Key Features
- Single-channel HDMI 2.0 video capture PCI-E card, PCIe x4 Gen2, 2.5 GB/s
- 1x HDMI 2.0 input, 1x HDMI 2.0 loop-out. Up to 4K60Hz, 1440p144Hz, 1080p240Hz
- Capture: 4K, 1440p, 1080p at 25/30/50/60 fps; 1080p/720p up to 240 fps
- YUY2 uncompressed. 1x HDMI embedded audio, 16 bit PCM 48 kHz
- 1080i hardware de-interlacing, 3D noise reduction
- XBOX, PS4, SWITCH, video player, TV box. Windows 7+, Linux 18.04+
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Technical Data
Connections
- Host interface
- PCIe x4 Gen2 (2.5 GB/s)
- Video interfaces
- 1x HDMI 2.0 input, 1x HDMI 2.0 loop-out
Video Standards
- HDMI 2.0
- 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
- Capture format
- YUY2, uncompressed
- Color precision
- YUY2 4:2:2 8bit
- Audio capture
- 1x HDMI embedded audio
- Audio sampling
- 48 kHz 16 bit
Power
- Power consumption
- ≤2 W (from PCIe slot)
Environmental
- Operating temperature
- 0°C to 60°C
- Storage temperature
- -20°C to 70°C
- Relative humidity
- 5 to 90% non-condensing
Mechanical
- Dimensions
- 120.1 x 95.7 x 21.6 mm
- Weight
- 100 g
Other
- Features
- 1080i hardware de-interlacing, 3D noise reduction
Support
- Devices
- XBOX, PS4, SWITCH, video player, TV box, media box
- System
- Windows 7 and above, Linux 18.04 and above
- Software
- OBS, XSplit, VLC, VirtualDub, VMix, VidBlaster, Wirecast, Microsoft Media Encoder, Adobe Flash Media Encoder, DirectShow/V4L2/AVCaptureSession
- APIs
- Windows: DirectShow, DirectSound/WASAPI; Linux: V4L2, ALSA
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| Technical Data | VC12-4K | VC42 | VC41 | VP51 | VP30 | UC7018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | ||||||
| Host interface | PCIe x4 Gen2 (2.5 GB/s) | PCIe x4 Gen2 (2.5 GB/s) | PCIe x4 Gen2 (2.5 GB/s) | PCIe x4 Gen3 | PCIe x1 Gen2 | USB 3.0 Type C (USB 3.1 Gen1, up to 200 MB/s) |
| Video interfaces | 1x HDMI 2.0 input, 1x HDMI 2.0 loop-out | 4x HDMI 1.4 input | 4x SD/HD/3G-SDI input | 1x 3G-SDI input, 1x 3G-SDI output, 3x 3G-SDI I/O (bidirectional) | 2x 3G-SDI, 1x HDMI 1.4 | 1x 3G-SDI input, 1x HDMI input, 1x DVI-I/VGA input, 1x S-Video/CVBS/YPbPr input |
| Audio input | — | — | — | — | — | 1x 3.5 mm analog |
| Video Standards | ||||||
| HDMI 2.0 | 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Capture format | YUY2, uncompressed | YUY2, uncompressed | YUY2, uncompressed | — | — | — |
| Color precision | YUY2 4:2:2 8bit | YUY2 4:2:2 8bit | YUY2 4:2:2 8bit | YUV 4:2:2 8bit | YUV 4:2:2 8bit (HDMI and 3G-SDI) | — |
| Audio capture | 1x HDMI embedded audio | 4x HDMI embedded audio | 4x 3G-SDI embedded audio | — | — | — |
| Audio sampling | 48 kHz 16 bit | 48 kHz 16 bit | 48 kHz 16 bit | 48 kHz 24 bit | 48 kHz 24 bit | 48 kHz 16 bit |
| HDMI 1.4 | — | 1080p 25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 25/30/50/60, 720x576 25/30/60, 720x480 30/60 | — | — | 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 | — |
| 3G-SDI | — | — | HD / 3G / 3Gb / 3Gb-DL / 3Gb-DS (3Gb-DS first stream only), 1080p 25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 25/30/50/60, 720x576 25/30/60, 720x480 30/60 | 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080PsF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 625i 50, 525i 60 | 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080PsF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60, 625i 50, 525i 60 | 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080pSF 24/25/30, 1080i 50/60, 720p 24/25/30/50/60 |
