I'm too poor to do this, but sort of a frosted one of behind you on your entire setup when you're afk, and one with bright lighting with a switch below your face for horror things, like you have a flashlight under your face at a campfire.
Once you get that new all white pc built there should be a dedicated cam for sure! That thing is going to be GORGEOUS and deserves to be seen multiple times a stream.
As someone else pointed out, while the feature is nice, you can easily replicate the feature in OBS/Xsplit by just adding the video sources, then arranging the windows into your canvas as needed.
I've used both Elgato and Magewell cards. Two advantages to Magewell cards. 1) Magewell cards will capture the most screwed up not-to-spec HDMI signals that Elgato cards have no hope in hell of figuring out. This works great for all sorts of retro hardware which may use adaptors that aren't quite to HDMI spec. 2) Magewell cards can be simultaneously read by more than one copy of OBS running at the same time. I will use one copy of OBS to stream with all my overlays, and a second copy of OBS to record clean game footage for use later. None of my Elgato cards can feed two copies of OSB at the same time.
Never pre-ordered something so fast! I've been looking for a solution like this, so I can stream console gameplay without having to switch from my "real" camera to a webcam :D
keep in mind that this capture card has input only, but for a console is easy fix with just getting a 15$ hdmi signal splitter, where that hdmi box takes the signal and basically duplicates it, so one can go to your tv and the other to the camlink pro, did that on a regular camlink as a test and worked pretty well.
Moving Camera from left to right/Right to left NOTICED! It was a nice touch to your video that I don't think we've seen before! Hope you'll have all the space at Senpai HQ to use these nice Auto-Moving camera shots! Good job
2-4 consoles -> PC -> multiview on 4K TV = Local split screen multiplayer for games that don't have it otherwise, while recording each user's gameplay simultaneously at 1080p 60FPS (or an overall 4K scene to record the multiview, given that footage can be cropped in editing to 1080p for each corner anyway).
I'm so glad you mentioned the audio not currently working in OBS at this time. Too many people doing reviews like this don't mention the camera audio and it can be such a pain to not know
Holy smokes, the functions with stream deck with this is pretty much what the studio was doing on $10k equipment + software for live streaming concerts. Or shooting talk show type shows as well. This really brought down the price and software needed to do all of that.
This would also be super helpful for those that stream in Makers & Crafting, who usually have at least 1 camera on their face, and 1 to 3 cameras on what they are working on!
This is actually so helpful for crafting streams, which are multicam a lot of the time. I have USB webcams at the moment, so I don't need this, but definitely something I'll need in the future if I can afford nice cameras.
The moving one I would assume is attached to a auto motorized slider. They are very nice if you have the $. If you are looking for a non motorized slider for b-roll I know of a great priced one on Amazon.
Elgato has outdone themselves with this product! It looks really interesting and I can't wait to try it out eventually! I really love the editing style in this video with it being on the computer screen for most of the video! It looks really nice and I'm digging the vibe! Great video!
While I'm not looking to stream much these days, I do have a use case for multiple camera views as I am a modeller and miniatures painter so having a top down view of my work area, a side view for close in work and a face view for talking head sections are what I curreently have planned. I don't have 4K capable cameras, just 1080p - all existing gear I picked up cheap. I was going to grab a camlink for the SL2 anyway, but using a PCIe slot instad of a USB input is far more to my liking as I have a static set up and do not need the portaility of the camlink. I'll be interested to see how this compares as an option to the ATEM Mini Pro (the ATEM Mini does not have actual multiview) or the Feelworld Live Pro AM-100 which are 4 x 1080p HDMI inputs. In the case of the ATEM mini Pro, it integrates well with the Rodecaster which is what I use for my podcast. Certainly a lot of food for thought here, and the timing is actually perfect as the ATEM Mini Pro or the LivePro were under serious consideration as a purchase in the next 8 weeks,
I agree with the idea of having at least one input do 4k@60hz/1440p@144/120hz. As someone that games on their primary PC at 1440p@144/120hz and has multiple camera setups (I do racing streams so a chest cam, foot cam, and a sort of isometric cam), this product does seem pretty perfect...minus not being able to send my PC video signal to my second PC at the resolution and refresh rate that I want to. Currently I use NDI to send my primary PC's desktop to the secondary PC which works great, but I'd much rather have a capture card in the second PC to send a much more clear video signal. Right now, I use a HD 60 Pro, a Cam Link, and a PS EYE USB camera to get the 3 camera sources to my secondary PC. As you said, I'll be waiting for a mk.2 version of this product in which I REALLLLLY hope there is at least one port that can do the bandwidth needed to accept a 1440p@144/120hz signal.
