SoundBeast AV to HDMI Converter & Recorder 2.0 - AV RCA Composite to 1080P HDMI TV Upscaler - for VCR, VHS, DVD, Camcorder, Hi8, Gaming - 4:3 Aspect Ratio - USB Video Capture

While this was recommended from a YouTube video I took a chance. It turned out to be one of the best purchases I have made. It is turned to grainy videos into excellent HD videos

Very easy to set up and use. Easy to switch out different interfaces. We have an original Nintendo as well as some other vintage game consoles. The picture isn't perfect, but it's very close and the details that are missing aren't imperative to the function of the game.

Works as stated. Has switch for 4:3 picture size. Also 720 image output. Outputs hdmi to smart t v . Takes old style Y video, W & R sound input. It does require usb power input so when planning cables & power allow for it. I connected old vhs player to newer samsung tv. If it lasts it is worth price.

Just a warning, I would not rely on the built in capture card. It is not very good, would highly recommend a HDMI 1080p 60hz capture card to not have frame drops. The HDMI output is very smooth, looks great. You plug it in and it works.

This item makes it easy to hook a vcr or camcorder up to your TV. You just hook the HDMI cable into one side of the soundboard AV and the yellow, red and white cords to the other side of the Soundbeast AV. The other end of the yellow, red, and white cords or cord , depending of your device goes into the VCR or camcorder. For a VCR hookup you will need the yellow, red and white cords on the other end to go into the VCR for VCR hook up. For .my camcorder I have one main cord on the other end of the yellow, red, and while cord that hooks up to my camcorder to play on the TV. The picture is Great!!! Thank you soundBeeast!!!

This HDMI converter is a little more expensive than many alternatives, but that comes with a bit of extra functionality that I really like, so value-wise I think its great. I set it up on what is essentially a remote surveillance camera feed. I love the ability to switch the resolution and the aspect ratio. Just having that option really is worth the added price, to me. The picture is just as good as it used to be on the old monitor, which had the RCA connections. Those connections are getting very hard to find on new monitors and TV's, though, which leads to the need for this converter. One minor issue I had with it was that the higher quality, thicker composite video cable I'm using would not fit into the cutouts on the case. There was no problem with the connectors themselves, but they are recessed a bit, and it was just the openings in the plastic case that were a bit too small. I solved this by removing the case and filing out the holes to allow me to connect my cable, then reassembling the converter. Now my cable fits and everything works great. I will note that the case is painted black, so after filing the hole, that area was white. I just used a marker to touch it up.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: In a youtube presentation it was indicated as one of the best for beginners and would not have the problem on the top of the converted viceos, a greenish band as the cheaper makes made in China. However I have this greenish problem and this Item is made in China whilst I bought it from USA, thinking it was American made. The item was not worth the price I paid for and this company has made large profitis since the quality is the same as a €20 one made in China.

I have tried several video capture devices, from the cheaper ones in the $20+ to the higher end $60+. Everyone has its own problems, such as low quality video, upscaler unable to adjust to 4:3 aspect ratio, to mono audio support only. Until I found this. The device can stream your RCA video/audio into HDMI output. But most importantly for me, I can plug the USB-C into my laptop, and capture the video in 640x480 pixels, which roughly maps to the original analog video source (Hi 8 tapes). Once I capture into the PC, I can use open source software (OBS) to upscale if needed. The video quality was actually better than the other devices which upscaled it to 720p or 1080p. It also keeps the original stereo two channel audio as well. Highly recommend this.