I was holding one yesterday at Walmart. Was tempted to buy it but I decided to be smart and do my research on it first before I consider buying it and see if it’s worth the investment for my channel. Thanks for the info and I must say it looks pretty reliable
I did research before buying it i got it the next day n used it n it works awesome !!! went in to obs clicked on capture card made sure my camera was on clicked on capture card n there it was dont buy a elgoto this does the same thing for much less
@dr who from what I see I agree and thanks for the recommendation next time I’m in Walmart and I see this. I’m buying it cause it looks like it’s worth the investment for my channel. (Not self promoting just saying.) Maybe I can finally stream my PS2 games and Wii games and borrow my dads PS3 and stream
Gun14slinger, I'm glad I could help you make a decision! I use it as a backup in cae my elgato takes a poop x3 Dr who, I totally agree! I've though about hooking up my DSLR with it instead of using a webcam x3
I'm pretty sure you could do that! I also have a VGA adapter, but I'm at work currently or Id check for you. But I dont see why it wouldn't work in theory 👁👄👁
Just picked one of these up. I lost my elgato, was chillin in Wal-Mart and it was the last on the shelf so I figured I'd send it. Your review was perfect for me cuz I'm tryna stream Pokémon Legends Arceus lmaoo
This isn't USB3.0 it just has a blue usb plug. There are no extra pins inside the plug that USB3.0 uses. That is why you didn't see any difference when switching ports.
Heyo! I had the same issue, but it's an easy fix! In the sources section, right click on the vivitar device and the properties, scroll to the very bottom and select "Custom audio device" and then choose your main output such as your speakers/headphones/what have you. Hope this helps, keep me posted! 😁
Heyo! Thanks a bunch! 😁 Yeah you can capture from a secondary pc if that's what you're asking? If you wanna capture your main pc, you can use a program like OBS, Streamlabs OBS, or Twitch Studio.
@@Nntndork I think more could it capture from what it’s usbed into I’m thinking you plug the hdmi into the device and then the pc. Or does plugging it in to the pc mean you can use it. I guess that makes sense. Basically I’m trying to just stream from my pc but take the strain off it
Ohhh okay Yeah you would need a 2nd computer then. On the main computer you would have this device plugged in and running OBS, then you would plug the other computer in to the device and play your game. I plan to do that when I can afford another computer haha 😅
Thanks for this, but i still have no audio. My video was being blocked by windows until i changed privacy settings, is there perhaps a privacy setting blocking the audio that i am missing?
I'm glad you got that resolved, and hopefully I can solve the audio issue as well! 😁 I had the same problem, and I found the fix for me was to right click the device in the sources tab, then go to properties, and at the bottom there should be a box that says "Use custom audio device". Check that box and select which audio output you want and hopefully that'll be your fix! 😁 Keep me posted!
hi i’m sorry i’m late. i just have a question.. i bought one of these so i can stream games (of course) but i just have a laptop. I have multiple extra HDMI cords around my house. Do I still need to buy an hdmi split if I want to see my game play on my monitor and laptop? btw this i have a ps5!
Hey there! Better late than never! 😁 If you'd like to see your ps5 on the tv AND your capture software, yes youd need a splitter. If youre okay with just seeing it on your capture software, you dont need a splitter! 😁
@@Nntndork Thank you SO MUCH FOR YOUR REPLY! I got everything set up beautifully, but when I have the USB - c plugged in, it stopped working for me :( versus when I have the USB plugged in it was working fine. Do you have any helpful tips for this?
Hmm. It might need to be configures differntly maybe? I dont have a USB C port on my computer to test it Dx My best guess is that you'd have to re-add it in the capture software, or perhaps there might be a setting in your capture software or computer?
Hi. So, I got a Vivitar Capture card for my early Birthday present. And a Laptop today. I don’t know where to plug in the Capture card into, do I put it in my Switch or Laptop?
@@Nntndork Does the Vivitar get very hot after only half an hour of use? Cause the capture card I had before would get very hot after using it for a long period of time.
Hey there! A few things people have told me that worked for them! • Right click on it in your sources, then properties and scroll to the bottom where it says "Buffering" and change it to "Auto Detect" if it isn't already. • Try a differnt USB port • Close some background apps and processes to free up memory • Try a different HDMI cord • Change your resolutions in your recording/streaming software to 1280 x 720 Hopefully one of those will help you! I also know that Streamlabs OBS (SLOBS) uses less memory than regular OBS, and it has an import feature to bring all your settings and stuff from OBS, so perhaps tbat would help too? Keep me posted! Hopefully one of these solutions will work for you! 😁
@@Joshua-molina I just ran the auto configure thing and ran with those settings. It should be like 1280x720, 30 frames per second or something like that. You might could try 1920x1080 and 30 frames a second, but if that doesn't work, I'd go back to 720 at 30 fps (:
I believe you are correct. One end of the hdmi cable should be in your xbox, then the other end into your vivitar. If you want to see your xbox on your tv as well, you would need an hdmi splitter 😁 In that instance, you would have one HDMI going from your xbox to the splitter, the one hdmi going to your TV, and lastly, a third HDMI going from the splitter to the vivitar
Sounds like you should change your output perhaps? :0 Id try bottom right corner where you can move slider, change the output to your headphones. If that doesnt work, then right click on the device on OBS -> Properties, them scroll to bottom and check the box that says "Custom audio device" and choose from there! (: Hopefully one of those work out for you!
hey! quick question, does this work for xbox? because i’ve been trying to use it with my xbox and it’s not working at all. i tried it with my switch and it worked really well and really fast. i really need a quick answer because i’m wondering if i should get a refund or not. thank you!
Hey there! It should work :0 It worked with my generation 1 xbox one, I can't get my hands on the new xbox to try it out Dx I know with Ps4 you have to disable some setting in the console itself, so perhaps there is a setting that you would have to change? What seems to be the problem when you try with your xbox?
i have the xbox one s btw when i plug the hdmi into the xbox and use the usb c that comes with it into my HP laptop in obs it just shows up with a rainbow screen when i try it with my nintendo switch it works like a charm :(
@jacksenegy I think I remember where to go on the xbox! Try going to settings, then to "Power and Startup" then make sure to change the setting "Power mode" from "Instant on" to "Energy-saving" and see if that helps (:
So if I want to capture my Xbox and send it my pc, but also actually play the Xbox on my tv still, can I just get an hdmi splitter and run one cord from my Xbox to the tv? And the other to the card?
Heyo! I had the same issue with my Nintendo Switch! It's been a minute since Ive fixed it, but I believe you right click the device and go to Properties, then at the bottom there should be a drop down bar for "Custom audio source" or something and you change that to the next available one and it should fix it (: I think I fixed that issue in my OBS tutorial video if you wanna look at that. ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
So I’ve never set up a capture card in my life and actually wanted to use this to record footage from my Wii U, I’ve got the capture card going from the computer to a splitter into the game console but how do I also set this up where I can see the console on the TV still? I feel dumb not being able to figure this out but any help would be appreciated!
Heyo! So if Im understanding you correctly, you have the splitter set up wrong? You should have the single end plugged into the wiiu, and the on the double end, you should have one going to tv and one going to capture card. Do you have a capture software such as OBS? If so, I have a tutorial that could help, as I set up this capture card in OBS (: Technically you wouldnt have to have the splitter if you didnt want to, but in doing do, youd have everything on one singular screen. 😁 The tutorial can be found here if you're interested ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
Hey great video. I want to start streaming & I bought a razor ripshaw capture card already but now coming to find I need another one for my camera. Don’t want to buy another high end and I’m wondering if this will work with my canon for webcam??
Hey there! As long as you have the correct cables to output to HDMI, it should work just fine! 😁 I've used my Nikon DLSR a dew times with it with no issues
Hey bro! I wanted to screen extend my laptop to two different monitors but only have one hdmi port on laptop. I was going to use this as an adapter from one of my USB ports on laptop to one of the monitors. What do you think !?
Picked this thing up and it works great on stream but when viewing it through OBS while playing it’s laggy, jittery, and there’s a ton of input lag. My twitch view looks amazing though?! Any advice?
