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The DarkCrystal SD Capture x8/x4 is a PCIe capture card which allows you to capture video up to 8 SD sources simultaneously. Featuring composite and stereo audio inputs, it helps you to digitize video from analog signals fed by a wide range of multimedia equipment into uncompressed AVI format at 25/30 fps or WMV. Furthermore, the card comes with a software development kit which includes the often used applications that helps developers or system integrators to complete their tasks easily. |
Minimize space requirement of the system |
The exclusive hardware design of the DarkCrystal SD Capture x8/x4 guarantees fast response and solid performance for the high-density SD capture or encoding demands, in the meanwhile saving the slot on your PC. |
Up to 8 channels simultaneous video capture |
The DarkCrystal SD Capture x8/x4 is capable of preserving up to 8 channels simultaneously from multiple input sources and reducing system costs. |
DirectShow & third-party software compatibility |
Full DirectShow compatibility enables the DarkCrystal SD Capture x8/x4 to natively work with popular professional video editing software. This feature empowers you to capture or edit your own video directly on the software you are most skilled in without further study. Compatible third-party software: ● Windows Media Encoder ● Microsoft Express Encoder ● Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder ● Real Producer ● VLC Media Player |
Comprehensive SDK included |
Even better, AVerMedia has prepared you a comprehensive and powerful SDK, which can work with multiple programming languages to help you easily build the features you need. |
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The DarkCrystal SD Capture x8/x4 is capable of preserving up to 8 channels simultaneously from multiple input sources and reducing system costs. |
Interface | PCIe 1x Gen2 |
Input | Composite (RCA/BNC) Stereo (L/R) |
Video Resolution | 720 x 480i, 720 x 576i |
Pixel Format | YUY2 (4:2:2) |
Color Adjustment | Brightness, Contrast, Hue (NTSC only), Saturation |
Multi-Card Support | Yes (up to 4 pcs for DarkCrystal SD Capture x8, up to 8 pcs for DarkCrystal SD Capture x4) |
Programming Language | VC/VC++, VB, Delphi, C#(.net), VB.NET |
SDK Framework | General DLL |
Operating Environment | Temperature: 0 to 55 ℃ Humidity: 0 to 90% RHNC |
Storage Environment | Temperature: -30 to 65 ℃ Humidity: 0 to 90% RHNC |
Power Requirement | 12V max 170mA 3.3V max 340mA |
Dimensions (mm) | 124.8 (L) x 110 (W) x 1.57(H) |
System Requirement |
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CPU | -Intel® Pentium® 4 3.0 GHz -AMD Athlon™ 64 3200+ |
Memory | 512 MB RAM |
VGA | VGA card with support for DirectX9.0c or above |
Sound Card | Yes |
Operating System | Windows® 8/7/Vista™/XP (32/64-Bit) |