Thank you both for that highly refreshing overview. It was succinct and easily understood, unlike so many others. I am often deterred by tutorials and reviews that are over-complicated with content which is regarded as superfluous. I have had the Elgato for some years but never managed to experiment and use it - your encouraging video has spurred me on and I hope to make time to do so. Many thanks - Greg.
This is also the only USB analog video capture device that works with the latest Macs, as it has a 64-bit capture application, compared to some of the others on the market only using 32-bit capture software (the Mac OS since version 10.15 Catalina can only run 64-bit programs.)
Thanks so much for this review. I was able to take the 10 VHS tapes that I had and transfer them to digital files. I did have an issue on my laptop where it continued to fast forward while playing. Called Elgato for help, very nice people, however they weren’t really able to figure it out, but I switched to a different computer and everything worked great. So it probably wasn’t there issue. But worth mentioning in case someone has trouble. So easy. Now I can donate my VHS player and clean house. Thanks Again.price is now down to 89.99 on Amazon.
Congratulations on getting your 10 VHS tapes transferred to digital! Woot! Hadn't heard about the fast forward issue before so thanks for mentioning it. We've had it work flawlessly on our laptop, but that's good to know. Just a note for anyone who purchases the Elgato. When done transferring videos one could always resell the device on eBay and recoup some of your investment. 😃
Thanks for your comment Greg! Any device that sends an audio signal plus a video signal through either S-Video out or composite (Yellow) video out can be used with the Elgato device. That should include many DVD players. The Elgato device does NOT support HDMI cables.
Hi. Great video. Im from Ireland. I have the Elgato Video Capture. I have been converting my VHS tapes but when I finish and check the video the audio is completely out of sync. The audio is fine when I watch during the capturing process but when I watch the file on the computer afterwards, it's totally out of sync. It's so frustrating. My video player is a Philips dual VHS and DVD player. I'd love some help or any ideas on what I can do? Much appreciated. Mike
Hi Mike. So sorry to hear about the sync issue with sound. I've found Elgato's support folks to be pretty responsive, so I'd start by reaching out to them. As a workaround for what you've already captured it's possible to un-link sound and video tracks in a number of different video editing programs, and then use the Rate Stretch tool to adjust the video to match the audio, but it's unfortunate to have to resort to that. HitFilm has an "Express" version (fxhome.com/hitfilm-express) that's free (they will suggest you make a donation) that could accomplish that for you without too much learning curve. The trick is to line up the video and audio so they sync at the beginning, and then rate stretch the video at the end so it syncs throughout the clip. There's plenty of instruction online on how to use HitFilm Express.
Hey Thomas, thanks for the comment! We've gotten used to HDMI delivering both sound and video through one cable, but S-Video is an older format. S-Video doesn't include the audio signal, just video, so yes, the RCA connectors are necessary.
If using this on a Mac, go to top menu bar, then click preferences. You'll have some options for enhancement, put the completed file anywhere you want, as the default is you video folder... Use of an external drive recommended for long videos. I was unable to find an S-video cable, but one is coming next couple of days. I've heard on other reviews that the improvements are miniscule w/ S-Vid, but will give it a try. I've done several videos already after editing using iMovie. Resaved onto external HD to keep space clean on the SSD in the iMac. I suppose given the technology back then with VHS, MiniDV, and other formats, it's OK, but don't expect crystal clear images or much color balance - But, VCR's and other playback devices (usually the camera it was shot on) are like dinosaurs these days. And, of course it will only record in real time playback 😞 so be prepared for a long wait if you're doing long ones or more than a couple at a time. If you are into editing, on the iMac, iMovie will do a good job for titles, transtions, and quick rendering in .MP4 digital format.
Thanks for your comments related to the Mac. It's definitely wise to edit those old videos or you'll bore people to death! It's worth it, though, to pare it down to the good sections that are truly worth saving!
Hi! I recently purchased the Elgato Video Capture to digitize my old Camcorder tapes, but I only see an S-video and yellow RCA input on the camera. If I transfer the video will it have any audio?