Hmm. That's a first! Try right clicking on it in your sources, then properties and scroll to the bottom wbere ir says "Buffering" and change it to "Auto Detect" if it isn't already? :0
@@Nntndork it’s on auto detect. Thanks for the quick reply. It just isn’t smooth and when rotating the camera it just feels like molasses. I have a newer PC too
@@thatdudekaio7056 Heyo! 👋😁 It should work with anything that supports HDMI output! Just be wary that if you want to use your TV AND Computer monitor at the same time, you'll have to also buy a HDMI splitter
Hi! First, just want to say that I appreciate your video a lot. Even more, I appreciate how you've taken the time and care to respond to basically every single comment here. That's extremely nice of you. Definitely dropping a sub for that. I hoped that by digging through the comments I wouldn't have to add to the pile of questions you've recieved. Unfortunately I didn't find someone with the same question as me (sorry if I missed it). My question is regarding input lag. If I'm using a splitter with this capture device, will the feed going to the non-capture display be delayed/lagged? Is this something you've tried? For context, I stream with my wife and we want to stream Palworld while allowing viewers to see my screen as well as her's. So it's PC we're capturing. I'm hoping that the non-capture view will be 1:1. Not too worried about the capture feed being delayed so long as my wife can play without input lag. Thank you for your time and effort!
Hey there, thanks for the comment! 😁 I personally haven't tried using it with a splitter, but I don't think their would be input lag? If so I don't imagine it'd be a whole lot? :0 If I had a splitter of my own, I would for sure try it out to give you a for sure answer, sorry about that Dx
Hi there! 😁 I got you covered with my OBS tutorial perhaps? ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html But before you watch that, what audio issue(s) are you having? :0 A lot of peeps here (Myself included 😅) were having trouble getting the audio to come through. I have a pretty easy fix for that if youre having the same issue? (:
If that happens to be your issue, right click the device in your sources, then properties, and at the bottom of properties, you should see "Use custom audio Device" I believe? If you change that to your main output device, that should hopefully fix your problem! 😁
You should be able to make it full screen! 😁 In obs or Streamlabs OBS, right click on the device under source and then find "Transform", and select "Fit to screen" If you wanna exit full screen, you can just click the Esc key (:
Heyo! I have a tutorial for that here! (: I'm using OBS, but the same tutorial applies for Stream Labs as well! ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
I bought one thinking it would be usable with my quest 3 hdmi link connection... Nope. And no one at Walmart even knew what a capture card for quest was! So I'm taking it back .. I'll go to Best buy and get exactly what I need 🙃
As far as audio goes, you should be able to right click on it, go to properties and scroll down, you should see a box that says something like "Select custom audio source", check it and select the capture card. And as far as the webcam goes, in your sources, make sure you arrange them so the webcam is above the capture card and hopefully that's your issue. I had that same problem when I first started x3 If you want, I cover both of those issues in my "OBS for beginners tutorial" here if you wanna check it out ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
No biggy! I try to be as responsive as possible 😂 Also just a forewarning, a lot of people (Myself included) had trouble with the audio not coming through, but the fix is simple. Once you get it up and running in OBS, you'll have to right click it in sources, go to properties, then scroll to the bottom and select a custom audio device to get it to work! Lemme know if you need any help with it! Happy gaming, friend! 😁
@@Nntndork I need help setting it up, I got it plugged into the back of my tower and the HDMI running to the switch dock and got the switch dock plugged in, but my switch says it is having trouble connecting to the TV.
@@savvrazz interesting! Are you using OBS or Streamlabs OBS? Typically I will have OBS open, switch turned on in handheld mode, then plug it into my dock and that's usually the fix for it
Hey there! I believe so! You might be able to get away with using a USB C to HDMI adapter, but I don't know if I'd risk that. That might could cause your switch to break
Hey there! 😁 Just right click your OBS and then there should be either "Transform" and then full screen, OR you can right click and select full screen? Might also be called "Project"? I'm not at home right now to check 😅 You can also right click your gaming source and have just that full screen so you can focus on your game. Hope that helps! 😁
@@sibusky7554 I gotchu there too! 😁 Right click on the device in your sources, then properties, scroll to the bottom of properties and select "Use custom sound device" and usually tbe 1st option that pops up does the trick
@@Nntndork i can hear it in the recording which is great, but still cant hear it when im trying to just play something. i gave it set to use custom audio and im using my earbuds but no sound is coming through still. If i use any option other than digital audio interface (usb digital audio) under audio mixer shows the capture device has no sound
Dude! You're Amazing! I fought with this device for 30+minutes, rereading the instructions trying to get my game to show up. I had my Xbox connected to my tv, trying to import the video from my tv to my computer, instead of having it connected directly. Thank you so much for this video!
Heyo! I'm assuming you already have your OBS set up and have this capture card plugged in? If not, you can refer here to set up OBS: ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html If you already have OBS set up, it really depends on your streaming setup. If you have two monitors, I would have OBS on one monitor, and then you can right click on the capture card and make it full screen on your other monitor. If you only have one monitor, you can right click on the preview window in OBS and make it full screen so you can see the game, your cam, and your chat (: Hopefully I was able to answer your question! If not, lemme know and I'll continue to try and help! 😁
@@Darth_R3van Ohh okay! Without the splitter, no. Unless you have your chromebook hooked up to your tv. I also found a cool tutorial that will hopefully help you install OBS on your chromebook! 😁😁 ruclips.net/video/uQdpF3zwYL8/видео.html
I know, right? Some people are having issues with it though, so if you do buy it, just keep it in mind x3 If anything, it can be used as a secondary cam 🤷♂️
I just picked this up, but i can't get the video to show up in OBS. Following the directions, when i select "add new source" > "video capture device", the OBS window is blank. My switch is in the dock, with a green light and running, but my PC isn't showing it at all. when i try to configure the video capture device, all i see is the OBS virtual camera, not the capture card. Any thoughts? I'm currently using the usb device with the usb-c cable attachment.
@@Nntndork I found the issue. In my Camera security settings in the Windows Security panel, I was denying all apps to use my camera. Once enabled, OBS is now working correctly. HOWEVER. I don't need ot use OBS anymore! If you use the built-in Camera app on Windows 10, it works just as good for playing the Switch on pc!
If I plug my ps4 hdmi into the capture card in the laptop will I have to play off the laptop screen? I'm confused. That's why I thought I needed another capture card. I just bought this last night and couldn't figure it out
Glad you stumbled upon my video! Just a heads up, a few people have mentioned it doesnt work as well as it did for me in this video, so just keep that in mind! (:
@@Nntndork That’s fair! I haven’t really tried recording gameplay on the console before so expectations are kinda in the middle atm? In a “low because it’s cheap but high because I might be able to record the console stuff if I figure out how to do the thing!”
@@Nntndork I gave it a try with Stardew on the switch and I was pretty surprised by the input! I'm hoping that it works that well on the other games I have on there....after I figure out the right settings
@@Nntndork oh yeah and one more thing do you advise any other cheap capture cards that are better than vivitar or is vivitar the best you know because a lot of other people's videos wasn't really helping me make a decision
I'm honestly not too sure about any other cheap ones Dx There is a small issue with this one where you have to change advanced audio properties to get it to output correctly.
Heyo! (: Should be able to right click on it in your sources, scroll down and select Properties, and then something along the line of "Custom Audio Source" I actually have a tutorial if you wanna check it out, I was having the SAME issue with my switch x3 ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
You should be able to fix that within your streaming software. If you use OBS or StreamlabsOBS, you can do that by going to audio mixer and finding "Advanced audio properties" and then by the capture card, you should see something along the lines of audio "sync offset" just mess around with that until it seems right for you (:
Honestly, if you can get an Elgato, I say go for it! Depending on which one you wanna get, you can capture 4k and stuff and I feel like the experience would be smoother. This one totally works and gets by and I only had one issue was with the audio, but it was an easy fix. I will also letchya know, no matter which one you get, you'll have to change a setting on your PS5 to get the picture to work. I think it's HCEC or HVEC setting? It's basically the setting that allows your tv to control your PS5 and vice versa! Hopefully this helps you choose! (: Happy gaming, friend!
