Elgato HD60 X External Capture Card

Maximum UHD capture mode

Supported capture mode

Maximum UHD passthrough

Supported passthrough features

Separate capture from passthrough

HD60 X passes the incoming video to your display while sending capture video to your computer. HDMI passthrough supports VRR and HDR, and HDR capture is available up to 1080p60 on Windows; supported capture modes depend on your input and software.

Connect console or PC gameplay

HDMI 2.0 input and output connect the source and gaming display, while USB 3.0 sends footage to your computer. A stereo 3.5mm line input supports analogue audio, and OBS Studio is supported on Windows and macOS.

Choose the Host Connection Before the Source

Connect to a suitable USB 3.0 port on the supported computer. Use the correct data connection rather than a charge-only cable, then select the capture device in compatible recording software. The computer and application must support the format actually supplied by the HDMI source.

Keep Capture and Display Routing Distinct

HDMI passthrough sends a compatible source to the gaming display while the computer captures video. The passthrough limit and capture format are separate specifications. Choose a supported combination for the source, display, cable and software instead of treating a high-resolution display signal as proof of the recording format.

Plan the Commentary Audio Separately

A compatible USB microphone provides a direct commentary input to the recording computer. HDMI source audio and microphone commentary remain separate sources to balance in the application. Use suitable monitoring headphones and a short test recording to confirm which signals the audience actually hears.

Does recording need a computer?

This is an external USB capture device. Use a supported computer or specifically compatible capture host, with the port speed required for the selected mode.

Which capture and passthrough limits apply?

HD60 X captures up to 2160p30 or 1440p60; passthrough includes 2160p60, 1440p120 and 1080p240. HDR capture is up to 1080p60 on Windows.

Can it capture protected streaming-service video?

The specified input is unencrypted HDMI. HDCP-protected content is not a supported capture source.

What is listed in the capture package?

HD60 X, a USB 3.0 C-to-A cable and an HDMI 2.0 cable.

Does a microphone connect to an HDMI input?

A microphone needs its own appropriate recording connection. A suitable USB microphone can provide computer commentary alongside video capture; an HDMI input is not an XLR microphone preamp.

What should I check before going live?

Confirm the source format, device selection, recording computer requirements and commentary routing. Make a short test and review both picture and sound before the full production.