Cheap HDMI Video Capture That Works!
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- In this video, I try out a "no-name" USB 2.0 1080p HDMI video capture device. I ordered through Ebay, but an identical devices is sold on Amazon through the following affiliate link:
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This HDMI capture device is used with the following:
Atari Flashback 9
VHS Tape Played through a Magnavox ZV427MG9 DVD Recorder / VCR
Roku Ultra (outputting 4K through HDMI)
Panasonic HC-V770 Camcorder
Campark V30 (outputting 4K through HDMI)
Panasonic HC-X1000 (outputting 4K through HDMI)
I mentioned that two other videos that reviewed this same device. Here are links to those two videos:
EposVox • The cheapest capture c...
Low Dough Tech • Budget Capture Cards C...
0:00 Open / Intro
0:33 Gear being tested
1:03 Unboxing
1:52 Setting up HDMI Capture on Laptop
2:22 Atari Flashback 9, "Adventure" (720P source)
3:18 VHS Capture with HDMI Output DVD/VCR combo unit, Jurassic Park
4:22 Roku Ultra outputting 4K, captured at 1080p
4:54 Panasonic HC-V770, display menus ON
5:46 Campark V30 outputting 4K, captured at 1080p, audio issue
6:27 Panasonic HC-X1000 outputting 4K, captured at 1080p, display menus OFF
7:07 Summary and Close
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Many Video Capture Devices have been tested on ThriftyAV. Here is the full playlist:
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Hello, great informative video. A question, I want to potentially take a show that I enjoy off of my television into my computer. After watching this video and if I purchase this, how exactly do I get the sound to get transferred as well is it basic plug-and-play or is it something that I have to do specifically within my television or within this device. Any information would be helpful for reference I’m using an Emerson TV and I would like to be plugging it into my Mac air I really do appreciate it again
Can I use this to connect my game stick to laptop?
Your skin color looks better through the capture device than from the camera recording
i literally have the exact same HDMI recorder and was trying to figure out how to use it to record my atari... this is the perfect video.
Thankyou so much for your excellant review - my daughter wants to use my 10yr old Sony HD camcorder to make videos and this will make it so much easier for her to record footage. Thanks again!!!
Hi ThriftyAV great video keep them coming :)
Thanks for the video.
I just got one of these HDVideo Capture (brand name appears as "PPA Int'l") on discount at my local Micro Center for around twelve bucks and I am about to try it out with some computer-to-computer and videocam-to-computer captures. I may post results later on. I'll watch some other of your videos see if I find something useful there.
Thanks again!
best review i've seen on this hdmi capture device
Thank you, Andre!
I got one from AliExpress 2 years ago and I am satisfied with it, I recorded some gameplays on my PlayStation 3 game console and the quality looks amazing with HD quality!
best review I have seen of this device!!!
Thank you! There are so many devices with HDMI outputs, I barely scratched the surface...
Thanks! only review I've found which didn't imply that OBS was required.
Thanks a lot, very well explained and tested.
Thank you, Tom Oluk.
Great test you managed to test it on things I couldn't. Thanks
I appreciate how completely you test various products. Question: will this device work to capture streams from services which embed coding that prevents capturing? Like Amazon Prime, or Hulu, which allow programs such as Camtasia to record audio but not video. I want to be able to use dual laptops to achieve the desired result. Am I thinking this through correctly? The signal flow will be 1) Stream to laptop A; 2) Device; 3) Connect to laptop B; 4) Capture software (i.e. Camtasia).
Using one right now. VCR composite into a RetroTink2X that I have for retro gaming (much better than cheap composite/Svideo to HDMI converters) , outputting HDMI into one of these cheap capture cards, and digitizing family VHS movies using OBS. I think the family is going to be very pleased with the output.
Did it overheat
At last a very real world test for this what is fast becoming a "Miracle Device", it would be interesting to see what existing capture card companies think about this product, and to see how they are going to react with perhaps new offerings to persuade us to loosen our wallets. What does excite me though, is that this device has now made it possible for those individuals who may not have had the funds to purchase a decent capture device, and no doubt over the next few months we are going to see an explosion of content be it good or bad.
