Elgato EyeTV + Mac Pro

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Elgato EyeTV + Mac Pro

Hi,

I have a Mac Pro (2008), Mac OS X 10.6.3, 6GB RAM, 1.5TB of HDD (500GB, 1TB)

I'm looking at getting the Elgato EyeTV DDT TV Tuner Stick; or alternately the Elgato EyeTV netstream DTT.

Has anyone used either of these product with a Mac Pro? Will the Mac's case cause interferrance with signal being sent to the unit?

Advice welcome.

Regards,

Peter.

Message was edited by: Peter Miller

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Posted on Dec 17, 2010 6:50 PM

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Kappy

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Dec 17, 2010 7:42 PM in response to Peter Miller

Will the Mac's case cause interferrance with signal being sent to the unit?

In what way?

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Peter Miller Author

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Dec 18, 2010 12:19 AM in response to Kappy

Hi Kappy,

I meant as in television signal interference. (due to the operation of the Mac's internal components. - like putting magnetic field near a transmitter.)

Sorry for any confusion. - Note: I managed to contact a friend after I made the post and got their opinion, they said the aluminum case of the Mac should prevent this from happening.

Thanks. Merry Christmas. 🙂

Regards,

Peter.

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Answer 3

Dec 18, 2010 8:27 AM in response to Peter Miller

Used this product for a couple years with no problem.
The USB "conversion" box runs hot.
No problem with RF.

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Kappy

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Dec 18, 2010 8:47 AM in response to Peter Miller

The computer is tested to meet FCC regulations regarding RF interference. It's encased in metal shielding so I don't see that you should have any concerns.

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Peter Miller Author

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Dec 18, 2010 10:25 PM in response to ChipPeterson

Thanks for that information, I figured the unit would gain some heat.

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Peter Miller Author

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Dec 18, 2010 10:28 PM in response to Kappy

Hi Kappy,

Thanks for the info about the shielding information regarding the Mac's case.

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Peter Miller Author

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Dec 18, 2010 10:32 PM in response to Peter Miller

Thanks for the information you were able to provide, with that and other advice I've got pretty much all the info I needed.

Cheers.

Regards,

Peter.

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