GC553
Live Gamer ULTRA
OS：Win10 x86, Win10 x64, Win11
Description：
1. The supported product models get updated..
2. User interface and compatibility get improved, including the use with webcams and update reminders with partial models.
Note :
For use with systems running Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 and equipped with AVerMedia products. Download and run directly onto the system you want to update. An internet connection is required. The related software and firmware will be downloaded and installed.
OS: Win10 x64, Win11 x64
Description
Support VRR
Notes: VRR recording requires to use the RECentral v4.7.59.1
[Application ] RECentral4_4.7.59.1(win)
OS：Win10 x64, Win11
Description：
VRR support
Notes：Need to update the firmware of GC553 V1.5.11.3
LiveGamerULTRAUpdate_v1.5.11.3
OS macOS 12.x & macOS 13.x
Description
1 Support macOS 13.x
2 Modified for UVC auto select correct framerate.(update default Frame Interval)
OS：Win10 x64,Win11
Description：
New model GC551G2 support
OS：Win10 x64,Win 11
Description：
Minor Bugs fix
Optimize program stability
OS：macOS 11.6 &12.4
Description：
Minor Bugs fix
Optimize program stability
OS：Win10 x64, Win11
Description：
Optimizing input source compatibility
- Version：[Application] AssistCentral v1.2.0.13 Beta
- OS：Win10 x64 & Win11
- Description：
- For use with systems running Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 and equipped with AVerMedia products. Download and run directly onto the system you want to update. An internet connection is required. The related software and firmware will be downloaded and installed.
- Version：[Application] RECentral Express v1.2.56 Beta
- OS：macOS 11.6 &12.2
- Description：
- Updated Twitch API
OS：Win10 x64,Win11
Description：
1. Fixed loading issue with stream engine.
2. Fixed compatibility problem while running NVidia Broadcast
3. Fixed audio issues with some platforms.
- Version：[Application] AVerMedia Gaming Utility_v1.4.9 (Mac)
- OS：macOS 10.x ~ 12.x
- Description：
Support macOS 12.x
- Version：[Application] RECentral Express v1.2.50
- OS：macOS 11.6 &12.0
- Description:
- Support macOS Monterey (version 12)
- Version：[Application & FW]FW 1.4.8.4 (Win)
- OS：Win10 x64, Win11 x64
- Description：
- 1. Fixed the black screen issue when launching the app between OBS and Discord.
- Version：[Application] RECentral 4 v4.7.24.1
- OS：Win10 x64,Win 11
- Description：
1.Support Windows 11
2. Improving AVerMedia UVC device compatibility.
- Version：[Application] AVerMedia Gaming Utility_v1.4.8 (win)
- OS：Win10 x64, Win11
- Description：
1.Support Windows 11.
- Version：[Application] RECentral 4 v4.7.17.1
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
1. Fixed the video capture problem on the AMD graphics card problem
2. Fixed the audio disappear problem on the preview screen
3. Fixed Youtube HDR streaming problem on AMD graphics card
4. Improved the HDR video quality in multi-mode capture
- Version：[Application] RECentral 4 v4.7.9.1 Beta
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
1. Improved the streaming stability problem on FaceBook
2. Improved the software compatibility problem
3. Adjusted the graphics card's default profile settings
- Version：[Application] RECentralExpress v1.2.39 Beta
- OS：macOS 10.15 &11.2
- Description：
- Keep commonly used special effects modes
- Version：[Application & FW] FW 1.4.7.3 (macOS)
- OS：macOS 11.1/11.2
- Description：
- 1.Modify default EDID 1440p60 to 1440p120.
- Version：[Application] RECentral 4 v4.7.4.1
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
REC-922 Single mode preview page HDR enable/disable icon was revert
REC-923 Remaining time not display correctly fix.
Support AMD RX 6800 and RX 6900 record HDR
Fix the RGB light display mode
- Version：[Application] RECentralExpress v1.2.35 Beta
- OS：macOS 10.15 &11.0
- Description：
- 1. Supports macOS 11
2. Supports Macs with M1 chip (Mac M1)
※Please note the current (Feb. 2021) restrictions listed below for the 4K capture boxes GC555 and GC553:
・GC555: Macs with M1 chip are not supported, only the ones with Intel CPU are supported
・GC553: 4K capture is not supported; the highest supported capture resolution is 1080p60.
