I often blog about applications and pieces of hardware that bring increased functionality to your Mac. Not only because it is practical, but also because a Mac can do so much more it gets credit for.
Quite a few months ago I was experimenting with a linux distro aimed at replacing DVRs called KnoppMyth. (If you are interested, Systm just released an episode detailing the setup of MythTV. Click here to watch)At the time it was a great alternative. It had all the great features you would expect from a spendy set top box with the benefit of being a free linux distro. However, as much as I do like linux, I do spend the majority of my time on a Mac. So I have been keeping my eyes open for a Mac alternative.
This is what I found. It’s called EyeTV Diversity. It’s a USB Tuner that allows for free OTA TV reception. Here is an excerpt from the site:
“Enjoy superior free-to-view digital TV (DVB-T, also known as DTT or Freeview) reception on your Mac deep indoors, in weak coverage areas, and while traveling at high speeds, all thanks to EyeTV Diversity’s revolutionary antenna diversity technology.”
EyeTV Diversity is an over the air (OTA) dual tuner DVR. It utilizes two antenna to either watch one channel while recording a separate one, or can be set up so both tune into the same channel. This will provide you with a stronger signal resulting in better quality. The included software gives you the ability to edit out unwanted content as well as schedule recordings using the included program guide. All of this is powered by a simple USB stick that the dual antennas are plugged into. The rest of the work is done with the uniquely simple software from Elgato called EyeTV. EyeTV does all of the organizing and recording of the TV programs as well as the saving and exporting. Also, if your Mac packs a big enough punch you can view and record 720p and 1080i HD content.
Keep in mind that this a product designed to capture OTA broadcasts and is not for use with an existing cable subscription. Depending on your location you can get many HD channels for free. And if your anything like me, your probably not happy with your cable company anyways and looking for any solution to leave them behind.
More info as well as purchasing options can be found here. Elgato Online Store






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