Thank you for the explanation I'm trying to do streaming on my switch with that same capture card. Can you please explain to me how to do that. Step by step 😅
Hey there! It's been a while since I've used SLOBS, but I know in OBS, you can right click on the device, go to properties, and then at the bottom, you can select "Custom output device" and select your main speakers. I'm looking at SLOBS now, and without knowing what exactly all you've done, I'd say perhaps click on the cog wheel on the device under sources, open up Advanced audio settings, then change the "Device" type to your main speakers or mess around until you get one working? You could also change the Audio Monitoring to "Monitor only (Mute output)", or perhaps even as "Monitor and Output", but I'm kinda thinking it's the first option of changing your Device to whatever your main speakers are (: Hopefully that helps, but keep me posted! 😁
@@lillolitaaa Hmm. It could be something having to do with a sound driver or maybe even having to do with your output in your PC? I know I've made the mistake of not changing my output to my main speakers when Im gaming and it wont come through. I remember I had to change a sound setting in SLOBS when I used it, I think I had to turn all of the audio sources off in the settings and then manually add them as output sources?
@@Nntndork I figured it out, it was my laptop, had to mess around with some settings but now I'm having audio delay issues so there's that, I've switched to OBS instead of SLOBS though
I keep getting lil rainbow screen of death. Both my camera and laptop recognize that something is plugged in but there’s still something not communicating between the 2. I’m using a Samsung NX mini full HD/1080p and a 2019 Lenovo laptop
It could possibly be the device itself. A few folks here have had bad luck with it out of the box. You could try having evetything plugged in, and in OBS, deactivate and reactivate the source? That usually works for me with my Elgato
Hey there! A few things people have told me that worked for them! • Right click on it in your sources, then properties and scroll to the bottom where it says "Buffering" and change it to "Auto Detect" if it isn't already. • Try a differnt USB port • Close some background apps and processes to free up memory • Try a different HDMI cord • Change your resolutions in your recording/streaming software to 1280 x 720 Hopefully one of those will help you! I also know that Streamlabs OBS (SLOBS) uses less memory than regular OBS, and it has an import feature to bring all your settings and stuff from OBS, so perhaps tbat would help too? Keep me posted! Hopefully one of these solutions will work for you! 😁
Is this possible to use without OBS? I've been trying to figure out how to use it with my PS4 because I don't have a computer and can't figure out how to use this.
Ohhh. I believe you'd need to have capture software. Can you elaborate? How are you trying to ise it with your ps4/why are you trying to use it with your ps4?
@@Nntndork I wanted to record my gameplay for RUclips purposes. I just bought this today and I thought it would be a plug and play, but I can't figure out how to actually hook up this to my PS4 or TV. The capture card does hook into the PS4's HDMI cable but does not fit into the TV so I'm not sure how to use this without OBS.
Ahhh okay I gotchu! Yeah in your case, you would need to have OBS or other capture software. Elgato does have a plug and play caoture card. The Elgato 4K60 S+, but that's $400+ US Dollars. I'm not too sure of any other brands off the top of my head that offer something similar Dx
Hey it's no biggy! 😁 So yeah it should be one HDMI coming out of the xbox and into the "Input" of the spliiter. The two other HDMI cords coming from "Output" go to the capture card plugged into your PC and the tv respectively 😁 I have a OBS tutorial video if you need it? It's a bit dated but still works, and I also didn't use a splitter for mine haha
Heyo! I had that issue also! Right click the device in your sources, then properties, scroll to the bottom and choose "Custom audio device", then select your main output device! Hope that helps, keep me posted 😁
It should! 😁 If it doesn't by default, it will more than likely be a setting in your console. I know Xbox has a specific setting for it, Im not sure if Playstation does
OK dumb question. So I'm trying to use this on my PS5. The PS5 only has 1 HDMI port so if I use that for the capture card, how am I going to see my gameplay on my big screen TV? Again, dumb question but it's confusing me lol
Ps4 will work for sure! Though you might have to change a setting in the ps4 to get it to work. For PS2, you'd need an AV to HD converter. I picked one up at my local walmart for $30
This doesn’t work with my GoPro HERO7, all that I get are colour bars UPDATE: I fixed it! Had to switch off the GoPro, plug it in, and then power it back on.
Hmmm Go pros are tricky. You may have to get a special adapter for it? I got the colors as well with my initial testing, but to fix it I just unplugged and replugged my device in and that was the fix.
What do I need to stream my nintendo switch to facebook? I like watching a stream of people playing their switch games and I want to stream my gameplay to facebook as well. I need some help. I have a cheap vivitar creator series Hdmi to usb dongle (I cant afford those elgato ones). My dongle capture card has HDMI female end and usb make output end. I keep seeing videos that don't have this type of dongle that I have so really need help. I have a pc, a switch that has the dock and everything else, I have an HDMI splitter (1 hdmi in-port, and it has 4 hdmi output ports), I have 3 or 4 hdmi cables. Also, i have a laptop computer...I did get the switch screen picture on my hdmi tv itself before but I couldn't get it to stream to facebook live no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't access my dongle in the OBS studio app thing on my laptop. So mad about this...I really need some help with everything that comes in this streaming thing...I appreciate the help, this is so argh...help please
Hey there! I have a tutorial on OBS that could help you! 😁 Check it out here and lemme know if you still need help, yeah? ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
@@Nntndork Woah... epic. I'll let ya know after I get it all hooked up, if I understand it at all. Thanks sir, I thought I wasn't gonna get a response for like a week...within a few hours?...now that's awesome. Ok, :)
Hey I have a question I wan to stream valorant and I have a gaming PC with i7 3370 16gb DDR3 ram GPU:GTX 1050ti and SSD 240gb and I want to use my Celeron b820 laptop with 8gb of DDR3 ram 1333mhtz as a streaming.recorder on obs using that screen capture will it be okay?
I believe so? I don't know much about computer hardware, but as long as the Laptop is running your capture software only and the other PC is playing the games and stuff, I think it would work
I would like to start streaming some video games, but I am a beginner BEGINNER, lol. I just bought this Vivitar Capture Card. Before I start, may someone please answer my question: "How do you get a video of yourself in the gameplay?" Yes I know, it's a dumb question. But I don't know anything about video game streaming and any help will be greatly appreciated so I can start. Thanks in advance.
Hey there! My best guess is that there is a setting in your camera you might need to change. I had to do that with my PS4 to get it to work. It could also be a faulty HDMI cable, or perhaps even try a different USB port? What kind of camera do you have? Perhaps I can help research with you 😁 Other software to try are Streamlabs OBS, Xsplit, Muxy, Elgato capture software, and Twitch Studio
@@Nntndork damn I'd be happy to have any help bro. I figured out part of it. I got the screen to work by hitting the play button on the camera. Apparently that's a play to screen button. I know I'm a fuck tard. But when I do get it it gives me this weird ass screen. I see the camera but it's only one quarter of the screen. I can't seem to get rid of the camera input levels. Which takes up most of the screen of course. I can't find anywhere in the manual or on the display of the camera to eliminate this. It's a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ300. It's not great but It does 4k. Thing is it only takes 128gb cards so you can't get much video out of it without recording straight to laptop. I would greatly appreciate any help
@@Nntndork sorry do the other software still accept the vivitar camera? I actually have a vivitar action camera as well. I'm wondering if I'd just be better off using that.... But I spent so much on the Lumix 😥
All of those softwares should support it, yes. 😁 Also, I found some info that might help with the camera, someone said, "Toggle it away and choose other views with the Disp button. See page 37 of the advanced features manual."
Oh I get that too from time to time, even with my Elgato. The two fixes I've found (and the order I do them in) is to turn your system on and get the rainbows, highlight the device and Deactivate it and then reactivate it. Or try turning your console off and back on. With my Nintendo Switch, I can usually just take it out of the dock and put it back in while the console is on and plugged in. If those don't work, I'd try a differrnt USB port or unplug the device while your console is connected and then plug it back in! Lemme know if any of those fix it! 😁👌
Gotchya! I know with the PS4, you had to turn off a setting I think it's like HCEC or something? It's the setting where if you turn your PS5 on, it turns your TV on and vice versa. Im assuming it's the problem caise we had that problem with our ps4
Heyo, I got you! Right click on it, go to properties, scroll aaaaall the way down, and select "Use custom audio source", and change it to whatever you want (:
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Will you be picking this up?! :0
maybe
That is amazing! 😁
Already have
@@nokklokk1946 That's awesome!
Enjoying it so far?
