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Maxdoggy
09-27-2013, 04:31 PM
I'm leaning towards the Elgato Game Capture HD (http://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Capture-PlayStation-Recorder-10025010/dp/B00840353W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380313560&sr=8-1&keywords=elgato+game+capt ure+hd), even though the Hauppauge HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition (http://www.amazon.com/Hauppauge-Edition-Definition-Capture-Passthrough/dp/B008ZT8QKO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1380313560&sr=8-3&keywords=elgato+game+capt ure+hd) is on sale at Amazon right now because the Elgato has flashback-recording and doesn't require a metric ton of cables like the Hauppauge does.

What are your opinions on these devices?

How do you set up a microphone so that when you stream/record your in-game chat is recorded along with your teammates' chatter?


Any and all opinions are appreciated.


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KazuhLLL
09-27-2013, 05:01 PM
How do you set up a microphone so that when you stream/record your in-game chat is recorded along with your teammates' chatter?


Many streamers have a standalone mic sitting on their desk or something nearby to record themselves. I've heard this is a good one to use: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Aluminum/dp/B002OO333Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380315605&sr=8-1&keywords=snowball+microph one

Maxdoggy
09-27-2013, 05:02 PM
Many streamers have a standalone mic sitting on their desk or something nearby to record themselves. I've heard this is a good one to use: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Aluminum/dp/B002OO333Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380315605&sr=8-1&keywords=snowball+microph one

I would need a microphone then that reaches like 10 feet (as where I sit to game is about that far away from my computer). Lol.

Mythonian
09-27-2013, 05:03 PM
Many streamers have a standalone mic sitting on their desk or something nearby to record themselves. I've heard this is a good one to use: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Aluminum/dp/B002OO333Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380315605&sr=8-1&keywords=snowball+microph one

The Blue Snowball is what I use, and it works well, but keep in mind it picks up every little sound in the entire room. It's great if you need multiple people speaking into the same mic, but if you want to avoid background noise get the Blue Yeti instead.

Maxdoggy
09-27-2013, 05:08 PM
The Blue Snowball is what I use, and it works well, but keep in mind it picks up every little sound in the entire room. It's great if you need multiple people speaking into the same mic, but if you want to avoid background noise get the Blue Yeti instead.

I'll think about it. Thanks for the input, gents.

Any input about the capture cards, though?

KazuhLLL
09-27-2013, 05:16 PM
I'll think about it. Thanks for the input, gents.

Any input about the capture cards, though?

I dont really know enough about either of them, but the fact that the Elgato doesnt need a dedicated power supply seems like a pretty big plus to me. Theory has the Hauppauge so maybe you should ask his opinion on it.

HC Theory
09-27-2013, 05:49 PM
I haven had any issues out of my HD PVR Gaming Edition 2, and as for cords It's on 3: Power, HDMI in, and HDMI out. A big plus for me with it is the on device one hit button to record which means that I don't have to start it up from my PC, The application doesn't have to be opened for it to stat recording since it will open it up automatically when you start recording. I paid $186 when i bought mine 2 months ago and i couldn't be happier with it except the price haha but its worth it. I'll take some pictures of the Interface and the device to show you how it looks if you want.

Maxdoggy
09-27-2013, 05:58 PM
I'll take some pictures of the Interface and the device to show you how it looks if you want.

This I would appreciate. Thanks for your input, good sir!

Zeta Crossfire
09-27-2013, 06:08 PM
Elgato is the best and far most the easiest capture card I've ever used, seriously you plug it in and it just works. It records in a great resolution, and like I said it just works so easily. If you have the money go for it.

Maxdoggy
09-27-2013, 09:59 PM
I just went ahead and ordered an Elgato. Thanks for all of the input and help, everyone!! :)