This little device is great, but we should keep in mind that at 1080p, it is a generation behind the resolution curve, and a generation behind on it's interface, USB 2.0. Also, it is pretty stripped down with no pass through and no ability to add anything to the HDMI signal. I imagine the big boys will be concentrating on 4K USB 3 devices with lots of bells and whistles.
That being said, this little device is a game changer for anyone needing to work with 1080p or less. Converting TO HDMI has been affordable for awhile: VGA to HDMI, composite A/V to HDMI, component vid to HDMI, S-Video to HDMI, optical to HDMI, and more. Plus all the native HDMI devices like cable boxes, DVRs, Roku, Firestick, Chromecast, game consoles.
But if you wanted to do more than just output the HDMI being converted, that has been a barrier. This device breaks that barrier. Thank you for your comment.
@@ThriftyAV a well argued case, by someone who knows what they are talking about, thank goodness for UA-cam, many thanks for your concise and insightful reply, I still have a lot to learn but that's the joy of learning a new skill.
Hello sir, I was wondering is it possible to have minidv output using avi2hdmi device and connect to this
HDMI/USB device to capture minidv tapes? Reason is I don't have firewire port in my laptop. Do you think the quality will suffer compared to FireWire capture? Thanks in advance.
thanks so much, i didnt know i had to open my camera app to use it.
The Camera App is one option, but not the only option. I also use OBS with this device.
I use this very same capture card to record all my gameplay videos. I used to use the Windows camera app until I found out it wouldn't let me record videos longer than 3 hours. I switched to OBS Studio, I use an Orei HDMI splitter and for retro consoles I just use a cheap AV to HDMI converter. Over a year ago I watched this review and it helped me to make the decision of buying this capture card as I was always interested in recording my gameplay. This was a great video and thanks for the help.
what specific splitter do you use, I've been having a headache with the capture card and I realize I don't have the right splitter
@@AuthenticNoobTV The splitter I have is called Orei HDMI 1X2 splitter I found on Amazon. Its 1 in 2 out so lets say I plug my Nintendo Switch into the one input on the splitter and on the other side I have two outputs, one with an HDMI cable going into my tv and the other going into the capture card. I hope that was helpful.
I hooked my Raspberry Pi up to my 2011 iMac 21.5" standalone computer, and started up a freebie program from the apple store called "Quick Camera" - and voila! Full-screen monitor for the Raspberry Pi!
Oh so the PC registers it similarly to a webcam. Thanks for the video!
I can only get the device to record in mono and only gets two one channel options in the Sound Control Panel . any advice (Thanks) ?
Hi, i've been using this for my church live streams and works like a charm, but now i need to run my camera from the audio booth all the way to the platform (around 65ft). what can i use that won't loose signal? will a fiber optic hdmi do?
Do we need an HDMI capture device if we can connect a camera with an iMac via a Micro HDMI Type D to Mini Display Port adapter cable?
Wonder if it will work for my PS4. Then I could stream to Twitch using streamlabs OBS and get my alerts while streaming PS4 games.
I used receiver on pc for live channels. But how to use it with both video abd audio ??
What software you have installed and used to capture hdmi in to usb... recording... is it OBS screen recording and streaming software?
how do i get the audio from the consale onto the video
Hello I have a question, when I use it with my pc, to record from Xbox 360, Can I use a 2HDMIoutput and 1 HDMIinput on a secend screen to record and play ? (Instead of playing in the obs Mirror)
Thanks! I got HDV sony camera that had broken DV tape deck, but it also had HDMI output, and i needed some HDMI capture that wont cost as much as new camera
I'm glad I can help. I ordered this almost a month ago. I hope it is still available at a reasonable price.
@@ThriftyAV i hope
Hi. I have bought the capture card. I have good sound but bad picture shake. Any advice would be great.