Hopefully it isn't giving you many problems
@@Nntndork haven't tried it yet, but I'm hoping for similar results to yours, just on a Wii
I was holding one yesterday at Walmart. Was tempted to buy it but I decided to be smart and do my research on it first before I consider buying it and see if it’s worth the investment for my channel. Thanks for the info and I must say it looks pretty reliable
I did research before buying it i got it the next day n used it n it works awesome !!! went in to obs clicked on capture card made sure my camera was on clicked on capture card n there it was dont buy a elgoto this does the same thing for much less
@dr who from what I see I agree and thanks for the recommendation next time I’m in Walmart and I see this. I’m buying it cause it looks like it’s worth the investment for my channel. (Not self promoting just saying.) Maybe I can finally stream my PS2 games and Wii games and borrow my dads PS3 and stream
Gun14slinger, I'm glad I could help you make a decision! I use it as a backup in cae my elgato takes a poop x3
Dr who, I totally agree!
I've though about hooking up my DSLR with it instead of using a webcam x3
@@Nntndork again thank you so much but I do have one very important question. If I get the VGA to HDMI converter, can I work PS2 and Wii with it?
I'm pretty sure you could do that!
I also have a VGA adapter, but I'm at work currently or Id check for you.
But I dont see why it wouldn't work in theory 👁👄👁
Just picked one of these up. I lost my elgato, was chillin in Wal-Mart and it was the last on the shelf so I figured I'd send it. Your review was perfect for me cuz I'm tryna stream Pokémon Legends Arceus lmaoo
Yesss!
It was meant to be 😂😂
Have fun streaming! 😁
Same
@@badtzkoala8345 yesss!
Happy streaming, friend! 😁
This isn't USB3.0 it just has a blue usb plug. There are no extra pins inside the plug that USB3.0 uses. That is why you didn't see any difference when switching ports.
Ahhh okay.
That makes so much sense!
Thanks for the insight x3
What splitter did you use?
I didn't use a splitter with mine, but you could probably use just the most basic of splitters and it work fine
@@Nntndork just rewatched and realized lol great video tho 💪
@@_Gam30veR_ I appreciate it! 😁
It's my mkst viewed video lmao 😂
I got it hooked up to my switch (via PC with VIVITAR…..but no audio) How do you have audio?
Heyo!
I had the same issue, but it's an easy fix!
In the sources section, right click on the vivitar device and the properties, scroll to the very bottom and select "Custom audio device" and then choose your main output such as your speakers/headphones/what have you.
Hope this helps, keep me posted! 😁
@@Nntndork hey thanks for replying, wow! And I literally figured that out about 15min after sending that comment ha!
Of course! 😁 And I'm glad you were able to resolve the issue!
Happy gaming, friend!
@@Nntndork THANKS!!
Appreciate the video. Would you be able to capture from the pc with this device or no
Heyo!
Thanks a bunch! 😁
Yeah you can capture from a secondary pc if that's what you're asking?
If you wanna capture your main pc, you can use a program like OBS, Streamlabs OBS, or Twitch Studio.
@@Nntndork I think more could it capture from what it’s usbed into I’m thinking you plug the hdmi into the device and then the pc. Or does plugging it in to the pc mean you can use it. I guess that makes sense. Basically I’m trying to just stream from my pc but take the strain off it
Ohhh okay
Yeah you would need a 2nd computer then.
On the main computer you would have this device plugged in and running OBS, then you would plug the other computer in to the device and play your game.
I plan to do that when I can afford another computer haha 😅
@@Nntndork oh okay. I appreciate your responses got a sub from me pal
Oh hey thanks a bunch!
I have more content in the works, just recently got a job so I have to make time to edit and stuff haha
Thanks for this, but i still have no audio. My video was being blocked by windows until i changed privacy settings, is there perhaps a privacy setting blocking the audio that i am missing?
I'm glad you got that resolved, and hopefully I can solve the audio issue as well! 😁
I had the same problem, and I found the fix for me was to right click the device in the sources tab, then go to properties, and at the bottom there should be a box that says "Use custom audio device". Check that box and select which audio output you want and hopefully that'll be your fix! 😁
Keep me posted!
My local walmart had a bunch of these on sale for $5!! Picked one up, and great video!!
WHAT!
No way, I need to see if mine has more and on sale 😂😂
Thankies! 😁
Just got mine last night and it works like a charm.
Had a problem with the sound but it works great!
Did you get the sound issue resolved?
I initially didnt haver any sound, but I fixed it!
@@Nntndork Yeah i fixed it.
Turns out in OBS, you need to change the sound settings to USB SOUND DEVICE or something like that
@@KaptainKharisma yuhh!
That's what I had to do also 😂
Happy gaming, friend!
hi i’m sorry i’m late. i just have a question.. i bought one of these so i can stream games (of course) but i just have a laptop. I have multiple extra HDMI cords around my house. Do I still need to buy an hdmi split if I want to see my game play on my monitor and laptop? btw this i have a ps5!
Hey there! Better late than never! 😁
If you'd like to see your ps5 on the tv AND your capture software, yes youd need a splitter. If youre okay with just seeing it on your capture software, you dont need a splitter! 😁
@@Nntndork Thank you SO MUCH FOR YOUR REPLY! I got everything set up beautifully, but when I have the USB - c plugged in, it stopped working for me :( versus when I have the USB plugged in it was working fine. Do you have any helpful tips for this?
Hmm. It might need to be configures differntly maybe? I dont have a USB C port on my computer to test it Dx
My best guess is that you'd have to re-add it in the capture software, or perhaps there might be a setting in your capture software or computer?
Hi. So, I got a Vivitar Capture card for my early Birthday present. And a Laptop today. I don’t know where to plug in the Capture card into, do I put it in my Switch or Laptop?
Happy early birthday! 🥳
The laptop is where it goes! 😁
I might pick this up to replace that weird unbranded usb capture card I got back in summer of 2020.
Sounds like a plan!
I really enjoy this thing x3
@@Nntndork Does the Vivitar get very hot after only half an hour of use? Cause the capture card I had before would get very hot after using it for a long period of time.
I haven't had that issue :0
That sounds awful!
@@Nntndork Alright. That's all I need to know before buying.
Okay, warm beans!
Hopefully itll all work out for you! 😁
Do you think this would work well to stream a mirrorless camera or DSLR with the lag vs a more expensive card?
I think so!
And if there was any sort of minor lag, you should be able offset it to match your voice in your capture software of choice! 😁
I got the vivitar capture card but the video output is really choppy and laggy and eneything you recommend doing
Hey there!
A few things people have told me that worked for them!
• Right click on it in your sources, then properties and scroll to the bottom where it says "Buffering" and change it to "Auto Detect" if it isn't already.
• Try a differnt USB port
• Close some background apps and processes to free up memory
• Try a different HDMI cord
• Change your resolutions in your recording/streaming software to 1280 x 720
Hopefully one of those will help you!
I also know that Streamlabs OBS (SLOBS) uses less memory than regular OBS, and it has an import feature to bring all your settings and stuff from OBS, so perhaps tbat would help too?
Keep me posted!
Hopefully one of these solutions will work for you! 😁
@@Nntndork thank you so much this really helped make the video smoother .but could you tell me the settings for when you used it plz
@@Joshua-molina I just ran the auto configure thing and ran with those settings.
It should be like 1280x720, 30 frames per second or something like that. You might could try 1920x1080 and 30 frames a second, but if that doesn't work, I'd go back to 720 at 30 fps (:
@@Nntndork it's ok the 1280x720 30 fps worked thank you a lot I really appreciate it
Yaaay!
Glad I could help! 😁
Happy gaming, friend!
does it work if I use it to stream gameplay from one pc to another? im having trouble right now
It should! 😁
Perhaps I can help?
@@Nntndork definitely.
@@Nntndork I dm you on discord but you didn't reply
Just picked this up for my phone...which doesn't support HDMI...BUT it bypasses HDCP on PS3 surprisingly and actually worked very well so I am happy
Oh SNAP!
That's good to hear! 😁
Glad it works for you, seems like a lot of peeps here are experiencing issues Dx
my question is do i plug the vivitar with my hdmi cable into my pc, then that hdmi cable connected into my pc into my tv xbox?
I believe you are correct.
One end of the hdmi cable should be in your xbox, then the other end into your vivitar.
If you want to see your xbox on your tv as well, you would need an hdmi splitter 😁
In that instance, you would have one HDMI going from your xbox to the splitter, the one hdmi going to your TV, and lastly, a third HDMI going from the splitter to the vivitar
Will it work on PS5 and XBox Series?
As long as you can output via a HDMI cord, then yes! 😁
Will this adapter work if I plugged it into the USB port in the back of my PS5? Then connect my HDMI cord to the tv?
I don't believe so.
