StarTech.com Composite & S-Video to USB 2.0 Video Capture Cable

The StarTech.com Composite & S-Video to USB 2.0 Video Capture Cable is a compact and easy-to-use analogue video capture solution. It enables you to effortlessly convert precious legacy video content, such as old VHS tapes, into a modern digital format for preservation and sharing. This versatile cable also allows you to connect a wide range of analogue video sources directly to your PC for live recording and streaming.

This capture device supports both S-Video and composite video inputs, alongside a 2-channel RCA audio input, ensuring compatibility with most older camcorders, DVD players, and gaming consoles. Its intuitive Windows software is included, providing a user-friendly interface to control and capture your analogue footage with ease. The software supports real-time encoding in MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4 formats, offering flexibility for your archiving and editing needs.

Key Features

• Dual Video Input: Capture from either S-Video or composite (RCA) sources.
• Audio Capture: Records stereo audio via the included 2-channel RCA connectors.
• Frame Rate Support: Captures at 30fps with a resolution of 720x480i for NTSC sources, or 25fps at 720x576 for PAL/SECAM sources.
• TWAIN Support: Ensures compatibility with a wide range of image capture and scanning software for greater workflow integration.
• Snapshot Function: Easily capture high-quality still images from your video feed.
• Simple Connectivity: Features a plug-and-play USB 2.0 connection, drawing all necessary power directly from your computer—no external power supply is required.

Ideal for digitising home movies, recording gameplay from classic consoles, or capturing video from legacy CCTV systems. Please note that this device is designed for use with Windows-based computers only.

The package includes the capture cable, software, and a user guide, providing everything you need.