DarkCrystal 750 Video Capturing Device

A powerful USB 3.0 capture box, the DarkCrystal 750 is packaged with an exclusive capture SDK that is capable of supporting a range of programming languages and editing features. The DarkCrystal 750 represents a complete package for simplifying the process of recording and streaming full HD videos.

The DarkCrystal 750 is the first USB 3.0 capture box packaged with an exclusive capture SDK that supports a range of programming languages, including VB, VC, Delphi, VB.Net and C#. In addition, the DarkCrystal 750 also offers excellent flexibility with DirectShow-compliant software and compatibility with other third-party video software. With VESA resolution support and extremely low latency, it provides a number of editing features for 1080p 60fps uncompressed videos specific for developers.

Manufacturer Part Number
CD750
Full Product Specifications

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Interface:
USB3.0
Intel chipset with native USB 3.0 host controller (Verified chipsets: Intel, Renesas, Fresco, VIA, ASMedia*)
*With ASMedia chipset, 1080p 60 FPS recording is only supported when
running Windows 8.1 with Microsoft’s built-in USB 3.0 driver
Input:
HDMI (1.3/HDCP 1.3)
Component
Audio (L/R)
Resolution:
Input (HDMI)::
640 x 480(60p), 720 x 480(60p/60i), 720 x 576(50p/50i), 800 x 600(60p)
1024 x 768(60p), 1280 x 720(60p/50P)
1280 x 768 (60p) / 1280 x 800 (60p) / 1280 x 1024 (60p)
1360 x 768(60p), 1440 x 900(60p), 1680 x 1050(60p)
1920 x 1080(60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/60i/50i)
Input (Component):
720x480@(60p/60i)
720x576@(50p/50i)
1280x720@(50p/60)
1920x1080@(24p/25p/30p/50p/60p/50i/60i)
Capture (HDMI):
640 x 480 (60p), 720 x 480 (60p/30p), 720 x 576 (50p/25p), 800 x 600 (60p)
1024 x 768(60p/30p), 1280 x 720p(60p/50p/30p/25p)
1280 x 768(60p/30p), 1280 x 800(60p/30p), 1280 x 1024(60p/30p)
1360 x 768 (60p/30p) / 1440 x 900 (60p/30p) / 1680 x 1050 (60p/30p)
1920 x 1080(60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Capture (Component):
720 x 480@(60p/30p)
720 x 576@(50p/25p)
1280 x 720@(50p/60p/25p/30p)
1920 x 1080@(24p/25p/30p/50p/60p)
Record Format: MPG, AVI, WMV, MP4 (codec: H.264, AAC)
Pixel Format: YUY2 (4:2:2)
Audio:
HDMI : PCM
RCA L/R: PCM
Power Requirement: 3.7W USB bus power
Operation System: Windows 8.1/7 (32/64-Bit)
Operating Environment
Humidity: 15 to 90% RHNC
Storage Environment:
Temperature: -30 to +65°C
Humidity: 15 to 90% RHNC
Software Compatibility:
DirectShow-compliant software: XSplit, OBS, VLC media player, Potplayer, Graph Edit, Windows Media Encoder 9, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder
Dimensions (mm): 137.2 (W) x 84.8 (D) x 18.55 (H)
Weight: 182g
User Interface: LED indicator for working status
CPU:
For SD Video Capturing (MPEG-2):
Intel CoreTM i3-3210 3.2 GHz
For Full HD Video Real-Time Capturing (MPEG-2):
Intel CoreTM i5-3570 3.4 GHz
For Full HD Video Real-Time Capturing (H.264):
Intel CoreTM i5-3570 3.4 GHz
For Full HD Video Real-Time Capturing (WMV):
Intel CoreTM i5-3570 3.4 GHz
SSD:
For Full HD 1920×1080 Video Capturing (AVI):
SSD Read/Write: 300 MB/s or above•CPU with Ivy Bridge platform or newer
Memory:
•Memory with dual channel architecture
•4 GB RAM or above
Graphic Card: NVIDIA GT630 or above and with support for DirectX 10 or above