Brand | AVerMedia |
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Series | MTVLIVGHD(C985) |
Item model number | C985 |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Item Weight | 1.81 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12.91 x 8.58 x 2.68 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.91 x 8.58 x 2.68 inches |
Color | Black |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
Department | tv tuner |
Manufacturer | AVer Information Inc. |
ASIN | B007UXJ6LE |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 27, 2012 |
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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)
Brand | AVerMedia |
Hardware Interface | PCIE x 1 |
Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
Model Name | MTVLIVGHD(C985) |
Platform | Windows 8 |
About this item
- Stream and record Xbox, PlayStation, WiiU, Nintendo Switch, NES Classic Edition console, or PC gameplay.
- Capture in full HD 1080p with H.264 hardware encoder
- Significantly reduces CPU usage, TimeShift – Record retroactively, Ultra low latency streaming and recording
- Digital: HDMI (Pass-through from HDMI Input, Analog: 3.5mm Stereo (Pass-through from 3.5mm Audio Input)
- Graphics Card : VGA card with support for DirectX 10.0c or above
- Stream Engine – Allows compatibility for popular streaming software
- Stream or share directly to YouTube, Twitch, and more with built-in commentary and RECentral software
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hardware interface | pci x 1, pci x 1, pci x 1, pci x 1 | usb | usb c, usb | usb | pci express 3.0 |
style | Live Gamer HD | — | Box | 4k30 Full HD | — |
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Your Choice of Application and PlatformLive Gamer HD works with any DirectShow compliant streaming application such as XSplit or OBS, and broadcasts to YouTube, Twitch, or Ustream right out of the box. You also have the privilege to record and stream with our exclusive RECentral. |
Savior of CPUThe advanced H.264 encoder in Live Gamer HD takes the burden off your CPU. Your games will now run smoother, your videos will be lag-free, and kept at more manageable sizes, too. |
Tap and Go!A simple tap is all it takes to start recording or streaming in our bundled software RECentral. The Hot Button in Live Gamer HD also acts as an indicator. It flashes red when a session is live, so you'll know in a glance whether it's ok to go back to your normal self. |
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Live Stream Made Simple with RECentralAVerMedia Live Gamer HD allows you to stream with AVerMedia RECentral software (included) which supports voice commentary out of the box. The voice commentary can be saved as a separate audio track as an MP3 format for post-production. |
TimeShift FunctionWith the TimeShift function, never miss out on the epic moment by simply click-and-drag to record retroactively. Time Shift function is available within 1 hour buffer. |
Record, Stream, Commentate and Share InstantlyAVerMedia Live Gamer HD generates high quality HD footage to be shared on social networks. In addition, AVerMedia RECentral (Included) software provides intuitive settings for live streaming to YouTube, Twitch, Ustream and etc, directly from your own account. |
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Interface | PCI-Express x1 / USB (Hot Button) | USB | USB | USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Type-C | PCI-Express Gen 2 x1 |
Video/Audio Input & Output | HDMI | HDMI | HDMI | HDMI | HDMI / 3-Pole 3.5 mm Jack |
Max. Pass-Through Resolution | 1080p60 | 1080p60 | 4Kp60 | 4Kp60 | 1080p60 |
Max. Capture Resolution | 1080p30 | 1080p60 | 1080p60 | 1080p60 | 1080p60 |
Bundled Software | RECentral | RECentral | RECentral | Recentral, Cover Creator & CyberLink PowerDirector 15 | Recentral |
OS | Windows | Win/Mac | Win/Mac* (*Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus supports Mac OS with 3rd party APs such as OBS, Quicktime, but not with RECentral AP) | Windows | Windows |
Advantage | PCIe Solution | All-Purpose Plug and play | 4Kp60, Driver Free | Cover Creator | Multi-Card Support, Low-Latency |
