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Key Features

  • Dual HDMI to USB 3.0 capture — 1x HDMI 2.0 in, 1x HDMI in, 1x HDMI 2.0 loop-out
  • USB 3.0 Type C (5 Gbps, up to 200 MB/s). HDMI 2.0 path: 4K60, 1440p144, 1080p240
  • USB capture: HDMI 2.0 path up to 1080p60 YUY2; second HDMI up to 1080p30 MJPG
  • 1x 3.5 mm line in, 1x mic in, 1x audio out. UVC/UAC. 1080i hardware deinterlacing
  • 2ch 16 bit PCM 48 kHz. Windows 7+, Linux, macOS 10.8+
  • 5.5 W. 104 x 75.5 x 19 mm, 284 g. 1x USB 3.0 A to C cable included

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Technical Data

Connections

Host interfaceUSB 3.0 Type C (5 Gbps, up to 200 MB/s)
Video interfaces1x HDMI 2.0 input, 1x HDMI input, 1x HDMI 2.0 loop-out
Audio1x 3.5 mm line in, 1x 3.5 mm mic in, 1x 3.5 mm audio out

Video Standards

HDMI input (second)1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60
HDMI4K 24/25/30/50/60, 1440p 60/120/144, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60/120/240, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60
Video format (USB capture)HDMI 2.0 path: up to 1080p60 YUY2; second HDMI: up to 1080p30 MJPG
Video color spaceYUY2, MJPG
Capture standardUVC (USB Video Class), UAC (USB Audio Class)
Audio sampling48 kHz 16 bit PCM
Deinterlacing1080i hardware deinterlacing

Power

Power consumption5.5 W ±10%

Environmental

Operating temperature-20°C to 60°C
Storage temperature-30°C to 70°C
Relative humidity20 to 90% non-condensing

Mechanical

Dimensions104 x 75.5 x 19 mm
Weight284 g

Support

SystemWindows 7/8/10/11, Linux (kernel 2.6.38+), macOS 10.8+
SoftwareOBS Studio, Skype, Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, QuickTime Player, FaceTime
APIsDirectShow (Windows), DirectSound (Windows)

