StarTech.com USB3HDCAP USB 3.0 Video Capture Device - HDMI/DVI/VGA/Component HD Video Recorder
First off, this is a clone of the Micomsoft XCapture-1 for 1/3 of the cost. I bought the StarTech USB3 device after dealing with the headache that is the ExtremeCap U3. I grabbed the drivers from the website and it installed without any issues. I've had it for about 3 months now and have only run into a few issues that were fixed by unplugging it from the usb port and plugging it back in (1 totally freeze and a couple of audio drops).
Video and Audio quality are great, with only an ever so slight delay from source to the preview screen in OBS. For slower paced games, you could play in the preview screen without issue. This gives you uncompressed 1080p@60fps video and is met for bringing video in from an external source to your computer. This will NOT increase performance if you're playing on the same PC your broad casting software is on (it's meant for capture only). You'll also need a splitter as the device doesn't have a video pass-through. Also, make sure you have a compatible USB3 controller (check the website, it's the same controller required for the Micomsoft/Avermedia devices).
Pros:
- Just plain works without problems and provides great video quality
- USB powered
- Very low delay
Cons:
- Documentation is lacking
- "Stream Catcher" software is clunky (I use OBS to stream, and only use the software for changing device settings)
- No video pass-through, so you'll need a source splitter for all but slow games
- Only compatible with specific USB3 controllers (this is an issue with all of the usb3 capture devices as far as I know)
Overall this device works fantastic, especially at this price point. I've recommended it to a dozen or so streamers who, like me, didn't have an available PCI port for an internal card. If you have USB3 inputs and don't want to spend the cash for the real thing (the XCapture-1) this device won't let you down.
| Max Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
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