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Elgato Turbo.264 - Video H.264 (MP4) Encoder Hardware 10020500 | 
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| Brand: Elgato
Category: CE
List Price: $99.95
Buy New: $83.95
You Save: $16.00 (16%)
New (9) Used (1) from $83.95
Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 2575
Format: Cd
Platform: Macintosh
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Mac OS X
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 5.8 x 5.5 x 1
MPN: 10020500
Model: 10020500
UPC: 852095000676
EAN: 0852095000676
ASIN: B000PCVIEU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Convert widescreen DVD (VIDEO_TS) video files without black bars. | | • | Tweak video resolution and frame rate; | | • | Adjust the video settings so it plays on your smartphone; | | • | Pick the audio track you wish to go with the main feature when converting VIDEO TS folders. | | • | Turbo264 supports 4 - 3 and 16 - 9 aspect ratios as well as widescreen |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Are you frustrated by the amount of time it takes to export video to the H.264 format? Are you unable to use your Mac for other purposes while you are converting videos to the H.264 format? Introduce yourself to El Gato Turbo 264 Video Encoder that converts videos for play on iPod, iPhone, AppleTV, and Sony PSP.
Videos can take a surprisingly long time to encode to the H.264 format - sometimes longer than the actual playing time. What's more, H.264 video encoding can demand a sizeable chunk of system resources. How long and how much depends on: the processor speed of your Mac, the length and complexity of the source video, the size of the video file, and the amount of video compression required for the desired end result. Turbo.264 accelerates video encoding up to four times faster on Macs with Intel Core processors. On an older Mac like a PowerPC G4 or PowerPC G5, the acceleration is exponentially faster - some users report up to 10 and 15 times faster.
Turbo.264 comes with an easy "drag and drop" application. The application converts unencrypted videos one at a time or in a batch, and drops the converted file(s) into iTunes, where they automatically synch with a connected iPod, Apple TV or iPhone. Turbo.264 also supports the H.264 (MPEG-4) export command of popular Macintosh video applications, including EyeTV's Wi-Fi Access feature. Not only does Turbo.264 get the job done faster, it frees up your Mac for other tasks while video encoding is in progress. Think of it as a ?co-processor? for your Mac. The software application that comes with Elgato Turbo.264 offers an easy-to-use choice of presets for the iPod, Sony PSP, Apple TV, and iPhone. For Apple TV content, the quality of videos encoded with Turbo.264 software is unrivaled: Turbo.264 converts standard definition television recordings without scaling so that recordings appear on Apple TV in the same resolution they were recorded.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 37 more reviews...
 Known bugs in firmware December 29, 2008
D. Gleason (Monticello, MN)
I recently bought the Turbo.264 and was VERY disappointed in the results. I was initially impressed with the speed until I saw the output of the movie. Big blocky picture output which made it unviewable. I tried a few times after that, with different sources (all unencrypted DVD's, still getting the same result).
Technical Support at Elgato was not much help as they told me it probably had to do with a bug in the firmware. They sent me a link to a new beta firmware update, but it was the same result.
I am very disappointed in this. As of right now, it is useless to me and it's not even heavy enough for me to use as a paperweight. I'm back to using Handbrake for now.
 Perfect for my needs November 14, 2008
S. Kozlowski (Washington DC)
Here's my hardware software setup:
Computer: Mac Mini Core Duo 1.66GHZ, 1 GB of RAM
OS: OS X 10.5.5
QuickTime version: 7.5.5
TV software: Elgato EyeTV 3.x software
TV hardware: Elgato EyeTV 250 Plus hardware
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Conversion Test:
Method: Using Elgato EyeTV export function with the "Apple TV" profile
Source file: 1:08 1080i HDTV recorded with my Elgato EyeTV Plus
Video output: H.264/AVC, 800 x 540, Millions
Audio output: AAC, Stereo (L R), 48.000 kHz
Output FPS: 29.97
Output Normal Size: 960 x 540 pixels
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Results:
Time using Turbo.H264: 1:55 -- average CPU load of 25% (both processors)
Time using QuickTime Software: 3:52 -- average CPU load 95% (both processors)
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Notes:
The video quality looked ever so slightly better to my eyes using a straight QT export without the Turbo.H264 BUT the difference was not nearly enough for me to quibble with the quality or value (to me) of this product. Exports using the Turbo.H264 still look very good to my eyes.
