Product Description

This USB 2.0 S-video/composite video capture cable lets you connect devices that output S-video or composite video to a computer, through an available USB 2.0 port. Plus, the cable features two channel RCA stereo audio inputs, which let you capture the audio that accompanies the S-video or composite video signal.The perfect solution for bridging a computer and an S-video or composite video source, the capture cable offers real time MPEG 1, MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 recording. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the capture cable is a great solution for mobile applications that integrates seamlessly with laptop and desktop computers.

Product Details

• Brand: StarTech
• Model: SVID2USB2
• Platform: Windows
• Format: CD
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .90 pounds

Features

• Video capture USB 2.0 cable provides a bridge between computer and VCR, camcorder, or other S-Video source
• Offers real-time MPEG 1, 2, and 4 recording
• Supports NTSC, PAL and SECAM for 30 FPS capture at a maximum resolution of 720x480 NTSC or 720x576 PAL
• Small form factor fits in your hand for easy portability
• Plug and play design requires no software or power adapter

Amazon.com Product Description
The ideal solution for portable audio-video applications, StarTech USB 2.0 video capture cable offers real-time MPEG 1, 2, and 4 recording, to provide a bridge between your computer and VCR, camcorder, or other S-Video source. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, it integrates seamlessly with notebook and desktop computers. And its plug-and-play design requires no power adapter.

Featuring a small, lightweight design, this cable provides easy portability for on-the-go applications. You can capture still images with the SnapShot function and control brightness, contrast, and sharpness. The video capture cable supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM and uses USB 2.0 transfer rates for high-quality video capture. This cable boasts five connectors and up to a 30 fps motion capture capability at maximum resolution of 720x480 NTSC or 720x576 PAL. It is backed by a 1-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Works on Vista
StarTech SVID2USB2 USB 2.0 Video Capture Cable
Works great but do not load the driver & software that comes with it in Vista. It will crash your computer. Call StarTech and they will give you a direct link to download of the correct Vista driver software. You can then edit in Windows Movie Maker and record in Windows DVD Maker. Once you get it connected it is a snap to convert from analog devices.

Just What I was looking for
StarTech SVID2USB2 USB 2.0 Video Capture Cable is just what I was looking for. I was interested in being able to watch old but very good quality VHS tapes from my video collection on my home computer. This video capture cable is top notch quality without having to spend a fortune on software and hardware. You can save images on your computer with the GrabBee software that comes included and you can record video to your computer through the software if desired. This is an excellent software application. Please don't hesitate to buy! I'm glad that I did! Works best with Windows XP but can run on Windows 2000. Check out the technical details.

I offer one suggestion to end users. For best audio quality, open up the volume controls on your computer, select the recording option (not playback!) This should show a drop down box that will show the USB Capture software installation on the computer. Click on this and a separate singular audio volume window will appear. The volume will probably be pre-set at maximum. This will cause some audio distortion with human voice as you record (or just by viewing the VHS tape without recording)through the GrabBee Video Window. Just lower the audio control through the AUDIO VOLUME WINDOW(not the volume control on the GrabBee) and the problem is solved.

I hope you enjoy this product!

I recommend the Sylvania 6260VF 4 Head VCRas a compatible unit to hook up to the video capture cable.

It is inexpensive and it is a Hi-Fi Stereo VCR. This is what you want.

Terriffic product great Value
I spend a lot of money online shopping mostly for tech type items. This video capture cable is by far THE BEST VALUE FOR MY MONEY THAT I EVER SPENT! If you buy a machine that can copy VHS to DVD you are talking $ 200 + and if you check the on line reviews they all are poorly rated.
Using this product you can copy VHS tapes to an external hard drive and make your entire collection of VHS tapes portable. Of course instead you can copy them to your internal hard drive and then burn them to a CD. This product is terrific BUT instructions included in the package are very very limited( as in almost nonexistent). Do not use the included software Cd for installation instead go to company web site and down load software from there. Tech support also rates 5 stars. No long wait and they know their stuff. I have recommended this product to all of my friends.
This is NOT a planted review. Having used this product to copy many hours of tape I can honestly say I would have paid double the price and still thought it was terrific. If you want to copy VHS tapes undoubtedly this is the way to do it