Customer Reviews for StarTech USB A to RCA Video Converter, Male to Male, Black (SVID2USB232)
Item # : IM17TR227
Model # : SVID2USB232
USB Video Capture Adapter Cable - S-Video/Composite to USB 2.0 - TWAIN Support - Analog to Digital Converter - Windows Only
- ANALOG TO DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERTER: Use the intuitive Windows software (included) to easily capture video from your VCR/BETA, camcorder or home videos VHS to Digital/DVD or PC storage
- CAPTURE & SHARE: Using third-party software (OBS, etc.) you can capture standard def 480i video and stream on services like YouTube (or other social media platforms) or in training & resource centers
Price is $55.42
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13 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Feb 22, 2021
Good for converting VCR tapes to digital/DVD
I had an older version that had conflict with Windows 10. Driver signing had to be turned off to work I had the drivers installed. Windows found the SVIDUSB2323 immediately. The tech support was excellent. Two conversions of VCR movies worked smoothly with the earlier SVIDUSB232.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Dec 2, 2021
A Bug-fest
The audio input has a huge DC offset making audio capture impossible. The video side works, but only for a short while then it stops capturing after 10-20 minutes or so, at random!
diwana
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Posted Feb 17, 2025
Always having problem, each time I connected this capture video cable
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frogman
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Posted May 22, 2024
Works, but poor quality out of the box
As others said, out of the box, the video output was extremely blown out. Adjusting the proc amp resolved this issue. For me, I found the best results with brightness at 75, contrast at 21, and saturation at 38. However, it does not handle low contrast frames very well. For example, a black background will appear grey, but black colors look normal when something brighte...
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Candive
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Posted Apr 7, 2024
Proc amp (Contrast) needs to be adjusted
I am very happy with the SVID2USB232 and had no issues capturing analog video. One word of advice for new users; the default Contrast in the Proc amp settings is set too high at 32 and should be lowered to around 20 or the video will look washed out. This observation is based on my personal test captures using the device and confirmed by two YouTube reviews. Typically a...
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JBDun
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Posted May 21, 2023
Absolutely couldn't do my work without it!
This device is the best AVI digitizer I have found.
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eddie_on_drums
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Posted Aug 4, 2022
I Got This To Work
I installed all the drivers included in the ZIP file, and on a working Windows 11 and a Windows 7 Professional, I can capture from my VCR and camcorder. I can also adjust the color and brightness. I also got this device to work with OBS open source broadcast on Windows 11 and Windows 7. It takes a bit of trial and error to get what you need. Most times, it is the pe...
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CSOR
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Posted May 31, 2022
Driver doesn't work.
Same as most people. Driver cannot install and caan't get this to work.
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TC Helderberg
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Posted Feb 18, 2022
At last, a video frabe grabber that works!
After less fruitful experiences with cheaper products, at last this StarTech USB frame grabber works as advertised even with old VHS videos. I was surprised to see this product converting really old video tapes to digital, and the video editor is quite powerful too.
The only slight issue I had was that the CD with drivers did not install on Windows 10, but when I read ...
The only slight issue I had was that the CD with drivers did not install on Windows 10, but when I read ...
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sherm88888
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Posted Dec 24, 2021
It works - follow the directions
There are a few steps to getting this to function - it's not plug and play. However, I was able to methodically follow the steps (did not have to reboot my pc) and it did capture video from a VCR using the RCA cables. I just began using it so my opinion may change over time. I do find the drop downs with one choice (why bother) are odd - frame rate is one of them. Also,...
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RT Video
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Posted Dec 2, 2021
A Bug-fest
The audio input has a huge DC offset making audio capture impossible. The video side works, but only for a short while then it stops capturing after 10-20 minutes or so, at random!
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Disgruntled
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Posted Oct 7, 2021
Doesn't work
Very poor instructions and when I finally found the driver on the website, it flat out doesn't work. I was hoping for an easy plug in and ended up with a mess. I'll be sending it back. Save yourself the hassle and find something else.
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Mike852
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Posted Jun 15, 2021
Will not work
Same issue as user above. Blank screen, video does not appear. I updated the drivers from this website, still nothing. I even wiped the hard drive and started with a clean install of Windows 10. Still nothing. Complete garbage and a waste of time and money.
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FedUp
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Posted May 13, 2021
Doesn't work with Windows 10
Followed all the various methods of installing the drivers but none of them work with Windows 10. The video capture software is supplied on CD-ROM with no option of a download. Cheaper products worked out of the box with no drivers required.
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Firstpilgrim
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Posted Feb 22, 2021
Good for converting VCR tapes to digital/DVD
I had an older version that had conflict with Windows 10. Driver signing had to be turned off to work I had the drivers installed. Windows found the SVIDUSB2323 immediately. The tech support was excellent. Two conversions of VCR movies worked smoothly with the earlier SVIDUSB232.
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