StarTech.com HD2VGAMICRA HDMI to VGA Adapter 1920x1200 with Audio
The StarTech.com HD2VGAMICRA HDMI to VGA adapter provides essential connectivity, enabling modern HDMI-equipped laptops to seamlessly interface with legacy VGA displays and projectors, supporting resolutions up to 1920x1200 and discrete 2.0 channel audio output.
- Legacy Display Integration: Connects HDMI-enabled devices to older VGA monitors and projectors, extending the useful life of existing display infrastructure.
- High-Resolution Support: Delivers video resolutions up to 1920x1200, ensuring clear and sharp presentations or extended desktop views for professional tasks.
- Integrated Audio Output: Features a discrete 3.5mm audio jack, allowing stereo sound to be extracted from the HDMI signal for a complete multimedia experience.
- Portable Design: Weighing only 8g and measuring 62.3mm in depth, this compact adapter is ideal for mobile professionals needing reliable connectivity on the go.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com HD2VGAMICRA is an active HDMI to VGA adapter engineered to connect contemporary HDMI source devices, such as laptops and workstations, to traditional VGA displays or projectors. It supports a maximum video resolution of 1920x1200 at 60 Hz, ensuring crisp visual output for presentations and extended desktop setups.
This versatile adapter also includes a discrete 3.5mm audio output, allowing for 2.0 channel stereo audio extraction from the HDMI signal, which is crucial for multimedia presentations. Its plug-and-play design and compact form factor make it a convenient solution for diverse professional and personal environments, extending the utility of legacy equipment.
- Universal Compatibility: Works with any HDMI-equipped computer, enabling connection to a wide range of VGA monitors and projectors, reducing hardware replacement costs.
- Optimized Visuals: Supports a maximum video resolution of 1920x1200, ensuring that presentations and detailed work appear sharp and professional on older displays.
- Audio Integration: Provides a dedicated 3.5mm audio output, allowing users to extract stereo sound for a complete audiovisual experience without additional converters.
- Active Conversion: Utilizes an active video converter chipset (Chrontel - CH7101A-BF) to ensure reliable signal integrity and compatibility between digital HDMI and analog VGA.
- Operational Value: Offers a cost-effective solution for maintaining connectivity with existing VGA infrastructure, extending asset lifecycles and optimizing IT budgets.
This adapter is an indispensable tool for organizations and individuals seeking to maximize the utility of their current display technology while embracing modern device connectivity.
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What This Solves
Legacy Projector Connectivity
Many conference rooms and educational facilities still rely on VGA projectors for presentations and training sessions. This adapter enables modern HDMI-only laptops to connect directly to these projectors, ensuring seamless content delivery.
Educational institutions, corporate training centers, small business meeting rooms, government agencies
Extended Desktop Workstations
Businesses often have older VGA monitors that are still functional and can serve as secondary displays for productivity. The adapter allows employees to extend their desktop from an HDMI-equipped laptop to an existing VGA monitor, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
Office environments, home offices, IT support desks, temporary workstations
Multimedia Presentations with Audio
Delivering effective presentations requires both clear visuals and audible content, especially when using older VGA-only displays. This adapter extracts 2.0 channel stereo audio from the HDMI signal via a 3.5mm jack, providing a complete audiovisual solution.
Sales teams, marketing departments, public speakers, event organizers
Key Features
Active HDMI to VGA Conversion
Ensures reliable signal translation from digital HDMI to analog VGA, preventing compatibility issues and maintaining stable display output.
Supports 1920x1200 Resolution
Delivers high-definition visuals, ensuring clarity for detailed spreadsheets, presentations, and graphical content on legacy displays.
Integrated 3.5mm Audio Output
Allows for separate stereo audio extraction, providing a complete multimedia experience without needing additional audio converters.
Plug and Play Functionality
Enables immediate use without driver installation, minimizing setup time and reducing IT support calls for quick deployment.
Compact and Lightweight Design (8g)
Facilitates easy portability for mobile professionals, ensuring reliable connectivity for presentations and meetings in various locations.
Compatible With
HDMI Source Devices
Laptops, desktop PCs, media players, streaming devices, gaming consoles
VGA Display Equipment
Monitors, projectors, KVM switches, older televisions
Audio Systems
External speakers, soundbars, public address systems, headphones
Presentation & Conference Tools
Meeting room projectors, training room displays, digital whiteboards
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this adapter require external power to function?
No, the StarTech.com HD2VGAMICRA adapter is bus-powered, drawing all necessary power directly from the HDMI source device. This eliminates the need for an external power adapter, simplifying setup.
What is the maximum resolution supported by this adapter?
This adapter supports a maximum video resolution of 1920x1200 at 60 Hz. It is also compatible with various lower resolutions, including 1080p and 720p, for broad display compatibility.
Can I use this adapter to connect a VGA source to an HDMI display?
No, the StarTech.com HD2VGAMICRA is a unidirectional adapter designed to convert HDMI signals to VGA signals. It cannot convert VGA to HDMI; a different type of converter would be required for that purpose.
Is audio always available when using this adapter?
Yes, if the HDMI source device is transmitting audio, the adapter will extract 2.0 channel stereo audio through its integrated 3.5mm output. Ensure your audio cable is connected to an external speaker or sound system.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
3 Years
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.