Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago
Learn how to use ANY capture card in OBS Studio, including HDMI passthrough, the best capture settings, capture card audio, monitoring, latency, and what specs actually matter when choosing a card.
In this complete capture card setup guide, I'm using the FIFINE AmpliGame V3 and Elgato 4K X as examples, but these same concepts apply to most USB capture cards used with Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PCs, cameras, and more.
🛒 CAPTURE CARDS / GEAR
FIFINE AmpliGame V3: amazon.com/dp/B0D9JDSMYN?ref=t_ac_spc_accepted_tile&linkCode=tr1&tag=darkenedcyr06-20&linkId=B0D9JDSMYN_1788122458031
Elgato 4K X: elgato.sjv.io/2RLrMQ
📺 RELATED VIDEOS
Elgato Wave Link 3.0 Tutorial: [LINK]
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Discount Code: DarkenedCyrus (25% off 3 months!)
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Code: Cyrus
Link: sdqk.me/bPFV6hdj/9f8lj0GW
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Check out my website to book 1 on 1 Coaching, editing services, and more! https://www.darkenedcyrus.live
Join The Darkness Discord! discord.gg/ftRsYvq
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Check out my website! - darkenedcyrus.com
BRANDS! Here's my Media Kit - https://darkenedcyrus.live/mediakit
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Come Watch My Stream!
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Channel Started - 7/12/2019
YouTube Partner Program - 11/7/2020
10k Subs - 7/18/2022
20k Subs - 3/13/2024
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Capture Card Setup: What You Need to Know
01:39 HDMI In, Out & Passthrough Explained
03:46 Don't Get Fooled by “4K”
03:54 FIFINE V3 Budget Capture Card
04:44 How to Read Capture Card Specs
05:28 Elgato 4K X & Premium Capture Cards
06:51 HDR Tone Mapping Explained
07:23 Compatibility & USB Requirements
08:16 Add a Capture Card to OBS
09:45 Match Your Console Display Settings
10:07 Resolution & FPS Settings
10:45 NV12, YUY2 & MJPG Video Formats
11:22 Rec.709 vs HDR Color Space
12:11 Color Range & Buffering
12:47 Why OBS Preview Has Latency
13:34 Capture Card Audio Setup
14:11 FIFINE V3 OBS Setup
15:17 Cheap vs Premium Capture Quality
16:20 How Capture Card Audio Monitoring Works
17:07 Method 1: Monitor Audio Through OBS
18:49 Method 2: Listen Through Windows
19:30 Method 3: Elgato Wave Link
20:24 Using a Capture Card With a Camera
21:08 Final Thoughts
Learn how to use ANY capture card in OBS Studio, including HDMI passthrough, the best capture settings, capture card audio, monitoring, latency, and what specs actually matter when choosing a card.
In this complete capture card setup guide, I'm using the FIFINE AmpliGame V3 and Elgato 4K X as examples, but these same concepts apply to most USB capture cards used with Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PCs, cameras, and more.
🛒 CAPTURE CARDS / GEAR
FIFINE AmpliGame V3: amazon.com/dp/B0D9JDSMYN?ref=t_ac_spc_accepted_tile&linkCode=tr1&tag=darkenedcyr06-20&linkId=B0D9JDSMYN_1788122458031
Elgato 4K X: elgato.sjv.io/2RLrMQ
📺 RELATED VIDEOS
Elgato Wave Link 3.0 Tutorial: [LINK]
------------------------------------
We are an Elgato Ambassador! Get a discount when you order your favorite Elgato products with my link! elgato.sjv.io/aOdJZR
Are you a Console Streamer? Then you need Lightstream!
golightstream.com/darkenedcyrus
Discount Code: DarkenedCyrus (25% off 3 months!)
We are an AVerMedia Partner! Go check out their AWESOME Inventory and get an exclusive discount with my coupon code!
Code: Cyrus
Link: sdqk.me/bPFV6hdj/9f8lj0GW
------------------------------------
Check out my website to book 1 on 1 Coaching, editing services, and more! https://www.darkenedcyrus.live
Join The Darkness Discord! discord.gg/ftRsYvq
------------------------------------
Check out my website! - darkenedcyrus.com
BRANDS! Here's my Media Kit - https://darkenedcyrus.live/mediakit
------------------------------------
Come Watch My Stream!
Twitch - twitch.tv/darkenedcyrus
------------------------------------
Socials
Twitter - twitter.com/DarkenedCyrus
Instagram - instagram.com/DarkenedCyrus
------------------------------------
Channel Started - 7/12/2019
YouTube Partner Program - 11/7/2020
10k Subs - 7/18/2022
20k Subs - 3/13/2024
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Capture Card Setup: What You Need to Know
01:39 HDMI In, Out & Passthrough Explained
03:46 Don't Get Fooled by “4K”
03:54 FIFINE V3 Budget Capture Card
04:44 How to Read Capture Card Specs
05:28 Elgato 4K X & Premium Capture Cards
06:51 HDR Tone Mapping Explained
07:23 Compatibility & USB Requirements
08:16 Add a Capture Card to OBS
09:45 Match Your Console Display Settings
10:07 Resolution & FPS Settings
10:45 NV12, YUY2 & MJPG Video Formats
11:22 Rec.709 vs HDR Color Space
12:11 Color Range & Buffering
12:47 Why OBS Preview Has Latency
13:34 Capture Card Audio Setup
14:11 FIFINE V3 OBS Setup
15:17 Cheap vs Premium Capture Quality
16:20 How Capture Card Audio Monitoring Works
17:07 Method 1: Monitor Audio Through OBS
18:49 Method 2: Listen Through Windows
19:30 Method 3: Elgato Wave Link
20:24 Using a Capture Card With a Camera
21:08 Final Thoughts