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PC Gamers, the days of lagging CPU performance while recording your epic gaming moments are over. We understand the importance of FPS, and if you are always missing those precious milliseconds to nail your enemy due to an unstable frame rate, Live Gamer HD has your back. The Live Gamer HD is a PCI-E card that enables you to record and stream your game footage in crisp 1080p. Designed specifically for serious gamers who capture/stream gameplay via PC, this capture device is preloaded with an H.264 hardware encoder, significantly lowering your CPU usage and creating smaller files for editing. What that really means is this there is no need to set up another PC to record game footage, game and record from the same machine so the only performance hits you see are the punch combos you are delivering to your opponents face. Plus, with the dedicated Hot Button, you can start recording at a moments notice, even when you are in the heat of battle. It even has an HDMI connection so you can capture and record from game consoles. This HDMI pass-through function guarantees a zero-delay HD gaming experience even while recording, so you can focus on laying waste to that horde of zombies, not checking your recording/streaming settings. On top of that, it can be directly connected to streaming platforms like RECentral, so sharing and preserving your legendary matches is easier than ever. Thanks to the H.264 hardware compressing technique, video files are small, but high-quality (up to 60,000kbps!) perfect for saving or uploading to YouTube. With TwitchTV, Ustream, and XSplit Broadcaster integration, you can even broadcast live gameplay with ease.
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Customers like the capture quality and ease of installation of the TV tuner card. For example, they say it's a good capture device and easy to set up and use. That said, some complain about the sound quality and opinions are mixed on performance, quality, video quality, streaming, and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the capture of the TV tuner card. They mention that it is a very good capture device, superb for console livestreaming, and wonderful for 1080p streaming. It can still be used as a fantastic screen capture and recording device, and is easy to setup. Customers also mention that the easy button is great for capturing, and records great game-play.
"...Recommended!-For console livestreaming, this card is superb (if you have a decent CPU; 1st gen i5 or Phenom II or above)...." Read more
"Pros-This capture card is probably one of the best capture cards on the market.-Finally a card with HDMI pass through !!!!!!!!!!!..." Read more
"...Awesome.The "easy button" is great for capturing if you don't stream...." Read more
"...card, the Avermedia Live Gamer Portable, which is actually a very good capture device...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the TV tuner card to be easy. They mention that the software is easy to use, and the card is easy plug and play. Customers also appreciate the simple UI and excellent quality in every aspect.
"...Pros:Perfect smaller size, easily installed*doesn't block a video cards fan unit*..." Read more
"...However, if you want a very convenient and solid method of not only capturing 1080p video, but also COMPRESSING it, this is my first recommendation!..." Read more
"...The installation is was fairly simple, you just take it out of the box, pop it into your PC, and then download the drivers/software from the..." Read more
"...Connected right away to the computer. I have no fps lag issues whatsoever on my end. only thing limiting me now is my bandwidth...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the TV tuner card. Some mention that it works great, while others say that it is completely unusable. Some customers also say that the on-board encoder is not powerful enough to stream good-quality video.
"...This thing performs like a beast. It captures, up to 1080p at 30FPS, flawlessly with no hit to FPS at all...." Read more
"...It's perfectly functional, and everything it currently does it does very well. It simply needs more software updates and more features/options...." Read more
"...The card works exactly as it says. I don't lag and it takes stress of my CPU and my live stream is BEAUTIFUL!..." Read more
"...While this card does have an on-board encoder, it is not nearly powerful enough to stream good-quality video at a realistic bandwidth...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the TV tuner card. Some mention that it streams with no lag, records at a crisp 1080, 30 FPS, and has improved performance on video games. However, others say that it was a decent card, but they could not stream in 1080p 30fps, and that it had no video throughput at all.
