Very cool product, but that packing box looks like a product from 90's. Haha just kidding, but they should repacked the product with a more modern box so that the product feels 'high quality'.
I give you kudos! This thing is a godsend. I have several mini-dv camcorders, a HD Mini-dv camcorder, several Sony digital8 camcorders and a Hitachi VM D865LA digital8 camcorder and they ALL eventually have the same problem: WORN OUT TAPE HEADS and this CLEARCLICK HD 4K EDITION is just wonderful because those camcorders take good video footage. It's not about a 8k or 16k or a 24k camcorder, it's about lighting, composition, audio and knowing how to use contrast when you are shooting and therefore my above camcorders can still get the job done and this CLEARCLICK HD 4K EDITION ensures I can still keep utilizing them. - James D. Watkins, artistic director of PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS.
Nice review, thank you for doing this. Only issue I had is when you're talking about the audio wave forms, and audio quality, you said "I'll let you decide that", which makes me think uh oh, something isn't right with the audio. My suggestion would be since people are wanting to know your thoughts and opinions, let us know. Tell us what you think even if it's less than complimentary to the product. I'm thinking about buying one, but now I'm not so sure based on that comment. Thanks though for the well done review.
One thing I'm not 100% clear on, and maybe I'm not thinking in the right terms, If I plug my Sony Handycam Hi-8 video camera in via the Analog input, will this device result in perfect transfer? Will I have better resolution than using say the ClearClick Video to Digital Converter 2.0 version? I want a as perfect as a transfer from both VHS and Hi-8 as I can get, maybe even better if possible, ha. Thoughts? advice?
I think i may have had my question answered on Amazon "Analog video capture works but it's locked to a 16:9 aspect ratio. This means everything that you're recording is stretched out and not true to the original 4:3 aspect ratio of source content." This would NOT be good if this is true and can't be adjusted. Thoughts?
There is not really such a thing as a "perfect" transfer, but for the most "accurate" transfer, assuming your Hi-8 cam is from North America, you would want to maintain the native 29.97 interlaced frames per second (59.94 fields per second). Lossless video is not really an option with consumer hardware or software, but the least lossy codec for such a transfer is DV-AVI, the compression used by MiniDV camcorders and Digital8 camcorders. Also, high bitrate MPG-2 looks pretty good. This is used on outboard DVD recorders. For that reason, I recommend a DVD recorder set to XP mode (1 hr per DVD) using S-Video cable for the most accurate transfer of your Hi-8 footage. You can then rip MPG-2 files from the DVDs, and these will remain interlaced. The video capture devices I have reviewed on my channel all convert interlaced footage to progressive scan, resulting in artifacts that can be quite noticeable on scenes with fast motion. For that reason, I consider these devices less than perfect for transferring footage that was originally recorded for the NTSC transmission standard, including Hi8 and VHS.
Does this have rollover storage, or does it simply fill up the memory and then stop? Also, can it break up videos into smaller segments. If so, could make a good pairing with an old video camera as a good resolution security camera.
If it's anything like the way the SD one I have is, it fills up the memory and reports "Insufficient Storage Available" and it automatically breaks up the video in 2 hour chunks if the recordings are more than 2 hours long.
I absolutely need to get a hardware video capture device that doesn't run on my damn pc! I just shot a big scene and found out that my pc 'updated' and changed all my damn settings. I'm ready to scream.
I can HEAR a difference, I have very good speakers, the screen that I am using is in no way capable of seeing 4K. If audio is important, its not very good. But actually I find your Panisonic sounding a little buzzy at all times as well.
I’m looking for a good tapeless option for my minidv camcorder, I know it won’t be perfect but would you say the video and audio quality would be pretty good with this device?
Nice video! I did notice at 10:24-10:30 is has the same display issue in the lower right-hand side affecting video game display that all unit seem to have. It looks great for standard video though.
