How does everyone have their setup hooked up?

[daMaddColombian]

I have a cable box, vcr, ps2, xbox, dvd recorder connected to the tv and I want to add tivo.

I was thinking of going this route:

Cable line >> cable box >> Tivo >> dvd recorder >> VCR >> TV

I have the ps2 and xbox connected through a 4-way input selector that is connected to the vcr, because my tv doesn't have a/v inputs, only RF connection.

[allaboutduncan]

That's probably the best solution. Although, I'd suggest a signal amplifier between the cable box and the TiVo. You should be able to get a small (8-12 db) one at Wal-Mart for less than $20.

Setup one:
Digital Satellite -> TiVo DirecTV Receiver -> DVD Recorder -> TV

Setup two:
Digital Satellite -> Satellite Receiver -> 8db amp. -> long cable run -> 20db amp. with FM noise filter -> ATI AIW card

Setup three:
JVC S-VHS vcr -> Datavideo TBC-1000 -> BVP-4 -> Detailer III -> ATI AIW Card

[daMaddColombian]

[quote]Originally posted by allaboutduncan

That's probably the best solution. Although, I'd suggest a signal amplifier between the cable box and the TiVo. You should be able to get a small (8-12 db) one at Wal-Mart for less than $20.

Would this do the trick?

http://www.impactacoustics.com/produ...1006&sku=41106

[allaboutduncan]

Yes, it would....if you were opening your own electronics store.

Seriously, that's overkill. It's made for retailers and massive A/V setups.

Here's an example at RadioShack.com (over priced):
http://tinyurl.com/74xo9

I've seen them at Sears, Wal-Mart, Lowes, Home Depot, etc.

[daMaddColombian]

LOL, I know I was just kidding. Thanks though.

[allaboutduncan]

I figured you were.

The weird thing is, those setups aren't ideally suited for what we do anyway. Yes they process multiple signals and boost the signal, but contain no shielding at all. You'll get lots of bleed and noise when using multiple signals on those massive units (a lot of them anyway).

[Tcel93]

Radio Shacks 1 to 4 bi-directional signal booster is about $50 but works great. I have two of them boosting the signals in my house now. I actually need to get another one, but am seriously considering the one daMaddColobian posted above