Does it allow to choose a container besides MP4, like MTS, MKV or VOB? Does it allow to choose a codec, I suppose that it uses AVC for MP4, but what about DVD-video compliant output that requires MPEG-2? Does it allow to adjust bitrate? Does it allow to preserve original interlacing, or to choose deinterlacing method - either 30p or 60p? Reviews on Amazon are inconclusive, but make me think that the software always converts video to 30p, which was OK for UA-cam circa 2008, but has become unsatisfactory after UA-cam enabled 60p mode. Could you make a screenshot or just a text copy of the medatada of a file that it generated?
According to Elgato the Video Capture produces h.264 or mpg4 files. For more technical questions regarding the Elgato Video Capture you're best off contacting their support team. They will have definitive answers: help.elgato.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Really Good instructions but I have one question. At the back of my my VCR player, I only have the red and white slots. I don't have the third yellow one. sorry for the question but I am not a technical person but really want to transfer my old VHS cassettes to the computer. I then want to transfer them to DVDs. is there a tutorial for that. would really appreciate any answers. I also have camcorder tapes that I want to transfer to DVDs
Red and white are always right and left sound connections. If your VCR has no yellow video connector you might need to take a look on eBay or a thrift store to find one that does.
I don't see any vhs players that have S-Video. I've been using regular RCA inputs on my elgato for years now, but am looking to enhance the quality of video transfer. Does S-Video help with this? If so, where do I find a vcr that has an S-Video input?
Hi Anthony, We have a VHS deck with S-Video out, so there are some that were made that way. The best bet might be to do a web search for "vhs player with s video output" and you'll get hits on possible units for sale. S-Video does have a bit of improvement in picture quality if you can find it.
Madam pls advice that what are best for video capture from VCR 1-elgato capture usb 2-easycap capture usb if output movie size are same in both stuffs so what i chose
Hi Syed. The Elgato Video Capture is a current device with software that should be up-to-date for current computers. The EasyCap2.0 is a very old device with lots of cheap knock-offs, and the software hasn't been updated for years (Windows XP, Vista, 7). Some people claim they have been able to use the device with Windows successfully, but buy it at your own risk in our opinion. We tried one on a Mac and it was worthless.
Hi Charlie, you and Linda have gone the gamut of what I am needing to take on now. In one of the other videos to Linda. I explained I have over 344 tapes of various media to transfer to digital. Before I start spending money it appears this Elgato I might be able to use and maybe not, but I would also ask you both what you feel the best route to go maybe for me? I have four of the digital video cameras I used, still, one thought of mine was buying on Ebay again or a similar one for the mini 8 tapes, the one I have door is stuck open (all Sony cameras). I have a file with the pictures of these cameras and the input they have on each, which none have RCA jacks (I would attach here for better visual, but no go on YT). Anyway, I was wondering if there are possibly other splitters or adapters for these cameras that you may be aware of? Also, I don't know if you're familiar with the Sony transfer home movies and digital photos to DVD device, but I have one of those as well. Do you think it feasible to go that route copy all to DVD (or a waste of time, already did like 75 of them over 10 yrs ago) anyway, then turn around and move them from the DVD to digital a lot of work, but trying to think it through my best options? I would LOVE Linda's and your advice. Thank you for any and loving I found ualls channel.
Hi Lisa, so glad you're enjoying the channel! We do a ton with photo scanning but when it comes to converting videotape to MP4 you will undoubtedly find others who are more expert than we are. That said, here's my best take. Those Sony direct-to-DVD products are no longer made by Sony, so we haven't tried them. It would definitely be an extra step to transfer to DVD and then re-export to a digital video format like MP4. Hard to say whether or not you would end up with a loss of quality as opposed to going straight to MP4 with the Elgato. The Elgato Video Capture device will work with any cameras that have RCA-style or S-Video line-out connectors that transmit an analog signal, and you should be able to easily find adapter cables for many of the other styles of analog output jacks, such as 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo or stereo/video to RCA. eBay or Amazon should have lots of choices for adapter cables. If the output jacks on your camera are something other than RCA or a standard 3.5 mm round jack they are probably some sort of digital output such as USB, Firewire, or HDMI which tend to be oblong or rectangular. If your camera only has a digital output (USB, Firewire, HDMI) and no analog output (3.5 mm or RCA) the Elgato won't be an option. I'm not an expert on transferring digital video via USB or HDMI from a camera to a PC or Mac, but here's an article on Lifewire that may provide some help: www.lifewire.com/upload-videos-from-camcorder-to-pc-4692265
@@FamilyHistoryHero Thank you so much for replying so quickly especially to this one because I am really trying to get on this and keep the momentum going like you said, a little bit A-day 😬. Thanks Linda & Charlie appreciated your input. I will see if I can get some adaptors was just thinking to use the Sony, DVD route if I couldn't go the Elgato route 👍🏼😉🤔
S-Video is newer technology than the RGB connection and does have a bit of improvement in picture quality over the RGB connectors. You still need to use the dedicated sound connector though. S-Video doesn't include sound. It's video signal only. Hope that helps!