I agree if one of them was 4k60 I would be able to replace the 4k60mk2 that I use. I wouldn't use it for a camera of course, but being able to have the devices I capture hooked up to one card would be invaluable.
This would be massive as I do some builds on my channel and I would love to have a cheap option for switching for an overhead cam and secondary angle... Now to blow more money on CAMERAS!!!
I will pick this up because of its stream deck integration (I use the app on an old iphone). I would like to get 2-3 different camera angles for streaming. One close up, one ultra wide, and maybe a go pro. I've seen a streamer have an additional angle for a ddr mat. Playing with one certainly stands out.
I know something like a capture card is different from an ATEM Mini in the fact that one lives in your computer and the other is an outboard piece of gear, but if your primary need is the ability to switch between four cameras at 1080/60p at once, an ATEM Mini ($300) still seems like a much better deal, no? Assuming you've got enough desk space and want the physical switcher capabilities...
This really isn’t a bad option for a do-it-all capture card. If you want to capture gameplay with it from a console, for example, you could just get a low-latency HDMI splitter, capture one output, and plug the other into your monitor/TV. I use a Camlink knockoff without a splitter for capturing SNES Classic gameplay and it’s totally playable right in the OBS preview window.
I know a group of people who ran a small esports event at an apartment. It was a game of 3v3, and I can only imagine having cards like that would come in handy. Chances are they were using older, and more expensive ones at the time.
I would love to add a few different cameras after seeing this card, but as your other video explained, by the time I get the card and additional cameras, this likely isn't the best is of my money. Definitely something for a future investment though
If you don't need UHD and 1080p60 is enough, the ATEM mini seems like a better solution to me since it also offers an HDMI out, hardware controls, YUV 4:2:2, 10-bit color, and the ability to control it remotely by plugging it into the network. In the end it comes down to PCIE vs External.
I use the atem mini for work. Unless you are using black magic cameras it is not a great device obs can do everything it can software wise. The only real benifit is the nice light up buttons
I see this card as having a way to connect your camera AND multiple consoles without having to switch between them constantly, while freeing up a bunch of USB ports when you replace all the individual cam link devices.
The use for this card you didnt mention is multi monitor capturing in a 2 pc setup. This would save on needing multiple cards or save a pci slot. And for cheaper.
No current need for this device, but always enjoy your videos and watch them thoroughly. After all, it was your video about the Canon webcam utility that made me give up on trying to get a decent webcam and go for an M50 setup. Best wishes on the move...
This is something I have been looking for for a while now I do irl drone racing streaming and I capture alot of hdmi sources 2 from cctv boxes which pick up all of the analogue signals coming from 8 flying drones then a couple of cameras on the track to show live action. I brought a blackmagic atem mini a while ago for switching between cameras while streaming but something like this at a similar price and able to do multiview as well would be nice
Sounds pretty cool. I'm not a gamer, I just like doin how to videos with different angles. currently I use the HD60 with 3 to 4 cams connected to a remote controlled video switcher (seamless) and wireless audio into a DAW. I'm setting up an Atem Mini Pro for more effects
...why do I always start with the thought "I will NEVER need this" and end up with "but if I did have one I could do a bajillion cool things..." Like do camera for my face, my canvas doing traditional art, my cat chasing its tail and the final one for either the amazing views where I live, the subjects I paint or just a wider shot of my set-up. Like I said. A bajillion ideas.
*It's Nice but I don't think I'd need 4 inputs even thought I have 3 camera's because I wouldn't use all three at the same time nor having to put them on and then take them off but I also just bought the HD60 and Cam Link a few months ago which I haven't had a Chance to utilize YET but will but this is pretty cool. Elgato does have some AMAZING stuff which is why I have the Key light and the Master Mount with Flex Arm.*
I need this really badly because of the simplicity for the software. I currently own a 4K60 MK2 and 4K Camlink and are doing very well. But my money is going somewhere else for the time being. Will grab this as soon I saved enough money!
I currently have 3 cams (would be 4 if i could hook up my GoPro, but main cam is using my only camlink) this is an absolute game changer (for me) holy......I need to get this ASAP! Thanks for the informative video Harris.... Also i absolutely LOVE the camera tracking you subtlety did with the back n forth, would love to see more of that :)
not sure but someone might find this interesting but there's a camera switcher called from Blackmagic design called the ATEM mini it isn't quite as advanced but it is usb c and has an hdmi out as well (in other words no pci slot required), but anyway thought someone in the comments might find it interesting.
I don’t need quad capture right now but this is so impressive! I wanna see them keep pushing quality products at ridiculously competitive prices. Definitely building trust with me.
