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Small rectangular USB 2.0 video capture adapter with RCA and S-Video ports

WRIARICH

WRIARICH VC149B USB 2.0 audio video converter

SKU CH-Y63G-KBRHW

Digitises VHS, VCR, Hi8, DVD and TV-box sources to Windows via USB 2.0 with RCA and S-Video inputs, handling NTSC, SECAM, PAL and PAL/60 formats

  • Adapter typeHDMI
  • First connector1x USB 2.0 female
  • Second connector1x USB 2.0 female
  • Connector typeMale
  • Units per package1
  • DetailsUsb, Virtual Reality Headset
  • Digitise VHS, VCR, Hi8 or DVD footage directly to a Windows PC
  • Capture analogue audio from LPs or cassettes and save as CD or MP3 files
  • USB 2.0 plug-and-play connection requires no extra sound card for audio recording
  • Handles NTSC, SECAM, PAL and PAL/60 video standards for worldwide compatibility
  • Includes USB extension cable, driver CD and manual for immediate setup

Analog video capture for Windows

This USB 2.0 adapter digitises footage from VHS, VCR, Hi8, DVD or TV-box sources using RCA or S-Video connectors. It handles NTSC, SECAM, PAL and PAL/60 signals and converts analogue audio from LP records or cassettes to CD or MP3 files. The package includes the capture device, a USB extension cable, a driver CD and a user manual. Plug-and-play operation suits home archiving projects on Windows 7, 8 and 10.

Sustained capture stability

The USB 2.0 interface delivers continuous bandwidth for long recording sessions without dropped frames during multi-hour tape transfers. Brightness, contrast, hue and saturation controls remain adjustable in real time while capture proceeds. Audio is captured directly through the adapter, bypassing the computer sound card to prevent sync drift. The supplied extension cable reduces mechanical strain on the host port during extended use.

USB 2.0 interface requirement

Your PC must provide a USB 2.0 port; the device will not operate on USB 1.1 hosts. No Mac or Linux drivers are included, so the converter is limited to Windows environments. Buyers needing HDMI, component or composite-only inputs should verify connector compatibility before purchase.

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Price $14.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMediasonic
Product lineVC149B
Model nameVC149B
Part numberVC149B
Adapter typeHDMI
Ports & slots
First connector1x USB 2.0 female
Second connector1x USB 2.0 female
Connector typeMale
Size & build
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
In the box
Units per package1

Questions about this item

Does the VC149B get hot or draw much power when capturing video all day?

The USB 2.0 interface supplies all the power the VC149B needs, so there is no external supply and no fan to generate heat or noise.

What cables or connectors must I already have to plug a VCR into this converter?

You need a composite RCA cable or an S-Video cable from your VCR, DVD player or camcorder; the VC149B provides the female RCA and S-Video inputs.

Will the VC149B work with my older Windows 7 laptop and the Hi8 tapes I still own?

Yes, the driver supports Windows 7, 8 and 10 and the hardware accepts NTSC, PAL, SECAM and PAL/60 signals from Hi8, VHS, VCR or DVD sources.

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