I just recently bought a brand new MacBook Air. But it doesn’t have a USB outlet to plug the El Gato. Is there an adapter that I can get to use it on my Mac? Thanks!
Hi Kevin! We're total Mac people at our house, but we'll be the first to admit that the USB-C ports on Macs are mostly a royal pain. It's a bit of a mystery why Apple has stuck by the USB-C standard so unswervingly when it continues to have such limited connectivity in the real world. The short answer is that Apple makes a USB-C to USB adapter for $19 with free shipping: www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter I know $19 is expensive for an adapter that you shouldn't have had to buy in the first place, but I'd recommend going with the genuine Apple cable and not a different brand. USB-C can be finicky and the Apple cable is designed to give the correct performance for that port. Here's the TLDR on USB-C: USB-C was originally envisioned as a sort of Swill Army Knife port that would be able to handle a wide variety of functions from fast charging to external displays. Unfortunately, USB-C has become a mess of tangled standards that result in uneven implementation and mixed results. The upcoming USB 4 standard may help resolve some of these issues (USB 4 will be implemented with the same style port as USB-C), but performance and compatibility will still vary A LOT depending on the cables you buy. Here's an article in Apple Insider that does a good job explaining the whole story: appleinsider.com/articles/20/08/24/usb-3-usb-4-thunderbolt-usb-c----everything-you-need-to-know
Hello, I just bought this product and I plugged everything in the right place, installed the drivers and the Software but I hear a loud buzzing sound when I try to record my videos. I'm on desktop with Windows 10.
Elgato has a responsive tech support department. They are qualified to help troubleshoot your issue, but I'm not. Here's their contact link: help.elgato.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
with the video camera I’m transferring from it only has yellow for video and white for audio no red to input connectors how do you achieve a stereo sound or am i stuck with mono only ? thanx
If all you have on your video camera is a white output for audio, then you will not be able to have stereo sound. The playback device is not capable of stereo sound output. I do not know the software as of yet, but it will either have the audio in just one channel (the right or left), or you will have the same audio in both speakers when playing back.
Hey Checkpoint209, Stacey is probably correct, but it would also help to know the make and model of your camera. Without seeing what you're seeing it's hard to give you an answer. Some cameras may have a single stereo jack for using a 3.5 mm stereo (TRRS) plug. Which camera do you have?
@@checkpoint209 I looked at the manual online, and yes, your camera has a mono audio connection. The easy way to fix this for your capture projects is to order a splitter. Look online for an RCA (M) to 2 RCA (F) Stereo Audio Y Adapter. Amazon has them for around $7. Hope that helps.
Thanks so much, Charlie. I have a couple of questions. I own a VHS/DVD player, so I can convert them on this device. The ones I've watched, though, are thirty or more years old and are degraded. Would I get a better video using Elgato, or would it be the same quality as I can get from my player? Is there software to improve the quality? Also, the tapes have several different events on each, so is there a way on Elgato to eliminate some parts of the video and leave others in? Thanks.
Hi Lois, The Elgato should give you much the same quality you see on your TV. I'm not currently aware of any software to improve quality, but there may be something out there. The Elgato software allows you to trim the finished capture at the beginning and end. But you can just start and stop the capture wherever you want on the VCR. You can see what's playing as it captures. So queue it to where you want a segment to start, begin the capture when you start the VCR playing, and stop the capture when you're at the end of the segment. Hope that helps!
