AVerMedia Takes Streaming to New Heights with Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 HDMI 2.1 USB Capture Card

[GFreeman]

AVerMedia Technologies, a leading provider of audio and video solutions, is excited to announce the launch of Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2), the world-leading HDMI 2.1 USB capture card. This state-of-the-art device aims to revolutionize the streaming experience for gamers across the globe. Game streamers have been eagerly awaiting a solution to meet the demands of the latest games and next-gen consoles, and the Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 is here to fulfill that need. This high-performance capture card leverages the power of HDMI 2.1 technology, offering uncompromising video quality with up to 4K144 pass-through HDR/VRR, ensuring that every moment of the gameplay is transmitted with stunning clarity and fluidity. Additionally, it supports up to 4K60 capture, providing streamers with the option of capturing their memorable gaming moments in pristine clarity.

"We believe every gamer deserves the best tools to showcase their skills and passion. With this new HDMI 2.1 USB capture card, we're taking game streaming and capturing to a whole new level," says Michael Kuo, President and CEO of AVerMedia. "Our goal is to empower gamers to create content that truly reflects their talent and dedication."



Besides leveraging the latest HDMI 2.1 technology, what sets the Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 apart is AVerMedia's proprietary software, Gaming Utility. This versatile tool not only allows streamers to customize the Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1's RGB lighting, but also syncs it up with major RGB ecosystems, enabling streamers to infuse their personal touch into their gaming setups. As importantly, the Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 also comes with a party chat feature that enables streamers to interact with teammates and effortlessly record those voice chats during gameplay.

Explore the future of gaming and streaming with the Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1. It is available now at a suggested retail price of US$299.99.

View at TechPowerUp Main Site | Source

 

[Broken Processor]

Is there a reason why it doesn't have display port?

 

[ToTTenTranz]

This only does passthrough of 4K144 VRR&HDR, because the capture feature is limited to HDMI 2.0 4K60.

It's a shame that after all these years with HDMI 2.1 in the market they're still not able to capture a video with variable framerate up to 4K120 to match that standard's capabilities.

 

[Tek-Check]

This only does passthrough of 4K144 VRR&HDR, because the capture feature is limited to HDMI 2.0 4K60.
It's a shame that after all these years with HDMI 2.1 in the market they're still not able to capture a video with variable framerate up to 4K120 to match that standard's capabilities.

Agreed. Missed opportunity to get it right. Unacceptable in 2023, four years after introduction of HDMI 2.1 FRL standard up to 48 Gbps.

In addition, this device captures not only just 4K/60Hz, but also RGB24, which is 8-bit image, so there is no 10-bit image capture either.
They clearly have HDMI 2.1 chip that passes through 48 Gbps signal, but capture side is crippled. Bizarre...

 

[AnarchoPrimitiv]

Agreed. Missed opportunity to get it right. Unacceptable in 2023, four years after introduction of HDMI 2.1 FRL standard up to 48 Gbps.

In addition, this device captures not only just 4K/60Hz, but also RGB24, which is 8-bit image, so there is no 10-bit image capture either.
They clearly have HDMI 2.1 chip that passes through 48 Gbps signal, but capture side is crippled. Bizarre...

It's probably limited by the 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 Uplink

 

[Tek-Check]

It's probably limited by the 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 Uplink

It's strange, because that HDMI chip inside must be 1-in-2-out, one out for full pass through and another one out for capture. This is the place where they probably installed another converter chip leading to USB port. 10 Gbps should be enough for encoded file. It looks to me that HDMI conversion process and silicon can deal only with older TMDS signal and cannot process FRL signal above 18 Gbps.

 

[ToTTenTranz]

It's probably limited by the 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 Uplink

10Gbps is more than enough if the capture card is doing the encoding before sending the video to the PC (which it most certainly is). 4K60 isn't ever going to take more than 200Mbps peak on H264 and less so on H265. Maxing out 4K120 wouldn't go above twice that value.

 

[Tek-Check]

10Gbps is more than enough if the capture card is doing the encoding before sending the video to the PC (which it most certainly is). 4K60 isn't ever going to take more than 200Mbps peak on H264 and less so on H265. Maxing out 4K120 wouldn't go above twice that value.

Yes. This makes me think that it's a protocol limitation. It does look like that FRL can only work in pass-through mode and TMDS signal is used towards conversion chip.