AVerMedia DarkCrystal HD Capture Pro C027 PCIe Capture Card – HDMI, Component, Composite & S-Video, Real-Time H.264 Recording, 1080i Capture
Description
The AVerMedia DarkCrystal HD Capture Pro C027 is a PCI Express x1 internal capture card designed for capturing high-definition video from HDMI, component, composite, and S-Video sources. It supports real-time H.264 recording, uncompressed 4:2:2 HDMI capture, and both SD and HD video sources, making it suitable for gameplay recording, video archiving, content creation, and analog-to-digital conversion. HDCP-protected HDMI content cannot be captured.
Key Features
HD Video Capture
- Capture HD video up to 1080i
- HDMI and Component video input
- SD and HD source support
- Real-time recording to PC
Real-Time H.264 Recording
- Hardware-optimized real-time H.264 recording
- Reduced storage usage compared with uncompressed capture
- Suitable for gameplay recording and video production
Uncompressed HDMI Capture
Supports uncompressed capture with:
- 4:2:2 color resolution
- High-quality HDMI recording
- Professional-quality source preservation (requires sufficient disk performance)
Video Inputs
The included breakout (dongle) cable provides:
- HDMI Input
- Component (YPbPr)
- Composite (RCA)
- S-Video
- Analog Audio (L/R)
Supported Capture Resolutions
Supports video sources including:
- 480i / 480p
- 576i / 576p
- 720p
- 1080i (50/60 Hz)
HDMI and Component support HD capture up to 1080i.
Recording Features
- Real-time HD recording
- HD gameplay capture
- YouTube-ready recording workflow
- Color adjustment (analog inputs)
- 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio conversion
- Zoom-in crop function
Software Compatibility
Bundled software originally included:
- AVer MediaCenter
- CyberLink PowerDirector 8 HE
- CyberLink PowerProducer 5 BD
Compatible with Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder 3.1.
Interface
- PCI Express x1
Designed as an internal desktop capture solution.
Important Limitation
- HDCP-protected HDMI content cannot be viewed or captured.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | C027 |
| Product Name | DarkCrystal HD Capture Pro |
| Interface | PCI Express x1 |
| Video Input | HDMI |
| Video Input | Component (YPbPr) |
| Video Input | Composite (RCA) |
| Video Input | S-Video |
| Audio Input | Analog Stereo (L/R) |
| Maximum HD Capture | 1080i |
| Recording Format | Real-Time H.264 |
| Uncompressed Capture | HDMI 4:2:2 |
| HDCP Capture | Not Supported |
Supported Features
- HDMI Capture
- Component Capture
- Composite Capture
- S-Video Capture
- Analog Audio Capture
- HD Gameplay Recording
- HD Video Archiving
- YouTube Upload Workflow
- Uncompressed Capture
- H.264 Recording
System Requirements (Original)
Typical requirements include:
- PCI Express slot
- DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics
- Windows XP / Vista / 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Intel or AMD processor meeting HD capture requirements
- Sound card
- Recommended dedicated graphics card for HD capture
Package Contents
- AVerMedia DarkCrystal HD Capture Pro (C027)
- Dongle (breakout) cable
- Low-profile bracket
- Driver & software CD
- CyberLink software CD
- Quick Installation Guide
