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Elgato USB Analog Video Capture Device

BH #ELVC • MFR #1VC104001001
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Elgato USB Analog Video Capture Device
Key Features
  • USB 2.0
  • Capture RCA Composite & S-Video
  • Mac & Windows Compatible
The Elgato Systems USB Analog Video Capture Device is a compact USB device, perfect for converting analog video to a digital format. You'll be able to use the device to capture old home movies, VHS recordings, or any other analog media to a modern digital format. Simply plug your playback device into the S-Video or RCA composite input of the device, and capture.
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Elgato 1VC104001001 Overview

The Elgato Systems USB Analog Video Capture Device is a compact USB device, perfect for converting analog video to a digital format. You'll be able to use the device to capture old home movies, VHS recordings, or any other analog media to a modern digital format. Simply plug your playback device into the S-Video or RCA composite input of the device, and capture.

Video is digitized into a format that is compatible with iTunes, any iPod, the iPhone, the Apple TV, YouTube, and iMovie. This gives you extreme flexibility as to how you utilize the captured video, without having to jump through the hoops of manual file format conversion. Elgato's Video Capture is an excellent tool for any Mac or Windows user who would like to bring their old analog videos into the digital age.

Standard USB interface
Captures from RCA composite and S-Video sources
Perfect for digitizing old home movies
Compatible with NTSC, PAL, PAL/60, and SECAM signals
Includes free download of Elgato Video Capture software for Mac and Windows
Software features basic video editing tools, allowing you to trim unwanted footage away
Exports to H.264 format, perfect for iTunes, the iPod, an iPhone, the Apple TV, YouTube, and iMovie
Compatible with Mac and Windows
UPC: 852095000218

Elgato 1VC104001001 Specs

Video Resolution
640 x 480 (4:3)
640 x 360 (16:9)
Video Format
Mac Software:
H.264 at 1.4 Mb/s or MPEG-4 at 2.4 Mb/s

Windows Software:
H.264 at 1.4 Mb/s
Audio
AAC, 48 kHz, 128 kb/s
System Requirements
macOS 10.6.8 or Later
Windows 7 or Later
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.475 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.1 x 5.75 x 1.55"

Elgato 1VC104001001 Reviews

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Can this device allow an analog camera to be used ...

Can this device allow an analog camera to be used as a webcam for live capture?
Asked by: Jeffrey
Yes, this will allow you to use analog devices as a camera source on your computer.
Answered by: Zachary
Date published: 2024-06-02

is this compatible with mac os 12.0.1?

is this compatible with mac os 12.0.1?
Asked by: Vance
Yes, The following unit is Mac & Windows compatible.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-07-17

question

Will this work with USB 3.0?
Asked by: Tracy G.
Yes
Answered by: Leonardo P.
Date published: 2018-08-27

I would like to use this to play vhs movies from ...

I would like to use this to play vhs movies from a vhs player. Am I able to just watch the movies And not download them with this device?
Asked by: Jennie
You would not have to hit record with the included software.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2020-11-05

question

why can't i get a picture on my mac when i am transferring video i only get sound?
Asked by: Anonymous
UAB 2.0 is a rather slow connection so live video during transfer is not supported unfortunately.
Answered by: Dana G.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Can you choose the final output of the video? Size, bitrate
Asked by: mariana f.
not really
Answered by: RYAN P.
Date published: 2024-09-04

question

While playing video on the source, can you see relatively live video in the Elgato software WITHOUT actually recoding it? In other words can I hook up a camera and see what it sees on the computer and then start recording if I choose to do so?
Asked by: W Blair M.
yes
Answered by: RYAN P.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Will this Elgato video capture device work on Mac ...

Will this Elgato video capture device work on Mac version 12.6 Monterey?
Asked by: Gary
Yes, the Elgato USB Analog Video Capture Device is compatible with 12.6 Monterey.
Answered by: Paige K
Date published: 2023-01-05
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