AVerMedia Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance streaming equipment, announces the Live Gamer BOLT - GC555, a 4K/60fps HDR external video capture unit.
High-performance device with high image quality and low latency
The Live Gamer BOLT - GC555 is a 4K/60fps HDR-capable, high-definition device capable of recording and pass-through at high frame rates up to 1080p 240fps.
The Thunderbolt 3 connection to the PC enables the use of a software encoding method with no delay due to data compression, resulting in an ultra-low latency of less than 50ms.
The GC555 comes with a license code for RECentral software, which allows users to customize the recording and live streaming screen, and PowerDirector15 for AVerMedia video editing software, and is also compatible with the "Live The GC555 is also equipped with a license code for the "Live Gamer BOLT - GC555" software, which allows for high-level streaming and video production from the moment you purchase the GC555.
Release Date and Price
AVerMedia's Live Gamer BOLT - GC555 will be released on May 14, 2020. It will be available at an open price.
The retail price is expected to be around \45,400 JPY (tax excluded) (*$420,6 USD).
The "Live Gamer BOLT - GC555" is an external device that delivers high quality video without changing the environment. The "Live Gamer BOLT - GC555" is an external, high-definition device.
For more information, visit the Live Gamer BOLT - GC555 product page.
| "Live Gamer BOLT - GC555" Specifications | |
| Specifications | |
| Connection Interface | Thunderbolt 3 terminal |
|---|---|
| Input terminal | HDMI 2.0 (4k/60fps, HDR, high refresh rate) 3.5mm AUX jack (3-pole) |
| Output terminal (pass-through) | HDMI 2.0 (4k/60fps, HDR, high refresh rate supported) |
| Maximum input/output resolution (pass-through) | 3840 x 2160@60fps / 2560 x 1440@144fps / 1920 x 1080@240fps |
| Maximum recording resolution | HDR recording supported: 3840 x 2160@60fps Supports high refresh rate recording: 2560 x 1440@144fps / 1920 x 1080@240fps |
| Encoding method | Software encoding |
| Supported OS | Windows |
| Included Software | Recording and distribution software: RECentral Video editing software: Cyberlink PowerDirector 15 for AVerMedia (4K editing version) Diagnosis Tool Special resolution (EDID) adjustment tool: Gaming Utility |
| Supported third-party software | OBS Studio, XSplit, etc. |
| Recording Format (when using RECentral) | MP4 (H.264 + AAC) or (*H.265 + AAC) H.264 and H.265 encoders use the GPU. The audio codec uses the OS codec. |
| Still image format (when using RECentral) | PNG HDR is not supported for still images (snapshots). |
| Status Indicator Lamp | On-board (RGB lighting) |
| Power supply | Thunderbolt 3 bus power |
| Dimensions | 120 x 120 x 29.3(mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 348g |
| Operating temperature range | 0 ~ 40°C (32 ~ 104°F) |
| Operating humidity range | 15 ~ 95% (no condensation) |
| What's included | Live Gamer BOLT (GC555) Thunderbolt 3 cable (800mm) HDMI 2.0 (High Speed) cable (1500mm) 3.5mm stereo audio cable (3-pole) (1800mm) CyberLink PowerDirector 15 for AVerMedia license key code card Quick Guide |
| System Requirements (Windows) | |
| Supported OS (when using RECentral) | Windows® 10 (64-bit version) |
| Connection Interface | Thunderbolt 3 port |
| For 4K, HDR, high refresh rate capture | |
| Desktop PC | CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-6XXX or higher (Intel® Core™ i7-7XXX or higher recommended) or AMD Ryzen™ 3XXX or higher Graphics board: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or higher or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 or higher Main memory: 8GB RAM (*DDR4-2400 dual channel required) or higher recommended |
| Notebook PC | CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-7700HQ or higher Graphics board: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or higher Main memory: 8GB RAM (*DDR4-2400 dual channel required) or higher recommended |
| For 1080p/60fps capture | |
| Desktop PC | CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-3330 or higher (Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or higher recommended) Graphics board: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 or higher or AMD Radeon™ R7 250X or higher Main memory: 4GB RAM (8GB RAM or more recommended) |
| Notebook PC | CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-4810MQ or higher Graphics Board: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M or higher Main Memory: 4GB RAM (8GB RAM or more recommended) |