"...The HDMI passthrough makes it easy to maintain the full quality of the console output while manipulating the stream on the PC for efficient encoding..." Read more
"...60,000 or 60mbps. However the video came out at an ASTOUNDING 11.4 frames per second. 11.4!..." Read more
"...It captures, up to 1080p at 30FPS, flawlessly with no hit to FPS at all...." Read more
"...a capture card that can stream/preview with no delay, record at a pretty great quality, and has a big red button...this card is almost perfect...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the video quality of the TV tuner card. Some mention that it streams higher quality video without stressing their CPU, while others say that it has problems with the video and the in game audio will be delayed. The capture quality is currently a little blurry, and at random times, it will just record video and leave out the audio. The first record attempt the card stopped recording video half way through the take.
"...then you'll have no problem sending great quality streams to the net...." Read more
"...-It captures 1080p 30 fps videos that look great and they have a small file size which makes editing easier.-High quality videos...." Read more
"...screenshots from the software of this application and it does have HDCP restrictions. It's not the fault of the software company, or the hardware...." Read more
"...Completely. The video quality was good due to manually setting the bitrate at the maximum. 60,000 or 60mbps...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the streaming of the TV tuner card. Some mention it's fantastic for streaming or capturing video, and good enough for putting videos on YouTube at 1080p. However, others say that it still isn't that good for streaming as it blackscreens out, the broadcast quality leaves something to be desired, and it stopped streaming to Twitch from their PC.
"...-The software that comes with the card is adequate for local recording...." Read more
"...in both the recording and to your headset/headphones will be AWFUL in quality...." Read more
"...You can live stream using Twitch, Ustream or a custom URL if you know all those settings...." Read more
"...to 2400kbps bitrate and came out with a clear picture but occasionally choppy stream, thanks to the software encoder...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the TV tuner card. Some mention that it's worth the money if you want to record or stream, while others say that it was a waste of money, not worth the trouble, and not good for high end games.
"...Great product, must buy! Worth the every penny!" Read more
"...to livestream PC gaming on a single machine, this card alone is not a good option...." Read more
"...Overall, this is definitely worth the money if you want to record/stream your console gameplay." Read more
"...This was not worth the trouble and I will not be repurchasing xsplit premium...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the sound quality of the TV tuner card. They mention that the sound is completely broken, the levels didn't match, and the capture is out of sync. The audio is super loud on OBS and there is a slight buzzing in the audio.
"...I eventually found out that sound was somehow transmitting through my headset despite it only being hooked to speaker out, and that lead me to..." Read more
"...HDMI audio, but my HDMI comes directly from my graphics card and carries no audio...." Read more
"...The Second big issue is one of sound capture...." Read more
"...included an audio loop back cable in the package and the card has audio pass through so you can use your line out connection to record audio...." Read more
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-The card does not do 1080p60.
-The software that comes with the card is adequate for local recording.
-Make sure you update to the latest drivers as soon as you get the card (a given for just about any piece of new hardware).
-This card has HDMI passthrough.
-This card works nicely with XSplit and Open Broadcaster Software.
-If you just want to record videos to a local drive without livestreaming, this is an excellent card to buy. You can encode compressed video to a local drive with virtually no CPU impact. Even though using extreme light compression with DXTory or Fraps also has minimal impact to CPU usage, the amount of drive speed and space required to record is enormous. Recording with this card at ~20Mbps saves a ton of space over software-only options and maintains good quality.
-If you want to livestream PC gaming on a single machine, this card alone is not a good option. You have to understand that CPU usage depends on how much ENCODING has to be done to a video stream before it gets sent over the net. While this card does have an on-board encoder, it is not nearly powerful enough to stream good-quality video at a realistic bandwidth. For instance, you absolutely will not be able to stream even decent quality 720p video at bandwidths in the 'normal' range for HD (2.5-4 Mbps) using the on-board encoder. Thus, you would have to rely on your main CPU to do the encoding, which defeats the purpose of having a dedicated card to begin with. If you are NOT willing to buy another PC to use as a dedicated streaming box, then stick with software-only solutions, as you won't be gaining much by getting this card (Open Broadcaster Software is an excellent, all-in-one, free choice).
