I am PC based. Trying to avoid buying the additional hyperdeck as then if I understand you have to then convert that video back to H.264 with another piece of software.
But, I may be able to swing the smaller hp laptop for the switch and a beefier one for recording the H.264 signal.
So, if I am understanding you correctly. You use one for the switch and one for the recording? If I am correct, what kind of horsepower does the recording machine need?