CORSAIR to Integrate NVIDIA Broadcast Features into CORSAIR iCUE and Elgato Software

[btarunr]

CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gear and systems for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts, today announced it is working with NVIDIA to integrate key features from NVIDIA Broadcast into CORSAIR iCUE, Elgato Wave Link, and Elgato Camera Hub software. For owners of NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards, NVIDIA Broadcast AI effects enhance microphones and cameras in real-time to improve the gaming, streaming, and video conferencing experience, all controllable from CORSAIR and Elgato software interfaces. Compatible versions of CORSAIR iCUE, Elgato Wave Link, and Elgato Camera Hub are available today, ready to unlock the power of your NVIDIA RTX graphics card for gamers and content creators immediately.

NVIDIA Broadcast's AI-powered noise and echo removal ensures that audio has a new level of clarity and crispness, unlocking a state-of-the-art audio experience on nearly the entire lineup of CORSAIR headsets, Elgato microphones, and XLR microphones with the Elgato Wave XLR. Running through Tensor Core processors on GeForce RTX GPUs, NVIDIA Broadcast effects use machine learning to identify users' voices and separate them from other ambient sounds, resulting in advanced noise cancellation that greatly improves audio clarity during calls and video. Background noise such as fans, chatter, or traffic disappear, leaving the speaker's voice crystal clear. NVIDIA Broadcast effects also cancel room echo, providing dampened, studio-quality acoustics in a wide range of environments, without the need to sound-proof the walls and ceiling.



For video, NVIDIA Broadcast's effects in Elgato Camera Hub enable additional background options, such as background blur, replacement, or removal. Unlike software solutions, which produce subpar and inconsistent background effects, the AI-enhanced filters powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs offer better edge detection to produce more realistic, high-quality effects - much like a DSLR camera, using just a webcam.

Utilizing the new NVIDIA Broadcast effects in CORSAIR and Elgato software is fast and simple. If a CORSAIR headset—or the ST100 headset stand - is recognized by iCUE, and the system has an NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU, iCUE will automatically prompt installation of the NVIDIA Audio Effects SDK. A simple downloadable audio plug-in integrates the noise removal feature into Elgato Wave Link software - also making it usable with popular streaming apps such as OBS Studio.

A new effects tab now appears in Elgato Camera Hub software (version 1.3 or later), providing instant access to all the new background effects made possible by NVIDIA Broadcast. An "Elgato Virtual Camera" can then be selected as the video input in apps such as Zoom.
"We are excited to collaborate with NVIDIA to bring a state-of-the-art audio and video experience to our customers," said Thi La, President and COO of CORSAIR. "With NVIDIA Broadcast integration, we're adding to the powerful capabilities of iCUE and Elgato software to create a more professional gaming, streaming, and remote work setup."

"By integrating NVIDIA Broadcast effects in CORSAIR and Elgato's software, we can seamlessly provide users with AI-enhanced audio and video," said Jason Paul, vice president, GeForce platform marketing at NVIDIA. "These AI tools empower creators with NVIDIA RTX GPUs to deliver even more amazing livestreams and videos."

In addition to the NVIDIA Broadcast integration, Elgato announced today that the award-winning Elgato HD60 X is the first capture card validated for use with G-SYNC displays. With HD60 X and a G-SYNC compatible display, content creators will be able to play high-fidelity games at up to 4K60 HDR the way they were meant to be played - without tearing, stuttering, flicker, or artifacts - while simultaneously capturing high-definition gameplay.

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[MentalAcetylide]

I don't know if this is a good or bad thing. A number of people had issues with Corsair's iCUE software and/or simply refuse to install it.

 

[thegnome]

I don't know if this is a good or bad thing. A number of people had issues with Corsair's iCUE software and/or simply refuse to install it.

The main problem I have with it is that it's only good if you have literally nothing else RGB other than Corsair products, have one GPU or mobo light and you have to use two pieces of software. Much rather preferred them to go the Cooler master way using standard spec 3/4 pin headers, and a seperate (even if small) controller if your mobo doesn't support them with their own software, or better yet one universal gaming hub with RGB control for every brand, fan control, streaming stuff, Nvidia broadcast, etc.

 

[eidairaman1]

Always known corsair to be 1 sided

 

[TheoneandonlyMrK]

My only thought, oh,. , ,Great.

5/10 for fan control so expecting great things here, I had two thoughts(wtaf phone) wow.

 

[Minus Infinity]

So great the bloat of iCUE set to increase further and all I need is keyboard support not all this extra crap.

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

Guess I'm sticking with OpenRGB & OBS then.

 

[Synthwave]

Yeah, let's make it even MORE bloated! What a great idea!

ffs...

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

how to make a supposedly powerful PC feel sloppy? add more BS into the software suite! - some dude working with Corsair, probably.
Once FanControl have support for the Commander PRO/CORE, I'll be ditching iCUE and go with that piece of software along with OpenRGB/SignalRGB (whichever is better) and OBS.

