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Compact black external capture box with HDMI ports and 3.5mm audio jacks

elgato G2 4K HDMI capture card 2K 30fps USB 3.0

SKU CH-BBXQ-AXSV2

Captures gameplay at 2K 30fps with 4K 60Hz pass-through and includes a 3.5mm mic port for commentary

  • CPUWindows 10/8.1/7, MAC OS, Linux, USB 3.0 port, HDMI input/ou
  • Memory sizeWindows 10/8.1/7, MAC OS, Linux, USB 3.0 port, HDMI input/ou
  • GPU modelWindows 10/8.1/7, MAC OS, Linux, USB 3.0 port, HDMI input/ou
  • Interface typeHDMI
  • Casing colorG2
  • Spec summaryWindows 10/8.1/7, MAC OS, Linux, USB 3.0 port, HDMI input/ou
  • 4K pass-through at 60Hz keeps gameplay sharp
  • Records and streams at 2K 30fps via USB 3.0
  • Works with Windows 10, macOS and Linux
  • 5 mm mic and headphone ports for live commentary
  • Compact external box for portable streaming setups

Capture card for 4K pass-through and 2K30 recording

This external HDMI capture device accepts a 4K signal at 60 Hz and delivers 2K video at 30 frames per second over USB 3.0. It targets streamers, educators and gamers who want to record or broadcast gameplay and camera footage on Windows, macOS or Linux without internal installation. The box includes a receiver cable for immediate connection.

Suited for single-source capture

Creators who need one HDMI input and a 3.5 mm jack for headset monitoring will find the feature set complete. Buyers who require multiple simultaneous inputs, 4K60 recording, or internal PCIe latency should look at a different class of device.

Maximum recorded resolution is 2K at 30 fps

The specification lists 2K30Hz as the capture output, while 4K60 is pass-through only. If your workflow demands recorded 4K or higher frame rates, this unit will not meet that requirement.

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Price $31.99
Cheaper than about 72% of the 509 comparable items (median $80.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameElgato
Product lineLoyaArk HDMI VC
Model nameLoyaArk HDMI VC
Part numberLoyaArk HDMI VC
Casing colorG2
Product typeExternal TV Tuner Box
Product colorBlack
Processor
CPUWindows 10/8.1/7, MAC OS, Linux, USB 3.0 port, HDMI input/output
Memory
Memory sizeWindows 10/8.1/7, MAC OS, Linux, USB 3.0 port, HDMI input/output
Display
Supported resolutions1080P
Display type2K30 Hz
Graphics
GPU modelWindows 10/8.1/7, MAC OS, Linux, USB 3.0 port, HDMI input/output
Audio & video
Video capabilities2K30 Hz
Ports & slots
Interface typeHDMI
Additional connectorHdmi
Ports outHdmi
Available slotHdmi
Power
Power drawNo
Power supplyWindows 10/8.1/7, MAC OS, Linux, USB 3.0 port, HDMI input/output, false, hdmi
Size & build
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsMicrosoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
Supported platformsCertified for Windows Vista
In the box
Included itemsReceiver Cable
In the boxReceiver Cable
More details
OthersHdmi, 2K30 Hz, Windows 10, macOS, Linux, Windows 10/8.1/7, MAC OS, Linux, USB 3.0 port, HDMI input/output
Device controlHdmi, Windows 10/8.1/7, MAC OS, Linux, USB 3.0 port, HDMI input/output

Questions about this item

How do I install the capture card and what step do people often get wrong?

Connect the source HDMI output to the card input, link the card to a USB 3.0 port, then run HDMI from the card output to your display for 4K@60Hz pass-through; the missed step is forgetting that output cable so the monitor shows nothing.

What maintenance or replacement will this device need later?

No internal parts require service; only the supplied receiver cable or your own HDMI leads may wear out, and the 3.5 mm microphone and headphone jacks should be kept free of dust.

What limit appears first during a long streaming session?

The capture pipeline tops out at 2K@30Hz YUY2, so extended broadcasts stay at that resolution and frame rate even though the pass-through path handles 4K@60Hz.

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