AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt (GC555) (2019)

An external capture card that connects to a PC or Mac exclusively over Thunderbolt 3 — it will not work on a plain USB-C or USB 3.x port. That Thunderbolt 3 link gives it the bandwidth to record uncompressed 4K60 HDR10 or 1080p240. Its HDMI 2.0 input and HDMI 2.0 passthrough handle the video, while a 3.5mm line-in mixes in extra audio. You connect your console or camera with a high-speed HDMI cable and link the box to your computer with a Thunderbolt 3 cable.

External Thunderbolt 3 capture card with HDMI 2.0 in/out for 4K60 HDR or 1080p240 capture, plus a 3.5mm line-in.

Device Information

Manufacturer
AVerMedia
Release Year
2019
Model Number
GC555
Category
Capture Card

Available Ports

Connector Quantity Label Notes
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) 1 Thunderbolt 3 (to PC/Mac) Native Thunderbolt 3 only; will not run on plain USB-C/USB 3.x
HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) 1 HDMI In Up to 4K60 HDR10 / 1080p240
HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) 1 HDMI Out (passthrough) Lag-free passthrough, up to 4K60 HDR10 / 1080p240
3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) 1 Line In Analog audio input for mixing

Notes & Compatibility

Connects ONLY via Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) — not compatible with standard USB-C / USB 3.x ports, and not with Apple Silicon Macs. HDMI 2.0 input + lag-free passthrough. 3.5mm line-in. 4K60 HDR10 / 1080p240 capture.

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