EVGA Xr1 Capture Device, Certified For Obs, Usb 3.0, 4K Pass Through, Argb, Audio Mixer

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This necessitates disconnecting the headset from the XR1 and moving it to directly connect to the Source system. And speaking of not needing software to do things, the mic-in volume does not require anything more than the top control dial. If desired, a 4-pin TRRS style headset can be connected to the XR1, though we found a USB microphone connected directly to the PC works just as well without losing sync in this configuration. The fact that the XR1 requires no special drivers and is immediately available in OBS makes the setup and use of this device with a Windows machine effortless.

I was initially confused as to why I wasn’t hearing game audio being passed through, but the XR1 does have a headphone jack so I plugged in there and was able to hear game audio. On the front you’ll find two audio jacks: one to listen to the audio mix of the capture card, while the other is to integrate party chat from your console into your stream. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on PC has not been everyone’s favorite port, but I enjoy the game and hadn’t played it much since the PC launch. Some capture cards like the Startech USB to HDMI capture card, Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro 4K, and the original Elgato Game Capture HD, have native support for analog connections and signals.All the various features are controlled with this, and the XR1 has a pretty solid audio game going on top of its video prowess. With Windows 10, the capture card can be used without ever installing the accompanying software package.

This is EVGA’s 2nd capture card on the market and it’s meant to be a cheaper variant of their XR1 model. As the description implies, these devices allow virtually any HDMI feed to be routed through them to be captured by a computer. This signal can then be encoded on the fly for a livestream, recorded for preservation, or both simultaneously.All the various audio source levels can be managed on the XR1, though most will still likely use OBS for more granular controls, at least for what your stream or video recording hears. Full Disclosure: The product discussed here was provided by the manufacturer for the purposes of this review. It would sometimes function properly, or at least appear to function properly, but when we tried to utilize the setup for Skype or Zoom, we would get a black screen for the video feed. For a novice streamer or anyone else looking to capture their gameplay or even DSLR camera footage, the XR1 lite is an easy recommendation.

I was able to just plug it into the back of my PC and I didn't have to download any drivers, I didn't have to download any special software.

When the control dial is rocked to the left and right, it allows the volume of your microphone and Console Party Link to be adjusted respectively with a subsequent twist of the dial. Whether you're gaming on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or the last-gen consoles, the XR1 is perfectly capable of being a good quality stream tool. While this may not be important to the majority of people, it’s detrimental to those looking to capture footage of their retro game consoles. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.