Good Ideas USB Video & Audio Capture Kit | Composite RCA & S-Video Inputs | VHS, Camcorder & Cassette Transfer | Software CD | Windows XP, Vista & 7

Bring Old Recordings into Your Computer

Those family camcorder tapes and cassette recordings deserve another listen or viewing. This USB video and audio capture kit connects a compatible analogue playback device to a suitable Windows computer, allowing recordings to be captured using compatible software. Composite video, S-Video and stereo audio connections give you options for equipment with matching outputs.

Compatibility first: This is a legacy computer accessory. The packaging lists Windows XP, Vista (32-bit/64-bit) and Windows 7. Compatibility with Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS and current software has not been confirmed. A working tape player or camcorder and appropriate connecting leads are required; this adapter cannot read tapes by itself.

Why You'll Love It

• Keep a digital copy of suitable recordings. Capture analogue output from a working player onto a compatible computer. Results depend on the condition of the recording, playback equipment and capture setup; this does not restore missing detail or convert footage to HD.
• Connections for older equipment. The adapter pictured has yellow composite video, red and white stereo audio, and an S-Video input. Check your source device's outputs before buying; equipment with only SCART or other connections may need additional compatible adapters.
• Software supplied on CD. The box lists drivers, video editing, audio editing, conversion software and a manual on the included disc. Disc-based software requires a suitable computer setup, and current activation or update availability is not confirmed.

Specifications

Product type: USB analogue video and audio capture adapter
Computer connection: USB; packaging specifies an available USB 2.0 port
Video inputs pictured: Composite RCA and S-Video
Audio inputs pictured: Left/right RCA stereo
Packaging-listed operating systems: Windows XP, Vista 32-bit/64-bit and Windows 7
Packaging-listed minimum processor: Pentium IV 1.7GHz or above
Packaging-listed minimum RAM: 512MB
Packaging-listed graphics requirement: VGA card with 32MB memory
Software media: CD
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In The Box

• 1 × USB video and audio capture adapter, labelled USB DVD & CD Maker on the box
• 1 × RCA left/right male to 3.5mm male audio cable
• 1 × quick installation guide
• 1 × software CD containing the packaging-listed drivers, editing and conversion software, and manual

Computer, tape player, camcorder, tapes, blank discs and any additional connection leads or adapters are not included. DVD or CD creation requires a compatible disc writer, blank media and suitable software; the capture adapter is not a standalone disc recorder. Legacy iPod/PSP conversion claims on the box do not establish compatibility with current devices. Capture resolution and supported file formats are not confirmed in the supplied details.

Setup & Care

Follow the supplied installation guide and confirm operating-system and driver compatibility before connecting equipment. Install software only from a trusted source. Check playback-device outputs and cable connections, then make a short test capture before transferring a full recording. Keep equipment dry, avoid pulling cables and disconnect before cleaning. Back up completed recordings separately. Use the kit for recordings you are entitled to copy.