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Compact USB 2.0 video capture adapter with S-Video and composite connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH SVID2USB232 USB 2.0 video capture adapter

SKU CH-DQ5H-C4XGE MPN SVID2USB232

Capture analog S-Video or composite sources with real-time MPEG encoding to Windows via USB 2.0

  • Capture analog video on Windows via composite or S-Video inputs
  • Real-time MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 encoding for digital conversion
  • Snapshot function grabs still images from live video
  • TWAIN support ensures broad software compatibility
  • Compact USB 2.0 design fits in the palm of your hand

USB 2.0 analog video capture adapter

This USB 2.0 adapter converts composite or S Video signals with accompanying audio into digital files on a Windows computer. It targets anyone digitising tapes from a VCR, camcorder or similar analogue source. The compact dongle draws power from the USB port and includes a snapshot button for still-image capture.

USB 2.0 bandwidth and encoding limits

Real-time capture relies on the USB 2.0 interface, so throughput is limited to that standard's maximum bulk-endpoint rate. On-board hardware encodes directly to MPEG-1, MPEG-2 or MPEG-4, fixing the compression format before data reaches the host. TWAIN support broadens software choice, but the adapter cannot pass raw uncompressed video over the link.

Composite and S Video input only

The device accepts a single composite or S Video source plus stereo audio; it has no HDMI, component, RF or digital inputs. Buyers needing to capture from modern digital sources or multiple simultaneous channels will require a different capture device.

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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size208 × 145 × 38 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the SVID2USB232 or another model for composite and S-Video capture?

The SVID2USB232 handles both composite and S-Video inputs with real-time MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 encoding, so it covers the two most common analogue sources in one adapter.

What does the USB 2.0 connection mean for capture quality on my PC?

USB 2.0 bandwidth limits the stream to standard-definition resolutions; the adapter encodes MPEG-1, MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 in real time, so the recorded file matches the source without dropping frames.

Does the USB 2.0 interface cap the encoding formats I can use?

The adapter encodes MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 internally, so the USB 2.0 link only transports the compressed stream — it does not restrict the codec choice.

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