Features

The ExtremeCap U3 is HDMI Streaming Extreme

The ExtremeCap U3 is a USB 3.0 capture card that's truly capable of recording and streaming 1080p 60fps gameplay via HDMI and component inputs. Beyond that, this capture card supports the capture of HD raw data to popular video software with its DirectShow compatibility. Simply connect it with your game console and a USB 3.0 PC/laptop, launch your preferred video software and you're immediately ready to start recording or sharing your gameplay footage.

Silky Smooth 1080p 60fps HD Recording

Preserving your best gaming moments in their original quality is what its all about. The ExtremeCap U3 grabs your gameplay footage at up to 1080p 60fps, preserving smooth gameplay even in fast-paced FPS and sports games. ExtremeCap U3 provides twice the amount of frames for video editing as compared to 1080p 30fps. This is smooth HD video.

Voice Commentating

Your game speaks for its self, but so can you. Connect the microphone to your PC and adjust the PC audio settings, then begin the live commentary in a single click away. We don't stop there, the voice commentary can be saved as a separate audio track as an MP3 format for post-production.

Game and Record on the Same Monitor

In the past, you needed two monitors to game with a capture card - one for recording and one for the video pass-through - just to avoid the video latency caused by insufficient USB 2.0 bandwidth. Now, you can keep things simple with AVerMedia’s advanced USB 3.0 technology. The ExtremeCap U3 can transfer video content at a near simultaneously speed to your PC. So, you can play directly in the preview window of your video software with no need for another monitor and no need to worry about latency.

Work Seamlessly with Your Favorite Software

The ExtremeCap U3 works perfectly with DirectShow compliant software, such as XSplit, OBS, Wirecast, VLC media player, and PotPlayer. Editing or streaming uncompressed HD footage with the software you love is just that easy.

Edit Directly with Sony Vegas and Adobe Premiere Pro CS6

Sony Vegas and Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 plug-ins are included in the package. They provide smarter operation flows that allow you to utilize the video editing tools and audio effects of these popular video software programs more efficiently. No more wasted time spent moving HD projects back and forth.

ExtremeCap U3 Is Now Compatible on Your Mac.

Capture straight to your Mac. ExtremeCap U3 has an exciting new feature exclusively available to its users--now compatible with your Mac. Capture your Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4*, or Wii U gaming footage on your Apple computer in stunning 1080p60 resolution. From there, upload clips directly to YouTube and start sharing them with all your friends and fans.
*Upgrade your PS4 firmware (version 1.7 or above) to record gameplay over HDMI. Click here to find out how to disable HDCP on the PS4.

Snapshot Screenshots

Snapshots of your gameplay now come easily to ExtremeCap U3 users. A single button click takes 1, 3, 6 or 12 shots of your screen, turning your computer into an even more powerful capture device. This feature is currently only available on Mac systems.

USB 3.0 Diagnosis Tool

The included USB 3.0 Diagnosis Tool is software for testing the performance of the connected USB 3.0 port. It shows whether the USB 3.0 port on your desktop or laptop is capable of transmitting 1080p 60fps video content. The tool provides an option to convert the video frame rate to a supported bandwidth rate.


Technical Information

Connections

Interface USB 3.0*
* Verified chipset: Intel Native, Renesas, Fresco (See how to check USB 3.0 controllerhere)
Video Input

Digital: HDMI[1]
Analog: Component Video

[1] HDCP content cannot be recorded

Audio Input Digital: HDMI
Analog: RCA L/R

Standards

Resolution

Input:
640 x 480 (60p) / 720 x 480 (60p/60i) / 720 x 576 (50p/50i) / 800 x 600 (60p)
1024 x 768 (60p) / 1280 x 720 (60p/50P)
1280 x 768 (60p) / 1280 x 800 (60p) / 1280 x 1024 (60p)
1360 x 768 (60p) / 1440 x 900 (60p) / 1680 x 1050 (60p)
1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/60i/50i)

Capture:
640 x 480 (60p) / 720 x 480 (60p/30p) / 720 x 576 (50p/25p) / 800 x 600 (60p)
1024 x 768 (60p/30p) / 1280 x 720p (60p/50p/30p/25p)
1280 x 768 (60p/30p) / 1280 x 800 (60p/30p) / 1280 x 1024 (60p/30p)
1360 x 768 (60p/30p) / 1440 x 900 (60p/30p) / 1680 x 1050 (60p/30p)
1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)

Chroma Subsampling YUV 4:2:2
Audio HDMI : PCM
RCA L/R : PCM

Hardware Extra

User Interface LED indicator for working status
Dimensions 137.2 (w) x 84.8 (d) x 18.55 (h) mm
Weight 182g

Applications

Bundled Software AVerMedia RECentral, USB 3.0 Diagnosis Tool
3rd Party Plug-ins Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 plug-in, Sony Vegas plug-in
Compatible Software DirectShow compliant software: e.g., XSplit, OBS, AmaRecTV, Potplayer

System Requirements (Windows)

Software AVerMedia RECentral
Record Quality Max. 60 Mbps@1080p60
Record Format MP4 (codec: H.264, AAC)
Operation System Windows 8(32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit)
 
Desktop
Laptop
CPU
i5-3400(Ivy Bridge) or above
i7-3537U 2.0GHz (Ivy Bridge) or above
Graphic Card
(DirectX 10 compatible) 
NVIDIA GT630 or above
NVIDIA GT 735M or above
Memory
4G RAM
Power Requirement
USB 3.0 Power
[Note]
1.For HD 720p 60 FPS recording (H.264):
Intel® Core™ i3-3200 series with Ivy bridge platform, 4 GB RAM and DirectX 10 compatible graphic card
2. Intel chipset with native USB 3.0 host controller (See how to check USB 3.0 controller here)
(Can be used together with these certified chipsets: Renesas, Fresco, VIA*, ASMedia**)
* With VIA or ASMedia chipset, CV710’s firmware must be upgraded to v61, and driver to v1.0.x.33
**With ASMedia chipset, 1080p 60 FPS recording is only supported when running Windows 8.1 / 8 with Microsoft’s built-in USB 3.0 driver

System Requirements (Mac)

 Software  AVerMedia RECentral for Mac
 Record Format  MP4 (codec: H.264, AAC)
 Operation System  Mac OS X v10.9 or above
 Record Quality  Max. 60 Mbps@1080p60
 CPU  i5 quad-core or above 
 Memory  4G or more
 HDD  At least 500 MB of free space
 Power Requirement  USB 3.0 Power

 

Included Accessories

  • ExtremeCap U3 (Weight: 182g)
  • USB 3.0 cable
  • Quick Installation Guide
  • Component Video / Stereo Audio