It's mainly used to capture whatever is plugged into it for youtube or streaming
So whenever I plug in my headphones the audio goes away on the pc, takes it out its fine. So idk.
Sounds like you should change your output perhaps? :0
Id try bottom right corner where you can move slider, change the output to your headphones.
If that doesnt work, then right click on the device on OBS -> Properties, them scroll to bottom and check the box that says "Custom audio device" and choose from there! (:
Hopefully one of those work out for you!
The fact it has less delay than most Elgato or AverMedia products...
Do I need a splitter for this or streaming live
Only if you wanna see the gameplay on both your PC and TV.
Otherwise it will only be on your PC 😁
@@Nntndork thanks so much I just want it to be on my pc
@@Nntndork because I’m streaming from my Xbox
Oh yeah then this is all you need! 😁
And streaming software such as OBS or Streamlabs OBS
@@thagoat2294what kind of splitter you got?
Dose it have to be usb3 to use because my laptop is not usb3
Nah, I believe it just helps sometimes.
Someone in the comments mentioned thag it isnt actually 3.0, just colored blue x3
@@Nntndork yeah I just bought it today and when I plugged it into USB3 it said it wasn’t recognized
Oh, that is interesting!
Id try updating your drivers :0
@@Nntndork definitely a good idea, I’ll check that out, thanks for the video
@@JayloKuba okay! Keep me posted! 😁
does it record your voice audio as well as your party’s audio?
It depends on how you have your OBS set up, but yes it should! 😁
hey! quick question, does this work for xbox? because i’ve been trying to use it with my xbox and it’s not working at all. i tried it with my switch and it worked really well and really fast. i really need a quick answer because i’m wondering if i should get a refund or not. thank you!
Hey there!
It should work :0
It worked with my generation 1 xbox one, I can't get my hands on the new xbox to try it out Dx
I know with Ps4 you have to disable some setting in the console itself, so perhaps there is a setting that you would have to change?
What seems to be the problem when you try with your xbox?
i have the xbox one s btw
when i plug the hdmi into the xbox and use the usb c that comes with it into my HP laptop in obs it just shows up with a rainbow screen
when i try it with my nintendo switch it works like a charm :(
i’ll try and look for that setting btw
@jacksenegy
I think I remember where to go on the xbox!
Try going to settings, then to "Power and Startup" then make sure to change the setting "Power mode" from "Instant on" to "Energy-saving" and see if that helps (:
@@Nntndork i already have it on energy saver and it’s not working :(
Just got mine for at Walmart I'll finally be able to make videos of the older cod games
Omg yeeees!
I love the old COD games x3
So if I want to capture my Xbox and send it my pc, but also actually play the Xbox on my tv still, can I just get an hdmi splitter and run one cord from my Xbox to the tv? And the other to the card?
Correct! 😁
Thats the downside to this particular card Dx
How do you get the audio to work I’m using it with a Xbox and I can’t hear the sound on the stream anything helps
Heyo!
I had the same issue with my Nintendo Switch!
It's been a minute since Ive fixed it, but I believe you right click the device and go to Properties, then at the bottom there should be a drop down bar for "Custom audio source" or something and you change that to the next available one and it should fix it (:
I think I fixed that issue in my OBS tutorial video if you wanna look at that.
ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
@@Nntndork for a Xbox one Series S ??
Oh sorry!
Yeah you have to do that in OBS/Streamlabs OBS/Whatever capture software you use.
Im not sure why
So I’ve never set up a capture card in my life and actually wanted to use this to record footage from my Wii U, I’ve got the capture card going from the computer to a splitter into the game console but how do I also set this up where I can see the console on the TV still? I feel dumb not being able to figure this out but any help would be appreciated!
Heyo!
So if Im understanding you correctly, you have the splitter set up wrong?
You should have the single end plugged into the wiiu, and the on the double end, you should have one going to tv and one going to capture card.
Do you have a capture software such as OBS?
If so, I have a tutorial that could help, as I set up this capture card in OBS (:
Technically you wouldnt have to have the splitter if you didnt want to, but in doing do, youd have everything on one singular screen. 😁
The tutorial can be found here if you're interested
ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
Hey great video. I want to start streaming & I bought a razor ripshaw capture card already but now coming to find I need another one for my camera.
Don’t want to buy another high end and I’m wondering if this will work with my canon for webcam??
Hey there!
As long as you have the correct cables to output to HDMI, it should work just fine! 😁
I've used my Nikon DLSR a dew times with it with no issues
Hey bro! I wanted to screen extend my laptop to two different monitors but only have one hdmi port on laptop. I was going to use this as an adapter from one of my USB ports on laptop to one of the monitors. What do you think !?
Ah, I see!
You'd actually need a HDMI splitter for that! 😁
@@Nntndork ahh shoot okay. Thank you for replying to everyone bro !
I try to, man! 😁
Picked this thing up and it works great on stream but when viewing it through OBS while playing it’s laggy, jittery, and there’s a ton of input lag. My twitch view looks amazing though?! Any advice?
Hmm. That's a first!
Try right clicking on it in your sources, then properties and scroll to the bottom wbere ir says "Buffering" and change it to "Auto Detect" if it isn't already? :0
@@Nntndork it’s on auto detect. Thanks for the quick reply. It just isn’t smooth and when rotating the camera it just feels like molasses. I have a newer PC too
@@Nntndork I think USB 3.0 helped a bit. Will keep tinkering. Thank you again! I’m subbed.
@@SixStryng okay good!
I was going to suggest trying a different usb port next 😂
Thanks for the sub, glad I could help!
Happy gaming! 😁
@@Nntndork so I think having my twitch stream on my other monitor is what’s doing it… maybe too many video instances running?
how did you get your face on
I did end up picking this up for a backup capture card.. just in case something goes wrong with my Elgato one.
That's actually really smart! :0
I'll have to do the same 😅
The bad thing is there is no hdmi pass through so you have to buy a splitter which is another £10
Yeah that is a downside for sure Dx
But in my testing I was able to just play in OBS x3 but I know not everyone likes to play just on the pc
Can i use this device to stream videos and music from my phone to my TV?
Nope, unfortunately Dx
What kind of phone do you have?
Does it work on a Firestick connecting to an android?
If you can get an app that captures what is being plugged in then I suppose it would work. You could try Streamlabs OBS on android.
Tested it out , it worked 👍
Yessss!
Glad to hear it! 😁
Does it work with ps5?
@@thatdudekaio7056 Heyo! 👋😁
It should work with anything that supports HDMI output!
Just be wary that if you want to use your TV AND Computer monitor at the same time, you'll have to also buy a HDMI splitter
Hi! First, just want to say that I appreciate your video a lot. Even more, I appreciate how you've taken the time and care to respond to basically every single comment here. That's extremely nice of you. Definitely dropping a sub for that.
I hoped that by digging through the comments I wouldn't have to add to the pile of questions you've recieved. Unfortunately I didn't find someone with the same question as me (sorry if I missed it).
My question is regarding input lag. If I'm using a splitter with this capture device, will the feed going to the non-capture display be delayed/lagged? Is this something you've tried? For context, I stream with my wife and we want to stream Palworld while allowing viewers to see my screen as well as her's. So it's PC we're capturing. I'm hoping that the non-capture view will be 1:1. Not too worried about the capture feed being delayed so long as my wife can play without input lag.
Thank you for your time and effort!
Hey there, thanks for the comment! 😁
I personally haven't tried using it with a splitter, but I don't think their would be input lag?
If so I don't imagine it'd be a whole lot? :0
If I had a splitter of my own, I would for sure try it out to give you a for sure answer, sorry about that Dx
@@Nntndork No worries at all! Thank you so much for the reply!
Of course!
Lemme know how it goes! 😁
Hoping it goes well
supports hdr if there's output tv?
wouldve been great if you can show how to set it up on OBS, still having problems with audio.
Hi there! 😁
I got you covered with my OBS tutorial perhaps?
ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
But before you watch that, what audio issue(s) are you having? :0
A lot of peeps here (Myself included 😅) were having trouble getting the audio to come through.
I have a pretty easy fix for that if youre having the same issue? (:
If that happens to be your issue, right click the device in your sources, then properties, and at the bottom of properties, you should see "Use custom audio Device" I believe?
If you change that to your main output device, that should hopefully fix your problem! 😁
im so lost. so since it only has one hdmi slot i have to play the game through OBS? I cant play it full screen?
