How much latency does this device add to the video signal? Would it be appropriate to use for live capture?
1061023
Can't say...it hates my Mac Book Air, but the next try is a new iMac. For me latency under 1/2 a second doesn't matter, since I'm broadcasting over Skype. So sorry, can't directly answer your question, but I'm pretty sure in this case latency is going to be directly related to what you're running on that Mac and how fast is that Mac.
1061024
We used this for real-time camera capture for IMAG during a live event. The signal went from camera (through computer) to projector with very little latency. 2-3 frames even with layers of graphics being superimposed by the software as well. We were using a brand new MacBook Pro with ProPresenter and no other apps running.
1061025
Pretty low compared to using a FW connection on the Canon HD20 I was using it with. FW connection >1 second. BMD Mini Recorder using HD20 HDMI output <0.3 second (guessing). Takes some setting up in BMD software (I needed help from distributor) but once it's configured all good.
1061026
Very little latency. I have not personally used it serious live capture, but have tested. I didn't notice any latency. Streaming magazine suggested a couple of these Black Magic Design UltraStudio combined with a newer, three Thunderbolt buss MacBookPros and Telestreams Wirecast as a portable live streaming system in their April edition.
345236
I connected the device directly from the TV and cable box to the computer. I had to unplug everything and then re-plug everything afterwards. You play it live and it records in real time.
1806326
It's a great little unit. Be aware it DOES drift out of sync over time. You can use third party software to correct for it in editing or speed up the audio file in your editing system by 100.008%. Not a problem for videos less than about 15 minutes...no corrections necessary. Anything longer and you'll need to compensate for it. Otherwise it's a very useful and versatile device....I love it.
932404
I certainly haven't seen a delay in the 3-4 second range, but I never paid attention much as it didn't matter since it was just sitting there recording. Any extra time at the beginning or end could be edited out. I don't know that it would work playing a game from, though. It's not like having video plugged into a monitor. (I mention this because you mention having a game capture card.)
1709511
Keep in mind this is only a converter. It does a wonderful job of converting SDI into HDMI. With that said, as long as you have the proper capture device between your computer and the converters HDMI output I don't see any reason why you couldn't use it for live streaming.
932403
There is a slight delay, maybe 1 second at most. I don't use it this way. I only capture footage from my DVR, and I have it connected with a 1x2 HDMI switch box where only 1 signal is active at the same time, which mean that when I'm capturing footage, only the PC receives a signal. You could hook up a 1x2 HDMI splitter which is active on all feeds at the same time, but I've found that those can be kind of unreliable and they are much more than I need for my particular setup.
933599
Yes it does. However, I have noticed some latency (almost like online buffering) when using it even with locally stored videos.
1897037
You cannot honestly tell if latency will exist until you use it. What interface are you using? USB or Firewire? 2 gigs of ram seems like a VERY basic machine so I can see potential software slowness, but again, you'd have to try. Just my experience with PCs I am going to say you will have some performance issues across the board.
1622270
I use it for production in video and multi-track recording. It's a pretty hefty audio device and it will handle anything you throw at it. It will diminish your latency to basically zero, so you should be happy with it.
106819
While I can't speak for this card specifically I can vouch for the fact that your theory works. I've done as much with most basic capture cards. Just make sure that you have multiple video outputs on your graphics card and connect one to your monitor and loop back to the capture device through a second output. The card should appear in your recording software as a capture device and I've used it to record full screen video, capture PC game play and once even live-streamed my PC desktop to a website.
538807
Using HDMI Cables for recording inputs and the Progressive setting turned on, I have found improvements in video quality. Can't say for sure it works on everything. Can't get a Rembrant from a snapshot. But I am very pleased with the units I have.
2149857
Since this card utilizes USB 3.0, it really doesn't have any latency. I've often played games in the capture window with no problem.
828426
No latency issues that I can see. You would have to set up some elaborate way of checking, but the box seems to do the job. One point of interest: the signal only goes one way (SDI to HDMI) and not the other (HDMI to SDI).
451556
I use the YCam app and it works fine for me for sound and live video. I think there are several others that work with it as well, maybe some others can chime in too
224600
Hi every one!!I have to clear a doubt before I buy this item, I love to use midi and playback instruments especially with Reason (obviously I take advantage on recording at the same time), my doubt is if I will have playback latency with this unit as it does not use an internal PCI card?Thanks in advance
1425977
The device connects/talks to the computer via ethernet cable. Simply download the software and drivers and then follow steps in the digital manual to change your ip settings. Record to hard drive using usb 2.0 or 3.0. I ended up returning mine as it was a bit glitchy. Also you can't use any hdmi cables longer than 10 feet. Device wont recognize the signal through hdmi cables any longer than that. Tried signal boosters but did not work either. If using hdmi you will need to buy an hdmi to sdi converter for about 300. Will need one for every hdmi input longer than 10ft. You would run the sdi out into to the blackmagic switcher. Not too bad for the price but not great either in my opinion.
937755
It has to be a compatible capture device. The key question is what is considered compatible? That I do not know as they refuse to release a compatibility list :( I have ran against the same issue with 1/2 my devices.