Just a random guess, but I'd be willing to bet he got in on Josh Yeo's kickstarter orbiting camera robot arm. I don't know if it's actually out of pre-production yet, but it's a super cool one man studio item that can pull shots like that. Make Art Now is the channel
The editing on this video with all those angles, and the camera moving slowly from side to side from behind the monitors though 🔥 Thank you for inspiring me to keep improving my own content.
good question, since it doesn't have an "Output" on the card, only 4 inputs. Sooo geting the image from a console to my stream isn't the problem, because of the 4K cap. utility. But you can't show the game on your monitor like the 4k60pro can, right?
okay i am very tempted just because I have 2 cameras + the Razer Kiyo. I could totally do a split screen setup when I am building stuff. One camera on me, one camera on the DIY project.
Wish I seen this two weeks ago, I purchased the evga and elgato hd 4K to replace my hd 60, having 4 hdmi would have came in handy since I flip flop back and forth from using laptop to game or PC build.
Yes. 100% I wish just ONE of the slots could do 4k60. I only need 1 4k60 for my gameplay & all my cameras can be 1080p60. Yes, you could do the Cam Link Pro + 4k60 Pro, but at that point I'd rather just buy the Black Magic card so it only takes up 1 pcie slot
On their twitter announcement they said there's no passthrough and you'll need to use a HDMI splitter or use the preview in the software when intending to use this card to capture console and PC
Listen Harris the GoPro thing didn't work out for me and I think you should definitely make a video about which GoPros to use cuz the Bible Pro 7 was not usable really much
This be really good photographer who stream. We always have spare cameras laying around, now when we stream a photoshoot we can now have all kind of angle showing what we're doing.
Would this work for game capturing as well? Let's say in case of mirroring main display to HDMI for this card? It could make this card even more interesting if we can use one card for every video input.
That's so cool! I'm looking forward to seeing this HYPER affordable device help more creators tackle the multi-cam setup! This will make for an even better podcast experience, hands down!
I see this being really good for sim racers. One camera on the pedals, one on the steering input and one on there face like a normal stream. Or just making it all side by side to have a 3 wide set up to show people what they see.
I already own a Blackmagic DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder, but damn the Cam Link Pro is interesting. The compatibility with the Stream Deck is like having a Blackmagic ATEM Mini with more functions. Now I wouldn't mind four 4K60 inputs for a bit more money (and would be ready to upgrade in a few years) just for the stream deck integration. Good job Elgato. (btw the motorized dolly shot is probably made by something from Edelkrone)
ok.. so not really a competitor to the AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo like i thought it was going to be. I figured Elgato would have made something like that, but one uped it. (2 camera inputs, 1 gameplay input, output).
for the camera that's behind the PC, at eye level, (and says at 3:50 is on a flat color profile), how is it slowing panning left to right and then back again?
Just ordered, thanks for the video! Funny enough I got the Blackmagic DeckLink you mentioned in the video just last week so thankfully I can still return that and save like $200. Thanks again!
The Multi-view feature looks more like a supersource than a multiview - it's not giving you preview / programme & tally info, rather just pulling up multiple sources at once?
I know this sounds weird, but it kinda trumps the HDMI switchers out there for small scale broadcast applications... like for houses of worship. Hopefully, this doesn't get bot grabbed by scalpers. Any good tech release today gets bot grabbed if they sell online.
My goal as a stranger is to connect an NES, SNES, N64, & GameCube to my pc. Trying to decide if this would work. I know if need converters for RCA to HDMI.
I can see this been purchased by people using multiple 1080p consoles and a decent camera, as its cheaper to buy decent hdmi splitters than it is to buy decent hdmi switches, and not have to worry about the lack of passtrough, as the splitter handles that aspect. Probably make a good experiment for you with this new cam link card in all honestly, testing the cam link pro like that along side the traditional way of capuring everything else on multiple single devices; and see if it works without issues. Could allow people a route to a great upgrade for less outlay if it does. After all, most people still dont need 4k for streaming or content creation. Especially in regards to Twitch streaming.
What if you needed 8 inputs and you wanted to use 2 cards? Are there views available to see all 8 inputs at the same time? Some mix and match inputs where one camera is PNP to a screen located on the other card? Can you preview all sources at the same time while recording a separate view? FYI. this is for a 4 computer, 4 cameras, and 4 gamers on one stream. Yes unique but I also think the new HQ might be looking for a solution like this.
You may want to look at the new BlackMagic ATEM Mini Extreme - it supports 8 HDMI inputs (1080P), 2 HDMI Outs and direct streaming to TH-cam, Facebook and Twitch - you can find details here: www.blackmagicdesign.com/uk/products/atemmini/techspecs/W-APS-17
Does it do software encoding or Hardware encoding ? Is there any latency ? Is the PIP scaleable of fix size ? How does the Capture card PCIe affect the bandwidth of GPU PCIe ?
