Anyone using an HDMI Cloner? Recommendations ~$100-150 plz

[jinjuku]

Title says it all and thanks for any suggestions in advance.

 

[panteragstk]

Title says it all and thanks for any suggestions in advance.

I used to use a Happauge Colossus. They have newer versions that are much better than the original I had. They have an external USB version if internal card isn't what you're looking for.

My use case was recording live TV from my DirecTV receiver. DD audio and all.

 

[jinjuku]

Doesn't look like the Colossus supports HDCP.

 

[panteragstk]

Doesn't look like the Colossus supports HDCP.

The one I have doesn't. I guess they never added it.

Only other brand I know of is black magic design, but theirs are higher.

You could always use an hdcp stripper. I have some HDMI switches that do that with no side effects.

There's actually a very good chance I'll never use my Colossus cards or HDMI switches again. The ones I have stop at 1080i resolution though. Let me know if interested.