@@LouLou-yz1zh Also, you can record just a section of the video-just start it at the begin point and stop it at the end point you want. Alternately, if you know how to edit video you can capture the entire video and then cut it into sections using video software.
With the initial disclaimer that I'm not a copyright attorney and don't play one on television, I'm not sure because that's not a situation I've used it for. I'm not specifically familiar with the technology that was used for copyright protection on videotapes. You might reach out to support at Elgato to see if they have a comment.
@@FamilyHistoryHero Thanks for the reply, I'm not sure of the legalities, the copyright says it is property of the videographer, it was made 32 years ago and I can find no record of him or his business anymore, so can not contact him for a copy on dvd.
Super demonstration. Very detailed and informative. Not wordy, attention to detail! Very enjoyable, thank you both. WELL DONE.
You're very welcome, Melinda! Glad you found it enjoyable.
Thank you both for that highly refreshing overview. It was succinct and easily understood, unlike so many others. I am often deterred by tutorials and reviews that are over-complicated with content which is regarded as superfluous. I have had the Elgato for some years but never managed to experiment and use it - your encouraging video has spurred me on and I hope to make time to do so. Many thanks - Greg.
@ Greg Ralph-Wishing you great success! Let us know how it goes. 😄
This is also the only USB analog video capture device that works with the latest Macs, as it has a 64-bit capture application, compared to some of the others on the market only using 32-bit capture software (the Mac OS since version 10.15 Catalina can only run 64-bit programs.)
Thanks for the great review of this product, Charlie! For other who watched this and are curious of the cost of Elgato, it's $129.99 on Amazon.
Also, check the Elgato website. We got ours there and paid around $90 fo it.
YIKES, I just got it from ebay for 78.99
Thanks so much for this review. I was able to take the 10 VHS tapes that I had and transfer them to digital files. I did have an issue on my laptop where it continued to fast forward while playing. Called Elgato for help, very nice people, however they weren’t really able to figure it out, but I switched to a different computer and everything worked great. So it probably wasn’t there issue. But worth mentioning in case someone has trouble. So easy. Now I can donate my VHS player and clean house. Thanks Again.price is now down to 89.99 on Amazon.
Congratulations on getting your 10 VHS tapes transferred to digital! Woot! Hadn't heard about the fast forward issue before so thanks for mentioning it. We've had it work flawlessly on our laptop, but that's good to know.
Just a note for anyone who purchases the Elgato. When done transferring videos one could always resell the device on eBay and recoup some of your investment. 😃
I think the fast-forward issue happens with any laptop that has less than 64 bits.
I've been using the Elgato Capture VHS to Digital for several weeks and love it but I'm wondering if I can do the same with a DVD?
Thanks for your comment Greg! Any device that sends an audio signal plus a video signal through either S-Video out or composite (Yellow) video out can be used with the Elgato device. That should include many DVD players. The Elgato device does NOT support HDMI cables.
Hi. Great video. Im from Ireland. I have the Elgato Video Capture. I have been converting my VHS tapes but when I finish and check the video the audio is completely out of sync. The audio is fine when I watch during the capturing process but when I watch the file on the computer afterwards, it's totally out of sync. It's so frustrating. My video player is a Philips dual VHS and DVD player. I'd love some help or any ideas on what I can do? Much appreciated. Mike
Hi Mike. So sorry to hear about the sync issue with sound. I've found Elgato's support folks to be pretty responsive, so I'd start by reaching out to them. As a workaround for what you've already captured it's possible to un-link sound and video tracks in a number of different video editing programs, and then use the Rate Stretch tool to adjust the video to match the audio, but it's unfortunate to have to resort to that. HitFilm has an "Express" version (fxhome.com/hitfilm-express) that's free (they will suggest you make a donation) that could accomplish that for you without too much learning curve. The trick is to line up the video and audio so they sync at the beginning, and then rate stretch the video at the end so it syncs throughout the clip. There's plenty of instruction online on how to use HitFilm Express.
