So i checked on this link: https://linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Easycap and there are various versions of the EasyCAP so what is the most recommended EasyCAP model for recording Wii U gameplay which are according to the link i showed you which are:
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Known Easycap devices
STK1160 EasyCAP
For the stk1160 based EasyCAPs exists another article on this wiki with further information.
It is assumed that the stk1160 based "EasyCAP DC60" ist the "originally" EasyCAP device. This device is sold in different varieties (models) and even under different names like: EzCap, LogiLink, Mumbi, Weltbild, and some more.
Components Used
# lsusb
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 05e1:0408 Syntek Semiconductor Co., Ltd STK1160 Video Capture Device
Making it work
STK1160 based devices are supported (video and audio) under Linux by the easycap kernel module (kernel 2.6.38 and later) and further on by the stk1160 kernel module (kernel 3.7). More information on this wiki: Stk1160
Audio support
More information on this wiki: Stk1160#Drivers
Empia EasyCAP
The Empia EasyCAP is based on the EM2860 chip from Empia.
Components Used
# lsusb
Bus XXX Device XXX: ID eb1a:2861 eMPIA Technology, Inc.
Making it work
EM2860 (EM2861) based devices are supported in Linux by the em28xx kernle module. More information on this wiki: Em28xx_devices
Audio support
The em28xx kernel module should create a Em28xx AudioALSA soundcard which can be used for sound capturing.
Somagic EasyCAP
The Somagic EasyCAP is based on the SMI-2021 chip from Somagic. It needs a firmware for operation.
Components Used
# lsusb
Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:0007 Somagic, Inc.
and after loading the firmware
# lsusb
Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:003c Somagic, Inc. or Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:003f Somagic, Inc.
Making it work
For SMI-2021 based devices exists a proceeding Linux-driver project: easycap-somagic-linux
More information on this wiki: Somagic
Audio support
Audio support is provided by the easycap-somagic-linux driver at an unknown stage.
USBTV007 EasyCAP
This EasyCAP is based on a single UTV007 labeled chip.
This device is sold as "USB video capture QS702" from SHENZHEN FUSHICAI ELECTRONIC CO.,LTD
lsusb reports
# lsusb
Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1b71:3002
Full lsusb -v
Making it work
Audio support
As of kernel version 3.19-rc1, the usbtv kernel module should create a USB Audio ALSA soundcard which can be used for sound capturing.
Kernel modules
Kernel 3.19-rc1 and above now include the usbtv kernel module that supports both video and audio.
If you are below kernel version 3.19 and want audio support, you can build the module yourself.
Slides from talk describing setup for reverse-engineering what does the hardware do are available: http://www.slideshare.net/LubomirRintel/usb-reversing"
what is the most recommended EasyCAP model for recording Wii U gameplay?
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Known Easycap devices
STK1160 EasyCAP
For the stk1160 based EasyCAPs exists another article on this wiki with further information.
It is assumed that the stk1160 based "EasyCAP DC60" ist the "originally" EasyCAP device. This device is sold in different varieties (models) and even under different names like: EzCap, LogiLink, Mumbi, Weltbild, and some more.
Components Used
- Syntek STK1160 (USB video bridge)
- Silan SC8113 or GM7113 (Philips SAA7113 compatible video decoder)
- AC'97 audio processor (In the 4 inputs model this chip is missing. Audio capturing is done by the STK1160 chips built-in ADC for mono microphone audio recording.)
# lsusb
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 05e1:0408 Syntek Semiconductor Co., Ltd STK1160 Video Capture Device
Making it work
STK1160 based devices are supported (video and audio) under Linux by the easycap kernel module (kernel 2.6.38 and later) and further on by the stk1160 kernel module (kernel 3.7). More information on this wiki: Stk1160
Audio support
More information on this wiki: Stk1160#Drivers
Empia EasyCAP
The Empia EasyCAP is based on the EM2860 chip from Empia.
Components Used
- Empia EM2860 (EM2861 ?) (USB video bridge)
- Silan SC8113 (Philips SAA7113 compatible video decoder)
- AC'97 audio processor
# lsusb
Bus XXX Device XXX: ID eb1a:2861 eMPIA Technology, Inc.
Making it work
EM2860 (EM2861) based devices are supported in Linux by the em28xx kernle module. More information on this wiki: Em28xx_devices
Audio support
The em28xx kernel module should create a Em28xx AudioALSA soundcard which can be used for sound capturing.
Somagic EasyCAP
The Somagic EasyCAP is based on the SMI-2021 chip from Somagic. It needs a firmware for operation.
Components Used
- Somagic SMI-2021CBE (USB video bridge)
- SAA7113 compatible video decoder
- Cirrus Logic 5340-CZZ audio processor
# lsusb
Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:0007 Somagic, Inc.
and after loading the firmware
# lsusb
Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:003c Somagic, Inc. or Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:003f Somagic, Inc.
Making it work
For SMI-2021 based devices exists a proceeding Linux-driver project: easycap-somagic-linux
More information on this wiki: Somagic
Audio support
Audio support is provided by the easycap-somagic-linux driver at an unknown stage.
USBTV007 EasyCAP
This EasyCAP is based on a single UTV007 labeled chip.
This device is sold as "USB video capture QS702" from SHENZHEN FUSHICAI ELECTRONIC CO.,LTD
lsusb reports
- Manufacturer: Fushicai
- Product: usbtv007
- Single chip: UTV007 A614231.1 1136L1BK
- Inscriptions on the board: FSC VIDEO DVR
# lsusb
Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1b71:3002
Full lsusb -v
Making it work
Audio support
As of kernel version 3.19-rc1, the usbtv kernel module should create a USB Audio ALSA soundcard which can be used for sound capturing.
Kernel modules
Kernel 3.19-rc1 and above now include the usbtv kernel module that supports both video and audio.
- Patch ID: 63ddf68de52efaac40a9287e44266ac30e71dd36
- Audio is 48Khz, 2ch, 16bit.
If you are below kernel version 3.19 and want audio support, you can build the module yourself.
- Git: https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/tree/drivers/media/usb/usbtv
- Enable CONFIG_VIDEO_USBTV
- Git: https://github.com/memeruiz/usbtv007
- Very experimental
- Currently doesn't do anything beyond what kernel driver does but is resource hungry
- Written using Python libusb1 and v4l2 bindings (you will need their packages from pypi.python.org)
- Requires v4l2loopback: http://github.com/umlaeute/v4l2loopback
- Could be useful for easy protocol testing, prototyping
- Testing and fixing of eventual bugs is very welcome!
- Audio is currently not supported on the last Linux kernel. Audio is working with the Windows driver (tested on Windows 2000 with the XP driver not on a virtualized computer with a playstation PSX for the video and audio inputs with the software "honestech HD DVR 2.5").
Slides from talk describing setup for reverse-engineering what does the hardware do are available: http://www.slideshare.net/LubomirRintel/usb-reversing"
what is the most recommended EasyCAP model for recording Wii U gameplay?
