STACK #144 Oct 2016

FEATURE TECH

onthe cards

The AWP Dragon Lore of game capture cards is the HD60 Pro. The best on offer from Elgato – you can stream and capture 1080p60 footage from your Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or WiiU and share it with your audience with ease. Including instant gameview, stream command and flashback recording, it’s got all the bells and whistles, and the H.264 encoder will capture your gameplay and keep the file size low. The HD60 Pro also makes full use of Master Copy, which saves a copy of your stream as it happens, with separate tracks for your webcam and commentary files. Once you’re setup, it's super easy to jump straight in and start providing your audience with the quality content they expect, even better than before.

We could preach to you all day about what makes Elgato the best in the capture card market, or we could let the facts speak for themselves.

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Elgato HD60 Pro

Elgato’s HD capture card is an entry- level model for those looking to ease themselves into the streaming/content- producing market. You can use it on some of the older consoles as well, which makes it all the more appealing to those looking to break into the market on a budget. The card features a built-in Live Streaming feature, allowing you to stream direct to YouTube or Twitch, and the software is so simple, you’ll be able to teach yourself to use it.

The addition of Flashback Recording also ensures you never miss a beat, even when you weren’t recording. The retroactive record allows you to still get those crucial moments you may not have been ready for, with a lag- free connection to your TV screen allowing for seamless interaction. What are you waiting for?

The HD60S employs the use of USB3.0 (USB Type C) connectivity to reduce the latency and have as clear and crisp a stream as possible. A capture card targeted at those wanting more to stream than to record, the HD60S enables 1080p60 streaming and is closest to the literal term of “plug-and-play” than most, with the USBC’s reversible capabilities. Also featuring the built-in streaming facilities with Stream Command, you’ll be able to take further control of your stream with the Live Commentary feature. And of course there’s Flashback Recording included, so you never miss your best plays. The same size as the HD60, the HD60S will make a sleek addition to your current gaming setup, and it fully utilises the HDMI connectivity to enable lag-free pass through. It’s one of your best shots at being noticed in the ever-growing world of influencers.

Elgato HD60

With 1080p recording and a H.264 hardware encoder (giving you smaller save files that won’t eat up your hard drive), Elgato’s HD60 is perfect for those looking to primarily record video and upload it to their channel. Featuring full support for current-gen consoles (Xbox One/PlayStation 4/WiiU), you can seamlessly record 1080p60 gameplay, without struggling with complicated programs. Also employing the use of Flashback Recording and the built-in streaming software, the HD60 is perfect for those who are perhaps more comfortable with recording and editing their vids, rather than streaming straight to the web for the whole world to watch and pass judgement. Also including Stream Command, you can easily add your webcam and personalised overlays, and even change your layout on the fly with scenes. The HD60 is a middle- tier experience with all the bells and whistles necessary for capturing quality content in this generation.

Elgato HD60S

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