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Best OverallA one-button way to pull old tapes into digital files when a working VCR or camcorder is already on the shelf. It records in standard definition only and will not take a modern HDMI source.
A small beige converter box with four HDMI ports for routing video signals between gear. Input and output signals, supported resolutions and HDCP behavior are not stated, so confirm those against your source and display before buying.
A simple way to feed one optical source into two Toslink devices at once. Because it is passive, expect the signal to weaken on both runs, so keep output cables short.
A one-in, three-out optical splitter for feeding the same digital audio to several receivers at once. It passes the signal through rather than decoding it, so every connected device hears the same source.
A compact converter for routing video through a rack or cabinet. The listing leaves its input and output signals and resolution unstated, so buyers should confirm those before ordering.
A small converter for routing a video signal through a second HDMI connection. Input and output signal types are not stated, so check your source and display before buying.
A Cable Matters video converter with color options in gold and white, but no documented input, output or resolution specs to confirm fit before buying.
A small silver video converter for a desk or media corner, but the listing leaves the signal types, resolution and power source unstated, so match it to your gear before ordering.
A compact extractor for sending HDMI audio to a soundbar, AV receiver or optical DAC while the picture holds its full quality. It does not pass ARC back from a TV, so it only works on the source side of the chain.
A small HDMI splitter for feeding two displays from one source. The listing leaves resolution, HDCP and audio behavior unstated, so check those before buying.
A compact white video converter with a single HDMI port and USB connectivity. The listing gives no input signal, output signal or supported resolution, so confirm those before buying.
A compact single-port HDMI converter in a black housing. The listing leaves out the input and output signals, so confirm what you are converting before ordering.
A splitter for sending one optical digital audio source to three destinations at once. It carries the signal only, so every device on the far end still needs its own optical input.
A converter for a buyer who needs a small HDMI-linked box in a fixed spot. The listing leaves out which signals go in and out, so confirm that before ordering.
A CAT6/CAT7 video converter for extending runs beyond standard cable length, though its detailed specs aren't listed.
A compact coax splitter that feeds two runs from one line and passes signal both ways. It needs a coax cable for each leg, and none come in the box.
A dependable capture device for feeding HDMI video into a computer without loading the CPU. It tops out at 1080p60, so anyone needing 4K input should look elsewhere.
A powered splitter for feeding two screens from one source, with retiming that holds long cable runs clean. It passes a single input only, so it cannot mix two sources or switch between them.
A short path to keep an old analog TV working on over-the-air channels, if the TV has a coax input. The single coax output and the CH3 or CH4 switch decide whether it suits your setup.
A compact converter for routing a signal between SDI and HDMI gear. Buyers who need to know the exact resolutions, frame rates or power source will not find them spelled out here.
A coax-based converter from Antronix for a wall or cabinet where a coax run already exists. The listing leaves the input signal, output signal and resolution blank, so a buyer cannot confirm the conversion it performs.
A small black Sanoxy converter with two HDMI ports listed. The listing gives no resolution, no signal direction and no power details, so confirm those before ordering.
A simple inline converter body for coax-style F-type screw connections. The listing leaves out the signal direction, resolution and box contents, so confirm those before ordering.
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Orei, Blackmagic Design, J-Tech Digital, Antronix, RCA lead this category among the 44 brands that passed our curation checks.
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Video converters change one video signal into another so older devices connect to newer televisions and the other way round, and they include converters from analogue to digital video, from digital video to component, scalers, splitters and digital to analogue converters for old televisions. The first decision is the exact connections on both devices, because each converter handles specific inputs and outputs.
Resolution and audio are the next questions. Converters for old consoles and video recorders upscale or pass through older signals, and quality varies. Check whether audio passes through or needs a separate connection. Among the 72 products that list item weight, most fall between 0.1 and 5 pounds, and 0.7 pounds is typical.
Power and compatibility come next. Many converters need power from a computer style port or a small adapter, and some devices use copy protection that blocks certain conversions.
For retro gaming, converters designed for older consoles often give sharper results than generic converters, and some reduce input lag. For digitising old tapes, a capture device that records to a computer is the right tool rather than a simple converter. Label cables and keep the manual, since converters often have switches for picture format and resolution.
Before buying, check the input and output connectors, the resolution support, the audio, the power and the cables included. Keep the signal chain short, since each converter adds a little delay, which matters for gaming.
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