You should be able to make it full screen! 😁
In obs or Streamlabs OBS, right click on the device under source and then find "Transform", and select "Fit to screen"
If you wanna exit full screen, you can just click the Esc key (:
How do u get game audio into stream labs for Xbox one?
Heyo!
I have a tutorial for that here! (:
I'm using OBS, but the same tutorial applies for Stream Labs as well!
ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
You need to go to audio input and select your game audio
@@Nntndork thanks guys, means alot
@@patatahorneada5798 appreciate it very much
Nooo problem! Glad we could help! 😁
Wow so you can use your pc as a monitor with this capture card?
No?
You can use it basically as a 2nd tv if you have capturing software such as OBS, Streamlabs OBS, Xsplit, or Elgato
Do I NEED a laptop with usb 3.0 for this cap card to work ? Or will regular usb work
I believe either is fine! 😁
I didn't notice any difference between the two
I bought one thinking it would be usable with my quest 3 hdmi link connection...
Nope.
And no one at Walmart even knew what a capture card for quest was!
So I'm taking it back ..
I'll go to Best buy and get exactly what I need 🙃
i cannot pick up audio on it and i do not know why. maybe you could help?
i also cannot use my webcam when using this either?
As far as audio goes, you should be able to right click on it, go to properties and scroll down, you should see a box that says something like "Select custom audio source", check it and select the capture card.
And as far as the webcam goes, in your sources, make sure you arrange them so the webcam is above the capture card and hopefully that's your issue.
I had that same problem when I first started x3
If you want, I cover both of those issues in my "OBS for beginners tutorial" here if you wanna check it out
ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
@@Nntndork appreciate it! i will try it out when i get home
@@Nntndork will i be able to hear the game in obs?
@@LWSN7 you sould be able to, yes! 😁
Same tutorial/info applies to Streamlabs OBS as well
Can this card capture a movie from my dish satellite?
It should as long as you have it plugged into a PC, some capture software like OBS
Does this work for the Nintendo Switch? I bought this thing thinking it was a USB to a HDMI adapter at Walmart and now wanna experienent with it.
For sure!
I use it for my Switch all the time.
It's also a good alternative for a camlink 😁
@@Nntndork Thanks for the quick response! I'll get this thing set up ASAP
No biggy!
I try to be as responsive as possible 😂
Also just a forewarning, a lot of people (Myself included) had trouble with the audio not coming through, but the fix is simple.
Once you get it up and running in OBS, you'll have to right click it in sources, go to properties, then scroll to the bottom and select a custom audio device to get it to work!
Lemme know if you need any help with it!
Happy gaming, friend! 😁
@@Nntndork I need help setting it up, I got it plugged into the back of my tower and the HDMI running to the switch dock and got the switch dock plugged in, but my switch says it is having trouble connecting to the TV.
@@savvrazz interesting!
Are you using OBS or Streamlabs OBS?
Typically I will have OBS open, switch turned on in handheld mode, then plug it into my dock and that's usually the fix for it
Does the switch have to be on the dock??
Hey there!
I believe so!
You might be able to get away with using a USB C to HDMI adapter, but I don't know if I'd risk that.
That might could cause your switch to break
Can I use a capture card to connect my usb dac to my tv?
Hmmm, I don't believe so?
Is there a way to get full screen or do i have to look at the obs screen
Hey there! 😁
Just right click your OBS and then there should be either "Transform" and then full screen, OR you can right click and select full screen? Might also be called "Project"? I'm not at home right now to check 😅
You can also right click your gaming source and have just that full screen so you can focus on your game.
Hope that helps! 😁
@@Nntndork thank you so much!
@@Nntndork the only problem now is i cant hear the sound on the switch while playing
@@sibusky7554 I gotchu there too! 😁
Right click on the device in your sources, then properties, scroll to the bottom of properties and select "Use custom sound device" and usually tbe 1st option that pops up does the trick
@@Nntndork i can hear it in the recording which is great, but still cant hear it when im trying to just play something. i gave it set to use custom audio and im using my earbuds but no sound is coming through still. If i use any option other than digital audio interface (usb digital audio) under audio mixer shows the capture device has no sound
Just picked up one up for my switch and it works great!
That's fantastic! 😁
Glad to see it worked for someone else hahah
A few people here haven't been so lucky! 😱
Dude! You're Amazing! I fought with this device for 30+minutes, rereading the instructions trying to get my game to show up. I had my Xbox connected to my tv, trying to import the video from my tv to my computer, instead of having it connected directly. Thank you so much for this video!
Aww shucks!
Thanks a bunch!
Glad I could help you out! (:
How do I stream without buying the hdmi splitter and see gameplay on the switch
Heyo!
I'm assuming you already have your OBS set up and have this capture card plugged in?
If not, you can refer here to set up OBS: ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
If you already have OBS set up, it really depends on your streaming setup. If you have two monitors, I would have OBS on one monitor, and then you can right click on the capture card and make it full screen on your other monitor.
If you only have one monitor, you can right click on the preview window in OBS and make it full screen so you can see the game, your cam, and your chat (:
Hopefully I was able to answer your question!
If not, lemme know and I'll continue to try and help! 😁
@@Nntndork ok I don’t have OBS set up so that video will help,But a more brief explanation is can I see it on a t.v. And be able to stream
@@Darth_R3van Ohh okay!
Without the splitter, no.
Unless you have your chromebook hooked up to your tv.
I also found a cool tutorial that will hopefully help you install OBS on your chromebook! 😁😁
ruclips.net/video/uQdpF3zwYL8/видео.html
I don't see the video on how to use OBS
Hey there, here ya go! 😁
ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
@@Nntndork Thank you
Ayeee no problem 😁
Will it work for old consoles like PS2?
If you have a converter from AV to HDMI then it totally should!
I worked with my Nintendo 64! 😁
@@Nntndork what kind of HDMI converter do you use?
It's a Walmart brand AVI to HDMI converter.
Will it work on a Chromebook streaming from switch?
Hey there!
As long as your chromebook has a USB port, I dont think there would be an issue! 😁
@@Nntndork does Chromebook have obs? Or I have to use streamlab?
@@edvill82 either of them should work!
Streamlabs OBS is easier on your computer and more user friendly, so Id recommend trying it out 😁
Holy crap, this thing is worth a damn? Saw it at the store and was like “yeah no way”
I know, right?
Some people are having issues with it though, so if you do buy it, just keep it in mind x3
If anything, it can be used as a secondary cam 🤷♂️
@@Nntndork Seems like not a bad option for someone starting out, I doubt it’d be able to properly stream Switch gameplay, though.
I agree!
I know it can record BOTW pretty good haha
Ill have to test it with streaming! :0
I just picked this up, but i can't get the video to show up in OBS. Following the directions, when i select "add new source" > "video capture device", the OBS window is blank. My switch is in the dock, with a green light and running, but my PC isn't showing it at all. when i try to configure the video capture device, all i see is the OBS virtual camera, not the capture card. Any thoughts? I'm currently using the usb device with the usb-c cable attachment.
Hmm.
Could try a different usb slot?
Or perhaps try without the USB C attatchment? :0
@@Nntndork I found the issue. In my Camera security settings in the Windows Security panel, I was denying all apps to use my camera. Once enabled, OBS is now working correctly. HOWEVER. I don't need ot use OBS anymore! If you use the built-in Camera app on Windows 10, it works just as good for playing the Switch on pc!
Ahh okay!
Im glad you were able to get it all sorted out!
I also had the same problem with my Elgato when I first got it haha
Will this work with a android car radio/t.v.?
Perhaps?
What are your trying to use it for?
How did you set obs
Hey there!
Here you go! 😁
ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
@@Nntndork thank u
Of course! 😁
If I plug my ps4 hdmi into the capture card in the laptop will I have to play off the laptop screen? I'm confused. That's why I thought I needed another capture card. I just bought this last night and couldn't figure it out
You are correct! 😁
You'll have to get a HDMI splitter if you wanna see it on both screens. :/
I recently saw this at Walmart and I wanted to see how well this works!
Glad you stumbled upon my video!
Just a heads up, a few people have mentioned it doesnt work as well as it did for me in this video, so just keep that in mind! (:
@@Nntndork That’s fair! I haven’t really tried recording gameplay on the console before so expectations are kinda in the middle atm?
In a “low because it’s cheap but high because I might be able to record the console stuff if I figure out how to do the thing!”
