AVerMedia GC553 Live Gamer ULTRA

Live Gamer ULTRA

The next generation of game capture is here. The Live Gamer ULTRA (LGU) brings 4K capture to the table while its pass-through allows gamers to fully experience what 4K HDR is all about. Not limited to 4K HDR, this compact device can pass-through high refresh rates of up to 240 Hz on a Full HD signal.

4K High Dynamic Range Pass-through

Don’t give up 4K HDR content just to be able to record your gameplay. With 100% lag-free, 4Kp60 HDR video pass-through, the LGU allows you to enjoy mesmerizing 4K HDR gameplay and record at 4Kp30.

High Frame Rate Capture

With its high frame rate capture ability of up to 120 fps for Full HD signals, the LGU positions itself as the first external game capture device in the market to bring super smooth recordings to your archives.

Full HD High Dynamic Range

Unique, simply one of a kind. While supporting 4K HDR pass-through, the LGU records HDR content for Full HD playback at 60 frames per second.

Easiest Setup Ever

The LGU takes full advantage of UVC technology, which basically standardizes video drivers across Windows and Mac. In other words, all you need to do is plug your LGU to your PC or Mac and it’s ready to record and stream.

Stay Cool

With a powerful, silent built-in fan, if you ever noticed, drawing cold air from the top and venting out hot air through the sides, your LGU will always stay cool in the heat of battles.

RECentral—Powerful Streaming Software

First in its class! RECentral is the first gaming capture software able to record HDR content. And it doesn’t stop there, RECentral is also able to simultaneously stream to multiple platforms. For more information,

Customizable resolution utility

If you decided not to connect a display to the HDMI output (pass-through) of your LGU we got you covered! With the “AVerMedia Gaming Utility” you can customize which resolutions and corresponding frame rates you are able to preview and record without the need to connect a passthrough monitor.

Capture, Record, Edit 4K

Are you thinking about editing your 4K videos but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered. The bundled CyberLink® PowerDirector™ 15 is a feature-packed, intuitive 4K video editor to kickstart your editing skills.

Technical Details

Brand : Avermedia

Model : GC553

Specifications    

Interface:USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Type C

Video Input:HDMI 2.0

Video Output (Pass-Through):HDMI 2.0

Audio Input:HDMI 2.0

Audio Output (Pass-Through):HDMI 2.0

Max Pass-Through Resolutions:2160p60 HDR /1440p144 / 1080p240

Max Record Resolutions:2160p30 / 1440p60 / 1080p120 / 1080p60 HDR

Supported Resolutions (Video input):2160p, 1440p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p

Record Format:MPEG 4 (H.264+AAC) or (H.265+AAC)*

Dimension (W x D x H):112.6 x 66.2 x 26 mm (4.43 x 2.6 x 1.02 in)

Weight:116 g (4.09 oz.)

System Requirements(For dedicated streaming PC)            

Operating system: Windows® 10 x64 (Support UVC Protocol)

For 4Kp30 or 1080p120 (4Kp60 HDR pass-through supported)

Desktop:

- Intel® Core™ i5-6XXX or above

- NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or above

- 8 GB RAM (*Dual-channel)

Laptop:

- Intel Core i7-7700HQ or above

- NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX1050 Ti or above

- 8 GB RAM (*Dual-channel) *You have to set your memory on dual channel mode in your computer system. Please see attachment:

For 1080p60 (4Kp60 HDR pass-through supported)

Desktop:

- Intel® Core™ i5-4440 3.10 GHz or above

- NVIDIA® GTX 660

- 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)

Laptop:

- Intel Core i7-4810MQ

- NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M or above

- 4 GB RAM (8GB Recommended)

Mac system requirement : Operating system: MacOS High Sierra 10.13

Requires an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) Cable (0.8 m)

For 4Kp30 or 1080p120 (4Kp60 HDR pass-through supported)

iMac:

- 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7

- Radeon Pro 555 with 2GB of VRAM

- 16GB of 2400MHz DDR4 memory

MacBook Pro:

- 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7

- Radeon Pro 555X with 2GB of GDDR5 memory

- 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory

For 1080p60 (4Kp60 HDR pass-through supported) :

iMac:

- 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7

- Radeon Pro 555 with 2GB of VRAM

- 16GB of 2400MHz DDR4 memory

MacBook Pro:

- 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7

- Radeon Pro 450 with 2GB of GDDR5 memory

- 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory

What's in the box            

Live Gamer Ultra (GC553)

HDMI 2.0 cable

Type C to Type A Cable

Quick guide

CyberLink PowerDirector 15 Product Key Card* Notes:

*4K video editing software. Does not support HEVC encoded files or HDR editing. Please note that this version of PowerDirector 15 is not the retail version and some functionalities may be restricted or require paid upgrades