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StarTech releases USB-C Video Capture Device

StarTech has released the $259.99 HDMI to USB-C Video Capture Device (UVCHDCAP), which enables users to record video and audio directly to a Mac or Windows computer. It features automatic installation thanks to the use of UVC: USB Video Class Technology. 

The HDMI to USB-C Video Capture Device can be used to record meetings, presentations or conference calls to be uploaded or shared. Its compact, lightweight and rugged design also make it suitable for education or healthcare professionals who require mobility and video capture in various locations. Video enthusiasts can use this device to record or live stream 1080p content to any online video platform from a laptop or game console. It’s also compatible with USB-A, USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 computers.

 The HDMI to USB-C Video Capture device features USB Video Class (UVC) technology, which is a video capture standard that is natively supported by Mac, Windows, and Linux systems. The use of UVC in this device provides users with the ability to work with their computer’s native video capture driver, removing the limitations of included software. Whether individuals prefer to use QuickTime on Mac or DirectShow applications on Windows, no additional drivers have to be installed.


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Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.