Question on HVR card models

[ripple]

My 6-year old Sage system has finally died and I'm looking to rebuild and finally leave the PCI card world. I've read a lot on the HVR series but I'm having a hard time understanding whether some of my requirements are met.

I need the ability to:
- record from analog cable (coax)
- record from cable set-top box (coax) using USB-UIRT blaster
- run a remote (ir receiver)


Can a dual-tuner card like the HVR-2250 record 2 channels off the single coax input AND record a settop box off the A/V inputs at the same time? Or do I need a dedicated coax for the settop box?

I just have one of those little Comcast set top boxes which I believe only has coax out as an option.

Thanks

[SHS]

Can a dual-tuner card like the HVR-2250 record 2 channels off the single coax input AND record a settop box off the A/V inputs at the same time

No it only do two A/V inputs or two air/atsc/qam or a mix of one from each input.
Your best option is to look at getting a pair of 2250 to do that.
Do not use coax out as an option that for one channel like 3/4 to a TV