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Originally Posted by Mr MOE
Happy New Year everyone!
I am in looking to purchase a video recording device to tap into the video feed at FIRST competitions. In the past, I have used an old VCR to record matches. I know many people have entered the 21st century (admittedly, I am still in the 20th) and have portable recording devices they use instead.
Any recommendations on options for devices to use. I am looking for specific models and pros/cons if you can provide.
Thanks!
John
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When my son was on Team 007, I used to bring my ReplayTV DVR to Chesapeake and hook it up to the AV feed and set it to do several manual records. I would then use a shareware program called DVArchive to move the recorded files to a PC for editing. (A Mac version is available as well.) Standard video editing from there.
The ReplayTV units are currently available fairly cheap on eBay, as they no longer receive TV Guide listings, so they can only record in manual mode, even if you have an analog feed to attach to them. Specifically, look for 5000 or 5500 series models with Lifetime Subscriptions. You will want enough recording capacity to use the Medium recording setting (2 GB per hour) for the length of time you are looking to record. There is a way to put in a larger HD if desired.
I would just bring a remote and a flat screen monitor and be all set at the Regionals.