If you want to capture 4K, please use a Mac or PC with Intel CPU.
3. Resolve YouTube login issue
4.Supports GC555 LED settings
- Version：[Application] RECentral 4 v4.6.0.12 Beta
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
- Change sender to fix unstable problem
Fix when enable instant highlight function and plug-out device lets ap close issue
Fix instant highlight Ui bug.
- Version：[Application & FW] Application Beta 1.2.16
- OS：macOS 10.14/10.15
- Description：
- 1 Supporedt the newest version of Youtube API
2. Fixed bugs
- Version：[Application] RECentral 4 v4.5.0.37
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
- 1. Fixed streaming issue to YouTube platform.
- Version：[Application] RECentral 4 v4.5.0.35
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
- 1. Removed Smashcast platform.
2. Improved the performance for decoding MJPEG 4K.
- Version：StreamEngine v2.0.0.52
- OS：Win10 x64,Win11
- Description：
- 1. Fixed GC311 recording failed on Win10 20H1.
- Version：[Application] RECentral 4 Beta v4.5.0.28
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
- 1. Support AfreecaTV platform.
2. Support RTMP streaming to Periscope platform.
3. Remove mixer platform.
4. Fixed audio volume is decreased when input audio source is 5.1/7.1 channels.
- Version：[Application] RECentral 4 v4.5.0.25
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
- 1. Support Thai language.
2. Support HDR preview with HDR monitor.
3. Support audio recording up to 5.1 channels
4. Support capturing hardware accelerated application on Win10 1903
5. Fixed login failure of mixer platform.
6.Improved application performance
7.Fixed installation failed on some platforms.
- Version：[Application & FW] RECentral Express 1.1.19
- OS：macOS 10.14/10.15
- Description：
- 1. Fixed bugs
2. Performance improvement
- Version：[Application] RECentral 4 Beta v4.3.1.87
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
- 1. Fixed YouTube Live Streaming issue.
2. Modified uploading file to YouTube work flow.
3. Fixed Windows WMI CPU utility is high on some platforms.
- Version：[Application & FW] RECentral Express 1.1.17 Beta
- OS：macOS 10.15
- Description：
- 1. Add Post-Editing Feature
2. Audio Mixer supports add/remove audio source
3. Provide system performance test
4. Support Facebook live broadcast
5. Scenes support screen, window & multi-window capture mode
6. Scenes provide resolution & framerate setting
7. System performance improvement
8. SW release notification
- Version：[Application & FW] RECentral Express 1.1.14 Beta
- OS：macOS 10.14
- Description：
- 1. Add Post-Editing Feature
2. Audio Mixer supports add/remove audio source
3. Provide system performance test
4. Support Facebook live broadcast
5. Scenes support screen, window & multi-window capture mode
6. Scenes provide resolution & framerate setting
7. System performance improvement
8. SW release notification
- Version：RECentral v4.3.1.83
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
1. Use system’s AAC encoder, support audio bitrate 96Kbps, 128Kbps, 160Kbps and 192Kbps
2. Support AMD RX5700 4Kp60 HDR recording
3. Fixed login failure of Mixer platform.
4. Fixed captured application can’t be overlayed by other application.
- Version：v2.0.1.5
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
1. Support software updates through internet.
2. Support sending test result for unknown platform.
- Version：[Application & FW] FW 1.3.6.2
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
1. Improved compatibility with monitor.
2. Improved stability on communication with Utility tool.
- Version：RECentral v4.3.1.74
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
Modified button position of face sticker configuration.
Fixed the effect of color adjustment isn't linear for Live Gamer ULTRA.
Fixed there is no audio output when GC551 is removed and plugged in multi-mode.
Fixed resizing windows size is slow in multi-mode.
Improved memory usage during recording
Improved chroma key default value and algorithm.
- Version：StreamEngine v2.0.0.36
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
Modified localized strings.
Modified device name.
- Version：RECentral v4.3.1.71 (Beta)
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
Support RTMPS
Support Facebook API v3.2
Support adjusting application's display windows size automatically by windows screen size
Support HTML5 in embedded web browser in multi-mode.
Support feedback issues through AVerMedia official website
Improve the response time of user interface
Improve the response time of recording
Modified video resolution of the recording profiles "Optimal", "Good" and "Normal".