Do you have a longer video on the roku capture?
Back of package does not mention lainux, but that does not always exclude lainux. Do you know if the device will mount as a UNIX file into UNIX FS?
I want to stream over my canon legria camcorder from outdoors. So, camcorder, HDMI converter and my phone. Is it posible live streaming with that and which software for streaming cath the video on that way.... Thank you.
I have a question if I have a Xbox,PC and monitor could I use this on my pc to view my Xbox screen and screen record if not do you have anything else that could work
I really need your help! I have my Hi8 recording which I want to digitise but I can’t seem to find a method which works. So I have a VHS which can play Hi8 tapes, I connected the output of the VHS to a DIGITNow capture device which should record video+ audio for them. When using that it only displays a grey screen and only audio so no luck there. I have just bought the device you have reviewed and a composite to HDMI adapter. So I plan to use composite out of the VHS to the Composite to HDMI converter then to the capture device. Will this work?? Thanks!
my question is how do you get the sound to work on it? currently i get 0 sound.
Thanks for the mention, my dude!
I forgot to mention that I was including a link to your video in the description, but it is there.
@@ThriftyAV It's all good. :)
so the hdmi video capture can also record audio so i dont have to worry about the audio anymore?
just a note for use in gaming applications, unless you tune the settings in software like OBS you will notice some input lag that may cause an issue if you plan on game streaming on UA-cam or Twitch with this device
Good point. To avoid the lag, use a splitter just upstream, and play using a monitor, not the capture preview.
@@ThriftyAV after having used it for streaming Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on twitch i had to work my way around the kinks of the device to make the gameplay viable as I didn't own a splitter at the time
here are the settings I find work the best in OBS Studio with this stick from my observations
Resolution/FPS Type: Custom
Resolution: 1920x1080 or 1280x720 (either work smoothly but advise limiting to 720p for livestreaming as its the highest supported on Twitch at this time)
FPS: "highest FPS" or 60 (no meaningful difference in viewport latency by dropping it lower)
Video Format: MJPEG (using YUY2 results in severe frame rate issues)
Colour Space: 601 (709 seems less smooth in preview)
Colour Range: Default (no noticeable performance changes between the options)
Buffering: Auto-Detect (no performance difference between options)
with these settings I have got the latency down to between 1/3 or 1/4 a second delay in the preview window
overall i recommend the "pass thru" version for a few $ more
thank you @@BronyumHexofloride you're very helpful here
@@BronyumHexofloride Thank you very much mate. Just got myself the same capture card
I connected the laptop to PC monitor and the video is pinkish / purple now.
it was good the last time I used it connected laptop to smart TV.
Do you know what could be the issue here?
I've tried 2 HDMI cables and still the same.
Is it possible to record streaming in a DVD recorder with this device? Thank you!
I was wondering whether i can record my computer screen with it if it does this thing's gonna be a banger
You don't need any hardware to do that, there's a variety of free software to do that.
have you tested on your tv to see if support decoder or other devices connected on tv please need to get your feed back
If I want to record from TV just smart TV. With no TV box . Just with normal antena . How I can record my favorite program from TV to record it on my laptop
Hello! Will this device work with VLC? Thaks! :)
Can it be use to capture something streamed over a PC connected to a smart tv as a monitor
Hey, can you test it on smartphone? Its uvc device so its should work. Can you please test if its display and record video AND audio to smartphone by using "USB Camera" app?
Thanks
What app do you use on your PC?
Hello...This device can handel only 30fps, What if my video is 1080/50i, Does it give smooth video or will it be jerky ?
Does it have to say video capture on it because Walmart has one from onn but it doesn't have the word video capture on it
How did you get the sounds to work on there?
can the HDMI video capture device do 25hz as i am from the UK
Hello, I am using this with my Canon SX30 IS, plugged into my computer and It just isn't working, any tips?
