Reddit reviews 1x4 Component Video Distribution Amplifier / Splitter
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Y/Pr/Pb component video pathAlso fully suitable for distributing up to three individual composite video signalsAll input/output connections are gold plated RCA type femaleRugged metal enclosureRequires 12VDC/500mA, AC adaptor included
It's just an AV/RCA splitter. I don't know if it would slow down the gameplay though. Something like this would work.
For your aspect ratio problem: I presume the image is squished on your recordings? I'm not familiar with the AVHD, but check for an option in your recording settings regarding 4:3/16:9 capture, I know I have to tell my Elgato to record in 16:9 as compared to 4:3.
Also, component at 480p is the best quality you can get from the Wii. Are you using splitters to get the signal to both your TV and capture card? If you are, you may want to invest in a powered component distributor (like this one) to ensure you're not losing signal quality from splitting.
Hope that's helpful :D
You'll need a capture card that can accept composite / component or something that will convert those kinds of signals to digital (HDMI converter - those devices havinv a range of quality depending on how much you're looking to pay).
When we capture older systems, 480p and below we use the the Micomsoft SC-512N1-L/DVI.
http://solarisjapan.com/products/sc-512n1-l-dvi-component-hd-and-dvi-capture-board
There's also a variant that's $100 less but doesn't have a pass through (it's also been out of stock for a while). If you get this version you'd either need a splitter or to capture the game footage from something like Amarec. Getting splitters and cables might end up costing more than the $100 you save though.
https://www.sabrepc.com/yuan-sc512-n1-l-dvi-single-channel-dvi-capture-card.html
I suggest this card because it has very, very little latency, is easy to plug and play one you have the drivers installed (no fiddling with the capture card's resolution settings to get it see whatever it is you're trying to capture), can pretty much capture anything. It simply rocks. I don't know if you consider this overkill, but if straight up out of the box quality and ease of use is what you're looking for, I feel you would be hard pressed to find something better.
For further information about the card check out this review: http://www.thethrillness.com/2014/01/micomsoft-sc-512n1-ldvi-capture-card.html?m=1
To give an idea on the difference in quality when it comes to composite vs. component for older consoles, check the the difference in these captures of the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess:
480i (Gamecube via composite): www.twitch.tv/overboredgaming/v/23809520
480p (Gamecube compatible Wii via component): www.twitch.tv/overboredgaming/v/27514611
As for how you would capture an older system and play it, you could use a splitter like this: 1x4 Component Video Distribution Amplifier / Splitter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CAIBQ9E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_h9AnybG7AH449
Hey there. We ended up going with one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CAIBQ9E/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Just a guess but to fix washed out colors it sounds like the signal needs to be amplified, maybe something like this
You should look into using component. Wii component cables are dirt cheap, CRTs that takes component input aren't uncommon, and amps aren't even that pricey. It should look a fair bit better.
I use one of these to stream SSBM for a lot of NorCal. It's powered so there is no signal degradation to either source - my upscaler and the CRT. For SCART, you might need to find a SCART to RGB cable.