# MOKOSE USB3.0 HDMI (USH3001) Review: Is SDI Input Worth It? > The MOKOSE USB3.0 HDMI (USH3001) takes HDMI or SDI, adds HDMI loop-through and captures 1080p at 60fps over UVC. If you never use SDI, it is hard to justify. Tags: capture-board, mokose, ush3001, hdmi-capture, sdi-capture, uvc, usb-3-0 Source: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B071KPW3PH Article page: https://web-autoai.com/articles/mokose-usb30-hdmi?lang=en Prices and ratings change over time — check the article page for the current values. --- This article covers the MOKOSE USB3.0 HDMI (model USH3001), a USB 3.0 external capture device with both HDMI and SDI inputs. Below we use its specs and listing details to sort out who it suits and who should skip it. ## Overview The MOKOSE USB3.0 HDMI is a UVC/UAC-compliant video capture device that records up to 1080p at 60fps. It takes HDMI or SDI (single channel) as input, and the HDMI side has a loop-through output. You can capture a game console or camera feed on your PC while still watching it on a separate monitor. In short, this is less a budget card for game streaming and more a device for people who want to accept both HDMI and SDI sources with one unit. If HDMI alone is enough, there are many other options. Whether you actually plan to use SDI is what decides the purchase. The body measures 99.6 x 70 x 24 mm, small enough to sit next to a laptop. Because it follows UVC (USB Video Class) and UAC (USB Audio Class), both video and audio are recognized by the operating system's standard drivers, with no dedicated software to install. ## Compatibility Guide Here is what connects to what, based on the spec sheet. | Item | Spec | |---|---| | Interface | USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) | | Input | HDMI + SDI (single channel) | | Max resolution | 1080p @ 60fps | | Loop-through | HDMI output | | Audio | HDMI audio capture (UAC) | | Supported OS | Windows 7/8/10, macOS, Linux | Three points matter. First, the PC needs a USB 3.0 port. It also works on USB 2.0, but bandwidth limits can keep 1080p/60fps from staying stable. Check that you are using the right port and that no other USB devices share the same hub. Second, the input is HDMI or SDI, one at a time. You cannot capture both simultaneously. For multi-camera switching you need a separate switcher or additional capture units. Third, OS support. Working with the standard drivers on Windows 7/8/10, macOS and Linux means you are not tied to one operating system on the streaming PC. It works with OBS Studio, XSplit and video-call software that accepts webcam input. Brightness, contrast, hue and saturation can be adjusted through standard UVC controls. ## Product Info The Amazon listing shows the seller as Amazon US, with ASIN B071KPW3PH. Check the retailer's page for the latest price. These are prices at the time of capture and they change, so check the product page for the current price before buying. The USH3001 looks pricier because of its SDI input and HDMI loop-through. If you will not use SDI, the price difference is hard to justify. ## Who It Is For - **People who want to bring SDI camera footage into a laptop easily.** HDMI and SDI are handled by one unit, so you do not swap gear from site to site. - **People who stream or record console games and want a lag-free view on a monitor.** Loop-through is built in, and capture runs at full HD, 60fps, with no driver to install. - **Educators and presenters who want to record a screen.** The display on site keeps running while your PC records. ## Before You Buy The biggest trade-off is resolution. The maximum is 1080p at 60fps, so it cannot record 4K input at 4K. If high resolution or high frame rates are your goal, look at higher-class products. Next, copy protection. Video protected by HDCP, such as Blu-ray player output, cannot be captured. HDCP enabled on the console side can also produce a blank picture, so check the device settings first. Loop-through is an HDMI-side feature. The listing does not say that SDI input can be passed through to a monitor, so decide your monitoring route beforehand if you plan to capture over SDI. Also, only one input is captured at a time. Recording an HDMI camera and an SDI camera side by side is not possible. Finally, listing accuracy. Product pages sometimes carry details of a different device. Before ordering, confirm that the photos and model number (USH3001) and the supported ports (HDMI + SDI) match. Prices differ a lot by seller, so look at the seller and shipper as well as the number. ## FAQ **Q. Do I need to install a driver? ** A. No. It follows UVC/UAC and is recognized by the standard drivers on Windows, macOS and Linux. **Q. Does it work on a USB 2.0 port? ** A. It runs, but 1080p/60fps may not stay stable. Plan to use a USB 3.0 port. **Q. Can I capture HDMI and SDI at once? ** A. No. It captures one single-channel signal at a time. **Q. Which software can I use? ** A. OBS Studio, XSplit and video-call apps that accept webcam input. **Q. Can it record 4K? ** A. The maximum is 1080p at 60fps, so 4K recording is not possible. ### Product Disclosure (Amazon) - Manufacturer: MOKOSE - Seller: Amazon US - Fulfilled by: Amazon US - ASIN: B071KPW3PH - Note: This article covers a manufacturer-made product based on Amazon listing details.