Hauppauge
Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAUP), the leading developer
and manufacturer of HD video recorders, is launching its latest
video recorder, HD PVR Rocket. HD PVR Rocket records video game
play from PlayStation, Xbox and PC gaming systems in high
definition resolution up to 1080p using H.264 video compression.
The most notable feature of the Rocket is that it functions
independently of a PC, powered by USB from the console or PC. A
press of the red button on the device will begin instant recording
onto any size USB flash drive or powered external HDD over HDMI or
component in H.264. The same format used by Blu-ray discs providing
a crisp image and amazing digital sound. H.264 uses 1/3 of
disk space compared to the popular MPEG-2 format – so when a
16 Gbyte USB thumb drive is plugged into the HD PVR Rocket, 4 hours
video game play is recorded in full HD. HD PVR Rocket is the
ultimate portable video recorder: it is small enough to fit in your
hand and weights just 130 grams and complementing the next
generation console’s in-built gameplay sharing features by adding a
huge amount of recording flexibility What’s more, the HD PVR Rocket
also has a built-in audio mixer so that gamers can record game
commentary along with game audio. The in-built audio mixer will
allow the addition of live commentary or background music over game
audio by simply attaching a microphone, headset or mp3
player. A touch sensitive control panel situated next to the
recording button adjusts the input volume and also features
audio-level monitor, bass boost, audio-level lock and mute button.
The HD PVR Rocket follows the HD PVR 2 which was introduced in
September 2012. Whilst being the highest quality video game
recorder on the market, the HD PVR 2 is designed for a studio game
setup requiring a PC or Mac to store video recordings., whereas,
the all new HD PVR Rocket is portable, standalone and does not
require a PC to make recordings. Once game play is recorded,
Hauppauge provides a Windows application called Hauppauge Capture
which can be used to upload video game play to YouTube. This
application allows users to select their videos and upload them to
their YouTube channel. Users can create YouTube channels and record
and post their best game moves with game commentary using the HD
PVR Rocket. The recordings made by the HD PVR Rocket are also
compatible with a Mac for editing in iMovie and uploading to
YouTube. Any game system which uses either HDMI video without HDCP
or uses component video can be recorded with HD PVR Rocket,
including the Xbox 360 and Xbox One, PlayStation3, WiiU and PC
based game systems. Sony has announced the PS4 will also have game
play recordable through the HDMI port. HD PVR Rocket is available in the UK at launch exclusively to Maplin on the highstreet and with Ebuyer, DABS and Amazon online, priced at £139.99. It starts shipping November 20th For more product
information visit www.hauppauge.co.uk/rocket
