Simple Sky+ question: re-encoding?

[PlazzTT]

Hi,

Just wondering about whether or not Sky+ recordings are re-encoded to lower bitrate?

Or is it always a bit-perfect copy of the original transport stream?

[SeeMoreDigital]

Hi,

Just wondering about whether or not Sky+ recordings are re-encoded to lower bitrate?

Or is it always a bit-perfect copy of the original transport stream?Sky+ captures the entire transport stream, complete with encryption - for all those channels that require a smart card.

[bob0r]

With the right capture card/software, capturing any transport stream file (.ts) from satellite/cable/air(dvb-s/dvb-c/dvb-t) should be a one-on-one copy of the video/audio.

(So yeah, some H.264 satellite captures, from sky movies or premiere, are better quality then hddvd or bluray, oh wait you didn't ask this)

[PlazzTT]

I didn't know that Sky's NDS encryption had been broken?

[Speedyuk]

Can people point us in the right direction of hardware and software required.

Many Thanks

[bob0r]

Sky is not hacked/cracked, but you can buy a CI-Module, or cardshare locally or via the interwebs.

The card i, and many people use is:
http://www.dvbshop.net/product_info.php/info/p145_T

[Speedyuk]

Many thanks for the information, will def look into this.