[mythtv-users] Record two programs at once?

Edward Wildgoose edward.wildgoose at frmhedge.com
Wed Apr 16 14:13:01 UTC 2003


Depends on resolution, but approx 1GHz per encoding channel is a good
benchmark for fairly high quality video.  Plus you need about 0.5 to 0.3 Ghz
for decoding.

If you turn down the resolution I think your hardware will be adequate
though.

> Thanks for the responses, everybody.  I'm looking at building a 2-tuner
> box shortly, possible centered around a P4 1.8ghz or higher.  Should this
> be enough horsepower to handle what I need to be done?  Also, am I correct
> in assuming I could pause a live TV show while another is being recorded?
>
>  Dwight Hubbard:
> > Yes, Mythtv allows you to record two or more programs at the same time,
> > if you have enough tuners and processor resources.  However, with
> > current processors you'll most likely need more than one back end server
> > if you want to be recording more than 3 shows at a time.
> >
> >> Does MythTV allow you to (assuming you have the required tv tuners)
> >> record two programs at the same time?
>
>
>
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