Honestech VIDBOX Mac Disc

Software is a bit old but it works well on my mac running OS monterey. I love that you can choose different inputs (camcorder, DVD player, VHS box, etc.). But as mentioned the software is a bit old and the whole process could be a little simplified in my opinion.Nonetheless, it gets the job done and I am happy. Much cheaper than going to a professional if you have lots of tapes/content.Cheers!

Se instala muy fácil y funciona perfecto con Mac. Muy buena compra.

I purchased the VIDBOX Video Conversion for Mac (2020) (VFM1M) to convert some VHS tapes.The box contains the VIDBOX device, an RCA cable, a USB cable, some download instructions, and a manual for use. Downloading the software on my 2014 15" MacBook Pro (running 10.14.6) was straightforward with the instructions. Using the provided cables, it was easy connecting my Panasonic VCR to the VIDBOX device, then connecting the VIDBOX device to my laptop.The software is lightweight and simple to use: it walks you through the setup each time. I was able to very easily set the storage location to a folder on my NAS.Before recording, it prompts you to estimate the expected length of recording. I've been setting that to a value a good deal longer than my actual tapes are, just to make sure it doesn't stop recording before the tape ends.Note that for converting VHS tapes, recording requires you to play the whole tape at normal speed. The runtime of your tape determines how long it will take to record it. I've only done VHS, so I don't know if the same goes for other media.Once you're ready to record, you just click the record button and press play on the VCR. This step gives you a playback window with a live view of the video as well as a little audio mixer that indicates the levels of the audio is being recorded. You can regulate the audio level in realtime with a slider. Other than that and the ability to select the aspect ratio, the software does not provide any other modification tools.Recording does not stop automatically once a tape finishes playing; you'll either need to manually stop it, or allow the timer to run out (this is the max value you set before you begin recording).Once recording is complete, it offers you the option of opening the recorded file in either the storage folder, iTunes, or iMovie. It creates an mp4 file for converted VHS tapes. At this point you're done!I have converted almost 4 hours of VHS tapes so far and I'm very pleased with how easy and straightforward it has been. Keep in mind: the quality is going to be as good as your source media and the equipment on which you're playing it back.Overall, I'm very pleased with this tool and would recommend it. It's straightforward and does what it claims to do. It doesn't magically improve the quality of your media in any way, nor does it claim to. It simply converts it for you and that's all I was looking for.

Unfortunately my VHS machine is not working so I have not been able to use this item. It is still in its box.Hugh Gee

Conversion is possible in your own home. No need to give your precious VHS to someone else to convert. It really works... I was sceptical but it converted me (haha cheesy).