[mythtv-users] [Mythtv-Users] Digital TV Cards. USB V PCI V PCIE

[Brian Wood]

Chris Henderson wrote:
> 
> Hi Brian,
> 
> thanks for taking the time to write back.
> 
> 
>     The ever-present question: are you talking about SD or HD tuners? 
> 
> 
> I thought i mentioned that, sorry.
> Mainly SD and I guess the odd HD.
> 
>     I have four PVR-150 cards on a standard 33Mhz. 32-bit "consumer" type
>     PCI bus and I have no problems is all are in use at the same time for SD
>     recordings.
> 
> 
> Hmm i guess that answers the  PCI  cards question.
> 
> so now we need to hear form somebody that is running the  USB tuners to
> see if you can run four of them.

The most of those I ever ran at the same time was 2 (Plextor units). SD
obviously. I had no problems.

The math says 4 USB units should work, but I'd have to see it to believe
it, as USB drivers can be resource hogs.

Another option you might look into for HD (or SD that's digital) is the
HDHomerun. They seem to be getting very good reviews here. Two tuners
over ethernet