Oct 31, 2014 - How to stream (with or without webcam) using the Elgato Game Capture software with OBS for Mac. Hey OBS community! I published a new video on YouTube today regarding my specific stream setup, which also serves as a tutorial for using the Elgato Game Capture software with OBS to stream (and record), specifically for Mac. Elgato works fine in its own software, but doesn’t want to be found in OBS and Streamlabs OBS. So I tried downloading the NDI Plug-in mentioned above (found via the Elgato website), but Mac doesn’t “trust it”.here are the exact words: “obs-ndi-4.7.1-macOS.pkg” can’t be. Mac owners rejoice! The original HD60 and HD60S were not supported on Mac using OBS. Yes, they worked if you also used Elgato's Game Capture software; however, if you use OBS you were out of luck. Until the HD60S+. Setup is as simple as it gets. Run HDMI cable from your.
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I chose the HD60 for a few reasons. It got really good reviews, and I also asked streamers that had good quality streams what they used. What I didn’t realize is that support for the HD60 on Mac computers is limited. They don’t write the drivers for Mac so you can’t capture the stream directly for use with OBS*. In most cases you will be relegated to using the Game Capture HD software with this device. This software works well but, it’s limited. Currently the stable version does not support overlays. The beta software does though, but it’s still limited. With the beta software you can set up a webcam and a few overlays on your stream. You cannot setup Twitch notifications, or any of the other cool integrations you can have with OBS.
*You can use OBS with this card, but you can’t capture directly from the device itself, you have to use Window capture or Screen capture and both have issues. If you use window capture I found that it works but, the video in my Twitch stream was rickety. For example, if a character turns his head the movement wouldn’t be smooth. It’s hard to explain.. If you try to use display capture you’ll have to have a high resolution or a big screen so you can separate the OBS screen from the Game Capture Screen. This is because display capture captures everything in a certain area, if you have any overlap with OBS you get an infinity effect. This was too big of a problem for me to overcome. So, I’m left with only using the Elgato software.
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After the Mac updated to version 10.11.5 of El Capitan I’ve had issues with Game Capture HD. The stable version of the software has major video quality issues. I’ve tried the beta versions but they have issues too, which I’ll describe:
gchdm_203_970 [stable version] — Worked great before the 10.11.5 Mac update. Now it has video streaming issues, stream quality completely brakes down if there is any movement. If you played a game without much movement like a card game it might be okay. I play Splatoon and it’s completely unusable for that. (Since the 10.11.5 update the video has been broken for streaming and recording, this version is no longer usable)
gchdm_204_981 [stable version] — This is the updated stable version I downloaded on August 11, 2016. It has the same issues as the previous stable version. It is unusable for streaming.
gchdm_21b66_1036_PB [beta version] — This fixed the video issue, but there is a recording issue, if I grab 2 mins of a 2hr stream, the 2min segment file size will be as big as the entire 2 hour stream. (This is the version I use now, it’s the only one that streams video and audio correctly)
gchdm_21b84_1084_PB [beta version] — This may have fixed the recording size issue, the file size was 85mb for a 2 minute segment of a stream, so I’m not sure, but this introduces a microphone issue during streaming. The audio is robotic and broken up. (Unusable for streaming)
gchdm_21b85_1101_PB [beta version] — The microphone audio is still an issue for streaming. (Unusable for streaming)
October 2017 update: 2.8(1315) Same voice audio issues. Voice audio breaks up. This article was published in August of 2016. It’s now October 12, 2017. Game capture HD still has the same exact issues it did a full year and 3 months ago.
I have been working with Elgato support from June 18th until today, July 20th) We haven’t really gotten anywhere, but they are trying to help. Based on my testing, the issue is with their software, but Elgato support personnel continue to pin the issue to my computer.
Update: August 11, 2016. After I updated El Capitan to version 10.11.6 the video with all versions of the Game Capture HD breaks up and is unusable for streaming.
I really wish Elgato would write a driver for Mac so that video could be captured directly. I could use OBS with all of it’s features. So, based on all of this I would say if you have a Mac you may want to look for another streaming card, at least to stream on a service like Twitch. You may want to look into the AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2.
I really liked the Elgato HD60. I call it a river rock because it looks and feels like one. My wife got it for me for my birthday. I think the hardware is sound, and it’s well made. So far I’ve had a lot of fun streaming too. However the technical issues and limitations are taking the fun out of it.
Note: I am a independent computer consultant. I support Windows, Mac and Linux. My experience range from hardware to software and networking.
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Is your gameplay too loud or too soft? See real-time audio levels to determine your ideal volume, and tweak the radial dial for pin-point accuracy on the fly.
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Tips, tricks, anecdotes, and walkthroughs – it doesn’t matter. Simply select your mic and let the show begin. Your gameplay audio automatically ducks while you talk, so your voice remains loud and clear, while advanced settings allow you to fine-tune attenuation levels, threshold, and more.
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Incorporate your Skype or Discord chats. Integrate your favorite Spotify playlist. Or pull in audio from any desktop apps you want. Installed as an independent program, Sound Capture enables you to leverage multiple audio sources with ease.
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Tags keep your work organized. Folders are sorted by game title, and videos are sorted by name, date, and time of creation. No matter how big your archive grows, you’ll find what you need in a flash.
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Add your webcam. Promote your social media channels. Display song titles. Or employ web-based alerts to thank donors and celebrate new subscribers. Your options are endless, so go ahead. Give your content the visual boost it needs, and award viewers the credit they deserve.
Flashback Recording
Forget to hit record? No sweat. Flashback Recording temporarily stores your gameplay, so you can slide back in time, and record retroactively. Unsatisfied with your session? No problem. It will disappear from your hard-drive the moment you close Game Capture.
Capture Settings
Control what happens under the hood. Set bit-rates, save profiles, adjust picture settings, and check that your hardware is performing as it should.
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Connect your account. Choose your desired bitrate. And add a title. That’s it – you’re all set to go live. Instantly switch to any of your saved platforms, or add another any time you want. Need to change the title while on air? Just type a new one and hit enter.
Game Audio
Is your gameplay too loud or too soft? See real-time audio levels to determine your ideal volume, and tweak the radial dial for pin-point accuracy on the fly.
Live Commentary
Tips, tricks, anecdotes, and walkthroughs – it doesn’t matter. Simply select your mic and let the show begin. Your gameplay audio automatically ducks while you talk, so your voice remains loud and clear, while advanced settings allow you to fine-tune attenuation levels, threshold, and more.
Sound Capture
Incorporate your Skype or Discord chats. Integrate your favorite Spotify playlist. Or pull in audio from any desktop apps you want. Installed as an independent program, Sound Capture enables you to leverage multiple audio sources with ease.
File Management
Tags keep your work organized. Folders are sorted by game title, and videos are sorted by name, date, and time of creation. No matter how big your archive grows, you’ll find what you need in a flash.
Stream Command
Add your webcam. Promote your social media channels. Display song titles. Or employ web-based alerts to thank donors and celebrate new subscribers. Your options are endless, so go ahead. Give your content the visual boost it needs, and award viewers the credit they deserve.
Flashback Recording
Forget to hit record? No sweat. Flashback Recording temporarily stores your gameplay, so you can slide back in time, and record retroactively. Unsatisfied with your session? No problem. It will disappear from your hard-drive the moment you close Game Capture.
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