Will this work on a LG tv that Princess has , they blocked HDMi input on new ships 2021-2025. Can you try this on a LG usb input to see if the hdmi capture will work with Roku or the better Firestick 4k max . Thank you !!!!
HEllow, whith this capture device, can i capture the hdmi output signal from a pc to another pc through this device? Thank you ✌🏼
From the video capture card to HMD where does the HMI instert?
Is it any different from HDMI(female) to USB cable?
I have *many* MiniDV tapes that I want to capture then use editing software (Apple iMovie). Those mini DV cameras do not have HDMI out. I believe it's like a stereo plug with RCA connects to each R&L audio and Yellow for video??? How to use this? Can I use HDMI to RCA Adapter?
I have a TV Box which works on TV, but I want to watch in my room, I have no TV just computer and monitor..I want to watch in 1440p res.., what is the best capture card I can get for no quality loss.. I will not capture gaming or something..only a transformer that I can watch it on my PC. Though, I dont want low quality just as is..is this possible?
Thanks for the great overview!
Do you have any idea if the video capture device will work with Linux?
I know this answer is old, but I used it with Ubuntu. No problem.
Can I just use fit to use my chrocast on my pc
I would only be interested in the video grabber if it could pass through 720x576i50 (PAL).
Thanks for the info on the wiring connection, Now I using my VCR and it does work, I just need to find out how I can save my recording then burn onto a DVD.
If your goal is to record personal videotapes to DVD Video, I would suggesting hooking the VCR directly to a stand-alone DVD recorder. It's hard to find affordable new units, but used ones show up at thrift stores regularly. You might also find one on Ebay. Keep in mind that these devices can detect Macrovision copy protection.
@@ThriftyAV Believe it I still have my VCR and It still like new, I did record a personal video but now I need to learn how to save it then burn onto a dvd?
You can burn the files to DVD as data files, but they would not be compatible with regular DVD players. The disk would play on some bluray players as mp4 files but not on regular DVD players. This being said, there is software made by freemake which converts mp4 and other video files to DVD type files that can play on normal DVD players.
Will this work on directv box?
Can I use it on VHS or 8mm video for recording in computer
I only time I have seen HDMI output on a VHS player is with a Magnavox Dual DVD/VHS. I have never seen HDMI output on 8mm video. With VHS or 8mm, you are better off with a capture device that has the older style A/V inputs.
I want to use it with my iPhone to broadcast games but it’s not working! Any help here please !?
This capture card presents the audio as separate device, look for "USB audio" in your available audio inputs.
Thank you.
Tech Explores NYC
I need help with this. I recently bought this to stream my games from Xbox to my all in one pc. I’ve done all the steps however, on OBS it’s not showing the name of the device.
In Windows settings it shows usb video in audio. I’m not sure if that’s supposed to be there or did I get a faulty device?
@@theswagateer2806 the device should identify as USB video as a webcam and USB audio as a microphone, try unplug and plug it back, and change the USB port and see if it should identify correctly.
Tech Explores NYC
Sadly, no luck. Thanks anyway.
alirght my OBS can hear my capture card but i cant ?
I plug the USB and can not see usb HDMI, just fy HD VIDEO Any solutión please
I just bought a type-c to HDMI cable is it gonna work if i also use this to mirror my phone screen on SmartTV
The product reviewed in this video is for capturing HDMI to a PC or Mac. Your phone must offer Thunderbolt 3 in order to mirror to a TV with the cable you purchased.
Hi,
can i use this capture card to connect set-top box (hdmi) to plasma tv (usb)?
will it supply audio to tv as well is above setup?
regards,
No, the TV won't have drivers for such a device.
Are you able to get audio through the camera app? that way I'm not recording in game silence lol please, and thank you for the help!
Through most HDMI devices, I am getting audio through the camera app.