Hi, interesting video - What do you recommend for editing bad bits out of an hours recording?
You could use iMovie if you're on a Mac. To find Windows movie editors do a search for "best movie editors Windows."
My S-video out channel has no sound, so I needed the RCA connectors for stereo audio.
Just a heads-up!
Hey Thomas, thanks for the comment! We've gotten used to HDMI delivering both sound and video through one cable, but S-Video is an older format. S-Video doesn't include the audio signal, just video, so yes, the RCA connectors are necessary.
If using this on a Mac, go to top menu bar, then click preferences. You'll have some options for enhancement, put the completed file anywhere you want, as the default is you video folder... Use of an external drive recommended for long videos. I was unable to find an S-video cable, but one is coming next couple of days. I've heard on other reviews that the improvements are miniscule w/ S-Vid, but will give it a try. I've done several videos already after editing using iMovie. Resaved onto external HD to keep space clean on the SSD in the iMac. I suppose given the technology back then with VHS, MiniDV, and other formats, it's OK, but don't expect crystal clear images or much color balance - But, VCR's and other playback devices (usually the camera it was shot on) are like dinosaurs these days. And, of course it will only record in real time playback 😞 so be prepared for a long wait if you're doing long ones or more than a couple at a time. If you are into editing, on the iMac, iMovie will do a good job for titles, transtions, and quick rendering in .MP4 digital format.
Thanks for your comments related to the Mac. It's definitely wise to edit those old videos or you'll bore people to death! It's worth it, though, to pare it down to the good sections that are truly worth saving!
Hi! I recently purchased the Elgato Video Capture to digitize my old Camcorder tapes, but I only see an S-video and yellow RCA input on the camera. If I transfer the video will it have any audio?
Hi anonis rose, what make and model of camera do you have?
Very well explained, will it work with Apple silicon M1Pro, i am using an Apple MacBook Pro computer. Thanks .
The Elgato website now says that the Elgato Video capture is compatible with Apple Silicon Macs. Hope that helps!
Does it allow to choose a container besides MP4, like MTS, MKV or VOB? Does it allow to choose a codec, I suppose that it uses AVC for MP4, but what about DVD-video compliant output that requires MPEG-2? Does it allow to adjust bitrate? Does it allow to preserve original interlacing, or to choose deinterlacing method - either 30p or 60p? Reviews on Amazon are inconclusive, but make me think that the software always converts video to 30p, which was OK for UA-cam circa 2008, but has become unsatisfactory after UA-cam enabled 60p mode. Could you make a screenshot or just a text copy of the medatada of a file that it generated?
According to Elgato the Video Capture produces h.264 or mpg4 files. For more technical questions regarding the Elgato Video Capture you're best off contacting their support team. They will have definitive answers: help.elgato.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Really Good instructions but I have one question. At the back of my my VCR player, I only have the red and white slots. I don't have the third yellow one. sorry for the question but I am not a technical person but really want to transfer my old VHS cassettes to the computer. I then want to transfer them to DVDs. is there a tutorial for that. would really appreciate any answers. I also have camcorder tapes that I want to transfer to DVDs
Red and white are always right and left sound connections. If your VCR has no yellow video connector you might need to take a look on eBay or a thrift store to find one that does.
I don't see any vhs players that have S-Video. I've been using regular RCA inputs on my elgato for years now, but am looking to enhance the quality of video transfer. Does S-Video help with this? If so, where do I find a vcr that has an S-Video input?
Hi Anthony, We have a VHS deck with S-Video out, so there are some that were made that way. The best bet might be to do a web search for "vhs player with s video output" and you'll get hits on possible units for sale. S-Video does have a bit of improvement in picture quality if you can find it.
Madam pls advice that what are best for video capture from VCR
1-elgato capture usb
2-easycap capture usb
if output movie size are same in both stuffs so what i chose
Hi Syed. The Elgato Video Capture is a current device with software that should be up-to-date for current computers. The EasyCap2.0 is a very old device with lots of cheap knock-offs, and the software hasn't been updated for years (Windows XP, Vista, 7). Some people claim they have been able to use the device with Windows successfully, but buy it at your own risk in our opinion. We tried one on a Mac and it was worthless.
