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Compact grey aluminium HDMI capture box with USB 3.1 and 3.5 mm audio port

BZBGEAR

BZBGEAR BG-CHA 1080p60 USB 3.1 HDMI Video Capture Card with Scaler and Audio

SKU CH-R7NW-1P1PY

Captures HDMI sources at up to 1080p60 via USB 3.1, includes a built-in scaler and 3.5 mm stereo audio input for embedding external sound, and draws power from the USB port

  • Video formatYUY2 (USB3.1 Gen 1), MJPG (USB2.0/3.1 Gen 1)
  • SoundStereo / 16-bit / 48000 Hz
  • Mac compatibleOBS Studio (Windows, Linux)/AMCap (Windows) Potplayer (Windo
  • Setup requirementsDesktop:Intel Core i5-3400+NVIDIA GTX660 or higher Notebook:
  • Supported operating systemsWindows 7, 8, 10, Mac OS X 10.9 or above, Linux
  • Product typeUSB 3.1 Gen 1 Full HD Video Capture Device
  • Capture 1080p at 60 Hz for smooth recording
  • Built-in scaler adapts video format automatically
  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 powers device and transfers data
  • 5 mm stereo input embeds external audio
  • Works with Windows, Mac OS X 10.9+ and Linux

What this capture card does

The BZBGEAR BG-CHA captures HDMI video up to 1080p at 60 frames per second and embeds stereo audio from a 3.5 mm input. It connects through a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port that also powers the unit, so no external adapter is needed. The built-in scaler adjusts incoming signals for broad software compatibility. It works with Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OS X 10.9 or later and Linux.

Thermals noise and power draw

The aluminium housing passively dissipates heat during extended capture sessions. Because the device draws all its power from the USB 3.1 bus, total power consumption stays within the port's rated limit and adds no extra load to a desktop or notebook supply. No fan is present, so operation is silent in typical office or studio environments.

The specification that decides fit

Maximum capture resolution is 1080p at 60 Hz; the card cannot record 4K or higher frame-rate sources. HDCP-protected content is blocked, so encrypted streams from set-top boxes or protected media players will not be captured. Buyers who need 4K capture or HDCP bypass should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $176.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 274 comparable items (median $37.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBZBGEAR
Model nameBG-CHA
Product typeUSB 3.1 Gen 1 Full HD Video Capture Device
Product colorGray
Audio & video
SoundStereo / 16-bit / 48000 Hz
Compatibility
Mac compatibleOBS Studio (Windows, Linux)/AMCap (Windows) Potplayer (Windows)/Skype (Windows, OS X) Hangout (Windows)/TeamViewer (Windows)
Supported operating systemsWindows 7, 8, 10, Mac OS X 10.9 or above, Linux
More details
Video formatYUY2 (USB3.1 Gen 1), MJPG (USB2.0/3.1 Gen 1)

Questions about this item

How do I install the BG-CHA and what step is often missed?

Connect the HDMI source to the input, plug the USB 3.1 cable into a USB 3.0 or 3.1 port for power and data, then select the device in your capture software; the step often missed is using a USB 2.0 port which limits video to MJPG format.

What maintenance or replacement will the BG-CHA need over time?

The aluminum housing has no moving parts or user-serviceable components; keep the HDMI and 3.5 mm ports clean and replace the USB cable only if it becomes damaged.

What limit appears first during long 1080p 60 fps captures?

The capture is bound by the USB 3.1 Gen 1 bandwidth and the host system meeting the stated desktop or notebook requirements; if the system cannot sustain the data rate, dropped frames occur before any internal buffer limit.

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