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Smash Master
I'm mostly making this thread so I can link to it from my replays thread for the list of Pinnacle Video Transfers available on eBay. I also, however, want to make it known to the smash community, even though no one really reads the Videography forum. Henceforth I will refer to the Pinnacle Video Transfer as PVT.
The PVT is the best thing for recording smash Imo, second only to a capture device that supports HD. Its strong point is, of course, replays, because it's able to start recording when the replay starts playing and stop at the end. This creates a video file that can be taken off the USB drive and uploaded straight to YouTube, or whatever you wish. It also does not require the use of a computer/laptop, just a USB drive, iPod, PSP, or mass storage device. It's the only device I have been able to find that does this. Note: you can also use a USB SD card reader and record onto an SD card if you wish. This is the quality it produces with the "best.txt" hack, which I shouldn't have to explain unless you already have one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59gZDExKb68&fmt=18
From The Pinnacle website:
At the touch of a button, rapidly copy analog video from any source in MPEG-4 quality to any USB 2.0 storage device without using a PC.
Pinnacle Video Transfer provides high-quality MPEG-4 encoding in H.264 at up to 720×480/576 (NTSC/PAL) resolution and supports multiple inputs including S-Video, Composite video and stereo audio.
High-speed USB 2.0 connection ensures fast digital video transfer. The compact size makes it perfect for backing up videos on the go.
Features:
-PC-less capture of your video to an iPod, PSP, USB 2.0 hard drive or USB Flash Stick.
-One-touch start/stop recording from any video source including a TV, DVD player, PVR, camcorder, set-top box or gaming console.
-High-quality MPEG-4 encoding in H.264 at up to 720×480/576 (NTSC/PAL) resolution.
-High-quality MPEG-4 encoding for mobile devices, full-screen PC and even video editing or DVD burning.-
-Multiple capture options for mobile devices, full-screen PC and even video editing or DVD burning.
-S-Video, composite video and stereo audio analog inputs.
-Compact size makes it perfect for travelling.
-Recharges iPod batteryduring video transfer (cable not included).
Price: $99.99
So the price new is $100, but on eBay they average around $50. Despite what I said in the beginning, updating this
is useless because no one is looking, so just pm me if you want links to buy one. I'll leave these 3 links here because they aren't changing, but the ebay ones do.
Google products
TigerDirect.com
Amazon
ebay search
So there you have it. I hope this device will gain popularity, because it's so convenient for recording smash.
The PVT is the best thing for recording smash Imo, second only to a capture device that supports HD. Its strong point is, of course, replays, because it's able to start recording when the replay starts playing and stop at the end. This creates a video file that can be taken off the USB drive and uploaded straight to YouTube, or whatever you wish. It also does not require the use of a computer/laptop, just a USB drive, iPod, PSP, or mass storage device. It's the only device I have been able to find that does this. Note: you can also use a USB SD card reader and record onto an SD card if you wish. This is the quality it produces with the "best.txt" hack, which I shouldn't have to explain unless you already have one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59gZDExKb68&fmt=18
From The Pinnacle website:
At the touch of a button, rapidly copy analog video from any source in MPEG-4 quality to any USB 2.0 storage device without using a PC.
Pinnacle Video Transfer provides high-quality MPEG-4 encoding in H.264 at up to 720×480/576 (NTSC/PAL) resolution and supports multiple inputs including S-Video, Composite video and stereo audio.
High-speed USB 2.0 connection ensures fast digital video transfer. The compact size makes it perfect for backing up videos on the go.
Features:
-PC-less capture of your video to an iPod, PSP, USB 2.0 hard drive or USB Flash Stick.
-One-touch start/stop recording from any video source including a TV, DVD player, PVR, camcorder, set-top box or gaming console.
-High-quality MPEG-4 encoding in H.264 at up to 720×480/576 (NTSC/PAL) resolution.
-High-quality MPEG-4 encoding for mobile devices, full-screen PC and even video editing or DVD burning.-
-Multiple capture options for mobile devices, full-screen PC and even video editing or DVD burning.
-S-Video, composite video and stereo audio analog inputs.
-Compact size makes it perfect for travelling.
-Recharges iPod batteryduring video transfer (cable not included).
Price: $99.99
So the price new is $100, but on eBay they average around $50. Despite what I said in the beginning, updating this
is useless because no one is looking, so just pm me if you want links to buy one. I'll leave these 3 links here because they aren't changing, but the ebay ones do.
Google products
TigerDirect.com
Amazon
ebay search
So there you have it. I hope this device will gain popularity, because it's so convenient for recording smash.