Jaksta Recorder for SlingBox

Jaksta Recorder for SlingBox is a software application whose purpose is to help you record Slingbox TV streams remotely from your computer. You are given the freedom to convert the video streams to various formats. The tool works with Slingbox Solo, Pro HD and AV.

User-friendly looks

You are welcomed by a clean and intuitive layout that allows you to set up the recording and subscription parameters. In addition, you may start or stop the recording with just one click and view the recordings displayed with the aid of thumbnails.

Defining a new recording

Jaksta Recorder for SlingBox allows you to configure a new recording by selecting the output file format. There’s support for a wide range of file formats, such as ASF, AVI, DVD, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG, 3GP, WMA, WMV, and MP3.
The formats are displayed with the aid of different categories so you can easily spot them in the list, like Media Players, Phone, Tablets, and Game Consoles.
There’s support for advanced conversion settings that help you alter video parameters (codec, video rate, bit rate and frame size) and adjust audio features (codec, bitrate, channels, sample rate and volume).
Furthermore, you may pick the channel and specify the time interval when the recording process is automatically ended.
The tool lets you set up file naming rules, select the library and media folders, provide the number of thumbnails per page that is revealed in the library, clear library upon exit, delete files by sending them to the Recycle Bin so you can recover them, and choose the media player based on Windows file associations.

Connection details and recording settings

A new connection to a TV streaming media device can be established by providing details about the name, IP/Slingbox ID, as well as password.
When it comes to recording options, you may specify the timeout, pick the video resolution, bitrate, and frame rate or make the application record using the default resolution. Key mapping for your remote control is also possible.

Schedule recordings

Jaksta Recorder for SlingBox lets you create schedules by selecting the target channel, picking the start time, day and duration, adjusting the time zone, choosing the days of the week when the recording takes place, as well as specifying the output file format. Advanced parameters help you set up ID3 title, artist and album tags.

An overall efficient tool

All in all, Jaksta Recorder for SlingBox comes with a decent feature pack for helping you record Slingbox TV streams, and is suitable for rookies and professionals alike.