Capture Cards
Capture cards solve a fundamental problem for professional AV-reliant applications. They take video and audio from one source, like a laptop, camera, or camcorder, and bring it into your computer in a format you can record, stream, or present. The raw audio/video signal can be taken not only from external sources, but also from older analog connections like VGA or component video, then converted into a clean, digital format that modern computer systems can process and utilize.
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StarTech USB3HDCAPUSB 3.0 Capture Device, HDMI, DVI, VGA, Component Video Recorder
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Why does this matter for your conference room or office?
Bring Legacy Gear into the Digital Age:
Does your office setup still use a trusty old Blu-ray player, a dedicated video conferencing unit, or even a medical imaging device that is stuck with analog outputs?
A capture card lets the older equipment feed its signal directly into your meeting software, like Zoom, Teams, Webex, as well as record or stream the application on any PC or Mac.
Crystal-Clear Screen Sharing & Presentations:
Does your job require sharing content from a dedicated laptop, media player, or specialized hardware during a hybrid meeting?
A capture card ensures the feed is sharp, smooth, and perfectly synchronized with audio, far surpassing the quality and reliability of software-based screen capture, especially for high-motion or HD content.
Professional-Quality Recording & Streaming:
Do you need to record training sessions or product demos for later use? Do you want to live stream an event from your room?
A capture cards provide a dedicated, high-bandwidth input for your recording and streaming software like OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast, while ensuring broadcast-grade quality without taxing your computer's main CPU for the capture task.
Reliable & Dedicated Input:
Unlike USB webcams or software hacks, a good capture card provides a stable, low-latency connection. It is purpose-built hardware designed to handle video streams efficiently, minimizing glitches, lag, or audio sync issues that can derail a professional presentation.
