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Compact USB 2.0 video capture adapter with RCA and S-Video inputs, ABS and silicone body

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SKU CH-1WSQ-Q49SV

Capture composite or S-Video plus stereo audio via USB 2.0 at up to 720×576 resolution for Windows 2000 through 10

  • Capture 720 × 480 at 30 fps NTSC video
  • Record 720 × 576 at 25 fps PAL video
  • Connect composite and S-Video sources via RCA plugs
  • Powered entirely by USB 2.0 with no extra adapter
  • Includes Ulead Video Studio SE DVD editing software

USB 2.0 capture card for legacy video

This single-channel adapter converts composite RCA or S-Video sources to digital files over a USB 2.0 connection. It targets users digitising tapes, camcorder footage or older consoles on a Windows PC. The device draws power from the bus and includes Ulead Video Studio SE DVD for capture and basic editing. No external supply or sound card is required.

Bus-powered operation with no active cooling

The unit relies on the USB 2.0 port for all power and has no fan, so it runs silently. Capture resolution is limited to 720×480 at 30 fps for NTSC or 720×576 at 25 fps for PAL. CPU demand is modest; a Pentium III 800 MHz with 256 MB RAM meets the minimum. Only 600 MB is needed for the software install, while captures require several gigabytes of free disk space.

Replaces internal analogue capture cards

This external dongle removes the need for a free PCI slot and internal cabling, making it suited to laptops or small-form-factor desktops. It is not for buyers who need HDMI input, 1080p or 4K capture, or macOS and Linux support. The jump is worthwhile when the source is standard-definition analogue and a simple plug-and-play Windows workflow is preferred.

Highlights

  • Capture 720 × 480 at 30 fps NTSC video
  • Record 720 × 576 at 25 fps PAL video
  • Connect composite and S-Video sources via RCA plugs
  • Powered entirely by USB 2.0 with no extra adapter
  • Includes Ulead Video Studio SE DVD editing software

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the capture card and which step do people often miss?

Connect the USB 2.0 plug to the PC, attach the RCA or S-Video source, then install the included Ulead Video Studio SE DVD software before capturing — many skip the software install and get no video.

What maintenance or replacement will this capture card need later?

No internal parts require servicing; only the external RCA and S-Video cables may wear out and need replacing after heavy use.

What limit appears first during long capture sessions?

The USB 2.0 bandwidth caps resolution at 720×480 at 30 fps for NTSC or 720×576 at 25 fps for PAL, so sustained captures cannot exceed those frame sizes.

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