anyone using RCN?
- acescence0
I used to have RCN in NYC and I think your only option with them is a tuner card or box as has been mentioned already. I have one I could give you, but it'll only work with a win or linux machine. I could be wrong though, as I think maybe they've got new boxes now. this is the one I used to have..
- jonturi0
i've got an elgato eye that i dont use anymore (in nyc). you can record into pc with that & its software. give a shout if its not coming up too soon...
- ********0
Thx acescencem yah I have the newer box...
- ********0
jonturi. is it or PC or Mac? I do have VM Ware running on my Macs so i think it should work.
- jonturi0
i have a slightly older one (no longer on their site). its a small set-top box. you plug cable into it and then run firewire to pc. with software you can view / record and save file. i dont use it so you are welcome to borrow it. not sure when you need to record. im downtown BK and work midtown west.
- ********0
Cool, could I try it? I am in Mid East during week and EVil on weekend. I can come down to BK during the weekend.
- i'll email you. yeah, can get it to you this weekend, npjonturi
- ********0
thx man