Accessories

Included

  • USB 3.0 A to C cable

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Connections
Audio 1x 3.5 mm line in, 1x 3.5 mm mic in, 1x 3.5 mm audio out 1x 3.5 mm line in, 1x 3.5 mm mic in, 1x 3.5 mm audio out 1x 3.5 mm line in, 1x 3.5 mm mic in, 1x 3.5 mm audio out
Audio input 1x 3.5 mm stereo (line in) 1x 3.5 mm stereo (line in) 1x 3.5 mm analog
Host interface USB 3.0 Type C (5 Gbps, up to 200 MB/s) USB 3.0 Type C (5 Gbps) USB 3.1 Gen2 Type C (10 Gbps) USB 3.0 Type C (USB 3.1 Gen1, up to 200 MB/s) USB 3.0 Type C (USB 3.1 Gen1, up to 200 MB/s) USB 3.0 Type C (USB 3.1 Gen1, up to 200 MB/s) PCIe x4 Gen2 (2.5 GB/s)
Video interfaces 1x HDMI 2.0 input, 1x HDMI input, 1x HDMI 2.0 loop-out 1x HDMI 2.0 input, 1x HDMI 2.0 loop-out 1x HDMI 2.0 input, 1x HDMI 2.0 loop-out 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI input, 1x HDMI 1.4a input 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI input 1x 3G-SDI input, 1x HDMI input, 1x DVI-I/VGA input, 1x S-Video/CVBS/YPbPr input 1x HDMI 2.0 input, 1x HDMI 2.0 loop-out
Video Standards
3G-SDI 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 24/25/30/50/60, 625i 50, 525i 59.94 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 24/25/30/50/60, 625i 50, 525i 59.94 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 24/25/30/50/60
Audio capture 1x HDMI embedded audio
Audio sampling 48 kHz 16 bit PCM 44.1 kHz 16 bit 44.1 kHz 16 bit 48 kHz 16 bit 48 kHz 16 bit 48 kHz 16 bit 48 kHz 16 bit
Capture format YUY2, uncompressed
Capture standard UVC (USB Video Class), UAC (USB Audio Class) UVC (USB Video Class), UAC (USB Audio Class) UVC (USB Video Class), UAC (USB Audio Class) UVC (USB Video Class), UAC (USB Audio Class) UVC (USB Video Class), UAC (USB Audio Class) UVC (USB Video Class), UAC (USB Audio Class)
Color precision YUY2 4:2:2 8bit
DVI/VGA 1920 x 1080 down to 640 x 400
Deinterlacing 1080i hardware deinterlacing
HDMI 4K 24/25/30/50/60, 1440p 60/120/144, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60/120/240, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 4K 24/25/30/50/60, 1440p 60/120/144, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60/120/240, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 4K 24/25/30/50/60, 1440p 60/120/144, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60/120/240, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 24/25/30/50/60, 576p 50, 576i 50, 480i 59.94/60, 480p 59.94/60 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 24/25/30/50/60 4K 25/30/50/60, 1440p 60/120/144, 1080p 25/30/50/60/120/240, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60, 720x576 25/30/60, 720x480 30/60
HDMI input (second) 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60
S-Video/CVBS 710 x 484i, 702 x 576i
USB output resolution 1920 x 1200 down to 640 x 360 (1920 x 1080, 1680 x 1050, 1600 x 1200, 1440 x 900, 1368 x 768, 1280 x 1024/960/800/720, 1024 x 768/576, 960 x 540, 856 x 480, 800 x 600, 768 x 576, 720 x 576/480, 640 x 480/360) 1920 x 1200 down to 640 x 360 (1920 x 1080, 1680 x 1050, 1600 x 1200, 1440 x 900, 1368 x 768, 1280 x 1024/960/800/720, 1024 x 768/576, 960 x 540, 856 x 480, 800 x 600, 768 x 576, 720 x 576/480, 640 x 480/360)
Video color space YUY2, MJPG P010, MJPG, RGB24, YUY2, NV12, I420 P010, MJPG, RGB24, YUY2, NV12, I420 YUY2 YUY2 RGB, YUY2, NV12
Video format (USB capture) HDMI 2.0 path: up to 1080p60 YUY2; second HDMI: up to 1080p30 MJPG P010/MJPG up to 4K60; YUY2 up to 2560 x 1440 p60; RGB24 up to 2560 x 1440 p30; NV12/I420 up to 4K30 P010/MJPG up to 4K60; YUY2/NV12/I420 up to 4K60; RGB24 up to 2560 x 1440 p60
YPbPr 1920 x 1080p, 1280 x 720p, 720 x 576p, 720 x 483p, 710 x 484i, 702 x 576i
Support
APIs DirectShow (Windows), DirectSound (Windows) Windows: DirectShow, DirectSound Windows: DirectShow, DirectSound Windows: DirectShow, DirectSound Windows: DirectShow, DirectSound Windows: DirectShow, DirectSound Windows: DirectShow, DirectSound/WASAPI; Linux: V4L2, ALSA
Devices XBOX, PS4, SWITCH, video player, TV box, media box
Software OBS Studio, Skype, Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, QuickTime Player, FaceTime OBS Studio, Skype, Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, QuickTime Player, FaceTime OBS Studio, Skype, Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, QuickTime Player, FaceTime OBS Studio, Skype, Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, QuickTime Player, FaceTime, Wirecast, Camtasia, Ecamm.live, Twitch OBS Studio, Skype, Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, QuickTime Player, FaceTime, Wirecast, Camtasia, Ecamm.live, Twitch OBS Studio, Skype, Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, QuickTime Player, FaceTime OBS, XSplit, VLC, VirtualDub, VMix, VidBlaster, Wirecast, Microsoft Media Encoder, Adobe Flash Media Encoder, DirectShow/V4L2/AVCaptureSession
System Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux (kernel 2.6.38+), macOS 10.8+ Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux (kernel 2.6.38+), macOS 10.8+ Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux (kernel 2.6.38+), macOS 10.8+ Windows 7/8/10, Linux (kernel 2.6.38+), macOS 10.8+ Windows 7/8/10, Linux (kernel 2.6.38+), macOS 10.8+ Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux (kernel 2.6.38+), macOS 10.8+ Windows 7 and above, Linux 18.04 and above
Mechanical
Dimensions 104 x 75.5 x 19 mm 104 x 75.5 x 19 mm 104 x 75.5 x 19 mm 92 x 58 x 19 mm 92 x 58 x 19 mm 104 x 125.5 x 24.5 mm 120.1 x 95.7 x 21.6 mm
Weight 284 g 274 g 274 g 205 g 205 g 473 g 100 g
Other
Features HDR10, VRR passthrough. Ultra-low latency. Gaming-optimised (PS5, Xbox Series X/S) 1080i hardware de-interlacing, 3D noise reduction
Included USB 3.0 A to C cable USB 3.0 A to C cable USB 3.0 A to C cable USB 3.0 A to C cable USB 3.0 A to C cable
Optional HDMI cable HDMI cable
Warranty 3 years 3 years
Environmental
Operating temperature -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C 0°C to 60°C
Relative humidity 20 to 90% non-condensing 20 to 90% non-condensing 20 to 90% non-condensing 20 to 90% non-condensing 20 to 90% non-condensing 20 to 90% non-condensing 5 to 90% non-condensing
Storage temperature -30°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°C -20°C to 70°C
Power
Power consumption 5.5 W ±10% 4.5 W ±10% 4.5 W ±10% 3.5 W max (USB bus-powered) 3.5 W max (USB bus-powered) ≤5 W (5V, 1A via USB Type-C) ≤2 W (from PCIe slot)

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