| Color sampling | — | — | YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 | — | — | — |
| Color space | — | — | — | REC 601, REC 709 | REC 601, REC 709 | — |
| 3G-SDI compliance | — | — | — | SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 425M; ITU-R BT.656, BT.601 | SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 425M; ITU-R BT.656, BT.601 | — |
| HDMI | — | — | — | — | — | 1080p 24/25/30/50/60, 1080i 50/60, 720p 24/25/30/50/60 |
| DVI/VGA | — | — | — | — | — | 1920 x 1080 down to 640 x 400 |
| S-Video/CVBS | — | — | — | — | — | 710 x 484i, 702 x 576i |
| YPbPr | — | — | — | — | — | 1920 x 1080p, 1280 x 720p, 720 x 576p, 720 x 483p, 710 x 484i, 702 x 576i |
| Video color space | — | — | — | — | — | RGB, YUY2, NV12 |
| Capture standard | — | — | — | — | — | UVC (USB Video Class), UAC (USB Audio Class) |
| Power | ||||||
| Power consumption | ≤2 W (from PCIe slot) | ≤2 W (from PCIe slot) | ≤2 W (from PCIe slot) | 12 W (from PCIe slot) | 8 W (from PCIe slot) | ≤5 W (5V, 1A via USB Type-C) |
| Environmental | ||||||
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 60°C | 0°C to 60°C | 0°C to 60°C | 5°C to 40°C | 5°C to 40°C | -20°C to 60°C |
| Storage temperature | -20°C to 70°C | -20°C to 70°C | -20°C to 70°C | -20°C to 70°C | -20°C to 70°C | -30°C to 70°C |
| Relative humidity | 5 to 90% non-condensing | 5 to 90% non-condensing | 5 to 90% non-condensing | 0 to 90% non-condensing | 0 to 90% non-condensing | 20 to 90% non-condensing |
| Mechanical | ||||||
| Dimensions | 120.1 x 95.7 x 21.6 mm | 120.1 x 88.4 x 21.6 mm | 120.1 x 88.4 x 21.6 mm | 102.21 x 89.51 mm (PCB) | 102.21 x 89.51 mm (PCB) | 104 x 125.5 x 24.5 mm |
| Weight | 100 g | 150 g | 150 g | 120 g | 80 g | 473 g |
| Other | ||||||
| Features | 1080i hardware de-interlacing, 3D noise reduction | 1080i hardware de-interlacing, 3D noise reduction | 1080i hardware de-interlacing, 3D noise reduction | — | — | — |
| Support | ||||||
| Devices | XBOX, PS4, SWITCH, video player, TV box, media box | — | — | — | — | — |
| System | Windows 7 and above, Linux 18.04 and above | Windows 7 and above, Linux 18.04 and above | Windows 7 and above, Linux 18.04 and above | Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux 64-bit | Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux 64-bit | Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux (kernel 2.6.38+), macOS 10.8+ |
| Software | OBS, XSplit, VLC, VirtualDub, VMix, VidBlaster, Wirecast, Microsoft Media Encoder, Adobe Flash Media Encoder, DirectShow/V4L2/AVCaptureSession | OBS, XSplit, VLC, VirtualDub, VMix, VidBlaster, Wirecast, Microsoft Media Encoder, Adobe Flash Media Encoder, DirectShow/V4L2/AVCaptureSession | OBS, XSplit, VLC, VirtualDub, VMix, VidBlaster, Wirecast, Microsoft Media Encoder, Adobe Flash Media Encoder, DirectShow/V4L2/AVCaptureSession | OBS, XSplit, VLC, VirtualDub, VMix, VidBlaster, Wirecast, Microsoft Media Encoder, Adobe Flash Media Encoder, DirectShow/V4L2 | OBS, XSplit, VLC, VirtualDub, VMix, VidBlaster, Wirecast, Microsoft Media Encoder, Adobe Flash Media Encoder, DirectShow/V4L2 | OBS Studio, Skype, Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, QuickTime Player, FaceTime |
| APIs | Windows: DirectShow, DirectSound/WASAPI; Linux: V4L2, ALSA | Windows: DirectShow, DirectSound/WASAPI; Linux: V4L2, ALSA | Windows: DirectShow, DirectSound/WASAPI; Linux: V4L2, ALSA | — | — | Windows: DirectShow, DirectSound |
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