Should I stream with Elgato or OBS?

We strongly recommend using OBS Studio. Elgato Game Capture HD works with Open Broadcaster Software for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Elgato Game Capture HD does not work with Open Broadcaster Software for OS X.

What is the best device for recording gameplay?

TL;DR – These are the Best Capture Cards:

• AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K.
• Asus TUF CU4K30.
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro.
• Elgato Game Capture 4K60 Pro Mk.
• AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt.
• AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo.
• Genki Shadowcast.
• Atomos Ninja V.

Do I need a game capture card to stream?

Many of the more popular Twitch streamers who game on a PC use a two-PC setup, and in this case, you do need a capture card. With one PC for gaming and one for streaming duties, the capture card sends the video signal from the gaming PC to the streaming/recording PC.

How do I get my Elgato to play sound through OBS?

To use the Chat Link inside of OBS Studio with your Elgato Game Capture HD60 S, right click on your Elgato Game Capture HD60 S layer and go to Properties. Then click on Configure Video. You will see a new grey colored window. Look for the Audio Input Option on the bottom right and choose 2/Analog Audio.

Why do streamers use capture cards?

Capture cards are meant to display an external video source onto your computer. That is to say, you would be gaming on a console and in order to stream it to other users via Twitch, you’d use a capture card to send the video feed to your computer, which would then upload the content from your computer to the internet.

Do you need a capture card for OBS?

Remember, you’re going to need the capture card to send its video and audio to your computer and your television at the same time. We’ll start with Windows.

What’s the point of a capture card?

For starters, a capture card is an input device that converts video signals to digital data that can then be uploaded to the internet. It helps content creators, gamers, and video production teams capture and save their favorite footage for internet use.

Does a capture card improve FPS?

A capture card can increase your gaming PC’s performance while giving your stream a better picture quality and decreasing any lag. Most commonly streamers who use a console to game may use a capture card to stream to Twitch. You can play on your PS4 or Xbox One Games and still use your computer to broadcast.

Why isn’t my Elgato recording game audio OBS?

Solution: Check the Game Audio section of the Elgato Game Capture HD software to make sure the audio is set to use the right volume level, and is not muted. Use an HDMI cable connected to your TV, so that audio and video can be transmitted.

Does the Elgato capture audio?

Elgato Game Capture HD60 typically captures stereo audio via the HDMI input, along with video. You can use a RCA to 1/8 inch adapter to input stereo audio. That port will become active if you select HDMI as your input, and “with Analog Audio”. This port is not a microphone port.