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📼 StarTech.com USB Video Capture Adapter Cable - Convert S-Video/Composite to USB 2.0 SD Video – Twain Support – Analog to Digital Converter for Media Storage – Windows Compatible Review

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Connector TypeUSB 2.0
BrandStarTech
Warranty TypeLifetime

Description of 📼 StarTech.com USB Video Capture Adapter Cable - Convert S-Video/Composite to USB 2.0 SD Video – Twain Support – Analog to Digital Converter for Media Storage – Windows Compatible

SD VIDEO CAPTURE: USB video capture adapter converts composite/S-Video & RCA 2ch audio into digital media; supports 30fps @720x480i (NTSC)/25fps @720x576 (PAL/SECAM) & MPEG-1/MPEG-2/MPEG-4 encoding. SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY: USB 2.0 video capture cable drivers are TWAIN compatible for use w/ third-party software; incl. software provides an out of the box solution for Windows (7-10) computers. CAPTURE & SHARE: Using third-party software (OBS, etc.) you can capture standard def 480i video and stream on services like YouTube (or other social media platforms) or in training & resource centers. PORTABLE DESIGN: USB bus-powered USB video capture device is compact & lightweight, so you can easily take it from your media room or classroom while in the office, working from home or on the go. ANALOG TO DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERTER: Use the intuitive Windows software (included) to easily capture video from your VCR/BETA, camcorder or home videos VHS to Digital/DVD or PC storage.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Doesn't work with the latest versions of Windows

This product works fine for me with Windows 10 version 1909 and earlier; not with version 2004 or 20H2. I'm using their latest twain driver as they recommend. Your driver and/or product needs to be updated to work with the latest versions of Win 10.

Pros
  • Quality build
Cons
  • I don't remember but something happened

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It captures normally but the software is buggy - take this one

So the good news is that the capture isn't bad. Good options. The bad news is that the software is outdated and unsupported. Version 11 comes with the hardware and versions starting with 12 seem to be supported. So when I took pictures but tried to export them, every attempt failed. It's frustrating because otherwise it's a good product. But it is obvious that the aim is to export the end product. By that standard, it's a total failure.

Pros
  • Lots of positive emotions
Cons
  • You could choose a newer model

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Excellent technical support, 24 hrs real person

I received this capture device and apparently I couldn't capture video with the SVideo cable and software that came with it, but I could with the yellow composite cable. I clicked and didn't see anything obvious, so I went to the StarTech website and tried clicking the chat button. It was 10pm Monday on the west coast, I didn't think it would work this late. No, the guy came over 2 minutes later and told me what to do. (Click on the sliders that simulate bass/treble frequencies). He was in…

Pros
  • Acceptable
Cons
  • Embarrassing

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Works best in computers and accessories

Once I finally installed the software it worked great. The only downside was that my PC doesn't have a CD drive and the links provided don't point to the right place to download the software. As a result, I had to put it on another computer and copy it over WiFi.

Pros
  • Excellent design
Cons
  • Requires socket

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I bought it to record videos straight to my computer - not working

Doesn't work with my Windows 10 laptop on Windows 10. I've read that this StarTech model works with Win10 version 1909 but not later versions. I wish they would develop a more powerful and reliable transmission device.

Pros
  • Fingers crossed
Cons
  • No performance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great product and works right out of the box.

excellent product. What can I say? It worked right away. The adapter comes with a short dongle that plugs directly into the USB port. I found this very helpful as it allowed me to better position the USB capture card. I also noticed that it didn't fall out like other cards that don't have a USB extension cable.

Pros
  • nice article
Cons
  • many things

Doesn't work with my Windows 10 laptop Our IOTA Occultations team tried to convert our video recording of these events direct recording to Win10 laptops or small tablets running Windows 10. I read that this StarTech model works with Win10 version 1909 but not later versions. I wish they would develop a more powerful and reliable transmission device.

Pros
  • Robust design
Cons
  • Almost everything is fine

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Records well but the software doesn't work - don't use this one

So the good news is that the recording is pretty good. Good options. The bad news is that the software is outdated and unsupported. Version 11 comes with the hardware and versions starting with 12 seem to be supported. So when I took pictures but tried to export them, every attempt failed. It's frustrating because otherwise it's a good product. But it is obvious that the aim is to export the end product. By that standard, it's a total failure.

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • Uncertain

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works with Win 10 19042.746

What I had to use it for (VHS-C recordings) it worked fine. I hooked it up to the VHS deck and everything went fine. The software that came with it was fine, I only used it to record videos. Changes are made elsewhere. Compression isn't too high for tape dumps, a 30 minute recording is just over 7GB. I have used other products and the same length was 4 times the space required. In this case the quality is acceptable for my purposes. The video is finally compressed after editing.

Pros
  • Internal
Cons
  • Only available in white

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent tech support, 24 hour customer service

I received this capture device and I couldn't seem to capture video with the SVideo cable and software that came with it, but I was able to with the yellow composite cable. I clicked and didn't see anything obvious, so I went to the StarTech website and tried clicking the chat button. It was 10pm Monday on the west coast, I didn't think it would work this late. No, the guy came over 2 minutes later and told me what to do. (Click on the sliders that simulate bass/treble frequencies). He was in…

Pros
  • Computers and accessories
Cons
  • Not sure