Hi, I would firstly like to say thanks as some of your reviews have helped me purchase some of the better equipment for stream, secondly I was wondering as a console streamer could I have these connected into each of my consoles instead of cameras as I use a standard USB webcam right now, because if so I could get rid of my HD60S+ as some times in OBS it crashes when I go live and have to disconnect and reconnect to get it to work again
If my streaming PC's additional PCIe slot wasn't blocked by a radiator I would seriously consider this, but as of now my 4K60 Pro Mk2 will continue to occupy that 2nd PCIe slot.
No non-pro user needs more than a USB webcam. Cool card, and I'm sure people are going to do very cool things with it, but I don't see many people outside of streaming using these.
Vaguely interested in what could be done with four cameras side-by-side and positioned with a slight wrap-around as to capture the subject from multiple angles like 3D glasses (but four points rather than two). .---P---. 1 2 3 4 Implication being that a VR user could watch someone's content and rotate around the subject left and right (with the software switching from L1R2, L2R3, L3R4 depending on which way the viewer is looking at the subject). Alternatively cameras 2&3 capturing the 3D detail of the subject from the front, while 1&4 are offset further to wrap around and make a live 3D model of the person. Then the VR viewer is actually seeing a 3D model that is textured by the detail captured by each camera in real time (main details being captured by 2&3, side details by 1&4, and software eg DLSS to fill in the rest of the model). For some reason I think this would be especially cool to watch makeup tutorials in VR, with the guru in 3D and the side cameras capturing extra detail that might be missed when a brush is covering the angle from the middle cameras. My brain is weird like that.
Yo, community idea pot 👇🏼 What creative camera angles can you come up with? Leave an idea or take one for your own stream
I'm too poor to do this, but sort of a frosted one of behind you on your entire setup when you're afk, and one with bright lighting with a switch below your face for horror things, like you have a flashlight under your face at a campfire.
Once you get that new all white pc built there should be a dedicated cam for sure! That thing is going to be GORGEOUS and deserves to be seen multiple times a stream.
For someone running a cooking show, this let's you set up three spotlight cameras and a face cam super easy...
An FPV angle of your setup would look amazing as well. Eye level showing the operation on another angle.
My chat want a camera angle under my desk looking at my feet... should I be worried?
"Yes mom I need this for zoom"
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I bought an HD 60 Pro by saying the same words last year. This year I need *this* for zoom
😂 This made me laugh! Thank you, I needed that.
Bahahahahahahaha best comment all week
This was great lol
"Elgato made a product, that's cheaper than the competition"
Me: Impossible.
surprised Pikachu face
Impossible - I'm possible
I mean is it cheaper than the 20 bucks knockoff !? nOe ! jk
Cheaper then the competition??
Scalpers: "challenge accepted"
Will you need to use Elgato’s software to get multi view, or is that something that will work with OBS/Slobs as well?
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Just create a new scene and place the different cameras manually as you like.
@@rgu3t0 I’m an idiot lol Thank you!
As someone else pointed out, while the feature is nice, you can easily replicate the feature in OBS/Xsplit by just adding the video sources, then arranging the windows into your canvas as needed.
@@RingoFreakingStarr but can you just as easily drag and drop it onto your stream deck? No.
Is no one going to talk about that sweet dolly shot camera angle? I might need to try that out with my set up
No
Ikr!!!
Bro, I came here to mention it. wtf. sliick.
Oh so that's what it was xD
Overkill epicness
I've used both Elgato and Magewell cards. Two advantages to Magewell cards. 1) Magewell cards will capture the most screwed up not-to-spec HDMI signals that Elgato cards have no hope in hell of figuring out. This works great for all sorts of retro hardware which may use adaptors that aren't quite to HDMI spec. 2) Magewell cards can be simultaneously read by more than one copy of OBS running at the same time. I will use one copy of OBS to stream with all my overlays, and a second copy of OBS to record clean game footage for use later. None of my Elgato cards can feed two copies of OSB at the same time.
I own the Magewell quad capture and I’m ready to jump ship
I hear ya. About to sell my Atem Mini
I think you need to hr fc freedom dive
Yooo, an Mcyt! Those are rare on this channel.
@@sirfreak2841 well he doesn't really play minecraft on youtube anymore 😳
@saint fuki your right
Never pre-ordered something so fast! I've been looking for a solution like this, so I can stream console gameplay without having to switch from my "real" camera to a webcam :D
Bro!!! Ksp lets goo
definitly cheapest soutlion to it
keep in mind that this capture card has input only, but for a console is easy fix with just getting a 15$ hdmi signal splitter, where that hdmi box takes the signal and basically duplicates it, so one can go to your tv and the other to the camlink pro, did that on a regular camlink as a test and worked pretty well.