Interesting you say that. You'd think an updated device with better codecs and more options and requiring no ripping of discs would be a better way to go. Also, I see also from Cloner Alliance this use of FAT32 over NTFS. For the life of me, I can't understand why? I used to use my Hauppauge to record TS files in 1080p and even though they were large files, I never had a problem with them. Splitting things and combining them was always problematic. Also, an inability to record to actual set bit rates seems a bit backward. Most of my DVD recorders can do that. Does the OBS capture software allow it? I have never used that. The change in audio Also seems odd. I wonder if the Cloner Alliance boxes also do that? Many of these devices seem to use the same chips and hardware, so who knows? Very complete video though. Thank you...
@@hawleygriffon9290 FAT32 is compatible with many more systems, that may be the reason. I agree with you you though NTFS would make more sense since 4K files are so large.
@@OmegaTI I think it may also have to do with what costs the company. Would we have a lot fewer devices if Android wasn't free? NTFS I don't believe is either, nor Dolby Digital which most of my expensive DVD recorders use (Panasonic, Sony and Pioneer) but lesser brands do not (Liteon) and instead use AAC. Does this unit allow PCM recording? That is important to me for some situations for audio cleanup since many programs I use can't use Dolby Digital as they never paid for the codec.
This device is pretty good, and the built-in monitor is handy. But if using a separate monitor is not a problem, my favorite 4K capture device is the ClonerAlliance UHD Pro.
Quick question. Can I use a USB C to hdmi from my phone to mirror the screen of my phone into the device to record in real time onto the micro SD in the device? Would this also work for the digitnow HD video capture box?
I just tested out a USB C to HDMI adapter. I got it to work on my laptop, but I could not get it to work on my older phone. The USB C to HDMI adapter requires a phone with Thunderbolt 3 and DP Alternate Mode. Some phones have this. Some do not.
The recording (envelope) would be 4k. But the resolution inside the 4/envelope will still be same as the vhs envelope. So yes you can but it wouldn’t change the video quality.
I have a Canon Mini DV tape camera with only a DV out cable with a FireWire connection to a computer.. I have had no luck in finding a way to transfer digital file to new computer with no expansion port for a FireWire card. Any ideas? Thank you.
You didn't provide much info about your computer (PC, Mac, desktop, laptop?). If you have a full size computer (not laptop), it probably has an available PCIE slot inside the machine. I show how to hook up a PCIE firewire card in THIS video: ruclips.net/video/YlqxTt75Ntw/видео.html If you have a Mac, it probably has a thunderbolt hookup. If it does, there are Firewire to Thunderbolt adapters. Another option is to purchased a used DVD recorder. Many (but not all) of these have a 4-pin firewire connection. You could then rip the video file from the DVD.
I have just a windows tablet.. I looked at a mini DV player and man they are expensive.. I check out the dvd recorder with a FireWire connection.. thank you
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Very cool product, but that packing box looks like a product from 90's. Haha just kidding, but they should repacked the product with a more modern box so that the product feels 'high quality'.
Wow so beautiful
I give you kudos! This thing is a godsend. I have several mini-dv camcorders, a HD Mini-dv camcorder, several Sony digital8 camcorders and a Hitachi VM D865LA digital8 camcorder and they ALL eventually have the same problem: WORN OUT TAPE HEADS and this CLEARCLICK HD 4K EDITION is just wonderful because those camcorders take good video footage. It's not about a 8k or 16k or a 24k camcorder, it's about lighting, composition, audio and knowing how to use contrast when you are shooting and therefore my above camcorders can still get the job done and this CLEARCLICK HD 4K EDITION ensures I can still keep utilizing them. - James D. Watkins, artistic director of PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS.
big question can one go from old VHS VIDEO to 4k in one go
Thank you so much for this video 👌
Nice review, thank you for doing this. Only issue I had is when you're talking about the audio wave forms, and audio quality, you said "I'll let you decide that", which makes me think uh oh, something isn't right with the audio. My suggestion would be since people are wanting to know your thoughts and opinions, let us know. Tell us what you think even if it's less than complimentary to the product. I'm thinking about buying one, but now I'm not so sure based on that comment. Thanks though for the well done review.
