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AVerMedia Live Gamer Mini Capture card, Video Stream and Record Gameplay in 1080p60 with HDMI pass-thru, Plug & Play, on OBS, Xbox series x/s, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Windows 11 / MacOs12 (GC311)
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Brand | AVerMedia |
Hardware Interface | USB, HDMI |
Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
Operating System | macOS 12, Windows 11, Windows 10 |
Special Feature | Compact |
About this item
- Full HD HDMI Game Capture Card: The Live Gamer Mini compact in size but mighty at performance, records your gameplays at clean and crisp 1080p 60fps video quality
- Zero-Lag Pass-Through Video: This capture card provides optimized gaming experience by delivering 100% zero latency at Full HD 1080p 60fps HDMI pass-through; You can enjoy playing uncompressed video straight on your gaming monitor with no latency
- Plug & Play: The Live Gamer Mini supports UVC-technology; Simply plug it on the USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port of your Windows or Macbook Pro computer, it will get automatically detected on the system without any driver installation
- H.264 Hardware Encoder: The Live Gamer Mini has a H.264 hardware encoder built into its core; The video and audio streams are processed by the capture device's hardware encoder without putting any load on your computer's CPU
- Wide Compatibility: This HDMI video capture card works with Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, Xbox One 360, Xbox Series X/S game consoles; Supports live streaming on Twitch/Youtube via mainstream RECentral 4, OBS Studio, Streamlabs OBS software
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Camera quality | 4.1 | — | 4.2 | 4.3 | — | 4.0 |
Tech Support | 3.5 | — | 4.1 | 3.6 | — | 3.2 |
Picture quality | 4.3 | — | 4.1 | — | — | 4.3 |
Value for money | 3.9 | — | 4.4 | — | — | 4.0 |
Stream quality | — | — | 3.8 | 3.9 | — | 4.3 |
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hardware interface | usb, hdmi | hdmi, usb3.0 | usb3.0 | usb c, usb | hdmi, usb3.0 c | usb3.0 |
operating system | Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS 12 | Android 9 or above, Windows 7,8,10, Linux, Mac OS 10.12 or above | xbox one | — | Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS17, iPadOS 17 | Windows 11, macOS 10.14 |
style | 1080p60 hardware encoder | — | Capture Card | Box | — | Live Streamer CAP 4K |
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Technical Details
Brand | AVerMedia |
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Series | GC311 |
Item model number | GC311 |
Hardware Platform | Laptop, PlayStation, Nintendo Wii |
Operating System | macOS 12, Windows 11, Windows 10 |
Item Weight | 2.63 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.93 x 2.24 x 0.74 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.93 x 2.24 x 0.74 inches |
Color | Live Gamer Mini |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 2.0 |
Manufacturer | AVerMedia Technologies Inc |
ASIN | B07R6P2JJR |
Country of Origin | China |
Date First Available | April 29, 2019 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #9 in External TV Tuners |
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Interface
| USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
Input
| HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 / 3-Pole 3.5 mm | HDMI 2.0 / 4-Pole 3.5 mm | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 |
Output Interface
| HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 / 3-Pole 3.5 mm | HDMI 2.0 / 4-Pole 3.5 mm | HDMI 2.0 | n/a | n/a |
Max Pass-Through Resolutions
| 1080p60 | HDR:4K60 / 1440p120 / 1080p240 | 4K60 / 1080p60 | HDR: 4K60 /1440p144 / 1080p240 | n/a | n/a |
Max VRR Pass-Through Res.
| - | - | - | 1440p60/ 1080p120 | - | - |
Max Record Resolution
| 1080p60 | 4K30 | 1080p60 | 4K30/ 1080p60 HDR | 4K30 | 1080p60 |
Pairs Well With
| PS4 Pro, Switch | PS5, Xbox Series X/S | PS4 Pro, Switch | PS5, Xbox Series X/S | DSLR, camcorder | DSLR, camcorder |
Ultra Low Latency
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Streaming Platform
| Twitch, YT, FB Live, Mixer... | Twitch, YT, FB Live, Mixer... | Twitch, YT, FB Live, Mixer... | Twitch, YT, FB Live, Mixer... | — | — |
Windows Operating System
| Windows 10x64/ 11x64 | Windows 10x64/ 11x64 | Windows 10x64/ 11x64 | Windows 10x64/ 11x64 | Windows 10x64/ 11x64 | Windows 10x64/ 11x64 |
macOS Operating System
| macOS 10.13 or later | macOS 11/13 | macOS 10.13 or later | macOS 10.13 or later | macOS 10.14 or later | macOS 10.10 or later |
TAA/NDAA Compliant
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One aspect that impressed me the most is the high frame rate (HFR) support. It delivers incredibly smooth and fluid motion during recordings and streams, making the gameplay look incredibly immersive. There's no jarring or stuttering, even during fast-paced action scenes. It truly elevates the viewing experience for my audience.
Setting up the GC551G2 was a breeze. With its multiple input options, including HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0, connecting it to my Xbox Series X was quick and hassle-free. The user-friendly software provided by AVerMedia made the entire process straightforward, and I was able to start recording and streaming in no time. The software's compatibility with popular streaming platforms allowed me to effortlessly share my gaming adventures with my audience.
Another great feature of the GC551G2 is its audio mixing capabilities. Being able to balance the game audio and my microphone input right within the capture card itself was a huge convenience. It gave me more control over my streams and recordings, ensuring that my voice was clear and balanced with the game sounds.
