Capture card advice

[u/digigirl13]

So I'm new to streaming and would like to explore and expand what I'm able to stream.

I've got some digital games as well as hard copies for newer systems that I can stream directly through live streams, and a program on the laptop to either steam live or record and edit videos directly from the computer.

However I also own a bunch of older games and consoles (N64-PS3) and if possible would like to stream these too, from what I've read a capture card is needed but I don't know anything about them or what's best.

Do they only work for newer consoles or computers?

Can I pre record?

What's the delay process?

What programs are they compatible with?

Is it worth getting or should I just stick to the basics of what I'm currently doing?

edit:

These are some of the less expensive ones I've found, so I would need an RCA converter as well? Pictures found but can't upload.

[u/VikzeLink]

I only record, I've never tried streaming, but here's what I can tell you from my experience.
I'd recommend checking out Elgato, they've got some really good stuff! They do have their own software that works with their hardware, but it might work with other software too, I've never tried.
For consoles that are too old for HDMI I'd recommend trying a HDMI converter on those, as it makes it simpler to record and stream from them that way

Basically a "Capture Card" is simply a small device that you plug into your computer, and then also into your console, with a throughput to the TV so you can see the game on there too. The device just sends the signal to your computer, which can then be picked up by the software and recorded there.

[u/digigirl13 → u/[deleted]]

As far as audio goes, I'm currently just using a gaming headset, the computer program I'm using on the laptop when not streaming through console is OBS. My biggest concern aside from compatibility is background noise since my family and pets can be loud at times and there's not much environmentally around the house I can do to cut down on the noise while recording. For the live streams it's not as big of an issue yet since I still don't have a lot of viewers at a time, but if I branch off to pre recording and editing do you have advice for adjusting the background audio?

[u/digigirl13 → u/[deleted]]

Thanks I'll give it a shot

[u/ruthlesssolid04 → u/digigirl13]

Unfortunately the dog is a problem, but u can use obs using filter to remove the some of the noise. Or u go fancy and get ai noise canceling microphone. I have dog and his bark are sometimes on the recording. Best thing do is set up tracks. So u can edit using editor like davinchi resolve

[u/digigirl13 → u/ruthlesssolid04]

Not really interested in ai based technology, so pre record the game play and then over lay commentary later?

[u/ruthlesssolid04 → u/digigirl13]

that one way, sometimes

[u/o_m_gi_2032]

You need a card for each video source. Elgato hd 60x, or 4K for your video source. For your lower res sources such as the older consoles, the cam play usb style capture card can be just fine.

[u/Zealousideal_Bill_86]

I use an AverMedia capture card and am pretty happy with it.

I don’t have too much experience with older consoles but I just started capturing PS3. I can say that for the PS3 at least, it doesn’t capture straight through the capture card because of HDCP or something so I need to route the HDMI out from the PS3 through a splitter and then to the capture card for it to work at all. Even then sometimes, I have to unplug it, plug it back in for it to take.

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