thetallguy24 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Before anybody starts trolling about using CRTs over PC monitors, I just want to know if anyone on here has used a modded Atari with the Enko Composite to HDMI converter or something similar and had it work on a modern LCD/LED PC Monitor. I need to record some gameplay, so its important that I can use a PC Monitor. What I have currently is an ASUS VE247H. I know the converter works with my SNES and Sega Model 1 (but only with the 32X hooked up to it). I do not have a modded Atari though, and was wanting to know if I got mine modded, if it would work as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towmater Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) I did do this, the HDMI signal included a lot of digitized rf noise and artifacts, basically giving me the same quality output as composite, only now in digital form. Edited January 9, 2016 by towmater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetallguy24 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 I did do this, the HDMI signal included a lot of digitized rf noise and artifacts, basically giving me the same quality output as composite, only now in digital form. So were you satisfied with the results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towmater Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I would describe it as "could be better", but that would involve a much more sophisticated conversion method, so it gets points for just working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedEye Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) Convert your Atari's RF to composite (old VCR or TV tuner) and pipe it into this capture card: http://www.thethrillness.com/2014/01/micomsoft-sc-512n1-ldvi-capture-card.html It's a bit of an upfront investment but this capture card will give you everything you need to play and capture any console on a PC monitor with a lag so low it's basically imperceptible. I actually split my signal and play on a CRT while streaming and capture on a computer, if you want to take it one step further. For that you need this (don't settle for less or you'll be sorry) http://www.amazon.com/1x2-Composite-Splitter-Distribution-Amplifier/dp/B003D0FC52 EDIT: No conversion method is going to get rid of RF interference, the best you can do is make sure your conversion to composite is through a nice comb filter. I personally use a high end Sony TV tuner from the 80s ($10 on eBay). If you want the signal to look cleaner than stock RF, you're going to have to do the RGB mod or something. But I personally think Atari looks wrong without noise. Edited January 13, 2016 by TheRedEye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Albert used an XRGB Mini Framemeister to connect a 2600 to a large HDTV for various tournaments at the Classic Game Fest. It looked really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedEye Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Albert used an XRGB Mini Framemeister to connect a 2600 to a large HDTV for various tournaments at the Classic Game Fest. It looked really good. This will be a fine solution for most people, but the 2ms of lag the Framemeister introduces makes the paddle games unplayable for some people (like me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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