-For livestreaming PC gaming, my recommendation is to plan on buying a dedicated PC to house this capture card. For about $500-700, you can have this card and a powerful streaming PC that will allow you to send excellent quality video over the net with very efficient bandwidth usage - not to mention exactly no impact to your main gaming PC.
-For livestreaming console gaming, this card is an excellent choice. If you have a decent CPU (1st gen i5 or a Phenom II, for instance), then you'll have no problem sending great quality streams to the net. The HDMI passthrough makes it easy to maintain the full quality of the console output while manipulating the stream on the PC for efficient encoding and bandwidth usage.
-I know quite a lot about setting this card up for livestreaming. Leave a comment if you want more info.
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-For local recording, this card is superb. Recommended!
-For console livestreaming, this card is superb (if you have a decent CPU; 1st gen i5 or Phenom II or above). Recommended!
-For PC game livestreaming, you gain almost nothing without a dedicated streaming PC. Not recommended!
You need 2 HDMI cables (provided), and a monitor or display device (Television) capable of 1080p or the resolution you want to record in. You need to take the HDMI out from your video card, and plug it into the HDMI in of the Live Gamer HD, then take the HDMI out of the Live Gamer HD and put it into the HDMI in of your Display Device (Television or LCD). Basically the Live Gamer HD just mirrors what your graphics card is doing and captures it in real time with RAW data. This offers massive performance over programs like Fraps or Camtasia as they use system resources while the game is running.
This device isn't limited to PC Recording in that crazy config.
Out of the box, you can hook up your Xbox 360 and record beautiful 1080p video, take lovely snap shots and share them with anyone. You can live stream using Twitch, Ustream or a custom URL if you know all those settings. I did a few test streams and it ended up looking great on the other end. With the amount of settings the software has, you can easily tweak it to your hearts content and to what your current cable internet package allows you in the form of upload. Be careful if you set it too high, you will not be able to play multiplayer without severe lag.
Now, onto what I hate, and that's the movie industry. There's this thing called HDCP or High Definition Copy Protection, the MPAA (devil) thought maybe you and me might use HD video feeds such as from our Blu Ray players, PS3, and other devices to record content that we have. The implemented this encryption in all hardware since the beginning of HDMI almost, so it's no doubt that most everything has it on there. I'm not sure why the Xbox 360 doesn't have this on there, maybe they opted not to spend all that damn money on licensing or they just didn't care if people recorded their gameplay to show others and promote their product free of charge?
Well, if you want to record your PS3, iPhone, iPad, Blu Ray Player, or any other device that might connect to HDMI and was made in the last decade or so.. you're gonna have a bad time.
I attached some screenshots from the software of this application and it does have HDCP restrictions. It's not the fault of the software company, or the hardware. You can't find a hacked software that disables HDCP, it's a HARDWARE encryption. Without going into to many details, suffice to say, it's some next level crap.
If you do some googling, and try to find out that your PS3, MacBook, iPad, and any other devices that have HDCP can't be bypassed without 100's of dollars worth of equipment, it's pooh talk. Amazon, the wonderful company they are, actually sell the best and cheapest option to bypass HDCP. The product is a Sweell 1x2 HDMI splitter, I will try to link the item in the description so you guys can order it as well.
After you hook that baby up, HDCP is rendered invalid, and this hardware can really take off!
10/10 would buy this again. I'm actually installing the hardware on an Intel Atom PC so I can dedicate it to recording all sorts of inputs. Because this PCI device has a hardware encoder, the only processing power you need is enough to copy to a hard drive, and of course h.264 playback.
Feel free to ask any questions, you can check videos out on my youtube as well that I record with. Sewell 2 Port 1x2 Powered Hdmi Splitter V 1.3b 3D Certified-Up to 1080p
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La presentación de la tarjeta es perfecta es facil de instalar y perfecta para lo que la utilizo