Hi Charlie, you and Linda have gone the gamut of what I am needing to take on now. In one of the other videos to Linda. I explained I have over 344 tapes of various media to transfer to digital. Before I start spending money it appears this Elgato I might be able to use and maybe not, but I would also ask you both what you feel the best route to go maybe for me? I have four of the digital video cameras I used, still, one thought of mine was buying on Ebay again or a similar one for the mini 8 tapes, the one I have door is stuck open (all Sony cameras). I have a file with the pictures of these cameras and the input they have on each, which none have RCA jacks (I would attach here for better visual, but no go on YT). Anyway, I was wondering if there are possibly other splitters or adapters for these cameras that you may be aware of? Also, I don't know if you're familiar with the Sony transfer home movies and digital photos to DVD device, but I have one of those as well. Do you think it feasible to go that route copy all to DVD (or a waste of time, already did like 75 of them over 10 yrs ago) anyway, then turn around and move them from the DVD to digital a lot of work, but trying to think it through my best options? I would LOVE Linda's and your advice. Thank you for any and loving I found ualls channel.
Hi Lisa, so glad you're enjoying the channel!
We do a ton with photo scanning but when it comes to converting videotape to MP4 you will undoubtedly find others who are more expert than we are. That said, here's my best take.
Those Sony direct-to-DVD products are no longer made by Sony, so we haven't tried them. It would definitely be an extra step to transfer to DVD and then re-export to a digital video format like MP4. Hard to say whether or not you would end up with a loss of quality as opposed to going straight to MP4 with the Elgato.
The Elgato Video Capture device will work with any cameras that have RCA-style or S-Video line-out connectors that transmit an analog signal, and you should be able to easily find adapter cables for many of the other styles of analog output jacks, such as 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo or stereo/video to RCA. eBay or Amazon should have lots of choices for adapter cables.
If the output jacks on your camera are something other than RCA or a standard 3.5 mm round jack they are probably some sort of digital output such as USB, Firewire, or HDMI which tend to be oblong or rectangular. If your camera only has a digital output (USB, Firewire, HDMI) and no analog output (3.5 mm or RCA) the Elgato won't be an option. I'm not an expert on transferring digital video via USB or HDMI from a camera to a PC or Mac, but here's an article on Lifewire that may provide some help: www.lifewire.com/upload-videos-from-camcorder-to-pc-4692265
@@FamilyHistoryHero Thank you so much for replying so quickly especially to this one because I am really trying to get on this and keep the momentum going like you said, a little bit A-day 😬. Thanks Linda & Charlie appreciated your input. I will see if I can get some adaptors was just thinking to use the Sony, DVD route if I couldn't go the Elgato route 👍🏼😉🤔
is the S-VHS connector noticeably better?
S-Video is newer technology than the RGB connection and does have a bit of improvement in picture quality over the RGB connectors. You still need to use the dedicated sound connector though. S-Video doesn't include sound. It's video signal only. Hope that helps!
I just recently bought a brand new MacBook Air. But it doesn’t have a USB outlet to plug the El Gato. Is there an adapter that I can get to use it on my Mac? Thanks!
Hi Kevin!
We're total Mac people at our house, but we'll be the first to admit that the USB-C ports on Macs are mostly a royal pain. It's a bit of a mystery why Apple has stuck by the USB-C standard so unswervingly when it continues to have such limited connectivity in the real world.
The short answer is that Apple makes a USB-C to USB adapter for $19 with free shipping: www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter
I know $19 is expensive for an adapter that you shouldn't have had to buy in the first place, but I'd recommend going with the genuine Apple cable and not a different brand. USB-C can be finicky and the Apple cable is designed to give the correct performance for that port.
