This was the cheapest one I could fine. Set up was easy, had 2 problems will list it and the fix, I am using windows 10, 64 bit pro
Problem 1
1. Driver installation - instructions said to install the driver then plug in the device (this is actually the most common practice on usb devices) but when I tried to install the drivers the program errored out. I then plugged in the device then ran the driver installation, worked like it should
2. Sound/Device in use - A common problem you will first see is an error saying something like "device in use" and people listed fixes but I will explain a real fix and the root cause. When you install the device it uses you sound card, the speakers AND mic. The problem lies in the mic, you windows will switch it to your default mic so the device can't use it to record sound because windows hijacked it.
The Fix. Open up sound properties (Right click windows icon) select control panel>Hardware and Sound>sound (or type "sound" in the search. Select the "recording tab" right click on the VGB100 and select "disable" . This will stop windows from using the device gain when you unplug and plug the USB back in.
The software with the device is easy to use, the only thing I wish I could do is set a record time. I have started recording a 6hr tape only to forget about it and let it record 18 hours making a 25 gig video file. I easily fixed this but I bet slower computers would have trouble handling that. If you plan on recording something long, set an alarm!
| Brand | August |
|---|---|
| Series | FBA_VGB100 |
| Item model number | FBA_VGB100 |
| Hardware Platform | Xbox 360 |
| Operating System | Windows XP, Windows Vista |
| Item Weight | 1.45 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 3.35 x 0.55 x 1.02 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.35 x 0.55 x 1.02 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Manufacturer | August |
| ASIN | B008F0SARC |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | July 10, 2012 |
