Newhope Video Capture Card, HDMI to USB/USB C 3.0 Capture
Newhope Video Capture Card, HDMI to USB/USB C 3.0 Capture Card, 1080P HD 60fps Live and Record Video Audio Grabber for Gaming, Streaming, Teaching, Video Conference
FEATURES
| Support Output Resolution | 1920×1080@60Hz/2K@30Hz |
| Support Input Resolution | 4K(3840×2160@30Hz) |
| Support Color | 24/30/36bit deep color |
| Support Cable | AWG26 HDMI standard cable, input up to 15 meters |
| Video Output Format | YUV422/ MJPEG; Support audio format: L-PCM(Support stereo output) |
| Max Working Current | 0.4A/5V DC |
| Operating Temperature Range | -10 to +55℃ |
| Dimension | 54x23x10+145 (mm); Weight: 28g |
| Support software | OBS Studio (windows,OS X); Windows Media Encoder (Windows); Adobe Flash Media Live -Encoder (Windows, OS X); Real Producer Plus (Windows); VLC (Windows, OS X, Linux); QuickTime Broadcaster (OS X); QuickTime Player (OS X); Wirecast (Windows,OS X); vMix(Windows); Potplayer(Windows) … |
| Systems | Windows 7, 8, 10, OS X 10.9 or above, Linux |
| PC | Intel Core i5-3400 or above + NVIDIA GT630 or above |
| Laptop | Intel Core i7-3537U 2.0 GHz or above + NVIDIA GT735 or above |
| Packing | Video Capture Card*1, User Manual*1 |
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I’ve been using this to connect an old Panasonic HC-X920 video camera to my Apple Mac mini (M1). I use it for work-from-home video calls through Microsoft Teams. It works very well. No driver was required and there’s no configuration – just connect it up and forget about it. It’s always there when I need it and no fussing with it.
It’s probably over-specced for this main requirement, since I think Teams downsamples my video stream before sharing it with colleagues. Perhaps, one of these days, I’ll be tempted to record my “talking head” video next time I’m using Camtasia to record an instructional video and be able to take better advantage of the higher resolution output this device offers.
Do I recommend it? Yes I do.
Using this with my GoPro for a handcam for streaming, using 1080p60fps, works an absolute charm. No delay needed in OBS. Quality looks identical to that of an Elgato HD60, but with zero latency.
I purchased a USB video capture device back in 2021 which has a lower specification than this device – I am not sure why they call these “cards” as the is the old PCMCIA standard these are definitely external devices
Since then there has been a general chipset improvement within these devices giving better image quality for the frame rates.
I tested via OBS (software) and all performed as expected
My original capture device cost about 16 back in late 2021, so this at just over 20 seems a little more expensive however it does have a nicer look and feel about it
Images show how received and what was in the box
Note: The standard sized UK plug/adapter is used as a size reference
A budget video capture card that works OK Ideal if this is the first venture into capturing
Newhope Video Capture Card, HDMI to USB/USB C 3.0 Capture Card, 1080P HD
The capture card works well. With its attached USB adapter, it can be plugged into the standard USB-A ot smaller USB-C sockets. However, always use as socket rated as USB3 or higher as that is faster.
It works as a basic video card, and for the price is good value, especially if this is the first time you’re trying video capture out. If you want something for more professional, you will probably need to get a more higher spec (and more expensive!) device.
The device you want to record from needs to be connected to the Capture card via a HDMI cable, presumably the one that you would need to connect the device to a monitor or TV. The video that you are capturing will be displayed on the monitor of the PC that you have the capture card connected to. A downside is that there is no additional HDMI out socket on the card, so you will not be able to watch the video on a different device while recording it. This may or may not be a problem for you.
Bought this capture card to connect a Sky Stream Puk to my laptop and did the job superbly. Most suprising of all is the capture card barely gets warm even after long periods of usage. Great sign of good quality electronic components inside the device.
