Called 'UVCHDCAP,' it is an HDMI to USB-C Video Capture Device for Mac, Windows, and Linux - no drivers needed. It uses USB 3.0 Type-B for connectivity, and there is a Type-B to Type-C cable in. This HDMI to USB-C video capture device lets you record HDMI video to your USB-C, USB-A or Thunderbolt 3 computer, and features a durable aluminum enclosure so it can safely travel with your laptop. Easy to set up, easy to capture. For hassle-free recording, you can install the HDMI capture device by simply connecting it to your computer.
With an Apple compatible analog to digital video capture device your Mac can help you grab or transfer video data from a wide variety of gaming, video and audio devices.
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For Macintosh owners with older analog video gear such as a Game System, VHS VCR, Camcorder, or DVD Player, a low-cost external USB capture gadget can help transfer content onto your Mac computer for digital editing, transcoding and saving to nearly any desired digital file format. When possible, look for a Mac video grabber that natively supports H.264 video compression and saves to .MP4 format which is optimal for direct MacOS and iOS playback.
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These grabbers are typically USB 2.0 / 3.0 capture dongles with Analog RCA audio and video as well as S-Video input jacks for use on a wide variety of analog gear. If the hardware is UVC - USB Video Class compliant, nearly any Mac compatible video capture app will list these as an available device source in their Preferences section. However, some bundled apps however might be programmed to recognize only the specific hardware from the manufacturer.
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NOTE: Beware if you're running the lastest Apple MacOS Mojavem (10.14) - It's transition to 64-Bit only is requiring many USB dongle app developers to update and rewrite thier apps to be fully 64-bit compliant.
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Professional users are likely seek a higher-end video capture device for Mac solutions. For the best Mac video capture device quality, Thunderbolt is better for their video grabbing, processing and capturing of higher resolution 720p, 1080p HD and 4K UDH ultra high definition content. In particular, Gaming companies often want high-quality grabs of their game content for marketing purposes.
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Pro users are more likely to seek out Apple certified USB 3.0, 3.1 and ThunderBolt video capture boxes that can handle the high-bandwidth demands of ultra high-definition 4K and 5K video streams and audio as well.
Mac Live Streaming and Video Game Capture
For outputting HDMI live streams and broadcasting high-definition computer video gameplay for Twitch and other online ventures, Elgato's Mac compatible capture boxes continue to be a top favorite for XBox, PlayStation and Wii users.
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Mac computers that have any of the following ports can connect to HDMI devices. Learn how to identify the ports on your Mac.
HDMI port: Connects directly to HDMI using an HDMI cable.
USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port: Connects to HDMI using an adapter, such as the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.
Mini DisplayPort: Connects to HDMI using a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter or cable.
Mac computers that have an HDMI port comply with HDMI 1.4b and support:
At least 1080p video over HDMI, and some Mac models support higher resolutions when connecting to 4K displays, 5K displays, and Ultra HD TVs
8-channel/24-bit audio at 192kHz, Dolby Surround 5.1, and traditional stereo
HDCP-encrypted playback from iTunes and QuickTime Player (version 10). Safari in macOS Sierra or later also supports HDCP-encrypted playback, if the web page is HTML5-enabled and the content is FairPlay Streaming-enabled and delivered using Media Source Extensions or HTTP Live Streaming.
If using an adapter, check the specifications of the adapter to learn about supported resolutions and other details.
After making the connection
If your Mac doesn't recognize your HDTV, display, or other HDMI device after making the connection:
Turn off the HDMI device while your Mac is turned on.
Unplug the HDMI cable from your Mac, then plug it in again.
Turn on the HDMI device.
If the video on your HDTV or display extends beyond the borders of the screen, open Displays preferences and adjust the Underscan slider for a better fit. Use any of these methods to open Displays preferences:
Choose Apple () menu > System Preferences, then click Displays.
Press Shift-Command-A to open the Applications folder. Then double-click System Preferences, then click Displays.
If your keyboard has brightness controls, press Option–Brightness Up or Option–Brightness Down.
If your HDMI device isn't receiving audio from your Mac:
Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Sound. In the Output pane, make sure that your HDMI device is selected.
If you're connecting using a Mini DisplayPort adapter, make sure that your Mac can send audio over Mini DisplayPort.
If you're connecting from a Mac mini, unplug any audio device that is plugged into your computer's Audio-Out port.
If your Mac goes to sleep while a video is playing or paused, you might see an HDCP error. Quit the app that is playing the video, then open the app again. If the issue continues, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Energy Saver and adjust the settings so that your display doesn't turn off.
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If your Mac has an HDMI port, you can use the Apple HDMI to DVI Adapter to connect to a DVI display.
Mac computers don't support using CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) to control HDMI devices.