@@XxDeViLBrInGeRxX i have allways done with all ly capture when used with consoles to bypass any copright protection on hdmi
Moving Camera from left to right/Right to left NOTICED! It was a nice touch to your video that I don't think we've seen before! Hope you'll have all the space at Senpai HQ to use these nice Auto-Moving camera shots! Good job
2-4 consoles -> PC -> multiview on 4K TV = Local split screen multiplayer for games that don't have it otherwise, while recording each user's gameplay simultaneously at 1080p 60FPS (or an overall 4K scene to record the multiview, given that footage can be cropped in editing to 1080p for each corner anyway).
I'm so glad you mentioned the audio not currently working in OBS at this time. Too many people doing reviews like this don't mention the camera audio and it can be such a pain to not know
Holy smokes, the functions with stream deck with this is pretty much what the studio was doing on $10k equipment + software for live streaming concerts. Or shooting talk show type shows as well. This really brought down the price and software needed to do all of that.
This would also be super helpful for those that stream in Makers & Crafting, who usually have at least 1 camera on their face, and 1 to 3 cameras on what they are working on!
I was thinking the same thing for a couple things I wanted to stream/record for TH-cam coming up this summer.
This is actually so helpful for crafting streams, which are multicam a lot of the time. I have USB webcams at the moment, so I don't need this, but definitely something I'll need in the future if I can afford nice cameras.
This is pure magic for LAN-parties when doing streamed competition.
Now we need a video of your camera setup and how you get the one to move!
The moving one I would assume is attached to a auto motorized slider. They are very nice if you have the $. If you are looking for a non motorized slider for b-roll I know of a great priced one on Amazon.
DollyOne is about $700.
Or... hear me out... or... you go get some used toys and an arduino....
Elgato has outdone themselves with this product! It looks really interesting and I can't wait to try it out eventually! I really love the editing style in this video with it being on the computer screen for most of the video! It looks really nice and I'm digging the vibe! Great video!
Never felt so called out by a sponsorship. How dare you say something so true to my face 😂
While I'm not looking to stream much these days, I do have a use case for multiple camera views as I am a modeller and miniatures painter so having a top down view of my work area, a side view for close in work and a face view for talking head sections are what I curreently have planned. I don't have 4K capable cameras, just 1080p - all existing gear I picked up cheap. I was going to grab a camlink for the SL2 anyway, but using a PCIe slot instad of a USB input is far more to my liking as I have a static set up and do not need the portaility of the camlink.
I'll be interested to see how this compares as an option to the ATEM Mini Pro (the ATEM Mini does not have actual multiview) or the Feelworld Live Pro AM-100 which are 4 x 1080p HDMI inputs. In the case of the ATEM mini Pro, it integrates well with the Rodecaster which is what I use for my podcast.
Certainly a lot of food for thought here, and the timing is actually perfect as the ATEM Mini Pro or the LivePro were under serious consideration as a purchase in the next 8 weeks,
I'm head technician for my church and we have multiple cameras and this will be a game-changer for us
I agree with the idea of having at least one input do 4k@60hz/1440p@144/120hz. As someone that games on their primary PC at 1440p@144/120hz and has multiple camera setups (I do racing streams so a chest cam, foot cam, and a sort of isometric cam), this product does seem pretty perfect...minus not being able to send my PC video signal to my second PC at the resolution and refresh rate that I want to. Currently I use NDI to send my primary PC's desktop to the secondary PC which works great, but I'd much rather have a capture card in the second PC to send a much more clear video signal. Right now, I use a HD 60 Pro, a Cam Link, and a PS EYE USB camera to get the 3 camera sources to my secondary PC.
As you said, I'll be waiting for a mk.2 version of this product in which I REALLLLLY hope there is at least one port that can do the bandwidth needed to accept a 1440p@144/120hz signal.
Now I just need to get some extra cameras. Suggestions for relatively cheap extra cameras?
Sony Venice
Would you mind updating your kit.co? I want to use it, but some of it is old info and not what you recommend anymore.
I agree if one of them was 4k60 I would be able to replace the 4k60mk2 that I use. I wouldn't use it for a camera of course, but being able to have the devices I capture hooked up to one card would be invaluable.
This would be massive as I do some builds on my channel and I would love to have a cheap option for switching for an overhead cam and secondary angle...
Now to blow more money on CAMERAS!!!
I will pick this up because of its stream deck integration (I use the app on an old iphone). I would like to get 2-3 different camera angles for streaming. One close up, one ultra wide, and maybe a go pro. I've seen a streamer have an additional angle for a ddr mat. Playing with one certainly stands out.
