Jansicotek OZC1 HDMI to USB 2.0 4K input 1080p output video capturing device

What this capture card does

The Jansicotek OZC1 is a compact HDMI-to-USB 2.0 video capture device that accepts a 4K input signal and delivers a 1080p output stream. It connects a DSLR, camcorder, action camera or game console to a Windows, Mac or Linux computer for live streaming, recording or video conferencing. The unit draws up to 0.4 A from the USB port and requires no external power supply.

Who this suits and who it does not

Streamers and educators who need a simple way to bring an HDMI source into OBS, VLC or Amcap at 1080p will find it fits the workflow. Buyers who must capture or pass through 4K resolution at the full 3840×2160 pixel count should look elsewhere, as the device downscales to 1920×1080. It also lacks an HDMI loop-through port, so users who need a local monitor feed while recording cannot use this model.

The spec that decides fit

The defining limit is the maximum output resolution of 1080p at 60 Hz over a USB 2.0 connection, while the HDMI input can accept 4K at 60 Hz. If your production pipeline requires recording or streaming at the native 4K input resolution, this card will not meet that need. For 1080p capture workflows the OZC1 provides a plug-and-play UVC and UAC compliant solution.