Rode Streamer X
Rode | capture card | $399
Hybrid capture interface with HDMI ingest and creator audio routing in one device.
Key Specifications
- Connection Type: usb-c, hdmi, xlr, trs
- Operating System: windows, macos
- Resolution: 4K
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- Phantom Power: Yes
- XLR Inputs: 1
What These Specs Mean
Resolution: 4K
Higher resolution capture produces sharper video for recording and streaming.
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Higher refresh rate passthrough keeps gameplay smooth while capturing.
What You Need To Run This
Rode Streamer X takes its video in over HDMI, so you also need an HDMI cable from the console, camera, or PC you are capturing.
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Realistic Total Cost
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Price Position In This Category
At $399, Rode Streamer X is the most expensive of the 27 capture cards we list. In the rest of the category the cheapest is HDMI USB 3.0 Capture Card at $29; the median capture card price is $149. That is $370 above the cheapest in this category.