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

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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. OBS offers various recording formats and compression levels, or you can keep it lossless (if you have Allyn Malventano-level storage available). In my testing, visuals are crisp, the only degradation I've experienced coming from OBS capture settings, not the card itself. It’s chonky compared to the competition, easily taller than my Razer Ripsaw HD or my Elgato HD60S cards, but I do like just how much character the card has thanks to its finish.

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. Most capture cards also allow for an HDMI output which passes a signal through the device, directly to a display with minimal latency. The quality of the video and audio recording was excellent, and the end result was as good as I could have expected from any USB 3. 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.

As the description implies, these devices allow virtually any HDMI feed to be routed through them to be captured by a computer. Granted, this is easier to accomplish than re-routing all the display cables each time you need to swap, but it makes the transition between modes take more than a press of a button. Many of these issues can be worked around with third party software, but each of these solutions adds complexity and potentially latency.

Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. The biggest standout feature on the hardware is the huge dial in the center of the mirrored finish on the top. Where it really counts, the XR1 delivers, with great-looking video and high-quality sound backed by easy, reliable operation. Delivering full 1080P 60FPS gaming and video, and being Certified for OBS allows quick and easy installation!The sides have the HDMI In port, while the other has the HDMI Out and USB-C port to connect to your PC. Full Disclosure: The product discussed here was provided by the manufacturer for the purposes of this review. Having written for multiple major outlets such as IGN, Playboy, and more, Joseph started writing for MMORPG in 2015. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The XR1 Lite is what all budget capture cards should strive to be: reliable with all the features you need and none of the ones you don’t, while still managing to perform great.

As such, it works in a true plug-and-play fashion, completely driverless regardless of the platform (Windows, macOS, or Linux). Your party’s voices are mixed in as part of the Source system’s audio output which means they need to be mixed manually in software relative to the game volume. EVGA’s first XR1 capture device may have been replaced by the XR1 PRO, admittedly a more capable device (with less confusing technical abilities), but the original XR1 is still out there, and if your capture needs are satisfied by 1080p/60 then the XR1 is just fine. In addition, the EOS R6 supports 4K capture which works equally well, although the XR1 still only outputs a 1080p60 feed.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. A capture card like the XR1 allows the encoding work to be offloaded to another system so that the game and your streaming software are not competing for resources.