ClearClick HD Video Capture Box Ultimate - Capture and Stream Video from HDMI, RCA, VHS, VCR, DVD, Camcorders, Hi8

Quite rarely do I revisit and write a review for a product after a few years of purchase. The ClearClick HD Video Capture Box Ultimate deserves such a review.I had been infrequently using this product to archive my VHS movie collection. My first batch were low resolution MP4 file. This year I started archiving in HD format and the results are simply fabulous. As I switched from RCA to HDMI input, I noticed signal loss.When I contacted ClearClick, I was pleasantly surprised by their prompt and enthusiastic response. Tyler, the Support lead took charged and walked thru the usual troubleshooting, then tried a few software patch. He even stepped up to replace the product (without having to ask). Finally he went ahead and recommended a specific RCA to HDMI converter ($10 product on amazon) and the results were perfect.In summary, I believe the issue was with the RCA to HDMI convertor which reacted wildly to any change in scene, transition, bad patch in the video tape. The recorder is solid - the HD video and audio is the best I can ask for. And this recorder unit is by far the easiest, most convenient to use. No more computers, converting files, audio/video sync issues. Heck I do not even need TBC and am not sure what to do with some of the advanced VCRs.This is the best support team I have experienced with any of my Amazon purchases. They will not let go till they resolve the problem - in this case, the issue was not even of their product. I highly recommend this product and the team that stands behind it - great work folks!

My old video capture device was becoming flaky and was component input so I saw that this was HDMI and smaller with a monitor; and said looks good! So I decided to get it and was I surprised! It has an HDMI in and an HDMI out to my TV which I did not expect. It also has scheduled recording which I did not expect either. I did some recordings and they are excellent. This is just what I needed and what I wanted. Of course their are nits, aren't there always. I wish it would pass HDMI thru while powered off, but it doesn't so I have to keep it on to watch TV. I may use a splitter in the future as I don't want to keep it powered 24/7. The directions are meh as usual, but I figured them out. I wish it could connect to the computer as a USB storage device instead of having to plug and unplug the flash drive, but I'm using USB extender cable to reduce wear and tear on the unit's connector. I had some difficulty with connecting to OBS and that was my bad. When I followed the directions to the letter it worked. You can record with OBS too which is nice, but it is manual. It does have a recording timer function under tools though which is nice. I couldn't be happier with this device.

I have another ClearClick (ClearClick Video to Digital Converter 2.0), which uses RCA connections instead of HDMI. So I wanted to see if this model would be a better option for me. I had expected it to be the same as far as setup and basic usage, but it's different as it's more geared toward live presentations and short recordings, because unlike the other unit, this one has a built in battery. And if that runs low - even when connected to a power source - it will still shut down with not much warning. Granted, I didn't charge it up enough prior to use, but I don't like being a slave to the battery supply if I can help it, and it was disappointing that this unit shut down despite being connected to AC power. I wanted something to record hour-length (or more) videos, something I could leave alone to record without babysitting it for too long. This one didn't cut it for me.That said, the picture quality and sound is fantastic, much better than the other ClearClick I have. Keep in mind that the file size for 20 minutes of video (mp4) is around 4gb.Another nice feature is that it does have an input for RCA cables, if needed, but they all feed into one small, combined jack (cable included).

This product is amazing, you know, on previous video transfers, one would have to adjust manifold settings for video compression, sound levels, etc., but this unit does just about everything, at least for video. Now for sound, you should adjust/watch the sound levels (just a bit) and make sure to get a sample of the intended video stream first, but after that, you are good to go. Don't make the mistake of leaving the volume too low, check it first, and do a test recording sample, would be my advice.I think one of the best features of this unit, is the capability to monitor both sound and video input, in the live stream, using the mini-monitor, and built-in mini-speakers.And whomever the engineer was who came up with the integral, rechargeable battery, they should get an award - that is excellent thinking, because the battery helps to maintain a continuous video stream (not to mention, a reliable, steady, voltage supply to the electronics). The battery appears to last between 2 and 3 hours (maybe closer to 2 hours+) but this system is designed to run plugged in, using the battery only for, as I said, any intermittent power fluctuations (that hopefully won't affect your other electronics).This costs a lot, but I think it's definitely worth it. I use this for recording my monitor, for self-auditing purposes, and reviewing data entry, to assure that I am working as efficiently as I can.