[mythtv-users] HDTV USB Tuner

Brad DerManouelian myth at dermanouelian.com
Mon Dec 29 19:49:40 UTC 2008


On Dec 29, 2008, at 11:20 AM, Jason Gauthier wrote:

> >Are there any known supported with MythTV/Linux in general?
> >It’s my only option at this point, but interested in getting one.
>
> >http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/index.php/Category:Video_capture_cards
>
> >You assume it's your only option. There may be others if you give  
> more information about your requirements.
>
> USB is my only option, as I have no slots other an PCI-e, and I’m  
> holding it back for something else if needed.

Like I said.. you assume it's your only option. HDHomeRun is a great  
solution. external box connects via ethernet. Use it the same way you  
would an internal capture card with the added benefit of having two  
tuners.

>  >You also don't say where you are so we have no idea if you're  
> looking for an over the air ATSC tuner or DVB-S or -T? Maybe  
> something else?
>
> Yeah, my bad.  OTA, definitely. Want to pick up local HD channels.

There are USB options on the page I pointed you to.

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