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Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 - GC553G2

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Capture Up to 4K144 Right Away

Elevate your game capture capability instantly and capture up to 4K144 via Streaming Center software on Windows, and 4K60 via OBS on Mac

NEW

Support 5.1 Multi-Channel Audio

Experience enhanced audio immersion with stunning 5.1 channel surround sound audio capture and pass-through

NEW

Windows 11 Dynamic Lighting Compatibility

Enjoy a new level of control over your RGB lighting directly through Windows 11 Dynamic Lighting.

Experience Near Zero Frame Drop
4K144 Video Capture via Streaming Center

Our HDMI 2.1 USB capture card – Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 empowers you to capture your gameplay and content in up to *4K144 quality when paired with the Streaming Center software. Be it capturing from a next-gen console like PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, or a PC game, never miss a detail again!

*Recording format is in MJPEG.

Shine Brilliantly with Multiple Video & Audio Capturing Options

Bring your gameplay and content to greater heights with the Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 capture card! Together with the available *HDR10 video capture and **5.1 multi-channel surround sound audio capturing options, you are destined to shine!

*Check the full list of HDR/SDR capturing resolutions and supported fps.
**Available for Windows only

Live Commentary and Party Chat

The built-in party chat feature of the Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 lets you effortlessly record party chat and live commentary, all without the need for extra microphone and party chat cable (Check the difference here). Stay interactive with your teammates and audience while seamlessly capturing voice chats together with your gameplay.

Feel the Power of HDMI 2.1—Up to 360 fps Pass-through

Experience breathtaking PC and next-gen console gaming experience with the Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1. With HDMI 2.1 pass-through capability at 4K144, 4K120, 1440p240, and 1080p360, your gameplay is more than just epic.

*To fully harness the Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1's performance, refer to our "Devices and Connection" guide here.

The Support Gets Wider!

The Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 supports ultrawide resolutions of 3440x1440 and 2560x1080. With this, you can now game and create content in an immersive field of view on ultrawide gaming monitors that give you an enhanced experience!

Express Yourself with RGB Lighting Customization

Transform your gaming setup with captivating RGB lighting. The Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (HDMI 2.1 USB capture card) is certified for Windows Dynamic Lighting, enabling effortless control directly through the Windows system. Also, you have the extra flexibility to sync with major gaming RGB ecosystems.

You have three convenient options:
  1. Windows Dynamic Lighting (Requires Windows 11 Build 22631.2338 or newer. For detailed instructions, please see here.)
  2. Third-party RGB lighting software.
  3. AVerMedia Assist Central Pro

Flawless Visuals with VRR

Immerse yourself in a world of smooth, stutter-free visuals and ensure you never miss a crucial moment.

VRR OFF
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Check Your Devices and Connection

Notes:
  1. Use the original cables provided with your devices.
  2. Make sure your streaming PC or laptop's Type-C port supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 or above.
  3. Check that both your display and console (PS5, PS4 Pro, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X) support HDMI 2.1 connection.
  4. If your monitor supports built-in DSC (Display Stream Compression), be aware that the maximum supported video pass-through might be 4K120.
    Check our video: Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1: What you should know
Specifications
  • Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps)
  • Input & Output (Pass-through): HDMI 2.1
  • Max Pass-Through Resolution: 2160p144 HDR/VRR, 3440x1440p120 HDR/VRR, 1440p240 HDR/VRR, 1080p360 HDR/VRR​
  • Max Capture Resolution: 2160p144 (Windows*), 2160p60 (macOS)​
    *Check the list of supported resolutions and frame rates here.
  • Supported Resolution: 2160p, 3440x1440p, 1440p, 2560x1080p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i​
  • Video Format: YUY2, NV12, RGB24, P010(HDR), MJPEG
  • Headset Audio Input & Output : 4-Pole 3.5mm Jack 
  • Gamepad Audio Input & Output: 4-Pole 3.5mm Jack 
  • Dimension (W x D x H): 120 x 70 x 27.6 mm (4.72 x 2.76 x 1.09 in.)
  • Weight: 115 g (4.06 oz.)
note:
1. Ensure the Type-C port on your streaming PC or laptop supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 or above
2. Check that both your display and console (PS5, PS4 Pro, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X) support HDMI 2.1 connection
3. If your monitor supports built-in DSC (Display Stream Compression), be aware that the maximum supported video pass-through might be 4K120.
System Requirements Windows® 10 x64 / 11 x64 or later
  • Desktop: Intel® Core™ i5-6XXX / AMD Ryzen™ 3 XXX or above + NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 / AMD RX 5700 or above
  • Laptop: Intel® Core™ i7-7700HQ + NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050Ti or above
  • 8 GB RAM recommended (Dual-channel)
  • For 4K144 MJPEG capture: Intel® Core™ i5-12XXX or above +​ NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3060 or above + ​16GB RAM​