 

[Mussels]

Yeah im absolutely loving it.
Hiked the RAM usage up massively at idle if you have a mic active even without enabling the feature.

Logitech have it as well so i'm getting double the pain and havent found a fix yet - disconnect the corsai headset and blue yeti, and they drop the RAM usage instantly.

The main problem I have with it is that it's only good if you have literally nothing else RGB other than Corsair products, have one GPU or mobo light and you have to use two pieces of software. Much rather preferred them to go the Cooler master way using standard spec 3/4 pin headers, and a seperate (even if small) controller if your mobo doesn't support them with their own software, or better yet one universal gaming hub with RGB control for every brand, fan control, streaming stuff, Nvidia broadcast, etc.

You can convert corsairs RGB over to generic 3 pin - they actually sell official converter cables with some of their watercooling gear, ironically.
You can then either buy pre-made ones off ebay/amazon, or make your own by splicing a regular ARGB connector to the corsair cable.
That said, it doesnt work direct to fans - you still need fan->corsair RGB fan hub ->ARGB source

 

[MentalAcetylide]

Yeah im absolutely loving it.
Hiked the RAM usage up massively at idle if you have a mic active even without enabling the feature.

Logitech have it as well so i'm getting double the pain and havent found a fix yet - disconnect the corsai headset and blue yeti, and they drop the RAM usage instantly.

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You can convert corsairs RGB over to generic 3 pin - they actually sell official converter cables with some of their watercooling gear, ironically.
You can then either buy pre-made ones off ebay/amazon, or make your own by splicing a regular ARGB connector to the corsair cable.
That said, it doesnt work direct to fans - you still need fan->corsair RGB fan hub ->ARGB source

If I'm reading your post right, that's just ridiculous. Over 3 Gigs to control stuff that should otherwise be trivial and should have a much smaller foot print.

 

[Mussels]

If I'm reading your post right, that's just ridiculous. Over 3 Gigs to control stuff that should otherwise be trivial and should have a much smaller foot print.

Yup. I can unplug the corsair headset and ~1.3GB vanishes, unplug the blue yeti and the rest vanishes.

Unfortunately i cant ditch either software, since they're mandatory for my fan controller and USB driven speakers

Oh god - i just found bug reports from LGHUB users that the extra RAM usage isn't limited to system RAM, but GPU VRAM as well

If corsairs implementation of Nvidia broadcast does the same, this is going to hurt a lot of 4K gamers

RTX 3080 VRAM usage warnings and the issue with VRAM pool sizes: the compromise of 4K gaming | ResetEra

 

[MentalAcetylide]

Yup. I can unplug the corsair headset and ~1.3GB vanishes, unplug the blue yeti and the rest vanishes.

Unfortunately i cant ditch either software, since they're mandatory for my fan controller and USB driven speakers

Oh god - i just found bug reports from LGHUB users that the extra RAM usage isn't limited to system RAM, but GPU VRAM as well

If corsairs implementation of Nvidia broadcast does the same, this is going to hurt a lot of 4K gamers

RTX 3080 VRAM usage warnings and the issue with VRAM pool sizes: the compromise of 4K gaming | ResetEra
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Either software designers are becoming more retarded, or they just don't give a shit and do whatever "works" for them as they figure everyone nowadays has enough RAM/VRAM to not notice a few gigs being turd burglarized on their systems. I'm sure this is putting it much simpler, but telling one or more fans to spin at x rate and light at this or that color shouldn't require hundreds of Mb being constantly eaten up by the system. Its like wtf, are they programming "gremlins" that watch porn or write loads of bad code poetry into the hardware?

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

Its like wtf, are they programming "gremlins" that watch porn or write loads of bad code poetry into the hardware?

Maybe they're mining?

 

[Mussels]

Either software designers are becoming more retarded, or they just don't give a shit and do whatever "works" for them as they figure everyone nowadays has enough RAM/VRAM to not notice a few gigs being turd burglarized on their systems. I'm sure this is putting it much simpler, but telling one or more fans to spin at x rate and light at this or that color shouldn't require hundreds of Mb being constantly eaten up by the system. Its like wtf, are they programming "gremlins" that watch porn or write loads of bad code poetry into the hardware?

Business partners blame each other for software quirks and dont need to support or test it, i guess


From what i've seen here, anything that integrates NV broadcast is 'always active' the moment a microphone is in use by windows - disabling the plugins only stops it altering the audio, not stops it from running in the first place

It's insane to disable the headphone jack on my yeti, and see 1GB+ RAM usage

I'll just do these screenshots to compare.

This is AT IDLE. NO GAMES OR HEAVY PROGRAMS.

