Yes, a PC or laptop is required to use HD PVR 2. The PC is used to both run the HD PVR 2 application plus is the place where HD PVR 2 recordings are stored. HD PVR 2 does not have any internal disk storage. HD PVR 2 connects to a PC or laptop computer through a USB 2.0 port. The HD PVR 2 recordings are stored on the PC's disk drive. Software Download. Download HDPVRCapture Hauppauge Edition to start using HDPVRCapture with your HDPVR 2 GE Plus on your Mac. Download Now. Minimum OSX Requirement 10.10 or higher. Contact Support. If you need help using your HDPVR 2 GE Plus device with the HDPVRCapture application, please Contact Support. Contact Support.
I just got the Hauppauge HD PVR 1212 and downloaded the HDPVRCapture program for mac. Works like a charm and couldn't be happier! Only problem is I can't find the right video converting software for that ideal video/audio.
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I tried 'Smart Converter' from the App Store and it works video quality wise, but audio is below par and I'm too cautious about buying any other video converting software.