As someone who streams mini painting, dealing with multiple cards in an effort to get multiple cams recording., this is a life changer.
Look up atem mini
I know something like a capture card is different from an ATEM Mini in the fact that one lives in your computer and the other is an outboard piece of gear, but if your primary need is the ability to switch between four cameras at 1080/60p at once, an ATEM Mini ($300) still seems like a much better deal, no? Assuming you've got enough desk space and want the physical switcher capabilities...
This really isn’t a bad option for a do-it-all capture card. If you want to capture gameplay with it from a console, for example, you could just get a low-latency HDMI splitter, capture one output, and plug the other into your monitor/TV. I use a Camlink knockoff without a splitter for capturing SNES Classic gameplay and it’s totally playable right in the OBS preview window.
I know a group of people who ran a small esports event at an apartment. It was a game of 3v3, and I can only imagine having cards like that would come in handy. Chances are they were using older, and more expensive ones at the time.
I would love to add a few different cameras after seeing this card, but as your other video explained, by the time I get the card and additional cameras, this likely isn't the best is of my money. Definitely something for a future investment though
If you don't need UHD and 1080p60 is enough, the ATEM mini seems like a better solution to me since it also offers an HDMI out, hardware controls, YUV 4:2:2, 10-bit color, and the ability to control it remotely by plugging it into the network. In the end it comes down to PCIE vs External.
I just got one of these in the boxing day sales. Installed it tonight and it just worked. No issues.
As someone who was considering the Atem Mini from black magic, this has me pausing to see what the best possible set up is...
Both. You need both. No compromises lol
I use the atem mini for work. Unless you are using black magic cameras it is not a great device obs can do everything it can software wise. The only real benifit is the nice light up buttons
@@resolutepixel1 I'm a sucker for light up buttons, I won't lie...
@@Nathan_Lundstrom Do I need 8 cameras? No, but you have me thinking about it...
@@alonedoughnut then get this and a stream deck mini lol
Harris, I'm ready for the Cam Link Pro!!!! I have been waiting for this for sooooo long!
I see this card as having a way to connect your camera AND multiple consoles without having to switch between them constantly, while freeing up a bunch of USB ports when you replace all the individual cam link devices.
The use for this card you didnt mention is multi monitor capturing in a 2 pc setup. This would save on needing multiple cards or save a pci slot. And for cheaper.
Thanks man, I might have to pick this up!
No current need for this device, but always enjoy your videos and watch them thoroughly. After all, it was your video about the Canon webcam utility that made me give up on trying to get a decent webcam and go for an M50 setup. Best wishes on the move...
This is something I have been looking for for a while now I do irl drone racing streaming and I capture alot of hdmi sources 2 from cctv boxes which pick up all of the analogue signals coming from 8 flying drones then a couple of cameras on the track to show live action. I brought a blackmagic atem mini a while ago for switching between cameras while streaming but something like this at a similar price and able to do multiview as well would be nice
Sounds pretty cool. I'm not a gamer, I just like doin how to videos with different angles. currently I use the HD60 with 3 to 4 cams connected to a remote controlled video switcher (seamless) and wireless audio into a DAW. I'm setting up an Atem Mini Pro for more effects
This was an extremely well edited video! Mad props to Sam on this one!
...why do I always start with the thought "I will NEVER need this" and end up with "but if I did have one I could do a bajillion cool things..." Like do camera for my face, my canvas doing traditional art, my cat chasing its tail and the final one for either the amazing views where I live, the subjects I paint or just a wider shot of my set-up. Like I said. A bajillion ideas.
Currently using 2 cam links and a HD60s, this is going to be so much easier
the hd60s can 2 different cameras be Hooked up to the card or only one camera and 1 console??
Anything about it's color depth and compression formats? Is it on mjpeg or something?
*It's Nice but I don't think I'd need 4 inputs even thought I have 3 camera's because I wouldn't use all three at the same time nor having to put them on and then take them off but I also just bought the HD60 and Cam Link a few months ago which I haven't had a Chance to utilize YET but will but this is pretty cool. Elgato does have some AMAZING stuff which is why I have the Key light and the Master Mount with Flex Arm.*
I need this really badly because of the simplicity for the software.
I currently own a 4K60 MK2 and 4K Camlink and are doing very well.
But my money is going somewhere else for the time being.
Will grab this as soon I saved enough money!
