Bit Rate Not Constant

[Gofr]

Ok, so I wasn't too happy with Roxio's built in streaming service when I first got this card more than a year ago, but recently decided to check for software updates and lo and behold there's now a SP2. Decided to give it a shot and see if the streaming is any better. Unlike before, I can now actually stream on my twitch channel, which is great. Still toying with some settings, but at least it's finally working. Anyway, I my issue now is I seem to be having trouble with the bit rate. Twitch keeps telling it isn't constant. Is there anyway to make it constant? I see nothing in the options and tried looking around the forums here, but don't see it addressed anywhere. Would appreciate any advice on what (if anything) can be done. Thanks.

[Jim_Hardin]

I know nothing about streaming, but I would try setting it to about 1/2 of what you think it can do...

[Gofr]

I have turned it up, but the volume isn't an issue (well it is extremely low still, but tolerable). No, it just sounds like the sounds is coming from behind a wall. Doesn't sound nice and crystal clear. In my case I'm trying to capture from my Wii U.

[Jim_Hardin]

Are you using Component or HDMI?

 

Does it 'sound' OK to you during play or while capturing?

 

Next thing to test is to try it with a different source. Anything else you have with Component or HDMI (without HDCP)

[Gofr]

Well I thankfully have a fair connection that can handle the higher bit rate when it increases. The problem is when it goes from a low action scene using a lower bit rate to a high intensity scene with a higher bit rate. The sudden increase takes a few seconds to kick in and results in a very bad image quality for those few seconds until that higher bit rate kicks in. I would really like a constant bit rate just to avoid that. I suppose it can't be helped. Will have to mention that to Roxio directly to include in a future update I guess.

 

By the way, since I'm here, is there anyway to improve the capture audio? I find the sound from the game is not quite clear and somewhat muffled when using this capture card.

[Jim_Hardin]

It has been out for a little over 2 years and you are the first that has mentioned this... That makes me suspicious of your conclusions.

 

Maybe you try what I suggested???

 

As to the Audio, with minefield ears, I have never noticed What are you capturing From? Have you turned up the Capture Volume?