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Small rectangular USB 2.0 video capture dongle with audio ports

Shenzhen Sengulink Technology company

Shenzhen Sengulink Technology company Ezcap172 USB 2.0 Video Capture video capturing device

SKU CH-0JHT-MCBJB

Captures analogue video and audio from VHS, camcorders or DVD players over USB 2.0 without a sound card, includes ArcSoft ShowBiz 3.5 editing software and supports Windows XP through Windows 10

  • Interface typeUSB 2.0
  • Capture high-quality video via USB 2.0 without a sound card
  • Record audio and video from VHS, V8, Hi8, DVD or satellite sources
  • Edit footage with included ArcSoft ShowBiz 3.5 software
  • Take instant snapshots during capture
  • Works on Windows XP, Vista 32/64, 7, 8 and 10

Ezcap172 USB 2.0 capture device

The Ezcap172 is a USB 2.0 video capture device that digitises analogue sources such as VHS, V8, Hi8, camcorders, DVD players and satellite receivers. It connects directly to a laptop or PC without requiring an external power supply or a separate sound card. The package includes ArcSoft ShowBiz 3.5 editing software for Windows XP, Vista 32, Vista 64 and Windows 7, 8 and 10.

Sustained capture via USB 2.0 bus power

Because the unit draws power from the USB 2.0 bus, it operates continuously during long recording sessions without needing a mains adapter. The host system handles encoding to MPEG 1 or 2 format, so sustained performance depends on the computer’s processor and available USB bandwidth rather than on the capture device itself.

USB 2.0 bandwidth limits resolution and bitrate

The USB 2.0 interface caps the maximum data throughput, which restricts the practical capture resolution and bitrate compared to faster interfaces. Analogue sources are converted in real time, but the connection cannot support uncompressed high-definition streams or multiple simultaneous inputs.

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Price $15.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 987 comparable items (median $43.99).

Specifications

Product
Model nameEZCAP172
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 2.0

Questions about this item

Does the Ezcap172 run warm or draw much power when capturing video for hours?

It draws power directly from the USB 2.0 port and needs no external adapter, so heat and power draw stay low during long sessions.

What must my computer already have to use this capture device?

A free USB 2.0 port and a supported Windows system such as XP, Vista 32 or 64, 7, 8 or 10 are all that is required.

Can I connect my old VHS camcorder or DVD player to the Ezcap172 without extra adapters?

Yes, the device accepts analogue sources like VHS, V8, Hi8 camcorders, DVD players or satellite receivers directly for capture.

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