Live Gamer 4K 2.1 - GC575
HDMI 2.1 PCIe Capture Card —
Take the Reins on Your Vision
Tap into the Gaming Excellence of HDMI 2.1
Immerse yourself in high-speed data transfer with HDMI 2.1, crafted to cater to modern gamers' desires for enhanced resolutions and rapid refresh rates. Our world's premier consumer-graded HDMI 2.1 PCIe capture card, Live Gamer 4K 2.1, paves the way for unparalleled gaming experiences on PCs and next-gen consoles, boasting 4K144 and 4K120 pass-through.
High Refresh Rates and Ultra-Wide Resolutions Support
Level up your gameplay with support for refresh rates up to 240Hz in 1440p and a staggering 360Hz in 1080p HDR/VRR pass-through. No challenge is too great, as the Live Gamer 4K 2.1 also natively supports ultra-wide resolutions in different refresh rate combinations.
Capture in Diverse Resolutions
No matter your input resolution, the Live Gamer 4K 2.1 supports a wide range of capturing resolutions and options tailored to your needs, including *HDR10 capture. Now, with AVerMedia’s Streaming Center, you can also capture up to 4K144 or 4K120, unlocking ultra-high frame rate recording for next-gen gameplay. Capture and let your gaming moments shine!
*Check the full list of HDR/SDR capturing resolutions and supported fps.
Hear Every Detail with 5.1 Surround Sound
Feel every footstep, explosion, and ambient sound as if you were right there. The Live Gamer 4K 2.1 now supports 5.1-channel surround sound pass-through and capture, letting you to fully immerse yourself in rich, lifelike multi-channel audio. Whether you're playing solo or streaming live, you'll hear your game world in a whole new dimension.
*The 5.1-channel capture is available in both Streaming Center and Streaming Center Plug (OBS Plugin) and is only supported on Windows.*LPCM format supports stereo (LPCM 2.0ch) only. Learn more .
Elevate Your Gaming Ambiance
Personalize your capture card with customizable RGB lighting or seamlessly sync it with major gaming RGB ecosystems, transforming it into a vibrant masterpiece that complements your gaming setup.
- Two convenient options:
- Third-party RGB lighting software.
- AVerMedia Assist Central Pro
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Dominate Every Game
Say goodbye to frustrating lag, distracting ghosting, and bothersome screen tearing. Take control of your gaming destiny with the Live Gamer 4K 2.1, offering ultra-smooth gameplay, lag-free performance, and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support.
Ultra-Low Latency and Stability
The Live Gamer 4K 2.1 has a direct and stable connection with your PC through the PCIe slot, providing superior data transfer rates. Delays between your input and display are minimized, ensuring your actions are translated to the screen in real-time lightning speed. Also, you won't need extra cables for your setup, giving you an uncluttered gaming space.
Check Your Devices and Connection
- Always use the cables provided with your devices.
- Make sure that both your display and console (PS5, PS4 Pro, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X) support HDMI 2.1 connections.
- If your monitor supports built-in DSC (Display Stream Compression), be aware that the maximum supported video pass-through might be 4K120.
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*2160p144 capture only available on Streaming Center
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Note: All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit AVerMedia official website for the latest information.
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Date : 2025-07-22 00:00:00
Version: AssistCentralPro_v4.0.73
OS : macOS 14, macOS 15
Description:
1. Support for EDID Merge, Copy, and Internal mode changes has been added for the following models:
GC515, GC553G2, GC553Pro, GC575, GC571, GC573, GC570D
Support for EDID Merge and Internal mode changes has been added for GC551G2 (requires firmware ver. 1.2.6.1)
*Note: For more information on EDID modes, refer to this FAQ
2. Fixed issue: When Nitendo Switch 2 was set to 1440p60 and when GC551G2 passthrough was connected to certain monitors, Assist Central Pro displayed incorrect input resolution.
Date : 2025-07-22 00:00:00
Version: AssistCentralPro_v4.0.73OS : Win10 x64,Win 11
Description:
1. Support for EDID Merge, Copy, and Internal mode changes has been added for the following models:
GC515, GC553G2, GC553Pro, GC575, GC571, GC573, GC570D
Support for EDID Merge and Internal mode changes has been added for GC551G2 (requires firmware ver. 1.2.6.1)
*Note: For more information on EDID modes, refer to this FAQ
2. Fixed issue: When Nitendo Switch 2 was set to 1440p60 and when GC551G2 passthrough was connected to certain monitors, Assist Central Pro displayed incorrect input resolution.
Date : 2025-07-10 00:00:00
Version： StreamingCenterPLUG V2.4.14 (Win), Plugins for OBS StudioOS：Win10 x64, Win11
Description: User Experience Optimization
Date : 2025-06-12 00:00:00
Version：AVerMedia Streaming Center (Win) v1.6.53.1OS：Win10 x64, Win 11
Supported Models:
GC311G2, BU113G2, GC553Pro, GC515, GC531, GC535, GC551G2, GC553, GC553G2, GC570D, GC571, GC573, GC575, GC311, BU113, PW310P, PW313, PW313D, PW315, PW513, PW515, AM310, AM310G2, AM350
Description：
1 Fixed an issue where multi-channel audio info might not show when opening Streaming Center with GC553G2.
2 Solved a problem where turning HDR on/off or opening/closing Streaming Center could sometimes cause the video to stop displaying or the audio to act abnormally.
