Crucially, because most modern consoles are 4K by almost default, being able to capture in 4K is critical, but it’s not the only way to do so. At a bare minimum, users will link a source device to the HDMI Input and connect the USB-C Output back to a PC. Slower presets do run the risk of dropping frames, however, so there is an upper limit to a particular system’s capabilities. There isn’t any finagling to do with the audio, though you can adjust the feed if you’re monitoring it on the card itself using the center dial.

connection, and using USB-C, too, and while EVGA doesn't specify a maximum supported bitrate, the XR1 does at least encode RAW. Not low enough to play the game (not that you would) through OBS, but low enough that it doesn't impact your stream interaction. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. For those who want to start recording video or streaming video to services like YouTube or Twitch, but don’t have the budget for an Elgato HD60S, the XR1 Lite is my top recommendation.For a novice streamer or anyone else looking to capture their gameplay or even DSLR camera footage, the XR1 lite is an easy recommendation. EVGA touts the XR1 as the first "OBS Certified" capture device on the market for extra compatibility peace of mind, though we have not personally experienced any issues with other cards in OBS.

Windows Central is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Once installed, we recommend utilizing the keyboard shortcuts to toggle between systems rather than letting the mouse wrap at the screen edge. The EVGA XR1 Capture Device allows you to share the world and stream with 4K Pass Through Mode - Record at 1080P/60FPS while you game at 4K/60FPS.In my testing, visuals are crisp, the only degradation I've experienced coming from OBS capture settings, not the card itself. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Whether you're going to use the audio features is another matter, but you're well catered for if you want it. Indeed, the most laborious process of setting up the EVGA XR1 Pro is down to making sure you’ve got room on your desk for the card itself, at least in my experience, what with the audio mixers, Razer Stream Controller, and all I’ve crowded my set up with.

If we measure the world by comparing things to storage products, I would say that the original XR1 is a little bit larger than a portable 2. I could simply play my games off the OBS feed rather than look at the monitor itself, a test that the EVGA card passed with flying colors. At any rate, using a dedicated system for encoding via a capture card can often yield significantly improved results. You can still add the audio from the capture card as a separate source if you wish, and I did notice that doing so produces more volume, but it isn't necessary. It actually makes me quite cross, because I got sucked in, and I'm in the fortunate position of having tested a majority of the capture cards on sale today.While slower encoding presets can help quality, the is no substitute for raw bitrate, which folks more interested in recording footage will want to keep in mind. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Alternatively, it features an “Advanced Pass-Through” (APT) mode, which allows users to switch between 1080p60 capture and the APT mode with up to 1440p120 pass-through without capture, at the press of a button.