Atomos has just announced Connect, a HDMI to USB capture device that can intake a video signal over HDMI up to 4Kp30 and output up to 1080p60.
The Atomos Connect is plug & play, with no drivers or power required.
While there are many references to 4K on the product information, it’s important to note that these devices will only output 1080p. You will need a more expensive capture card to output 4K.
Paired with a Shogun 7, you can create a simple multicam setup.
Is it just a rehouse?
There are many similar devices in the market and offer an affordable way to get professional quality video into a Mac or PC for live streaming or video conferencing.
Recently, we have seen these units flood the market for as low as $18 USD. EposVox did an in-depth review of these on his channel.
Unlike these devices, Atomos claims that the Connect can output up to 1080p60, up from 1080p30 of the cheaper devices.
They also don’t specify whether it is a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 device.
Pricing & Availability
The Atomos Connect retails for $79 USD.
Competitors
Two months ago, Ikan announced the HomeStream and there has been many similar devices that basically look identical with the same specifications.
The BlueAVS on Amazon only retails for $18 USD.