What truly sets the AVerMedia GC551G2 apart is its competitive price. It offers excellent value for gamers on a budget who still want a reliable and feature-packed capture card. The performance and features it provides easily rival some of the higher-priced options on the market.
Lastly, I must mention the Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support. This feature synchronizes the refresh rate of my captured footage with the frame rate of the game, resulting in tear-free recordings and streams. The smoothness it brings to the table is impressive, enhancing the overall quality of my content.
In conclusion, the AVerMedia GC551G2 Game Capture Card is a dependable choice for next-gen console gamers seeking seamless gameplay recording and streaming. With its impressive 4K HDR pass-through, HFR support, low latency, and versatile features like audio mixing and VRR, it delivers exceptional performance. The user-friendly setup and competitive pricing make it an attractive option for gamers looking to create content without breaking the bank.
I have the device connected to a 2018 Mac Mini, which obviously doesn't meet the system requirements AVerMedia provides but that's fine because I'm not using their software. I took my chances going in knowing this was a standard USB Video device and figured if the Mini can encode 4K30 in realtime via hardware then why would I need discrete graphics? As it turns out, I was right and it works fine. The official software provided for the device can't even capture a stable 1080p30, which is expected since it's just encoding in software. But it can apply firmware updates and change settings. OBS can't do hardware encoding on the Mini either, so that's not very good either. The good news is that any app that can do video capture + hardware encoding on a Mac works perfectly. The easiest option is Quicktime Player, which comes with macOS. Quicktime Player offers two quality settings, High and Maximum. High is 720p, maximum is 1080p. Both capture at a flawless 60fps with no dropped frames. Unfortunately QuickTime Player doesn't let you capture at 4K. I don't know how many capture apps for macOS support both hardware encoding and 4K devices, but I found a 3rd party app called SwiftCapture and purchased that. It can capture 4K30fps directly to H.264 on the Mac Mini flawlessly, no dropped frames. This is exactly what I wanted and it confirms that the official system requirements are just a limitation of the official software and you probably can use the capture device on any mac with USB-C as long as it supports hardware encoding.
Note that I use this specifically for capture to files only. I haven't looked to see if any 3rd party streaming app supports the hardware encoder on the Mac Mini. OBS doesn't as of version 23.2.1. You can still use that anyway but the framerate will be choppy since it's not hardware encoded.
As far as the product goes, I was impressed by the size. It's much smaller than the HD PVR that I used to capture component video previously. And the fact that it is USB powered is also nice. Set up was fairly easy, just connect it following the instructions and use the software on their website to update to the latest version.
The only disadvantage I can see is that it doesn't seem to be capable of capturing 1440p60 unless the source device is outputting that resolution. When you have 4K content, I can capture in 4Kp30 or 1080p60 which is downscaled from 4K, but it doesn't let you capture the 4K downscaled to 1440p60. When you put the device into 1440p mode during 2160p video it just displays a message about resolution not being supported. In the software provided it seems the only way to capture at 1440p is to put the device into 4k30 mode but save your video as 1440p30. I'm not sure if it behaves the same way on Windows but it would be nice to be able to directly capture into 1440p even if the content was 2160p.
Overall it's a great little device if you just want to do video recording from a Mac, especially if you don't use the provided software.
I don't recommend keeping it plugged in when it's not in use, because it can get pretty warm. It sometimes doesn't want to function anymore if you leave it on too long. Make sure to unplug it after use.
I don't really care about having perfect quality since I use this quite casually between me and my wife to share our screen with friends and stream occasionally. It looks good enough to me.
I do notice that the video output is different when I have my Nintendo Switch docked, so remember that you might have to change your TV settings on your Nintendo Switch when you have this plugged into it vs. when you don't. The size of the screen is the only thing that seems to be different. Reguarly my Switch needs to be zoomed to 91% on my TV, but with the capture card, the setting is 100%. Your mileage may vary.
Also for anyone wondering, it works just fine both on a PC laptop and a Macbook. My wife uses a PC laptop with it, and I use an adapter to plug the USB into my Macbook, and it still has the plug and play functionality.
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This product greatly exceeded my expectations! If you’re looking for a capture card that won’t break the bank, this is the one you want.
Pros:
- Small device
- Streams flawlessly in HD
- Very easy to setup (only took me about 15 minutes)
- Works awesome with Streamlabs OBS and other popular streaming software
- No noticeable lag
- Great price for the quality
- High quality sound output
Cons:
- Included HDMI cable could have a longer cord. You’ll need a longer one if you’re not placing the device right next to your setup.
- No included instructions (although they’re very easy to find via Google)
So glad I bought this! If you’re just getting into streaming or want to upgrade from a cheap capture device, pick this one.
(I’ll be editing my review six months from now to provide feedback on long-term use.)
Took me a few minutes to figure out how to get it set up in OBS, but once I did it was smooth sailing. First, I created a new scene, then added "video capture device" & "audio input capture". Once you name your sources and move to the next screen, the Avermedia device will be available to select. When you first plug the device in by USB, it sets itself up automatically, no extra driver downloads needed.
We'll see how long it lasts; on its own, it's a bit light.
Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2023
Took me a few minutes to figure out how to get it set up in OBS, but once I did it was smooth sailing. First, I created a new scene, then added "video capture device" & "audio input capture". Once you name your sources and move to the next screen, the Avermedia device will be available to select. When you first plug the device in by USB, it sets itself up automatically, no extra driver downloads needed.
We'll see how long it lasts; on its own, it's a bit light.