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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)

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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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C985

Your Choice of Application and Platform

RECentral

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Tap and go

Your Choice of Application and Platform

Live 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 CPU

The 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.

Record, Stream, Commentate and Share Instantly

RECentral

TimeShift Function

Record

Live Stream Made Simple with RECentral

AVerMedia 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 Function

With 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 Instantly

AVerMedia 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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Customer Reviews
3.9 out of 5 stars
331
4.4 out of 5 stars
4,354
3.7 out of 5 stars
42
4.4 out of 5 stars
1,630
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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Product Description

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.

Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
331 global ratings

Customers say

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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68 customers mention62 positive6 negative

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

48 customers mention40 positive8 negative

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

110 customers mention75 positive35 negative

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

96 customers mention56 positive40 negative

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

66 customers mention42 positive24 negative

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

39 customers mention20 positive19 negative

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

29 customers mention15 positive14 negative

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

35 customers mention8 positive27 negative

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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Jose Mario Santamaria
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecta para capturar video
Reviewed in Mexico on April 19, 2016
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Shawn Littlejohn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great card for recording just about anything including consoles and ...
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2014
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Dwayne Rakitti
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
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