Very informative video, thank you! I want to use a device like this to watch blu rays on my computer, I have an old blu ray player that works, and don't want to spend the money on a computer blu ray player+software. Do you think it would work? Thank you!
these types of devices ignore the HDCP security found on most HDMI devices and i have had luck recording from blu-ray to my PC using a PS3 with this method
Man u r great...i also want capture vcr movie but u didn't mentioned about VCR TO HDMI CARD THEN PC INPUT conections
I have a different video about going from S-Video (or composite video from a VCR) to HDMI.
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@@ThriftyAV sir yes i already seen ths video but i cant understand..actually i was bougt new HDMI CAPTURING USB
If u easy then ths is my request that you pls check urs Facebook page,i just drop txt with pic for understanding...sir plsss
I'm still confused, when used to record something like a game console, can i still use a separate monitor? because doesn't game console only have 1 HDMI output? which means i can either use a monitor OR use the record device but can't be both?
even if i could, i would've imagine it'll be extremely cluttered.
oh wait, I'm so stupid, i can plug the console to the monitor then plug the capture device to the monitor
I have 2 of these cheap cap cards because they run 🥵🔥🤷🏻♂️✌🏼
Hello! Hope you can help. Instead of plugging it to a laptop or PC, could I plug in to TV? does it work the same? (LG TV that has USB entrance, 2.0) Sorry, I am new to this.
I would not expect this to work on a TV set. The box says it is compatible with Windows and Mac.
Would I be able to capture this into Premiere Pro? Have some old HDV tapes, old camera with HDMI out, wondering if Premiere would "see" this output...if anyone knows... Thanks.
I don't use Premiere Pro, as Adobe charges for a monthly license, but it is recognized by PowerDirector as a video source. Even if edit software does not recognize it, video can be captured using OBS or the Windows Camera app, then imported into the edit software.
I HAVE A PANASONIC DMR BWT 800 RECORDER IT STARTED LOOSING PICTURE AND MAKING LOUD SCRATCHY TYPE NOISES WITH THE SCREEN ON THE TV LOOKING LIKE IT IS OUT OF TUNE LOTS OF DOTS AND NOISY . I TUNED IT OFF LEFT IT FOR A WHILE IT THEN STARTED WORKING CORRECTLY FOR A DAY THEN STARTED THE SAME STUFF ALL OVER AGAIN ..NOW ALL I GET IS A BLANK SCREEN WITH THE WORDS NO SIGNAL !!1 I TRIED IT ON ANOTHER TV WITH DIFFERENT HDMI CABLES ETC TO MAKE SURE IT WAS THE PLAYER WITH SAME RESULTS ... NO SIGNAL .. THERE IS NO OBVIOUS BURNT CAPS ON THE BOARD THAT I CAN SEE ... THERE IS ONLY ONE HDMI PORT COMING OUT OF THE RECORDER SO CAN'T TRY A DIFFERENT PORT WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST ! PLEASE
I cant get sound from microsoft camera
Thanks partner, good vid. Adios
What kind of cables did you use with vhs player ?
Hey, i have a system with DVI output. Can i use a DVI to HDMI cable to record the output? Thanks!
Yes, but only for video, as DVI doesn't carry audio.
Can this HDMI device capture what is playing (audio and video) on a Blu-ray DVD player with an HDMI output?
Other reviewers have said that it does. I would test it myself, but I currently have no power.
If I plug VGA HDMI output to this card, what will happen?
How do you use obs studio and play on the monitor at the same time?
With an HDMI splitter.
is 720p60 working? i want to stream some games on twich
the audio issue is cause you are using the camera app I suggest you use bandicam free or obs
The stupid thing came with no instructions for what software to use. Thanks for showing us.
Any suggestions for even better capture software?
OBS has a learning curve, but it is both powerful and free (open source).
Just not this one my self for streaming but no mater what I do I still have the colour bars am using Streamlabs if anyone has a fix for this that I haven’t covered that would be epic
wait, this little cheap thing that could???!!
i have a bit of a problem, i have an xbox 360, but i don't have a monitor, I'm thinking to use my laptop AS a monitor but after finding out laptop only have output HDMI, it won't support inputs, so maybe this thing can be used to bypass that? i am aware with the lag
Hi ThriftyAV, I feel like a dummy holding the cord of an electric plug asking, what do I do now?
