To seamlessly record an HDMI stream using OBS Studio on a Windows 11 Desktop PC with an Oxlaw HDMI USB capture card and an HDMI AV source, follow these steps:
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Install OBS Studio:
- Download OBS Studio from the official website: https://obsproject.com/download
- Install the software by following the on-screen instructions.
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Set up the Oxlaw capture card:
- Connect the HDMI AV source to the Oxlaw capture card's HDMI input port.
- Connect the Oxlaw capture card to your Windows 11 PC using the USB cable.
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Configure OBS Studio:
- Open OBS Studio.
- In the "Sources" box, click the "+" button to add a new source.
- Select "Video Capture Device" from the list of available sources.
- In the "Create New Source" window, choose your Oxlaw capture card from the "Device" dropdown menu.
- Click "OK" to add the new source.
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Configure the video capture settings:
- Right-click on the new source in the "Sources" box.
- Select "Properties" from the context menu.
- In the "Video Capture Device Properties" window, adjust the settings according to your needs:
- Resolution: Choose the desired resolution (e.g., 1080p).
- FPS: Select the frame rate (e.g., 60).
- Format: Choose the output format (e.g., MP4).
- Click "OK" to save the settings.
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Start recording:
- Click the "Start Recording" button in the OBS Studio control bar.
- The HDMI stream will be recorded as an MP4 file on your PC.
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Stop recording:
- Click the "Stop Recording" button in the OBS Studio control bar.
- The recorded MP4 file will be saved in the default location (usually the "Videos" folder in your user profile).
References:
- OBS Studio: https://obsproject.com/
Online Resources:
- How to set up OBS Studio with a capture card: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVz46-Kz62o
- Oxlaw capture card setup guide: https://www.oxlaw.com/downloads/manual/oxlaw-hdmi-capture-card-user-manual.pdf