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One thing I'm not 100% clear on, and maybe I'm not thinking in the right terms, If I plug my Sony Handycam Hi-8 video camera in via the Analog input, will this device result in perfect transfer? Will I have better resolution than using say the ClearClick Video to Digital Converter 2.0 version? I want a as perfect as a transfer from both VHS and Hi-8 as I can get, maybe even better if possible, ha. Thoughts? advice?
I think i may have had my question answered on Amazon "Analog video capture works but it's locked to a 16:9 aspect ratio. This means everything that you're recording is stretched out and not true to the original 4:3 aspect ratio of source content." This would NOT be good if this is true and can't be adjusted. Thoughts?
There is not really such a thing as a "perfect" transfer, but for the most "accurate" transfer, assuming your Hi-8 cam is from North America, you would want to maintain the native 29.97 interlaced frames per second (59.94 fields per second).
Lossless video is not really an option with consumer hardware or software, but the least lossy codec for such a transfer is DV-AVI, the compression used by MiniDV camcorders and Digital8 camcorders. Also, high bitrate MPG-2 looks pretty good. This is used on outboard DVD recorders. For that reason, I recommend a DVD recorder set to XP mode (1 hr per DVD) using S-Video cable for the most accurate transfer of your Hi-8 footage. You can then rip MPG-2 files from the DVDs, and these will remain interlaced.
The video capture devices I have reviewed on my channel all convert interlaced footage to progressive scan, resulting in artifacts that can be quite noticeable on scenes with fast motion. For that reason, I consider these devices less than perfect for transferring footage that was originally recorded for the NTSC transmission standard, including Hi8 and VHS.
Can you use it to record on an external HD?
Bummer about the hdcp limitations
Using a screen capture program on a PC like Debut Video Capture should get you around that limitation.
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Does this have rollover storage, or does it simply fill up the memory and then stop? Also, can it break up videos into smaller segments. If so, could make a good pairing with an old video camera as a good resolution security camera.
If it's anything like the way the SD one I have is, it fills up the memory and reports "Insufficient Storage Available" and it automatically breaks up the video in 2 hour chunks if the recordings are more than 2 hours long.
Thanks! Dumb question.. Would this device allow coping old component in video 8 mm tape capture as well?
You can switch the input source to A/V. The captured footage will be standard definition.
I absolutely need to get a hardware video capture device that doesn't run on my damn pc! I just shot a big scene and found out that my pc 'updated' and changed all my damn settings. I'm ready to scream.
The sound capture is pretty bad. This is astounding considering that audio capture is so simple compared to 4k video capture. Wow. 😢
It's either this or Cloner Alliance UHD PRO, not sure which is video results, especially from old VHS tape sources.
I can HEAR a difference, I have very good speakers, the screen that I am using is in no way capable of seeing 4K. If audio is important, its not very good. But actually I find your Panisonic sounding a little buzzy at all times as well.
I’m looking for a good tapeless option for my minidv camcorder, I know it won’t be perfect but would you say the video and audio quality would be pretty good with this device?
yes, when i dont record on tape i use it. looks exact same just doesn't have the defects and glitches of tape
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can you use a bluetooth dongle with this unit so i can use my bluetooth head phones
Nice video! I did notice at 10:24-10:30 is has the same display issue in the lower right-hand side affecting video game display that all unit seem to have. It looks great for standard video though.
For NTSC signals including vintage games, I get the best results with an old school stand-alone DVD recorder, then rip the DVD.
Interesting you say that. You'd think an updated device with better codecs and more options and requiring no ripping of discs would be a better way to go. Also, I see also from Cloner Alliance this use of FAT32 over NTFS. For the life of me, I can't understand why? I used to use my Hauppauge to record TS files in 1080p and even though they were large files, I never had a problem with them. Splitting things and combining them was always problematic. Also, an inability to record to actual set bit rates seems a bit backward. Most of my DVD recorders can do that. Does the OBS capture software allow it? I have never used that. The change in audio Also seems odd. I wonder if the Cloner Alliance boxes also do that? Many of these devices seem to use the same chips and hardware, so who knows? Very complete video though. Thank you...