I have Corel Video Studio and it has a program for Direct Video. I also bought Easier Cap which is like Easy Cap, but with few instructions in the box, so it is not so easy.
When I looked at how much free space is needed for the Easier Cap online download, and what it does I am asking why do I need to install it while Corel does all the same stuff, and is an even bigger program.
I have my VHS cables and even a RCA to HDMI upscaler which is pretty cool. Better color depth on the TV! It's true!
Question, what now? Is this easy cap device a Capture Device that I must use, or can I feed the raw footage to my Laptop without one of this devices?
I would be happy to just dubb my old VHS to DVD, but the Cable Company won't allow more than one device so I need to digitize.
Any direction on how to handle my VCR to Laptop situation is greatly appreciate.
The VCR has composite RCA outputs. Your laptop has USB inputs, so you have to convert it somehow to get it into your laptop. EasyCap devices are usually recognized by the computer just like webcams, so they will work with multiple software titles. I do not use Corel, but it should have a "capture" feature. If you are running windows 10, it comes with "camera" software that can also capture video.
You can also use your RCA to HDMI converter with a HDMI capture device. I cannot tell you which method is better without testing the "Easier Cap".
New subscriber here. I am interested in recording HDMI content and this looks like an interesting device. What I don’t yet know is what software on the PC is used to record it.
Windows Camera App works. You can install OBS open source software. The capture feature on most video editing software will also work.
@@ThriftyAV thanks for your quick reply.
Question for you. Are you able to digitize from VHS and 8mm video to digital format or is this just a recording device more for gaming?
You can digitize almost any HDMI source. That being said, most VHS players do NOT have HDMI output. I have a Magnavox VCR/DVD-R combo unit that will output VHS to HDMI, but this is a rare feature. I do not know of any 8mm tape player or camcorder with HDMI output.
@@ThriftyAV Thank you for your time and feedback regarding my question.
You need to get a rca-to-hdmi adapter
@@OIdiesCentral I wonder if you could help me. We have camcorder, I need to transfer the tapes to my laptop in order to store it on my harddrive, the camcorder is getting old now and i don't want to loose the videos on the tapes. Any advice please.
@@mariesmuts6643 I'm strugling w. the same but your best bet is to get a tuner and video card for your computer because w/o a video card,u'll be able to record in 240/320.Get a 1Gb video card and u'll be able to record in 720 with 30 frame/sec.
Weird. Your looks pretty impressive. But I actually just purchased one of these exact devices and the resolution is horrible. I'm getting jagged lines around my shoulders it is so bad. Like it's in no way 1080p. And further more it is actually cropping a good 20 percent off the sides of my frame and stretching it out to 16:9 rather than showing the full frame.
Yea that's nice for recording gameplay on console!
It makes me wish I had a better console than the Atari Flashback 9!
Hey can I connect Android TV Box with my laptop with this to use the laptop monitor like monnitor for the Android ?
This device is not for extending or cloning displays. It is strictly for HDMI video capture.
Sir I have the same one but it only works on 30hz I don’t know why if you can help please!
The folks who say this captures at 60fps are incorrect.
i just got my card no matter what i do the output resolution looks like 360p. input 1080p output is set to 1080p and color looks bad too
Does it also work on TV Cable boxes like Spectrum or DirecTV?
I have one of these devices and it does work with cable boxes. 12volt vids did a demonstration of himself testing this device with a cable box and sold me on it.
Would something like this be able to record my MacBook’s screen if I plug in an hdmi to hdmi cable?
I'm a PC guy, but I think you would need a 2nd computer. If you are wanting to capture your MacBook's screen with the same MacBook, I would look for a software option.
@@ThriftyAV That makes sense, thanks. I also discovered the MacBook’s hdmi port it output only, so software it is.