It can sometimes be confusing to know exactly what hardware and software you need to get to start your streaming career. If you don\u2019t have the prior knowledge, experience, or help of others the task can sometimes be daunting. That\u2019s where the Elgato HD60 S comes in. The device, which is easy to use and can be run on one monitor, offers some much-needed features that simplify streaming for both novices and experienced broadcasters.<\/p>
The Elgato HD60 S is an external capture card that uses a HDMI cable. The card can be used on your console, PC, or camera to either record a video to put onto YouTube or stream live to an audience.<\/p>
The device is easy to use. You can take it out of the box, connect the cables into the PC and you\u2019re ready to go. It\u2019s then a case of choosing your streaming\/recording software and clicking record.<\/p>
The HD60 S has significant improvements over its predecessor, the Elgato Gaming HD60. The new version of the capture card has USB 3.0, allowing captured content to display a high definition resolution of 1080p, one of the highest non-4K resolutions available.<\/p>
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Normally capture cards aren\u2019t quick enough to record and play on the same monitor, requiring a two-screen setup\u2014one that records while the other is used to play the game. With the HD60 S\u2019 speedier connections, content creators can play the game through Elgato\u2019s recording software on a single monitor. This will be helpful for players unable to afford two monitors.<\/p>
The HD60 S also uses the same software as its predecessor. The software allows you to take full control over your streams by creating custom overlays that you can switch between in an instant. You can easily insert subscriber alerts, camera positions, and vital information that you want your audience to see.<\/p>
That being said, you don\u2019t need to use Elgato\u2019s software with the device if you\u2019d prefer to use XSplit or OBS.<\/p>
The HD60 S has one small disadvantage over previous Elgato capture cards. You won\u2019t be able to stream and record older retro consoles such as the Nintendo 64 as the capture card only uses HDMI outputs, which older consoles did not have.<\/p>
With all that said, the older models of Elgato capture cards offer nearly the same experience, so it might be safer to wait on an upgrade.<\/p>
Price: $149.95 on Amazon<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
