ELGATO 4K S: New capture card for 4K streams

The Corsair subsidiary Elgato has presented a new capture card called 4K S. The current model largely corresponds to its predecessor HD60 X: The black box has an HDMI 2.0 input that is connected to a console, as well as an HDMI output that is connected to a screen to track the game. A microphone can be connected to an analog 3.5 mm jack socket.

The signal can be compensated for and dining in a computer via a USB-C port with USB 3.0 speed. That does the 4K S Interesting for streamers who transferred their game to the net, but also for video producers and content creator who want to add cameras to a small setup by HDMI output.

On an external display, the 4K S shows the 4K resolution (3840 × 2160 pixels) at a maximum of 60 fps. It can also record 4K at 60 Hz or WQHD (2560 × 1440 pixels) at up to 120 fps. 240 fps are also possible in Full HD (1920 × 1080 pixels). The predecessor HD60 X only came up with half the frame rates. The device can also deal with variable refresh rates (VRR) and supports HDR10. Elgatos 2024 Capture Card 4K X, with its HDMI-2.1 ports, was already able to record 4K at up to 144 FPS. The 4K X arranges between the two models.

Recording via Elgato Studio and others

The capture card works via the Universal Video Codec (UVC) via various programs, such as Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) or Apple’s QuickTime. The model can also be connected to iPads, provided that it has a USB-C port and the right app. At the same time, the manufacturer published its own recording software called Elgato Studio, which allows video recordings and screenshots. The software works under MacOS and Windows and can Download free of charge from the manufacturer. Elgato later wants to deliver some functions such as the HDR recording.

The 4K S Like its predecessor, HD60 x 179.99 euros. For the company, Elgato Windows 11, a moderately fast processor (Core i5 from the 8th generation, comparable AMD Ryzen) as well as a GeForce GTX 1000 graphics card or comparable. It can also be an M1 and MacOS 13 on the Mac. In addition, interested parties need a 5 Gbit/S USB connection (USB 3.2 Gen 1, formerly USB 3.0).