AVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1–Advanced HDMI 2.1 Capture Card for High-Level Gamers

Product Highlights:

• Ultra-HD Capture: Capture up to 4K144 quality with RECentral on Windows or 4K60 with OBS on Mac.
• 5.1 Surround Sound: Enhanced audio immersion with multi-channel audio support.
• RGB Lighting: Customizable RGB effects compatible with Windows 11 Dynamic Lighting.
• Zero Frame Drop: Smooth, high-quality video capture with 4K144 capture capabilities.

The Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 provides ultra-smooth, zero-frame-drop performance, allowing you to capture every frame from next-gen consoles or PC. Its HDMI 2.1 compatibility ensures you’re prepared for current and future gaming setups, making it an ideal choice for pro gamers.

Specifications
Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps)

Input & Output (Pass-through): HDMI 2.1

Max Pass-Through Resolution: 2160p144 HDR/VRR, 3440x1440p120 HDR/VRR, 1440p240 HDR/VRR, 1080p360 HDR/VRR​

Max Capture Resolution: 2160p144 (Windows*), 2160p60 (macOS)​

Supported Resolution: 2160p, 3440x1440p, 1440p, 2560x1080p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i​

Video Format: YUY2, NV12, RGB24, P010(HDR), MJPEG

Headset Audio Input & Output : 4-Pole 3.5mm Jack 

Gamepad Audio Input & Output: 4-Pole 3.5mm Jack 

Dimension (W x D x H): 120 x 70 x 27.6 mm (4.72 x 2.76 x 1.09 in.)

Weight: 115 g (4.06 oz.)

System Requirements
Windows® 10 x64 / 11 x64 or later

Desktop: Intel® Core™ i5-6XXX / AMD Ryzen™ 3 XXX or above + NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 / AMD RX 5700 or above

Laptop: Intel® Core™ i7-7700HQ + NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050Ti or above

8 GB RAM recommended (Dual-channel)

For 4K144 MJPEG capture: Intel® Core™ i5-12XXX or above +​ NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3060 or above + ​16GB RAM​

macOS 13 / 14 or later

Apple M1 or 3.6 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7

Apple M1 or Radeon Pro 555 with 2 GB of VRAM

16 GB of 2400 MHz DDR4 memory

Note: 

1. For 4K60 MJPEG capture, requires M1 Ultra / M2 Ultra or above​

2. HDR capture is not available for macOS.​​

*Please refer to the FAQ for a detailed explanation of macOS.​

 Ensure the Type-C port on your streaming PC or laptop supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 or above

Check that both your display and console (PS5, PS4 Pro, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X) support HDMI 2.1 connection

If your monitor supports built-in DSC (Display Stream Compression), be aware that the maximum supported video pass-through might be 4K120.

AVerMedia Supported Software
AVerMedia Assist Central

AVerMedia Gaming Utility

AVerMedia RECentral

Firmware update tool

What’s in the box
LIVE GAMER ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2)

HDMI 2.1 Cable

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Cable

4-Pole 3.5mm Audio Cable

Quick Start Guide

*We recommend using the included cables for your connection

*According to the latest USB-IF standard: the included USB cable is USB 3.2 Gen 2 = USB 3.1 Gen 2 = USB 10Gbps.

Note: 

*All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit AVerMedia official website for the latest information.

**Colors are shipped randomly from the AVerMedia factory.