HDMI to USB adapter buyer’s guide: Four key considerations

By Jamie G 0 Comment November 30, 2021  epiphan, Epiphan AV.io Video Grabber, Epiphan Capture Cards

When buying a video capture card there a lot of things to consider. Bill Allan of Epiphan explains in a recent blog post the top four things you should look for when buying a capture card. Epiphan has a line of capture cards themselves. Their AV.io HD, AV.io SDI, and AV.io 4K capture cards are perfect HDMI to USB adapters.

Video capture cards are here to help translate your camera’s analog video signal into a digital video format that your computer will understand. Allan thinks of it as the middle man between your computer and HD camera.

The four features you should consider before buying your capture card are..

1. Capture resolution and frame rate.
   Make sure your capture card and capture the resolution and frame you need. If you are using a 4K camera you will need to make sure your capture card supports 4K.
2. Compatibility
   Your capture card has to work with your computer.
3. Durability and portability
   Before you make your purchase, think about where and how you will be using it. If you are going to be traveling with it, you’ll need something rugged and portable.
4. Audio transmission
   If you need to capture your camera’s audio, make sure your capture card can support that.

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