That's honestly what I thought once I bought this.
I have an elgato, but this would be super useful for capturing a DSLR camera at the least
@@Nntndork I gave it a try with Stardew on the switch and I was pretty surprised by the input! I'm hoping that it works that well on the other games I have on there....after I figure out the right settings
Oh good!
I'm glad it works for you! 😁
You should do a review on the Old Skool HD Video Capture Card
Ohhh okay!
I'll try and get my hands on one! 😁
@@Nntndork oh yeah and one more thing do you advise any other cheap capture cards that are better than vivitar or is vivitar the best you know because a lot of other people's videos wasn't really helping me make a decision
I'm honestly not too sure about any other cheap ones Dx
There is a small issue with this one where you have to change advanced audio properties to get it to output correctly.
How do I see my game play from other screen if I have that plug into my dock?? Do I get a HDMI splitter??
You are correct!
Just make sure you have 3 HDMI cables also.
One going out from Switch to splitter, then one to TV, and the other to the Vivitar! 😁
@@Nntndork thanks so much
@@zeusgaming3254 ayeee any time!
Happy gaming, friend! 😁
What one more question before I buy this what if your laptop for have USB 3.0??
@@zeusgaming3254 it should work either way 😁👌
how do i get sound from my switch to be recorded, i might have changed something in settings i didnt mean to change
Heyo! (:
Should be able to right click on it in your sources, scroll down and select Properties, and then something along the line of "Custom Audio Source"
I actually have a tutorial if you wanna check it out, I was having the SAME issue with my switch x3
ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
@@Nntndork ty for answering so quickly! this turorial really helped out
Nooo problem! (:
I'm a night owl where I'm at hahaha
Glad I could help! 😁
I may be wrong. But I think the USB c to female USB a is to capture from mobile? Maybe?
Yeah you can use it for that as well! 😁
I'm gonna nab one of these today that could totally look worse for 20 dollars. Does it output in 60 fps?
Super duper worth it in my opinion!
It does output 1080p 60fps 😁
@@Nntndork wow that was quick! Video looks good for me but I have weird audio lag… do you know what would cause that or is it just a me issue
You should be able to fix that within your streaming software. If you use OBS or StreamlabsOBS, you can do that by going to audio mixer and finding "Advanced audio properties" and then by the capture card, you should see something along the lines of audio "sync offset" just mess around with that until it seems right for you (:
@@Nntndork oh it was actually just some jank with the default windows audio settings on my computer AND the offset! thanks for the answer
Ah okay!
Glad you were able to find a fix! 😁
Happy gaming, friend! ✌️😄
Does it work on Nintendo switch lite?
No, unfortunately Dx
Just silly Switch Lite things
I need a capture card for ps5 is this worth my buying or should I just get the elgato?
Honestly, if you can get an Elgato, I say go for it!
Depending on which one you wanna get, you can capture 4k and stuff and I feel like the experience would be smoother.
This one totally works and gets by and I only had one issue was with the audio, but it was an easy fix.
I will also letchya know, no matter which one you get, you'll have to change a setting on your PS5 to get the picture to work.
I think it's HCEC or HVEC setting?
It's basically the setting that allows your tv to control your PS5 and vice versa!
Hopefully this helps you choose! (:
Happy gaming, friend!
@@Nntndork thanks I order the elgato s+
@@jamaalknight1938 yessss
Sounds good! I have the 60s 😂
Thank you for the explanation I'm trying to do streaming on my switch with that same capture card. Can you please explain to me how to do that. Step by step 😅
Hey there!
I got you! 😁
ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
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My audio isn't working in streamlabs obs, tried everything, any advice? ://
Hey there!
It's been a while since I've used SLOBS, but I know in OBS, you can right click on the device, go to properties, and then at the bottom, you can select "Custom output device" and select your main speakers.
I'm looking at SLOBS now, and without knowing what exactly all you've done, I'd say perhaps click on the cog wheel on the device under sources, open up Advanced audio settings, then change the "Device" type to your main speakers or mess around until you get one working?
You could also change the Audio Monitoring to "Monitor only (Mute output)", or perhaps even as "Monitor and Output", but I'm kinda thinking it's the first option of changing your Device to whatever your main speakers are (:
Hopefully that helps, but keep me posted! 😁
@@Nntndork actually found it in OBS switched to speakers and put audio on monitor and out put but still, nothing
@@lillolitaaa Hmm. It could be something having to do with a sound driver or maybe even having to do with your output in your PC?
I know I've made the mistake of not changing my output to my main speakers when Im gaming and it wont come through.
I remember I had to change a sound setting in SLOBS when I used it, I think I had to turn all of the audio sources off in the settings and then manually add them as output sources?
Oh!
Under Advanced Audio settings, go to Global settings and change Audio Monitoring device as whatever your main speakers are?
@@Nntndork I figured it out, it was my laptop, had to mess around with some settings but now I'm having audio delay issues so there's that, I've switched to OBS instead of SLOBS though
I keep getting lil rainbow screen of death. Both my camera and laptop recognize that something is plugged in but there’s still something not communicating between the 2.
I’m using a Samsung NX mini full HD/1080p and a 2019 Lenovo laptop
Hmm.
I'd try a different USB port?
What software are you using to capture, OBS?
@@Nntndork yep I’m using OBS and I’ve tried the other port, I’m thinking it may be the camera or the cord
It could possibly be the device itself. A few folks here have had bad luck with it out of the box.
You could try having evetything plugged in, and in OBS, deactivate and reactivate the source?
That usually works for me with my Elgato
@@Nntndork It could be I’m going to test my switch and see if it works with that.
Okay, keep me posted!
Hopefully that'll fix it! 😁
is there a way to fix screen tearing??
Hey there!
A few things people have told me that worked for them!
• Right click on it in your sources, then properties and scroll to the bottom where it says "Buffering" and change it to "Auto Detect" if it isn't already.
• Try a differnt USB port
• Close some background apps and processes to free up memory
• Try a different HDMI cord
• Change your resolutions in your recording/streaming software to 1280 x 720
Hopefully one of those will help you!
I also know that Streamlabs OBS (SLOBS) uses less memory than regular OBS, and it has an import feature to bring all your settings and stuff from OBS, so perhaps tbat would help too?
Keep me posted!
Hopefully one of these solutions will work for you! 😁
I bought one, lol per your video
You look familiar from twitch do you stream there ?
Yooo glad I could help! 😁
And I used to stream on Twitch! I stream here now haha
Yoo please tell me this is compatible with Android( no pc just Nintendo switch and android) Everywhere I look I can't get the answer
Yes!
As long as you have a USB C to HDMI adapter it'll work 😁
I’m having problems with having my party chat being heard.
Is this possible to use without OBS? I've been trying to figure out how to use it with my PS4 because I don't have a computer and can't figure out how to use this.
Ohhh.
I believe you'd need to have capture software.
Can you elaborate?
How are you trying to ise it with your ps4/why are you trying to use it with your ps4?
@@Nntndork I wanted to record my gameplay for RUclips purposes. I just bought this today and I thought it would be a plug and play, but I can't figure out how to actually hook up this to my PS4 or TV. The capture card does hook into the PS4's HDMI cable but does not fit into the TV so I'm not sure how to use this without OBS.
Ahhh okay I gotchu!
Yeah in your case, you would need to have OBS or other capture software.
Elgato does have a plug and play caoture card. The Elgato 4K60 S+, but that's $400+ US Dollars.
I'm not too sure of any other brands off the top of my head that offer something similar Dx
It’s not 1080p 60 bro it’s 1080p 30
Ohhh okay
Yeah I bought it
Oh good!
Hopefully it all works out for you! 😁
So what if I have the Xbox series S?
Oh yeah it should work just fine 😁
@@Nntndork but I would need to have an hdmi splitter wouldn’t I? I just bought and of these and couldn’t figure out how to properly set it up
Only if you wanna have the video output to your tv as well. Otherwise you can just have it full screen in your streaming/recording software. 🙂
@@Nntndork oh okay do I connect it to my Xbox itself or the PC? Sorry for all the questions 😭
Hey it's no biggy! 😁
So yeah it should be one HDMI coming out of the xbox and into the "Input" of the spliiter. The two other HDMI cords coming from "Output" go to the capture card plugged into your PC and the tv respectively 😁
I have a OBS tutorial video if you need it? It's a bit dated but still works, and I also didn't use a splitter for mine haha
How dose the audio work
Heyo!