I currently have 3 cams (would be 4 if i could hook up my GoPro, but main cam is using my only camlink) this is an absolute game changer (for me) holy......I need to get this ASAP! Thanks for the informative video Harris.... Also i absolutely LOVE the camera tracking you subtlety did with the back n forth, would love to see more of that :)
not sure but someone might find this interesting but there's a camera switcher called from Blackmagic design called the ATEM mini it isn't quite as advanced but it is usb c and has an hdmi out as well (in other words no pci slot required), but anyway thought someone in the comments might find it interesting.
I work for my city's news station and we use the stream deck and OBS while producing shows for web
I don’t need quad capture right now but this is so impressive! I wanna see them keep pushing quality products at ridiculously competitive prices. Definitely building trust with me.
moms spaghetti at the back of the white PC love it, and the cam link pro is much needed
Tell us more about Cam 4! That auto-dolly shot is wild. Behind the scenes please?
Just a random guess, but I'd be willing to bet he got in on Josh Yeo's kickstarter orbiting camera robot arm. I don't know if it's actually out of pre-production yet, but it's a super cool one man studio item that can pull shots like that. Make Art Now is the channel
The editing on this video with all those angles, and the camera moving slowly from side to side from behind the monitors though 🔥 Thank you for inspiring me to keep improving my own content.
I know this was mostly focusing on multiple camera aspects, but can it be used for multiple gaming console hookups at the same time as well?
yes, it is a capture card. as long as you can set output on the console you good
good question, since it doesn't have an "Output" on the card, only 4 inputs. Sooo geting the image from a console to my stream isn't the problem, because of the 4K cap. utility.
But you can't show the game on your monitor like the 4k60pro can, right?
@@SaarphireTTV it's pci express, so if you don't have a pc to plug in to, you should not buy it. That is the output
This could be so useful to content creators who do arts/crafts, cooking, sewing, even gamers with a pet cam!
okay i am very tempted just because I have 2 cameras + the Razer Kiyo. I could totally do a split screen setup when I am building stuff. One camera on me, one camera on the DIY project.
Wish I seen this two weeks ago, I purchased the evga and elgato hd 4K to replace my hd 60, having 4 hdmi would have came in handy since I flip flop back and forth from using laptop to game or PC build.
Yes. 100% I wish just ONE of the slots could do 4k60. I only need 1 4k60 for my gameplay & all my cameras can be 1080p60.
Yes, you could do the Cam Link Pro + 4k60 Pro, but at that point I'd rather just buy the Black Magic card so it only takes up 1 pcie slot
On their twitter announcement they said there's no passthrough and you'll need to use a HDMI splitter or use the preview in the software when intending to use this card to capture console and PC
Listen Harris the GoPro thing didn't work out for me and I think you should definitely make a video about which GoPros to use cuz the Bible Pro 7 was not usable really much
Just bought my cam link pro. Excited to get it! Bought it to stream pokemon openings. Planing on having three cameras.
This be really good photographer who stream. We always have spare cameras laying around, now when we stream a photoshoot we can now have all kind of angle showing what we're doing.
How is latency?
The cam link pro,
Is a version of the original with pro in its name
Geez that RGB is awesome. It just makes that computer pop.
Oh and nice video buddy.
Gonna get 20 camera angles so i can make that one matrix scene live
Would this work for game capturing as well? Let's say in case of mirroring main display to HDMI for this card? It could make this card even more interesting if we can use one card for every video input.
That's so cool! I'm looking forward to seeing this HYPER affordable device help more creators tackle the multi-cam setup! This will make for an even better podcast experience, hands down!
I see this being really good for sim racers. One camera on the pedals, one on the steering input and one on there face like a normal stream. Or just making it all side by side to have a 3 wide set up to show people what they see.
This is exactly how I'm about to use it for Twitch streaming races. Maybe a 'face reaction' cam close up for when I get punted :)
@@phoenix10racing someone went into turn one a little to hard. That sounds like it would be a cool set up.
is it better to use game capture on obs or capture through a capture card. single pc setup?
I just wanna say: you are my favorite here at youtube! Great videos!
Ok yes this makes me wanna wanna pick up a couple of go pros and add angles for intermission screen
4:27 is that a dell keyboard....?
I already own a Blackmagic DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder, but damn the Cam Link Pro is interesting. The compatibility with the Stream Deck is like having a Blackmagic ATEM Mini with more functions. Now I wouldn't mind four 4K60 inputs for a bit more money (and would be ready to upgrade in a few years) just for the stream deck integration. Good job Elgato.
(btw the motorized dolly shot is probably made by something from Edelkrone)
ok.. so not really a competitor to the AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo like i thought it was going to be. I figured Elgato would have made something like that, but one uped it. (2 camera inputs, 1 gameplay input, output).
for the camera that's behind the PC, at eye level, (and says at 3:50 is on a flat color profile), how is it slowing panning left to right and then back again?