macOS 13 / 14 or later
  • Apple M1 or 3.6 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
  • Apple M1 or Radeon Pro 555 with 2 GB of VRAM
  • 16 GB of 2400 MHz DDR4 memory
Note: 
1. For 4K60 MJPEG capture, requires M1 Ultra / M2 Ultra or above​
2. HDR capture is not available for macOS.​​
*Please refer to the FAQ for a detailed explanation of macOS.​
   
iPadOS 17 or later
AVerMedia Supported Software
  • AVerMedia Assist Central Pro​
  • AVerMedia Streaming Center (Windows only)​
  • AVerMedia Streaming Center Plug (OBS Plugin)​
  • Firmware update tool
What’s in the box
  • LIVE GAMER ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2)
  • HDMI 2.1 Cable
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Cable
  • 4-Pole 3.5mm Audio Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
*We recommend using the included cables for your connection
*According to the latest USB-IF standard: the included USB cable is USB 3.2 Gen 2 = USB 3.1 Gen 2 = USB 10Gbps.
 

Note: All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit AVerMedia official website for the latest information.
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How could I fix the error message Resolution is not supported? How to solve firmware upgrade fail (GC553G2/GC575) on Windows? Why is my preview video and audio out of sync/desync/audio latency or delay on Windows? How can I control GC553G2 RGB lighting with Windows Dynamic Lighting? Why can’t I hear the game audio in preview and my recording video clip? Can AVerMedia capture card devices work with Mac computers with M1, M2, M3, M4 series? How can I enable 4K60 capture (10Gbps transmission speed) for my GC553G2 on a Mac? In multiple scenes of OBS, how to fix black screen when use AVerMedia capture card ? Why does the audio stutter/cracking or not play properly in the software preview? Can the GC553G2 be connected to a USB3 Type A port, or Thunderbolt/USB4 port? Can GC553G2 /GC575/GC553Pro support 5.1 multichannel audio ? How can I start to use Assist Central Pro with GC553G2/GC575/GC571? Why can't I select 4K144/1440p240 on the passthrough screen via GC553G2/GC575? How do I confirm that my computer supports USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C (10Gbps)? Why does my GC553G2 not get recognized on my PC/Mac, or has orange light? HDMI 2.1 capture card – FAQ for Signal and Display Troubleshooting Can I use GC553G2/GC553/BU113/GC551G2 on my MacBook/Mac? What is HDCP and how could I fix HDCP message appear on my preview? What are the supported passthrough and capture resolutions and frame rates for each color format on GC553G2/GC575? Device connection keeps saying no input signal, how can I fix it? When capturing video from my PC connected to the capture card I experience screen tearing in software preview or on the recorded file, how to fix this issue? Why my capture device has orange light(GC553G2) or green flash light (GC553/GC551G2/BU113/GC553Pro)? Can I record from an iOS/iPadOS/Android device using an AVerMedia capture card? Why my USB capture device disconnects randomly?
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Date : 2025-02-14 00:00:00

Version:AVerMedia Streaming Center (Win) v1.6.31.2
OS: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: 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: 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 Studio
OS: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:[Application] AssistCentralPro_v4.0.39
OS:macOS 15
Description:
Support GC515; GC535; GC531; GC553; GC553G2; GC553PRO; GC551G2; GC311; GC313; GC313PRO; BU113; 
PW310P; PW313; PW313D; PW315; PW513; PW515; AM310; AM310G2; AM350

1 Download, Install, and Update Notifications : Use Assist Central Pro to download, install, and receive notifications for any firmware updates.
2 Issue Reporting: Capture Platform Information
3 HDCP On/Off Toggle 
Enable or disable HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) as needed for compatibility with connected devices.

