Product Description
The Ikan HomeStream Video Capture Device PRO is a top - notch gadget that grabs high - quality HDMI video and audio from your device and sends the signal straight to your computer or laptop. Connect your DSLRs, camcorders, action cams, digital cinema cameras, or game consoles, and broadcast in Full HD 1080p at 30fps with low latency. No more relying on a cheap - looking standard webcam for online chatting or video streaming. This device is perfect for vloggers, streamers, gamers, teachers, and company meetings. The pro version also comes with HDMI loop out and 3.5mm audio input/output functions.
**Plug - and - Play Simplicity**: Setting up a connection from your device to the computer is a breeze. Just plug the HDMI cable into the capture device and then into any USB 2.0 or higher port on your computer, and you're good to go.
**Wide Compatibility**: Once connected, you can use it with a variety of software like OBS, Zoom, Skype, Twitch, Facebook Live, and more. It also works with Windows, Linux, Android, and macOS.
**Cinematic Quality**: Stand out in meetings or lectures. Connect almost any DSLR or cinema camera, and you can use a wide range of lenses instead of a standard webcam. Professional lenses offer better low - light performance, sharper quality, and shallow depth - of - field.
**Full HD Broadcast or Recording**: It can take a video signal up to 4K 30fps and output it at 1080p 30fps with low latency. You can connect multiple capture devices simultaneously.
**HDMI Loopout**: The HDMI output is very useful. While your computer captures video from the USB output, you can redirect the video feed to another monitor for reference or gaming.
**Audio In and Out**: It has a 3.5mm input and output for audio devices like microphones and headphones.
**Note**: Cameras must have “Clean HDMI” output. Check your camera specs before buying.
**Hardware Requirements**: CPU: PC i5 - 3400 or above; NB i7 - 3537U 2.0GHZ or above. Graphics card: PC NVIDIA GT630 or above; NC NVIDIA GT735M or above. 4G RAM.
Using the Ikan HS - VCD - PRO 4K HomeStream Video Capture Device is easy. First, make sure your camera has “Clean HDMI” output. Then, connect the HDMI cable from your device (like a DSLR or game console) to the capture device. Next, plug the capture device into a USB 2.0 or higher port on your computer or laptop. That's it for the basic setup.
When using it, you can choose from a variety of software such as OBS, Zoom, or Skype to start your video streaming or recording. If you want to use an external microphone or headphones, connect them to the 3.5mm audio input/output.
You can also use the HDMI loopout feature. While your computer captures video from the USB output, you can connect the HDMI output to another monitor. This can be used as a reference monitor during a shoot or a gaming monitor.
Remember to check your computer's hardware configuration. You need a CPU like PC i5 - 3400 or above, a graphics card like PC NVIDIA GT630 or above, and at least 4G of RAM.
For maintenance, keep the device clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you're not using it for a long time, store it in a safe place. Also, make sure to use the cables that come with the device or AWG26 HDMI standard cables for proper functioning.
