XBOX party chat help with avermedia capture CARD

in stream labs under sources you will need to add video capture device and choose aver media.

I am having this issue as well. Let me tell you what I discovered. If I do not use my headset I can capture party chat AND game chat. Once I connect my headset I am only able to capture party chat. I use the avermedia Livegamer 4k GC573. I used to be able to capture it all but now I cant. So how you can say it is a capture card update is crazy to me,

Avermedia never updates this thing and there has been a few updates on my series x. Up until recently this worked. Then out of no where it just stopped. Nothing has changed setting wise for anything on my end. I did notice that the audio options menu is now different and it is forcing me into "audio settings are being optimized for headset" bla blah blah now. Was never like this before.

Hello Dear User

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are having trouble on party chat when you clipping, and I understand your confusion.

Having voice chat in your clips can definitely make them more engaging, especially for capturing the full context of a moment. Unfortunately, by default, Xbox Series S doesn't record party chat or game voice chat when you clip gameplay, but there are a few ways you can work around this limitation to capture voice chat along with the game footage:

Enable "Include Party Audio" in Xbox Settings

Unfortunately, Xbox Series S doesn't automatically capture party chat when you make clips directly on the console. But if you're using a Xbox Live Party chat feature, there’s a setting to include party audio in recordings.

• On your Xbox Series S, follow these steps:
  

• Go to Settings > General > Volume & audio output.
  

• Under Party chat output, make sure "Headset" is selected so you can hear your party while recording clips.
  

• Ensure your party settings allow voice to be included in your clips (sometimes in settings within the party itself).
  

Although this setting will help during regular gameplay, it doesn't guarantee voice chat is automatically recorded with clips when you're using the Xbox’s native clip tool.

Use an External Capture Device (For More Control)

If you want more flexibility and control over your clips, you can use an external capture card like the Elgato or AverMedia devices. These capture cards allow you to capture both game and voice chat audio more reliably, including party chat.

• With a capture card, you can record everything, including game audio, voice chat, and even your microphone, all at once.
  

• Connect the capture card to your Xbox and your PC.
  

• Use the capture card's software to record clips.
  

• Adjust the audio settings in the software to ensure voice chat is included.
  

Use a Dedicated Audio Recording App

Alternatively, you can use an app or an external microphone to record your party chat separately and then sync it up with your game footage in video editing software later.

• You can use apps like Discord or a separate microphone to capture the chat, then sync it with your gameplay footage in something like Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or even simpler editors like Shortcut.
  

Unfortunately, without a workaround (like using a capture card or an external app), Xbox consoles don't natively record party voice chat in clips. Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks. 

Best Regards.

Lee-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

I like Avermedia for capture cards. I recently got the Avermedia Live Gamer HD PCIe capture card. I think the internal PCIe capture cards are the way to go if you have a computer close to your Xbox. I don't get any delay on the computer screen or the TV
that is connected.

I checked out a lot of your YouTube channels above and a lot of you have really good quality videos with your capture cards.

This is a link to my 1st video I made with my capture card. The resolution is 1360x768, Haven't uploaded a 1080p video yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wR9T83UD7U

I've also been working on a website since I got my capture card that talks about different types of capture cards. Check it out if you are interested..

Best Capture Cards with HDMI

Hi there DPE Keese

A capture card should resolve that issue, It normally captures all in game chat as well as party chat, I think that is the only way to help you round that issue.