Date : 2025-02-13 00:00:00

Version:[Application] AssistCentralPro_v4.0.39
OS:Win10 x64; Win11

Description:
Support GC515; GC535; GC531; GC553; GC553G2; GC553PRO; GC570D; GC571; GC573; GC575; GC551G2; GC311; GC313; GC313PRO; BU113; 
PW310P; PW313; PW313D; PW315; PW513; PW515; AM310; AM310G2; AM350

1 Download, Install, and Update Notifications : Use Assist Central Pro to download, install, and receive notifications for any firmware updates.
2 Issue Reporting: Capture Platform Information
3 HDCP On/Off Toggle 
Enable or disable HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) as needed for compatibility with connected devices.

Date : 2024-12-16 00:00:00

Version:[Application] Diagnosis Tool v2.0.1.8
OS:Win10 x64, Win11

Description:
Support GC553G2、GC575和GC571

Date : 2025-04-29 00:00:00

Version GC553G2 FW Update Tool_1.0.7.10
OS: macOS 14,  macOS 15
Description:
1 Enable VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support for GC553G2 (Please use Assist Central Pro ver. 4.0.39 or later)
2 Fixed a screen freezing issue when VRR is set to Off and MJPEG is selected as the preview format.
3 Fixed an issue where enabling G-Sync with a 3840x2160p60 input source would cause the preview to freeze when MJPEG is selected.
4 Fixed a jittering issue in the preview when MJPEG is selected and a 1920x1080p240 input source is used with passthrough enabled.

Date : 2024-11-28 00:00:00

Version:GC553G2 FW Update Tool_1.0.7.10
OS:Win10 x64, Win 11
Description:
1 Enable VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support for GC553G2 (Please use Assist Central Pro_v4.0.39)
2 Fixed an issue where switching from 4Kp60 to 4Kp120/144 preview would cause the screen to freeze when the input source is 2560x1440p.
3 Fixed visual artifacts appearing at the bottom of the preview when using MJPEG format at 4Kp120/144 with a 2560x1440p input source.
4 Fixed a problem where switching from 4Kp60/120 to 2560x1440p caused the preview to freeze or show a black screen when set to 4Kp144 MJPEG.
5 Fixed a screen freezing issue when VRR is set to Off and MJPEG is selected as the preview format.
6 Fixed an issue where enabling G-Sync with a 3840x2160p60 input source would cause the preview to freeze when MJPEG is selected.
7 Fixed a jittering issue in the preview when MJPEG is selected and a 1920x1080p240 input source is used with passthrough enabled.

 

Date : 2024-09-05 00:00:00

GC553G2 Datasheet (US TAA NDAA)

Date : 2024-09-03 00:00:00

Version: AVerMedia Multi-channel Audio V1.0.2(OBS Plugin)
Operating System: Win10 x64; Win11
Description:
1.Support OBS Studio V30.2 or later
2.Support 5.1 multi-channel audio capture and pass-through: Please also use GC553G2 firmware V1.0.7.7 
3.How to use AVerMedia Multi-channel Audio V1.0.1(OBS Plugin) please refer to the FAQ.

Date : 2024-09-30 00:00:00

Version GC553G2 FW Update Tool_1.0.7.7
OS: macOS 13,  macOS 14
Description:
Support 4K60 capture: System requirement: Mac computers with M1/M2 Ultra or above
 

Date : 2024-05-14 00:00:00

Version: AVerMedia Multi-channel Audio V1.0.1(OBS Plugin)
Operating System: Win10 x64; Win11
Description:
Support 5.1 multi-channel audio capture and pass-through: Please also use GC553G2 firmware V1.0.7.7 
How to use AVerMedia Multi-channel Audio V1.0.1(OBS Plugin) please refer to the FAQ.

Date : 2024-05-14 00:00:00

Version:GC553G2 FW Update Tool_1.0.7.7
OS:Win10 x64, Win 11
Description:
1. Support 4K144: Please use Streaming Center V1.6.31.2 or later 
2. Support 5.1 multi-channel audio capture and pass-through: Please use Streaming Center V1.6.31.2  or AVerMedia Multichannel audio (OBS Plugin)
3. Support Windows Dynamic LIghting:  
Please refer to this FAQ

 

Date : 2024-05-14 00:00:00

GC553G2 User Manual

Date : 2024-05-14 00:00:00

GC553G2 Datasheet

Date : 2023-09-19 00:00:00

GC553G2 Quick Start Guide

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