Marshall Electronics HDMI to USB-C Converter (USB3.0/2.0)

About: Marshall Electronics HDMI to USB-C Converter (USB3.0/2.0)

The VAC-12HUC converts HDMI 2.0 to USB-C (USB3.0/USB2.0) up to UHD 3840x2160p at 30fps. HDMI input has active loop-thru allowing the original high-quality source to be routed to monitors or other equipment as a pass thru. Common applications include live streaming, video conferencing and other PC or MAC-based applications.

• HDMI inputs to USB-C (3.0/2.0) output
• HDMI loop-outs (pass thru) to other workflows
• HDMI input up to 4096 x 2160p at 30fps
• USB-C (3.0) output up to 3840 x 2160p at 30fps
• 3.5mm embedded line-in audio jack to USB (48KHz)
• Replaces existing HDMI audio track. (Does not add audio where track is missing)
• USB2.0 backward compatible (maximum 1280 x 720 @30 on USB2.0)
• Supported operating systems (Windows 10, Windows 11 and Mac OS)
• All power derived from USB port
• Plug and play operation. No special driver required

Power is supplied by the USB-C connection to the host computer reducing clutter and eliminating the need for an external power supply. The rugged and compact design makes for easy portability and mobility.

The VAC-12HUC's simple plug-and-play design uses UVC protocol to enable itself as a Camera Device. UVC protocol allows the host computer to set the parameters for the USB stream such as resolution, frame rate and aspect ratio.

HDMI Color Sampling Formats supported:

• 1080p/720p: YCbCr 4:4:4 8/10/12bits, YCbCr 4:2:2 8bits and RGB 8/10/12bits 2160p: YCbCr 4:4:4 8bits, YCbCr 4:2:0 8/10/12bits, RGB 8bits

Specifications

• HDMI Input and Output
  • HDMI Conforms to HDMI 2.0 standard
  • HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 compliant
  • Video Frame Rates from 23.98 to 60.00
  • Video Input Formats from 480i/p60, 576i/p50 up to 4096x2160p at 23.98, 24, 25, 30 fps
• USB-C output backwards compatible to USB 2.0
  • Actual video format and frame rate dependent on UVC control commands received from the host computer.
  • Connected via USB 3.0, transfers formats up to 3840 x 2160p30 sent to host computer
  • Connected via USB 2.0, transfers formats up to 1280 x 720p30 sent to host computer
  • When connected to a USB 2.0 port, recommended input video source 720p or below
• Audio Input
  • Embedded audio from HDMI passed through to HDMI Out. Channels 1 & 2 are sent to USB
  • External stereo analog line level input on 3.5mm stereo TRS jack. Switches on when plug is inserted. Replaces audio to HDMI Out and USB to computer
• Operating Temperature
  • 0~40°C (32~104°F
• Power Rating
  • 5 Volts 1 Amp supplied via USB
• System Requirements
  • Host computer with recent operating system, such as Windows 10, 11 or Mac OS X
  • Available USB 3.0 port (supports SD, HD & 4K up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30fps to host computer)
  • Available USB 2.0 port (supports SD, HD up to 1280 x 720p @ 30fps to host computer)

​What's Included

• 1x VAC-12HUC Unit 
• 1x USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-C cable
• 2x Mounting brackets with 8 attachment screws