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 goal of purchasing this device was to record while steaming on Facebook, this device does not do that for USB 2.0. Playback of audio and video in device is not synched above 720p on screen but recorded files are good. RCA input works great. SD card drive is SDXC and the card is inserted upside down. Output speaker is not good audio is very "tin can" sounding worse than AM radio. Headphone jack works but is temperamental. You will need an HDMI adapter if your inputs are mini or micro. Power cord plugs into USB power adapter but is not USB, it's DC 5v, 2a.. My work around for broadcast is a/v from Roland v-02hd to HDMI in on recorder to HDMI out to HDMI to RCA converter to USB 2 RCA capture device. I have 32bit laptop. While it works for camera capturing, PowerPoint is a little blurry when livestreaming. Recorded files are good. Very happy with purchase.

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.

First, I got this for posting videogame tutorial videos online and it works good for that. Pros and Cons: Cons First Cons: 1. Wired microphone/headset only. So bluetooth will not work. 2. Remote control - sometimes I need to push the button twice to start/stop/pause recording. Not a big issue as I know to expect this, and watch for it. 3. SD card port is really tight. I have to use my multitool pliers to remove the SD card when I use one. Fortunately, I use the USB instead. 4. There is no true "passthrough". By that, I mean, If I am playing a game, even if I am not recording, I have to have the device turned on in order to see the game on my TV. This is not good as I have had devices in the past with a passive passthrough. I only had to turn the device on when I wanted to record/watch a video. Pros: 1. Excellent picture quality on videos and photos. 2. I use USB - insert and removal is easy. 3. Because of USB, I can transfer the video/photo files over to my tablet for voiceover/narration of videos. 4. Customer service is quick to respond. I contacted them on their website and inquired about which mic/headset they recommend for their product and got a reply back that day with the information.

J'adore! Je l'utilise surtout pour enregistrer des films à partir de l'ordinateur et d'un vhs. Très simple à utiliser sans même lire le guide. Très satisfaite de mon achat.

I have purchased this device for capturing old movies VHS etc and the quality is great. Unfortunately if videos have text with solid color backgrounds it doesnt like it and goes to a blue screen temporarily. Also when you capture via RCA (analogue) you cant capture in 16:9 (widescreen) i dont know why but really annoying that you have to convert in post afterwards. For straight analogue recording of home movies in 4:3 ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT.

Fantastic for the price

Je n'ai pas pu utiliser car ne répond pas à mes besoins et je n'ai pas pu retourner non plus

There is no way to change the video quality. The "video quality" button on the remote just opens up a menu that lets you choose the resolution (HD or SD). You get a measly 4mbps for SD video, which is WAY too low to retain reasonable picture quality. I was hoping to replace my cheap $20 VCR to USB dongle to untether me from a computer, but it worked infinitely better than this and the quality was near perfect. The screen's backlight is bad and each eye gets a different amount of brightness, so you feel like you're looking into a hologram. Your 4:3 SD footage is going to be stretched to wide to 16:9 on the display for no reason, with no way of seeing it in it's proper un-stretched form. The menu lacks the most basic of settings. No way to change de-interlacing mode. Seems like it's discarding and outputting each field as it's own frame to get 59.94 fps. I cannot recommend this device to anyone for use under any circumstances for the price.