Connecting Audio Source

Beyond TV uses your computer's sound card to record audio. You must establish a connection from your broadcast source to your computer's sound card to allow Beyond TV to record audio.

Note: Some manufacturers now offer TV Tuner Cards that have integrated audio. If your tuner card uses this design, you will not need the 3.5mm cable to connect your tuner card and sound card. Most hardware encoders have integrated audio. To see if your tuner card is a hardware encoder, look at Beyond TV's supported tuner card list.

Broadcast Source

Method of Connectivity

Antenna or Cable (Analog)

Connect the line-out on the TV tuner card to the line-in on your computer's sound card via the 3.5mm audio cable provided by the tuner card manufacturer. The coaxial cable transmits audio to your TV tuner card and this connection transmits audio to your computer's sound card so it is available for Beyond TV to record.

Cable (Digital) or Satellite

Connect the RCA line-out (a two-part red and white termination) on your external receiver box to the 3.5mm line-in on your computer's sound card. The coaxial cable running into your external receiver box transmits audio with the television signal and this connection transmits audio to your computer's sound card so it is available for Beyond TV to record. You may have to purchase this cable at your local electronics store.