This was I think one of my best purchases. This capture card is small yet durable, and came in a plastic wrapped box, which helped stop any damage occurring to the box whilst shipping. You get the capture card device & instructions manual in the box.
Now for the device itself, it comes with a USB-A adapter which is super handy, as it allows me to connect it straight into my PC, and also has USB-C as the main plug, for faster speeds and for other devices like my MacBook. It has a fast 60hz pickup speed, which is plenty for most cameras and devices, and works well with my switch. It also has video and audio capture, so I can listen to the audio coming from my camera and switch and also record it. The software to use was free to download for my PC with instructions in the booklet. It was a simple plug device and connect to the software to start using it.
It is small and compact, and very useful for travel.
This capture card (card?) is used with my mirrorless Sony (An A7R3, so a few generations old now) for the odd time when I do live events and I need good quality with background blur done naturally. For this purpose, it’s pretty good. There is still a very slight delay despite it being USB C, though in the manual it also suggests you need a fast computer to help minimise – I’m using an M1 MacBook Pro Max, so it’s no slouch. There is less lag than with my last capture card though.
The delay is about half a second, but still noticeable (only to the person recording). It might not sound like much, but in practice, but it does mean you need audio monitors and to mic up from your camera so that everything runs OK sound wise – lips in sync and no echos.
My camera limits me to HD even though it’s 4K capable, it just can’t output 4K over HDMI, so I can’t really push the card. That said I’d never require 4K for streaming anyway, HD is plenty for current requirements.
With USB C I was hoping to remove much of the lag – it’s better but still noticeable, but that may not matter in your use case.
This product is really good. I was skeptical if it would be of much quality given the low price of 21.99 (at the time of review), but it is actually a little gem of a device.
So, let’s talk about the boxing. This is probably what made me go “bleh”. Sorry, but when you use a Romanesque font on a high-tech product, it just screams “we tried to make this look high-end and failed to hire someone who knows about typography”. But the odd thing is a really good font is used around the rest of the packaging. I know the box is just a box, but I thought from a review standpoint, it was worth a mention.
Inside, you get the product and an instruction manual. It’s worth a read, but take it with a pinch of salt. To be fair, it’s plug-and-play. They want you to use a 3rd party software OBS to make good use of the device. Again, fair enough. If software exists already, why reinvent the wheel? So, the manual gets you started, but the pictures do not necessarily match the current version of the software.
The device has a metallic body with an indicator light to show when it is active. I watched some streams using my Fire TV Stick to test out how usable the product is. The picture quality is fantastic, reaching 1920×1080 at 60fps as advertised. The sound is equally of good quality. I may have been being over-scrutinizing, but there could have been a few points where the audio felt a few ms out of sync. But I do feel that was me trying to find a problem and mentally making one than there actually being one. I mean, for that price, surely this product had to have some form of issue, right? Fortunately, not.
My actual future use for this product will be to enable me to Twitch stream gameplay on my Commodore Amiga. Hardly in need of 1080p, but if you need a decent, pocket-friendly capture card, this product is a very strong option.
The resolution of 1920 1080 and 60 fps work perfect for me after setting it from the OBS settings.
In order to enable the audio: from windows search > change system sounds > recording > USB 3.0 capture > listen > turn on listen to this device > apply
Then you can go fullscreen by right clicking and simply selecting the fullscreen option.
And to share screen with audio from discord just download OBS virtual camera and start it from OBS.
Overall, it is totally worth the price. If you are not a streamer and just want to chill just like me, you will love this product.
I wanted to take advantage of the new features on my iPad Pro and display HDMI content on my iPad screen.
I was very quickly able to connect the device to the iPad and plug in my mini PC. The picture is really clear and runs at 60hz really means retro gaming works flawlessly.
Highly recommended for this application!
Update: the seller contacted me and send me a new one and I can say that it works with no issues. I think the one I had must have been faulty or something. I recommend this product good value for money.