3 Fixed a bug where a “Please connect AVerMedia device” message might randomly pop up when starting Streaming Center.
4 Improved scene transitions smoother while recording.
5 Fixed an audio issue where stereo or 5.1 channel sound could be incorrectly converted. Now, stereo input stays stereo, and 5.1 stays 5.1 as it should.
6 Fixed a problem where adding the Streaming Center Virtual Mic in OBS could cause it to lose sound after restarting Streaming Center or OBS.
Date : 2025-06-12 00:00:00
Version：[Application] AssistCentralPro_v4.0.65OS：Win10 x64; Win11
Description：
1 Fixed a crash issue when Assist Central Pro and Streaming Center are opened simultaneously.
2 Fixed a potential crash issue when switching input resolutions in Assist Central Pro.
3 Added 5.1 multichannel audio on/off toggle feature for GC553G2 (requires FW 1.0.8.1) and GC553PRO (requires FW 1.1.2.1).
4 Fixed an issue where applying the same manual exposure value to the PW513 resulted in inconsistent brightness levels.
5 Fixed an issue where using the "Restore Defaults" function in Assist Central Pro to PW310P could cause abnormal color output.
Date : 2025-02-14 00:00:00
Version：AVerMedia Streaming Center (Win) v1.6.31.2OS：Win10 x64, Win 11
Description：
1.Supported Models:
GC515, GC531, GC535, GC551G2, GC553, GC553G2, GC553PRO, GC570D, GC571, GC573, GC575, GC311, BU113, PW310P, PW313, PW313D, PW315, PW513, PW515, AM310, AM310G2, AM350
2.GC575:
2-1. 4K 144Hz Support: Please update the GC575 firmware to version 1.1.6.12 or later.
2-2. Multi-channel 5.1 Audio Capture & Passthrough Support (e.g., PS5, Xbox series X) while NOT support 5.1 LPCM(Switch): Please update the GC575 firmware to version 1.1.6.12 or later.
2-3. VRR Recording Support: Please update the GC575 firmware to version 1.1.6.12 or later.
3.GC553G2:
3-1. Support 5.1 Multi-channel Monitoring/Recording(e.g., PS5, Xbox series X) while NOT support 5.1 LPCM(Switch):: Please update the GC553G2 firmware to version 1.0.7.7 or later.
3-2. Support 4K 144Hz Recording: Please update the GC553G2 firmware to version 1.0.7.7 or later.
4.Support for Streaming on: YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, SOOP.
Date : 2025-02-13 00:00:00
Version： StreamingCenterPLUG V2.1.8 (Win), Plugins for OBS StudioOS：Win 11
Description：
1 Requires OBS Studio version 30.2 or later.
2 AVerMedia Center Upgrade: Includes AVerMedia features and works within OBS Studio.
3 Supported Devices: GC553Pro, GC553G2, GC575, GC515, GC535, GC531.
4 Supports 5.1 Multichannel Audio Capture: GC553Pro, GC553G2 (Firmware v1.0.7.7 or later), GC575 (Firmware v1.1.6.12 or later)
Date : 2025-02-13 00:00:00
Version：GC575FwUpdateTool_1.1.6.12OS：Win10 x64, Win 11
Description：
1 4K 144Hz Support: Please use AVerMedia Streaming Center v1.6.31.1.
2 Multichannel 5.1 Channel Audio Capture & Pass-Through Support(e.g., PS5, Xbox series X) while NOT support 5.1 LPCM(Switch) Please use AVerMedia Streaming Center v1.6.31.1 along with AVerMedia Streaming Center Plugin v2.1.8 (OBS Plugin).
3 Windows Dynamic Lighting Support
4 VRR Recording Support: Please use AVerMedia Streaming Center v1.6.31.1.
Date : 2024-12-16 00:00:00
Version：[Application] Diagnosis Tool v2.0.1.8OS：Win10 x64, Win11
Description：
Support GC553G2、GC575和GC571
Date : 2024-03-21 00:00:00
Version：GC575FwUpdateTool_1.0.5.7OS：Win10 x64, Win 11
Description：
1. Optimized pass-through screen compatibility issues.
2. Resolved occasional low-frequency noise issues during headphone monitoring.
Date : 2024-01-16 00:00:00
Version：GC575FwUpdateTool_1.0.5.2OS：Win10 x64, Win 11
Description：
1. Supports pass-through signal at 2560X1440p240 and 1920X1080p360
2. Support RGB24 4Kp30 recording (Notes: Please switch to HDMI 2.0 option in Gaming Utility).
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