Discord in voice channel
Icue in tray
L GHUB in tray
Yeti 'speaker' enabled

Disable speaker (headphone jack):

Quit iCue:

Quit L GHUB

Exist discord voice channel/change to webcam mic (Discord doesnt use this much ram if iCue and LGHUB are uninstalled/using older versions)

How are 16GB gamers meant to feel, with 10.6GB RAM usage at idle? I assume the answer is "stuttery, with a chance of rage"
I've got sweet F all running here - synapse despite it's old reputation for bloat is actually very light on resources

(And with synapse quit, for comparison)

7.4GB to 10.6GB, for a mic.
What. The. Fudge.

Uninstalling LGHUB and iCue, i'll run them in my windows 10 dual boot to change settings in the hardware memory of the devices and keep this OS clean and... Jesus christ.

Uninstalled both, rebooted, fire up discord, join channel...

SO uh, yeah. 6.2GB ->10.6GB is NOT OKAY.

*flips desk*

 

[Mussels]

Finally found out how to fix LGHUBs version of this - which seems to affect corsair too (since they added the same feature)
It only semi-belongs here in this thread, but its where I started discussing it and its related since the apps conflict



Uninstalling LGHUB DOES NOT remove their nvidia software!
You need to click the nvidia logo here:

That reveals the hidden NVbroadcast uninstaller

Of course this froze and i've waited 15 minutes, so now i've got to try and make that uninstaller even work now...

And.... shite.


I'm not the only one. It wont uninstall once you've installed it, it doesnt remove with LGHUB (and affects other programs like iCue that try and use it, too)

Cant uninstall nvidia broadcast on logitech g hub : LogitechG (reddit.com)

It also has serious problems with RAM usage, CPU usage, GPU usage, and keeping GPU's from idling
WARNING: Nvidia Broadcast is a GPU Power Vampire Process! Runs Clocks Full Speed, Power and Idle Temperatures High even when Not in Use in the Background



goddamnit, i dont want to format to fix this crap

Edit: Files seem to be hidden in:
C:\Windows\System32\logi_denoiser

Users guide to uninstalling, they also note that it's using 1GB of VRAM as well as system ram

Deleting the system32 folder (oh god that sounds sketchy) solved it
Suddenly, no crazy ram usage

3.5GB less RAM usage at idle

Do. Not. Install. Nvidia Broadcast.

 

[MentalAcetylide]

Finally found out how to fix LGHUBs version of this - which seems to affect corsair too (since they added the same feature)
It only semi-belongs here in this thread, but its where I started discussing it and its related since the apps conflict



Uninstalling LGHUB DOES NOT remove their nvidia software!
You need to click the nvidia logo here:

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That reveals the hidden NVbroadcast uninstaller
View attachment 256491

Of course this froze and i've waited 15 minutes, so now i've got to try and make that uninstaller even work now...

And.... shite.


I'm not the only one. It wont uninstall once you've installed it, it doesnt remove with LGHUB (and affects other programs like iCue that try and use it, too)

Cant uninstall nvidia broadcast on logitech g hub : LogitechG (reddit.com)

It also has serious problems with RAM usage, CPU usage, GPU usage, and keeping GPU's from idling
WARNING: Nvidia Broadcast is a GPU Power Vampire Process! Runs Clocks Full Speed, Power and Idle Temperatures High even when Not in Use in the Background



goddamnit, i dont want to format to fix this crap

Edit: Files seem to be hidden in:
C:\Windows\System32\logi_denoiser

Users guide to uninstalling, they also note that it's using 1GB of VRAM as well as system ram
View attachment 256494

Deleting the system32 folder (oh god that sounds sketchy) solved it
Suddenly, no crazy ram usage
View attachment 256495



3.5GB less RAM usage at idle
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Do. Not. Install. Nvidia Broadcast.

It makes my balls ache just reading through how to do all that shit... my luck I would end up deleting something by accident and screw up the whole system.
Needless to say, the way of Dell bloatware is strong with those muppets writing that software and is starting to permeate everything we "want" to install on our system for simple functionality.

 

[Mussels]

It makes my balls ache just reading through how to do all that shit... my luck I would end up deleting something by accident and screw up the whole system.
Needless to say, the way of Dell bloatware is strong with those muppets writing that software and is starting to permeate everything we "want" to install on our system for simple functionality.

I made a post elsewhere in the forum about it, to stop editing the post here - in the end, I was losing 5GB of ram at idle if the mic was in use, and my max FPS went up 20-30 in DRG (DX12 ultimate game, in 4K) after removal. It seems to chew up VRAM as well as system RAM.

PSA: Nvidia broadcast plugins for LGHUB and iCue using 1GB+ of RAM + VRAM (How to fix/remove) | TechPowerUp Forums

The atrocity here is that uninstalling LG HUB didnt remove it, and it conflicted with other mics/other brands hardware. Since it bloated a windows service, there was no easy way to track it down - the average user would have just formatted.