Modified localized strings.
Used DirectX12 as video rendering engine.
Fixed audio noise in recorded files when capturing PS4 gameplay.
Removed photo sharing to Twitter and Facebook
Removed video sharing to Facebook
Removed video editing function which provided in previos version
- Version：[Recentral Mac] Recentral Express: v 1.0.19_Beta
- OS：macOS Mojave 10.14
- Description：
1.IMPORTANT: Update your GC553 to firmware GC553FwUpdateTool_1.3.5.0 or later before using this software
2.Connect your GC553 using ONLY the official Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable (0.8 m)
3.Close other applications to keep your CPU loading under 60% while using this software
4.Make sure to plug in your GC553 before opening this software, and close this software before unplugging GC553
5.Do NOT use Bluetooth headphones with this software
6.HDR recording not supported
7.Multi Mode maximum recording: 1920x1080@60fps
8.4K (3840x2160@30fps) and High Refresh Rate (1920x1080@120fps) recording are only supported in Single Mode
9.Improved overall stability
10.Improved navigation and flow
11.Fixed Audio Device anomaly while changing state
- Version：v1.3.5.0
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
1.Improved video latency
2.Fixed some bugs with Utility tool.
3.Added HDCP and audio sample rate states report.
4.Fixed change resolution maybe show "No Signal" image.
- Version：[Application] AVerMedia Gaming Utility_v1.1.1_win
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
1.Support extending resolution setting tool
2.Supports GC573/GC553 HDCP handshaking switch
3.Added a new GC573/GC553 firmware inspection mechanism
4.Added 3440x1440 resolution for GC573
- Version：[Application] AVerMedia Gaming Utility_v1.0.2_win
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：Support extending resolution setting tool
- Version：[Application] AVerMedia Gaming Utility_v1.0.2_mac
- OS：MacOS High Sierra 10.13
- Description：Support extending resolution setting tool
- Version：[Recentral Mac] Recentral Express: v 1.0.2
- OS：MacOS High Sierra 10.13
- Description：
1.IMPORTANT: Update your GC553 to firmware GC553FwUpdateTool_1.3.4.2 or later before using this software
2.Connect your GC553 using ONLY the official Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable (0.8 m)
3.Close other applications to keep your CPU loading under 60% while using this software
4.Make sure to plug in your GC553 before opening this software, and close this software before unplugging GC553
5.Do NOT use Bluetooth headphones with this software
6.HDR recording not supported
7.Multi Mode maximum recording: 1920x1080@60fps
8.4K (3840x2160@30fps) and High Refresh Rate (1920x1080@120fps) recording are only supported in Single Mode
9.Improved overall stability
10.Improved navigation and flow
11.Fixed Audio Device anomaly while changing state
- Version：[Application] RECentral: v4.3.0.34 (Beta)
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
1. Fix an issue that cannot stream to Facebook.
2. Fix an issue that cannot stream to Twitch.
3. Add privacy permission detection mechanism.
4. Fix some microphone compatibility issues.
5. Increase maximum mp4 file size.
6. Fix some minor issues.
- Version：[Application] AVerMedia Gaming Utility_v0.0.13_win
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
Support extending resolution setting tool
- Version：[Application] AVerMedia Diagnosis Tool 1.1810.26553.39
- OS：Win10 x64
- Description：
1.Check the platform's compatibility with Live Gamer Ultra.
2. Check if the performance of the platform supports 4Kp30 video recording.
- Version：[Application] RECentral: v4.3.0.14
- OS：Win 10 x64
- Description：
1. Support "always on top" mode.
2. Remove "tridef smart cam" background removal function.
3. Show USB controller info in setting page.
4. Shorten the transition time between scenes.
5. Improve the performance of recording when uses NVIDIA GPU encoder.
6. Fixed an issue that cannot upload an image with "png" format to twitter.
7. Support ESC/Delete hotkey on the keyboard.
8. Fixed wrong description of HDCP detection.
9. Fixed some minor issues.
- Version：[Application] RECentral: v4.2.0.35 beta
- OS：Win 10 x64
- Description：
1. Fixed an issue that some functional descriptions were wrong.
2. Fixed an issue that the frame rate was unstable when recording 240Mbps.
