AVerMedia Live Streamer ULTRA HD (GC571) Review،
AVerMedia ULTRA HD Live Streamer (GC571) It may not support HDMI 2.1 like its big brother it launched, but it still has punchy specs that will satisfy YouTube and Twitch content creators looking to take their capture and streaming to the next level. of games at the next level. It's just a shame that a spec gets stuck in the past.
4K is here to stay
At its core, the ULTRA HD Live Streamer excels at high-quality capture. With the ability to handle 4K30 uncompressed video capture and 4K60 pass-through, it provides a gateway to the Ultra HD streaming realm. The capture quality is superb, but I can't help but complain about the 30 FPS cap in 4K.
Gotta go fast
Fortunately, if users drop the capture resolution a notch or two, they can capture high frame rates, which is great for slowing down the action when making edits or for deeper analysis of footage. competitive gameplay.
Don't compromise your experience
HDR and VRR are supported here, so users won't have to sacrifice their own gaming experience to capture gameplay. This means users can leave the capture card connected, even when not capturing, while still enjoying the full current-gen gaming experience.
- Interface: PCIe Gen 3×1
- Input and output (Pass-through): HDMI 2.0
- Maximum passthrough resolution: 2160p60 HDR/VRR, 1440p60 HDR/VRR, 1080p240 HDR/VRR
- Maximum capture resolution: 2160p30
- Supported resolution: 2160p, 1440p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
- Video format: YUY2/NV12/RGB24/P010 (HDR)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 121 x 113.5 x 21.5 mm (4.76 x 4.47 x 0.85 inches)
- Weight: 62 g (2.19 ounces)
Plug and play
Focusing on ease of use, the ULTRA HD Live Streamer requires no drivers and is added directly into the PCIe slot of a desktop computer's motherboard. This simplicity extends to its compatibility with popular streaming software like OBS, facilitating hassle-free setup for live streaming or recording. However, for those who want to use AVerMedia's own software, RECentral is ready and waiting.
Final verdict
Priced at $179.99, the ULTRA HD Live Streamer is a robust, user-friendly and relatively affordable solution for content creators entering the world of high-quality streaming and who don't want to compromise their own gaming experience by using the pass-through. While I encourage users to shop around, perhaps even look at AVerMedia's previous products, the ULTRA HD Live Streamer remains a safe bet that never missed a beat in my testing.
Disclosure: Live Streamer ULTRA HD review sample provided by AVerMedia.
Positive and negative points
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High quality capture and streaming.
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The pass-through works well and allows for an uncompromised experience.
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Setup is simple as you just plug and play.
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Compact, but solidly built.
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Unable to capture 4K at 60 FPS.
