{"product":{"product_id":"B007UXJ6LE","title":"AVerMedia Live Gamer HD, Game Capture and Streaming in High Definition 1080p, Reduce CPU Usage, Ultra Low Latency, H.264 Hardware Encoding HD Game Recorder, PCIe, (C985)","price":"164.88","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IF+VTLo0L._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007UXJ6LE"},"comments":[{"body":"this is what i use  [Amazon.com: AVerMedia Live Gamer HD, Game Capture and Streaming in High Definition 1080p, Reduce CPU Usage, Ultra Low Latency, H.264 Hardware Encoding HD Game Recorder, PCIe, (C985): Computers \u0026amp; Accessories](https://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Streaming-Definition-Hardware-C985/dp/B007UXJ6LE)","subreddit_name":"retrogaming","author":"nitrostwitch"},{"body":"Alright that sounds cool!\r\n\r\nI need to get my hands on a mixer, would make streaming so much easier. Just with how small I am on Twitch I don't know if it would be a good purchase just yet since I haven't had too many complaints about sound yet.\r\n\r\nDo you have any background with the [AVerMedia Live Gamer HD?](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007UXJ6LE?pldnSite=1)\r\n\r\nI have been looking it up since someone in this thread recommended it and it seems that the audio issue might be fixed as well as any lag for streaming/recording.","subreddit_name":"Twitch","author":"jblanchy657"},{"body":"[This is the equivalent AVerMedia Capture card](http://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Recorder--C985-Capture-Stream/dp/B007UXJ6LE/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1447813249\u0026amp;sr=1-2\u0026amp;keywords=avermedia). The difference between the HD60 Pro and that AVerMedia is that the Elgato can record 1080p60fps while the AVerMedia can only record 1080p30fps. \r\n\r\nIf you're just going to stream to Twitch at 720p60fps and have no desire to record 1080p60fps videos (for YouTube etc) then the AVerMedia will do just fine. It's also $20 cheaper than the Elgato HD60 Pro. Personally, I went with the HD60 Pro because I like to record gameplay on the side, and an extra $20 for an extra 30fps justified itself, in my opinion.\r\n\r\nI can PM you a link to some of the YouTube footage and some of my past broadcasts if you want to get an idea of the quality.","subreddit_name":"Twitch","author":"riseyyy"},{"body":"I actually use this for my upcoming Halo 5 stream:\r\n\r\n[AVerMedia Game Recorder -C985](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007UXJ6LE?psc=1\u0026amp;redirect=true\u0026amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s02)\r\n\r\nIt was pretty much plug into my tower and then run two hdmi cables. One from the console to the card and the second from the card to my monitor.\r\n\r\nThis has the added bonus of still letting my use things like OBS on my PC and use that to stream rather than the console itself, so I can still have my overlay, my on screen notifications, and use my blue yeti pro mic for audio talk over twitch. And then for the Xbox sound I just plug my headphones into my controller to pass the sound.\r\n\r\nOnly thing is if you are in party I believe you have to use two mics, one for stream and one plugged in normally like you would to the xbox/controller for party chat. Or at least that's the only way I know to make it work. But hey it works \r\n\r\nThere are also external version of this kind of capture card as well you can look at from the same company, I just got this one because it had the best ratings for HD streaming and capturing of content.\r\n\r\n(Side note: The driver install is a bit iffy on this device because they bundle ALL their drivers in one program and it usually installs the wrong one, simple fix. Just be on the look out if you use something like this)","subreddit_name":"Twitch","author":"SBJX"},{"body":"I have went through 2 elgatos and did my research and I really don't suggest the elgato. There is a really bad delay between the video input and the game play. So this ends up in game play not being synced with the webcam. I believe it's a 2-3 second delay. What I suggest in an internal capture card. \r\n\r\nTake a look at this avermedia: http://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Recorder--C985-Capture-Stream/dp/B007UXJ6LE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1441307460\u0026amp;sr=8-2\u0026amp;keywords=avermedia\r\n\r\nIt's highly worth the cost to save the frustration. ","subreddit_name":"buildapc","author":"Splinxes"},{"body":"Get [this](http://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Recorder-C985-Capture-Stream/dp/B007UXJ6LE)\r\n\r\nDon't use a USB one. This will take in and display at 60fps. It wont natively record it at that speed. But you just have your obs look at it which can record and stream it at 60 fps.","subreddit_name":"Twitch","author":"thechet"},{"body":"Maybe it's just me, but my El Gatos have been a nightmare for streaming. My audio gets desynced like madness, and it's inconsistent so I can't set proper delays. Perhaps it's something on MY end, but ever since switching to the Avermedia Game Recorder and have had no problems. I'd also add that I have to add almost NO delay to the card when streaming. \r\n\r\nhttp://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Recorder--C985-Capture-Stream/dp/B007UXJ6LE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1439309228\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=avermedia+capture+card","subreddit_name":"letsplay","author":"CherryQuench"},{"body":"My PS4 is next to my PC. \r\n\r\nSetup:\r\nPC is connected to Monitor #1(left) and Monitor #2(right)\r\n\r\nPS4 HDMI out to PC capture card HDMI in.