Just ordered, thanks for the video! Funny enough I got the Blackmagic DeckLink you mentioned in the video just last week so thankfully I can still return that and save like $200. Thanks again!
Oh you just just uploaded this 😂😂😂 I didn’t even realize
The Multi-view feature looks more like a supersource than a multiview - it's not giving you preview / programme & tally info, rather just pulling up multiple sources at once?
I would still get more use out of the Avermedia Live Gamer Duo, but this is a cool idea that I can see uses for.
I know this sounds weird, but it kinda trumps the HDMI switchers out there for small scale broadcast applications... like for houses of worship. Hopefully, this doesn't get bot grabbed by scalpers. Any good tech release today gets bot grabbed if they sell online.
I'll probably get on next month. Along with the stream deck.
I only got one more available PCIe slot.
My goal as a stranger is to connect an NES, SNES, N64, & GameCube to my pc. Trying to decide if this would work. I know if need converters for RCA to HDMI.
@@retched Would there be a better option?
@@retched That would require another monitor on my desk. I'm trying to stick with 2. How bad would the lag be?
I can see this been purchased by people using multiple 1080p consoles and a decent camera, as its cheaper to buy decent hdmi splitters than it is to buy decent hdmi switches, and not have to worry about the lack of passtrough, as the splitter handles that aspect.
Probably make a good experiment for you with this new cam link card in all honestly, testing the cam link pro like that along side the traditional way of capuring everything else on multiple single devices; and see if it works without issues. Could allow people a route to a great upgrade for less outlay if it does. After all, most people still dont need 4k for streaming or content creation. Especially in regards to Twitch streaming.
3:50 Ah yes, giving me Activater vibes here with the slider
I understand the intro was satirical, but this genuinely is a big deal
What if you needed 8 inputs and you wanted to use 2 cards? Are there views available to see all 8 inputs at the same time? Some mix and match inputs where one camera is PNP to a screen located on the other card? Can you preview all sources at the same time while recording a separate view?
FYI. this is for a 4 computer, 4 cameras, and 4 gamers on one stream. Yes unique but I also think the new HQ might be looking for a solution like this.
You may want to look at the new BlackMagic ATEM Mini Extreme - it supports 8 HDMI inputs (1080P), 2 HDMI Outs and direct streaming to TH-cam, Facebook and Twitch - you can find details here: www.blackmagicdesign.com/uk/products/atemmini/techspecs/W-APS-17
I've only been able to do multi cams (3-4 cams) with a setup that costs THOUSANDS. This is a GAME CHANGER!
To be workable in a corporate environment with laptops it would be great to have a version that connects via USB3.
Elgato really does make everthing
I am more curious as to what dolly you are using and how you are getting the automatic back and forth with the camera tracking you!
Does it do software encoding or Hardware encoding ? Is there any latency ? Is the PIP scaleable of fix size ? How does the Capture card PCIe affect the bandwidth of GPU PCIe ?
Wow, this one is so cool!
When recording 4 inputs at the same time using multiview - how to you split each source into a separate files (one for each source) afterwards ?
Hi, I would firstly like to say thanks as some of your reviews have helped me purchase some of the better equipment for stream, secondly I was wondering as a console streamer could I have these connected into each of my consoles instead of cameras as I use a standard USB webcam right now, because if so I could get rid of my HD60S+ as some times in OBS it crashes when I go live and have to disconnect and reconnect to get it to work again
If my streaming PC's additional PCIe slot wasn't blocked by a radiator I would seriously consider this, but as of now my 4K60 Pro Mk2 will continue to occupy that 2nd PCIe slot.
I was so confused to what they actually did so this helped!
No non-pro user needs more than a USB webcam. Cool card, and I'm sure people are going to do very cool things with it, but I don't see many people outside of streaming using these.
Vaguely interested in what could be done with four cameras side-by-side and positioned with a slight wrap-around as to capture the subject from multiple angles like 3D glasses (but four points rather than two).
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1 2 3 4
Implication being that a VR user could watch someone's content and rotate around the subject left and right (with the software switching from L1R2, L2R3, L3R4 depending on which way the viewer is looking at the subject).
Alternatively cameras 2&3 capturing the 3D detail of the subject from the front, while 1&4 are offset further to wrap around and make a live 3D model of the person. Then the VR viewer is actually seeing a 3D model that is textured by the detail captured by each camera in real time (main details being captured by 2&3, side details by 1&4, and software eg DLSS to fill in the rest of the model).
For some reason I think this would be especially cool to watch makeup tutorials in VR, with the guru in 3D and the side cameras capturing extra detail that might be missed when a brush is covering the angle from the middle cameras.
My brain is weird like that.