What does an Elgato capture card do?

A capture card is a device that allows you to record and stream games from your video game consoles — an integral component for any streamer worth their salt.

Do you need a game capture to stream?

So, do you need a capture card to stream? The short answer to that question is no. Due to limitations in computer power and data-speed, current generation consoles aren’t able to render and encode video in real-time at a high-quality. That’s where game capture cards come in.

How do you hear capture card audio?

From Windows Start enter “Sound”, click on Microphone. Locate your capture card, right mouse click, and select properties. Click on the “Listen” tab and check “Listen to this device” Click OK.

How do I get sound through my Elgato headset?

1) Plug the male, 4 pole 3.5 mm jack from the Elgato Chat Link into the PS4 controller. 2) Plug your headset into the female port of the Elgato Chat Link. 3) Plug the 3.5 mm jack of the Elgato Chat Link and into the female, Audio In port of the Elgato Game Capture HD60, or the Elgato Game Capture HD60 S.

Does Elgato cam link capture audio?

It will Capture the audio from the device that is connected to it. Work if you connect a slr via HDMI to the elgato cam link, and then plug that into your computer, by choosing the sound from the cam link in whatever software you’re running, you get the auido from the cameras mic/external mic if one is plugged into it.

How do I turn the sound on my computer?

How to listen to Discord and Nintendo switch through the same PC speakers/headset

A 3.5mm Aux cable.
A USB to 3.5mm adapter.
Step 1: Plug your 3.5mm cable.
Step 2: Plug your USB adapter into your dock.
Step 3: Connect the adapter and the 3.5mm.
Step 4: Configure your new ‘device’ under sound settings.
That’s it!

Do you need a good computer to use Elgato?

For maximum performance, Elgato Game Capture HD60 S requires that your computer have an Intel HD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series or VCE 3. x compatible AMD graphic card (or better). This means that if your computer doesn’t have the graphic cards stated above, then your processor will need to be very powerful.