Capture an HD audio-video source, through a low-profile or full-profile PCI Express slot

This all-in-one PCI Express capture card lets you record 1080p HD video and stereo audio to your computer system. With multiple video inputs including HDMI, DVI, VGA and component, the capture card can record original content from various sources such as computers, camcorders, security systems, POS terminals, and servers. With H.264 encoding, this is the perfect solution for capturing high-definition video for editing, compiling, and archiving.

You can install the card into any low-profile or full-profile PCIe slot, including fixed workstations such as 2U or 4U rack-mounted servers or media centers. Installing your capture device internally through PCIe ensures a secure and reliable way to capture video.

Capture video in 1080p HD

You can capture the same quality delivered by your video source, by recording video in high-definition 1080p at 30 frames per second. Unlike some capture devices that can only record at low-resolution 480p, this capture card matches the output of most consumer A/V equipment.

Now, you can capture the output from your computer, server, or POS station when creating software training and tutorial videos, without having to put up with inferior video quality.

H.264 encoding for wide device compatibility

The software that's included with the capture card encodes in H.264 -- the most widely adopted video codec in the world. Although the card is designed specifically for Windows computers, H.264 encoding ensures the video files you save will be compatible with almost any video player such as such the media software on your PC, Mac, iOS and Android devices, with no editing or converting required.

H.264 is also widely supported by most software titles including Adobe Premiere and Windows Media Encoder. Plus, the software not only lets you capture and export videos, but it also lets you take screenshots, schedule recordings and instantly stream your video source over the Internet using online services such as Twitch.

Flexible input solutions for convenient compatibility

With multiple A/V input options, the capture card lets you record video from a wide variety of sources including HDMI, DVI, VGA, and component. You can also use this capture card with A/V adapters to record other video sources such as SDI using our SDI to HDMI converter(SDI2HD). Support for a variety of A/V devices is ideal for archiving analog video footage into a digital database.

The device also includes easy-to-use software that’s compatible with NTSC and PAL systems, making it a must for professional video archiving applications where source media can change from project to project.

The PEXHDCAP2 is backed by a StarTech. com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Note: This capture card will not record digitally encrypted content.

Computer System Requirements:

Operating system: Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 (32/64-bit)

CPU: i3 dual core 2.8GHz or higher

Memory: 2 GB

An available PCI Express slot

The StarTech. com Advantage

- Support for HDMI, DVI, VGA, and component input sources, lets you record from virtually any device
- H.264 encoding ensures wide device compatibility with exported video files
- Brilliant picture quality with support for capturing resolutions up to 1080p at 30 frames per second

Specification

Product
Product id	538904
Brand	StarTech.com
Partnr	PEXHDCAP2
EAN/UPC code	065030862387
Warranty (months)	2 Years
Technical details
Internal	Y
Host interface	PCIe
Interface	DVI-I
Chipset	Mstar MST3363CNK-170
Video capture resolution (max)	1920 x 1080 Pixels
Supported aspect ratios	4:3, 16:9
Capturing from	Cable TV, DVD Player, Digital camera
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Video
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M
Supported resolutions	1920x1080, 1440x900, 1280x1024, 1280x960, 1280x720, 1024x768, 800x600
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Audio
Sample rate	48 kHz
File formats
Video compression formats	H.264, MPEG4
Ports & interfaces
DVI-I ports quantity	1
Weight & dimensions
Width	120 mm
Depth	120 mm
Height	20 mm
Weight	58 g
Power
USB powered	N
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 procent
Packaging data
Package weight	365 g
Package height	42 mm
Package width	205 mm
Package depth	148 mm
Certificates
Certification	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Packaging content
Interface adapters included	DVI-I male - VGA female
Cables included	DVI
Low-profile bracket	Y
Quick installation guide	Y