Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card Review
Peter Donnell / 5 years ago
A Closer Look
The unit its self is pretty compact. Of course, that’s a good thing, as it has to sit up on your desktop, and you don’t want it taking up too much valuable work space.
On the back, you’ll find a USB Type-C port. This is for connecting it to your computer, laptop, etc. It’s absolutely essential too, you cannot capture without using the USB cable. You don’t have to use the Razer software, but you can’t change the connection type. You must also use the HDMI in, obviously. The output for throughput is optional though, but obviously it’s practical to use it to monitor the stream. I love that they’ve spaced the ports out though, so the cables aren’t going to clash too much.
Audio
On the front, you’ll find two simple audio jacks, but they offer huge functionality. You can connect your microphone and headphones, obviously. However, you can tinker with real-time mixing through the software. This is perfect for those who want to add voice-over to their streaming. Plus, being able to monitor the stream audio and your own voice is vital to a quality stream.
Durability
It’s a simple black box, but on the top, you’ll find the usual Razer emblem and little else.
The unit isn’t particularly heavy, but it feels well planted on your desktop. It comes with extensive amounts of rubber grip coating on the base too. This means it won’t scratch up your desk, but also stops it sliding around too.