@@hawleygriffon9290 FAT32 is compatible with many more systems, that may be the reason. I agree with you you though NTFS would make more sense since 4K files are so large.
@@OmegaTI I think it may also have to do with what costs the company. Would we have a lot fewer devices if Android wasn't free? NTFS I don't believe is either, nor Dolby Digital which most of my expensive DVD recorders use (Panasonic, Sony and Pioneer) but lesser brands do not (Liteon) and instead use AAC. Does this unit allow PCM recording? That is important to me for some situations for audio cleanup since many programs I use can't use Dolby Digital as they never paid for the codec.
So, do you recommend this or the 3.0??
This device is pretty good, and the built-in monitor is handy. But if using a separate monitor is not a problem, my favorite 4K capture device is the ClonerAlliance UHD Pro.
How does it look with transfer with vhs
Will this device record HDMI 1080 on Standard USB 2.0 flash drives? Also, can I format USB drives in MS-DOS (FAT) with mac before using them?
Can you do mobile streaming?
It has problems with audio when I record AV Cassett camera
I reckon this does not capture from a 640x480 video device correct?
Assuming your source uses A/V cables, you can switch the input to A/V and capture standard definition.
Quick question. Can I use a USB C to hdmi from my phone to mirror the screen of my phone into the device to record in real time onto the micro SD in the device? Would this also work for the digitnow HD video capture box?
I just tested out a USB C to HDMI adapter. I got it to work on my laptop, but I could not get it to work on my older phone. The USB C to HDMI adapter requires a phone with Thunderbolt 3 and DP Alternate Mode. Some phones have this. Some do not.
Can I use this on a VHS camera to get a 4K recording?
The recording (envelope) would be 4k. But the resolution inside the 4/envelope will still be same as the vhs envelope. So yes you can but it wouldn’t change the video quality.
audio did not sound nearly as good as the original
I agree. It has a "harshness" that is hard to describe. It's doing something weird to the waveform.
Definitely something horribly wrong with the audio capture quality. Let’s be honest. Really surprising and a deal breaker for me.
Hello Thrifty AV, Can you Review the AV to HDMI Adapter?, Thank you!
Do you have a specific unit in mind? There are several devices out there including one that I already reviewed and published last Saturday.
@@ThriftyAV This one, I Have Watched the S-Video to HDMI, But this Product is Different, Thank you so Much Thrifty AV!
Hi I’m looking for a device that will help me transfer VHS video tapes
Will this work for me?
You can use the A/V input port for VHS, but there are more affordable options that will meet your needs if VHS is all you are transferring.
I have a Canon Mini DV tape camera with only a DV out cable with a FireWire connection to a computer.. I have had no luck in finding a way to transfer digital file to new computer with no expansion port for a FireWire card. Any ideas? Thank you.
You didn't provide much info about your computer (PC, Mac, desktop, laptop?).
If you have a full size computer (not laptop), it probably has an available PCIE slot inside the machine. I show how to hook up a PCIE firewire card in THIS video:
ruclips.net/video/YlqxTt75Ntw/видео.html
If you have a Mac, it probably has a thunderbolt hookup. If it does, there are Firewire to Thunderbolt adapters.
Another option is to purchased a used DVD recorder. Many (but not all) of these have a 4-pin firewire connection. You could then rip the video file from the DVD.
I have just a windows tablet.. I looked at a mini DV player and man they are expensive.. I check out the dvd recorder with a FireWire connection.. thank you
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Can it make your vhs tape look good as 720 or 1080p
no
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@@ThriftyAV what about a standalone unit or u have to go threw rhe computer
@@leonjohnsonjr3331 I am unaware of a stand-alone unit that can enhance the quality of a VHS dub.
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