Here's the TLDR on USB-C:
USB-C was originally envisioned as a sort of Swill Army Knife port that would be able to handle a wide variety of functions from fast charging to external displays. Unfortunately, USB-C has become a mess of tangled standards that result in uneven implementation and mixed results. The upcoming USB 4 standard may help resolve some of these issues (USB 4 will be implemented with the same style port as USB-C), but performance and compatibility will still vary A LOT depending on the cables you buy. Here's an article in Apple Insider that does a good job explaining the whole story: appleinsider.com/articles/20/08/24/usb-3-usb-4-thunderbolt-usb-c----everything-you-need-to-know
@@FamilyHistoryHero excellent! This will work! Thank you for your quick response! 👍🏼
@@kevinp7300 You're welcome! Best to you as you work on your video capture projects.
Hello, I just bought this product and I plugged everything in the right place, installed the drivers and the Software but I hear a loud buzzing sound when I try to record my videos. I'm on desktop with Windows 10.
Elgato has a responsive tech support department. They are qualified to help troubleshoot your issue, but I'm not. Here's their contact link: help.elgato.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
@@FamilyHistoryHero Hello, thank you for your reply. I already sent an e-mail to elgato but they never replied to me.
Hmmm. I've had them respond in the past. I'd give them another try: help.elgato.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
@@FamilyHistoryHero Thank you, I will try again. I have a feeling that I wasted money on this device and it doesn't record properly.
with the video camera I’m transferring from it only has yellow for video and white for audio no red to input connectors how do you achieve a stereo sound or am i stuck with mono only ? thanx
If all you have on your video camera is a white output for audio, then you will not be able to have stereo sound. The playback device is not capable of stereo sound output. I do not know the software as of yet, but it will either have the audio in just one channel (the right or left), or you will have the same audio in both speakers when playing back.
Hey Checkpoint209, Stacey is probably correct, but it would also help to know the make and model of your camera. Without seeing what you're seeing it's hard to give you an answer. Some cameras may have a single stereo jack for using a 3.5 mm stereo (TRRS) plug. Which camera do you have?
@@FamilyHistoryHero JVC compact GR-AX760U
@@checkpoint209 I looked at the manual online, and yes, your camera has a mono audio connection. The easy way to fix this for your capture projects is to order a splitter. Look online for an RCA (M) to 2 RCA (F) Stereo Audio Y Adapter. Amazon has them for around $7. Hope that helps.
@@FamilyHistoryHero yah that’s what I found on google also showed up in the mail today thanx all let you know how I fair
Thanks so much, Charlie. I have a couple of questions. I own a VHS/DVD player, so I can convert them on this device. The ones I've watched, though, are thirty or more years old and are degraded. Would I get a better video using Elgato, or would it be the same quality as I can get from my player? Is there software to improve the quality? Also, the tapes have several different events on each, so is there a way on Elgato to eliminate some parts of the video and leave others in? Thanks.
Hi Lois,
The Elgato should give you much the same quality you see on your TV. I'm not currently aware of any software to improve quality, but there may be something out there.
The Elgato software allows you to trim the finished capture at the beginning and end. But you can just start and stop the capture wherever you want on the VCR. You can see what's playing as it captures. So queue it to where you want a segment to start, begin the capture when you start the VCR playing, and stop the capture when you're at the end of the segment. Hope that helps!
@@FamilyHistoryHero Thanks so much!
@@LouLou-yz1zh Also, you can record just a section of the video-just start it at the begin point and stop it at the end point you want. Alternately, if you know how to edit video you can capture the entire video and then cut it into sections using video software.
To help the video quality you would need a time bass corrector which is very hard to find an old piece of technology no longer made
@@DV700122 Thanks for the info!
Also what DVD discs are best
Sorry, you'll need to Google that one! I haven't burned anything onto a DVD in years.
thankyou for taking time to answer me
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I can't get past the title and 120 mg
would this defeat copyright protection on an old vhs wedding video? the videographer who took it has long gone out of business.
With the initial disclaimer that I'm not a copyright attorney and don't play one on television, I'm not sure because that's not a situation I've used it for. I'm not specifically familiar with the technology that was used for copyright protection on videotapes. You might reach out to support at Elgato to see if they have a comment.
@@FamilyHistoryHero Thanks for the reply, I'm not sure of the legalities, the copyright says it is property of the videographer, it was made 32 years ago and I can find no record of him or his business anymore, so can not contact him for a copy on dvd.