I had that issue also!
Right click the device in your sources, then properties, scroll to the bottom and choose "Custom audio device", then select your main output device!
Hope that helps, keep me posted 😁
@@Nntndork does it capture in game voice chat?
It should! 😁
If it doesn't by default, it will more than likely be a setting in your console.
I know Xbox has a specific setting for it, Im not sure if Playstation does
OK dumb question. So I'm trying to use this on my PS5. The PS5 only has 1 HDMI port so if I use that for the capture card, how am I going to see my gameplay on my big screen TV? Again, dumb question but it's confusing me lol
No dumb questions here! 😁
You would need a HDMI splitter for this particular one if you wanted to play that way.
Idk man... I'm experiencing a fair amount of input delay. Enough to make it difficult to play. Is there something I can do to fix this?
Hmmmm
What software do you use to record? :0
Maybe try a different USB port?
@@Nntndork I was using obs. And it's in a USB 3.0 slot. Idk, might just need to get an hdmi splitter to another monitor
@@pastorslant I might have to do that too tbh,
I just bought it and that is an immediate issue I noticed
lemme know how it goes when you do
@@pastorslant that is interesting! I'm sorry to hear that ):
Maybe it only outputs in 30fps?
@@derrickshowproductions3010 maybe try 1280×720? :0
What about anything older than a switch. Say my ps2 or my ps4
Ps4 will work for sure! Though you might have to change a setting in the ps4 to get it to work.
For PS2, you'd need an AV to HD converter.
I picked one up at my local walmart for $30
This doesn’t work with my GoPro HERO7, all that I get are colour bars
UPDATE: I fixed it! Had to switch off the GoPro, plug it in, and then power it back on.
Hmmm
Go pros are tricky.
You may have to get a special adapter for it?
I got the colors as well with my initial testing, but to fix it I just unplugged and replugged my device in and that was the fix.
I fixed it! Had to switch off the GoPro, plug it in, and then power it back on.
Yo that's amazing to hear! I'm glad you got it working 😁
Would this work with ps3?
Yes, as long as it outputs HDMI! 😁
Bro.... how tf do you set this up...
Heyo!
I got you covered here! 😁
ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
What do I need to stream my nintendo switch to facebook? I like watching a stream of people playing their switch games and I want to stream my gameplay to facebook as well. I need some help. I have a cheap vivitar creator series Hdmi to usb dongle (I cant afford those elgato ones). My dongle capture card has HDMI female end and usb make output end. I keep seeing videos that don't have this type of dongle that I have so really need help. I have a pc, a switch that has the dock and everything else, I have an HDMI splitter (1 hdmi in-port, and it has 4 hdmi output ports), I have 3 or 4 hdmi cables. Also, i have a laptop computer...I did get the switch screen picture on my hdmi tv itself before but I couldn't get it to stream to facebook live no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't access my dongle in the OBS studio app thing on my laptop. So mad about this...I really need some help with everything that comes in this streaming thing...I appreciate the help, this is so argh...help please
Hey there!
I have a tutorial on OBS that could help you! 😁
Check it out here and lemme know if you still need help, yeah?
ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
@@Nntndork Woah... epic. I'll let ya know after I get it all hooked up, if I understand it at all. Thanks sir, I thought I wasn't gonna get a response for like a week...within a few hours?...now that's awesome. Ok, :)
I try to get to comments as fast as I can x3
@@Nntndork sorry, forgot to tell ya, I DID get my streaming up and running. Thank you SO much for the advice. :)
Yassss!
That's wonderful news!
Happy streaming, friend! 😁
Hey I have a question I wan to stream valorant and I have a gaming PC with i7 3370 16gb DDR3 ram GPU:GTX 1050ti and SSD 240gb and I want to use my Celeron b820 laptop with 8gb of DDR3 ram 1333mhtz as a streaming.recorder on obs using that screen capture will it be okay?
So like a dual PC setup?
It should work for sure! 😁
@@Nntndork yes really? Even though I have only a Celeron b820 laptop as recorder using cheap capture card?
I believe so?
I don't know much about computer hardware, but as long as the Laptop is running your capture software only and the other PC is playing the games and stuff, I think it would work
I would like to start streaming some video games, but I am a beginner BEGINNER, lol. I just bought this Vivitar Capture Card. Before I start, may someone please answer my question: "How do you get a video of yourself in the gameplay?"
Yes I know, it's a dumb question. But I don't know anything about video game streaming and any help will be greatly appreciated so I can start. Thanks in advance.
No dumb questions here!
I've got you covered! 😁
ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
Setup Tutorial Please?
Sure thing! Should hopefully be out soon!
Lots of components to it hehe 😅
Heyo!
I have a tutorial up now! 😁
ruclips.net/video/sgl2_RCnPLE/видео.html
thank you for the video. i hope i can do this w the ps4.
Ayeee glad I could help! 😁
You should be able to, I was able to get it working with a PS4!
Anyone know why it won't pickup my camera? Nothing on the site says why. Is there other software I can use for this?
Hey there!
My best guess is that there is a setting in your camera you might need to change.
I had to do that with my PS4 to get it to work.
It could also be a faulty HDMI cable, or perhaps even try a different USB port?
What kind of camera do you have?
Perhaps I can help research with you 😁
Other software to try are Streamlabs OBS, Xsplit, Muxy, Elgato capture software, and Twitch Studio
@@Nntndork damn I'd be happy to have any help bro. I figured out part of it. I got the screen to work by hitting the play button on the camera. Apparently that's a play to screen button. I know I'm a fuck tard. But when I do get it it gives me this weird ass screen. I see the camera but it's only one quarter of the screen. I can't seem to get rid of the camera input levels. Which takes up most of the screen of course. I can't find anywhere in the manual or on the display of the camera to eliminate this.
It's a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ300. It's not great but It does 4k. Thing is it only takes 128gb cards so you can't get much video out of it without recording straight to laptop.
I would greatly appreciate any help
@@Nntndork sorry do the other software still accept the vivitar camera? I actually have a vivitar action camera as well. I'm wondering if I'd just be better off using that.... But I spent so much on the Lumix 😥
All of those softwares should support it, yes. 😁
Also, I found some info that might help with the camera, someone said, "Toggle it away and choose other views with the Disp button. See page 37 of the advanced features manual."
I believe there should be some setting, or a button perhaps that will allow you to turn some of that on screen stuff off.
when i plug it in i get rainbow bars on obs
Oh I get that too from time to time, even with my Elgato.
The two fixes I've found (and the order I do them in) is to turn your system on and get the rainbows, highlight the device and Deactivate it and then reactivate it.
Or try turning your console off and back on.
With my Nintendo Switch, I can usually just take it out of the dock and put it back in while the console is on and plugged in.
If those don't work, I'd try a differrnt USB port or unplug the device while your console is connected and then plug it back in!
Lemme know if any of those fix it! 😁👌
@@Nntndork that got rid of the rainbows now it’s just a plain black screen
@@Nntndork trying this with a ps5 and a laptop I just want to be able to share my ps5 screen to discord
Gotchya!
I know with the PS4, you had to turn off a setting
I think it's like HCEC or something?
It's the setting where if you turn your PS5 on, it turns your TV on and vice versa.
Im assuming it's the problem caise we had that problem with our ps4
Been trying to connect my chrome book to a Monitor for hours
Wait, with this device?
What year/model is your chromebook?
And what are you trying to achieve?
To record your chromebook? :0
@@Nntndork no he needs to have his chrome book up on his monitor
Ohhh okay!
Hmm
That is interesting
Im not too familiar with chromebooks
But from what I'm seeing online, I don't think this method would work?
Bro chrome books should have a type c input, just get a type c to hdmi cord and call it a day👌
@@MrKillerz222 ah okay!
Thanks for the info!
Hopefully that helps out! 😁
This is yet another MJPEG capture card. It is suitable for casual use cases only
MJPEG capture card?
I haven't heard that term before :0
I agree though, it makes for a good cam link for sure! 😁
My audio isn’t picking up in obs help
Heyo, I got you!
Right click on it, go to properties, scroll aaaaall the way down, and select "Use custom audio source", and change it to whatever you want (:
when i connect it to my monitor it dosnt show up
Heyo!
You're supposed to hook it in to your PC, Laptop, or Mac 😁
@@Nntndork my pc like bricxk thingy ?
The USB port on your pc, yeah 😁