I'm not sure what to make of the fact that the video output width is set to 800 pixels and yet all my files emerge at 960 pixels. I'm assuming there must be some sort of anamorphic PAR conversion built into the encoding process but I'm not losing any sleep/hair over it because the output looks very good on my TV.
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Conclusion:
The faster your Mac, the less speed benefit you will see. I've run some rudimentary tests using this product on my other Mac's (MBP & an older iMac G5). Once I get firm results and run multiple tests, I'll update this review. I can already tell that the iMac G5 sees an enormous benefit this product and the MBP also benefits but to a lesser extent than either of my slower machines. There also seems but be a difference depending upon what input files one throws at this unit. AVI Xvid files appear to convert very quickly but other file formats do not seem to respond as well.
In my case, the Turbo.H264 is well worth money because I principally use it in conjunction with an Elgato EyeTV. My computer retains plenty of cycles left over to record additional programs while simultaneously exporting previous recordings.
--Stefan
 Works Great for Me - 75% Increase in performance. September 12, 2008
Jeffrey Hartman (Kirkwood, MO USA)
I have a Mac 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo. It has been taking me forever to convert TV shows using VisualHub. Even worse then the amount of time taken, is that it makes my computer pretty much unusable during the conversions. I am using the Apple TV setting (higher quality than I was using with VisualHub) and seeing times reduced 75%. I was getting average fps rates of 5-7 without the device and now am running at 20 fps. I also see no noticeable performance difference while the process is running.
I couldn't be happier. Great product.
 Good when it works...if it works August 29, 2008
Don T (United States)
Really erratic. I try batch converting files from a series (e.g., different episodes from the same TV source), and half of them get converted and the other half gets spit out because Turbo.264 claims it cant handle DivX files. Ive downloaded the "required" software using Turbos link, and the same problem recurs. Whether a single file or a batch of files, Turbo.264 just quits at different places when processing the same file at different times. So far, Ive given up using its software for conversions and have returned to opening an AVI file with QuickTime, then exporting to Apple TV format.
It works fine as an adjunct to EyeTV, but I find it easier to record programs using my cable box DVR. I think the software should be renumbered 0.3, not 1.3.
Also, I think it should have its own power supply because even when hooked up to a POWERED USB 2.0 hub, it sucks so much juice that a warning message pops up on the screen advising me that the hub is overloaded and I should disconnect some of my devices. Of course, I experienced dozens of trials with System Profiler not even recognizing it being connected (because it was way underpowered and therefore invisible) before I got the first overloading message, and then I isolated the Turbo.264 as the sole USB device connected to a powered 7-port USB 2.0 hub. Then it was recognized (but still crashes occasionally).
At least Tech Support came up with the same diagnosis after I contacted them. Problem is, why isnt any of this in the small flyer of an instruction manual?
Does not work well for AppleTV August 24, 2008
E. Martinez
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this for exporting eyeTV recording to appleTV format and first time a try at the end of the process it give an error message and does not create a file. After checking the web site it turns out it is a know bug. When it works it encodes video in a 1to1 speed (one hour recording takes one hour to encode in a mac mini). I am disappointed because my main use was Apple TV encoding. My other use is iPod encoding and that appears to work ok.
When using Turbo.264, some exports to the Apple TV format may fail
Solution
When using Turbo.264, some exports to the Apple TV format may fail before completing.
If you are exporting from within EyeTV, the error reported will be something like 0xE0004051 or 0xE00002E0. You may also see a blank, grey window with the Turbo.264 icon in one corner.
If you are exporting using the Turbo.264 application, version 1.2, the error will be something like -536870176.
In either case, Turbo.264 is prevented from completing the export, due to an issue with the firmware inside the unit. This issue is particular to the Apple TV export preset.
This issue is being researched with the assistance of the hardware manufacturer, and once a solution is found, a software update to Turbo.264 should resolve the problem.
Until then, there are a few workarounds you can use:
1) Export using a setting other than "Apple TV", like "iPod High".
2) Customize your Apple TV export, reducing the resolution by 16 pixels in both directions.
3) Unplug and replug the Turbo.264 before starting the export.
Any of these three steps should allow the export to complete.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that this error has caused.
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