\r\nPC capture card HDMI out to Monitor #1 input 2(hdmi).\r\nPS4 displays on my Monitor#1 input 2\r\nPC streaming stuff is on Monitor #2\r\n\r\nLike I said, Avermedia HD has no lag.\r\nexact card I use, http://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Recorder--C985-Capture-Stream/dp/B007UXJ6LE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1440430634\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=avermedia+live+hd\r\n","subreddit_name":"Twitch","author":"Jesuswept669"},{"body":"Do you have a capture card already?\r\n\r\nIf not i'd suggest getting this and you don't have to worry about getting a dedicated GPU if you're just streaming video from your console.\r\n\r\nhttp://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Recorder-C985-Capture-Stream/dp/B007UXJ6LE","subreddit_name":"buildapc","author":"Falcorion"},{"body":"I would recommend getting [this](http://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Recorder-C985-Capture-Stream/dp/B007UXJ6LE) even though it is internal. Just hot swap it with your GPU or something else that is completely unused for streaming. Thats what I do. I have an ITX in a 380T case. I just pull my GPU and plop it in before a non PC game stream and everything works perfect. USB capture cards are totally not worth it. You might as well stream straight from your ps4.","subreddit_name":"Twitch","author":"thechet"},{"body":"If I buy [one of these](http://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Recorder--C985-Capture-Stream/dp/B007UXJ6LE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1435097733\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=pc+capture+card) will I have to have my monitor plugged in to stream my pc games to twitch? Currently I have issues with steady framerates and streaming with shadowplay and open broadcaster service, and I want to stream reliably while utilizing my second monitor to watch the stream while I play. ","subreddit_name":"buildapc","author":"Tomahawk72"},{"body":"A tip I have is if you're going to stream, external capture cards like the Elgato are always pretty iffy. An internal capture card like the [Avermedia C985](http://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Recorder--C985-Capture-Stream/dp/B007UXJ6LE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1432885972\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=avermedia+c985) is what most pros use. An internal capture card requires a desktop, however, which can be an issue to some.","subreddit_name":"CoDCompetitive","author":"RenownedImpulse"},{"body":"This is something that you're going to be keeping for a while, I'd recommend spending a bit extra and getting the http://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Recorder--C985-Capture-Stream/dp/B007UXJ6LE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1431481201\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=live+gamer","subreddit_name":"Twitch","author":"evacfk"},{"body":"Depending on your budget as well as the specific setup you're going for, you might consider getting a video capture card. This would allow you to stream the video to a computer, which could then stream to any other networked machine using software like VLC, or you could even take it online using a service like Twitch. Additionally, this would allow you to record high quality footage of the play.\r\n\r\nCapture cards are pricey, typically in the range of $100-$200 for a decent quality card, and you'll still want a splitter like /u/dpittard recommends - there's generally a little lag (\u0026lt;1 second) when using a capture card, so it's not appropriate to use the computer's monitor to actually play on.\r\n\r\n[This](http://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Recorder-C985-Capture-Stream/dp/B007UXJ6LE) is a pretty decent card you might consider.","subreddit_name":"wiiu","author":"Tyrren"},{"body":"Awesome, thank you! What would you say is better? The Elgato HD60 or the [Avermedia Game Recorder C985](http://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Recorder--C985-Capture-Stream/dp/B007UXJ6LE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1428537646\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=avermedia+live+gamer+hd)?\r\n\r\nAlso, you said Multiplatform can get around the Hauppauge encoding? How does that work, and would you recommend Multiplatform for streaming right now?","subreddit_name":"Twitch","author":"TheArmedGamer"}]}