Question 1

What can this do that the HDML Cloner Box Pro cannot?  Conversely, what can the Cloner Pro do that this cannot?

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The main difference between the 2 systems is that the Cloner Box Pro has the capability to playback a recording directly to the TV/monitor using a small remote control.  It will act as a digital video recorder, but with some limitations. Recordings are made to a USB drive, but how that drive is formated affects the performance.  Formated as NTFS you do not have any practical size limit on the recorded file size, but I found that the fast forward/reverse functions did not work with the current firmware.  If you format as FAT32 then you are limited to 4Gb files so you would generate at least 2 files for an hour show, but FF/reverse now works. This means that for TV playback, you would have to select multiple files to play -- not a big deal.  If you copy to a computer, then you have to use their software (or some other video editing software) to combine the files.One other difference is that the Evolve can use microSD cards, the Pro can not without an adapter.

Question 2

Will it work to capture a camera menu (dslr or mirrorless) for video training purposes?

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Yes you can connect and record from DSLR HDMI port.  What you actually record and see on the screen is the function of your camera.  I have a Sony A20 and when displaying in photo or video mode I see everything that I would normally see on my LCD including full menu info. I cannot see full screen video or photo unless I go to playback mode.

Question 3

Anyone used it with a powered usb hard drive or a larger capacity drive or even a portable hard drive with ntfs format?

Accepted Answer

The maximum drive size the HDML Cloner Evolve can handle is 2TB. I am using a Western Digital My Passport 1TB Drive with a Saitech IT USB 3.0 Dual Power Y Shape 2 X Type a to Micro B SuperSpeed Cable for External Hard Drives to supply extra power and this setup works great with the 1TB drive formatted for NTFS. The data end of the SaiTech cable is plugged into the USB port on the HDML Cloner Evolve and the power end is plugged into a separate USB hub.

Question 4

What FPS does it record at 4k or 3440x1440p?

Accepted Answer

It will not record above 1080p; it does pass through 4k to your display.

ASIN	B01LX22X2T
AV Output	MPEG-4
Antenna Location	Video Recording
Brand	ClonerAlliance
Built-In Media	Capture Card, Remote
Compatible Devices	Camcorder, Gaming Console, Laptop
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (514)
Hardware Interface	USB 2.0
Item Dimensions	5.12 x 3.35 x 0.63 inches
Item Weight	3.5 Ounces
Manufacturer	ClonerAlliance
Mfr Part Number	CA-1180E
Minimum System Requirements	A Windows system with a USB 2.0 port for connecting the device and running the included software.
Model Name	ClonerAlliance Box Evolve
Model Number	CA-1180E
Operating System	Windows System
Other Special Features of the Product	Dual HDMI in, Scheduled Recording
Platform	Windows 7
Tuner Type	analog,digital
UPC	732030689466
Video Capture Resolution	1080p

HDML-Cloner Box Evolve, 2 HDMI inputs and 4K Video Input Supported, Capture HDMI Videos and Games to USB Flash Drive/TF MicroSD Card Without PC, Schedule capturing, Remote Control, CEC Supported.

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