4.3.2202.1212 Release Notes
Supported operating systems
Windows 10 (64 bit)
For hardware and software requirements, see further details here:
https://xspl.it/bc/req
Internet connection
Requires Internet connectivity and HTTPS / HTTP port 80/8080 to be open
For live streaming on the lowest settings, a minimum upload speed of 500 Kbps is required
Known issues and limitations
For a list of bugs being worked on see the “Known Issues” section. For other general known limitations see the list here.
4.3.2202.1212
Features and improvements
- T16743 - Layout Wizard
- T20775 - Restore Audio Mixer window on next launch
- T20804 - Background source
- T20829 - Lower third source
- T21234/T22062 - Single sign-on login integration
- T21922 - Add Source menu update
- T21953 - Bottom panel optimizations
- T22073/T22074 - Machine license integration
- T22104 - Source properties improvements & fixes
- T22317 - Allow generating multiple graph text files
- T22439 - YouTube Live: RTMPS support
- T22536 - Incorrect Stream Only device is installed from the source properties window (For verification)
- T22585 - Rename Cut to Cut/None
- T22620 - Changes to free license restrictions
- T22672 - Onboarding Tooltips
- T22682/T22807 - Source properties update and fixes
- T22794/T23270 - Source properties updates: NDI Stream & RTMP Stream
- T22836 - Notification bar: Prompt user regarding admin mode when adding game source for the first time
- T22913/T23024 - Other source properties updates
- T23367 - License restrictions update
- T23536 - Update to CPU mode playback
- T24261 - In-game and GameBar HUD: Twitch API update
Fixes
- T19596/T22757 - RTSP fixes
- T20851 - Installer may fail to install XSplit Stream Audio
- T21305 - Camera source issue on GPU mode
- T21352 - WebM/Stinger transparency doesn't work on GPU mode
- T21558 - Audio Stuttering at Random Intervals (For testing)
- T21625 - Screen Capture is "bright" on HDR displays and buggy when the application is on a different monitor (For testing)
- T21646 - Change default VST3 plugin folder
- T21799 - Application may not load or freeze on startup (For user testing)
- T21934 - Camera freezing in XBC when using video processing to CPU and Legacy (green on GPU mode) (For testing)
- T22186 - Local recording: Custom Quality settings may not stick
- T22225 - Recording may get overwritten if another one is started immediately after stopping the current one
- T22226 - Changes in the Settings window are not saved upon restart
- T22313 - Watermark in virtual camera does not match the setting for stream/recording on load of the application (For verification)
- T22381 - Stream Only shows as None on Audio Mixer and doesn't work
- T22418 - Height of main window increments every login
- T22423 - Error when loading .bpzip presentation with Skype NDI source
- T22521 - Application can take a long time to launch
- T22753/T22812 - Offline install with machine license can't validate license on startup
- T22755 - Installer language should persist into the application
- T23052 - Remove XSplit Video Editor dialog and related functions
- T23059 - Decklink Duo 2 Playout gets an error
- T23120 - Unable to trigger the Local Recording hotkey without opening the Local Recording menu first
- T23121 - Link in Select Presentation window opens the non-default browser
- T23373 - CPU/GPU Usage values are erratic when Zoom is launched (For user verification)
- T23429 - Application hangs in memory after closing
- T23435 - Virtual camera compatibility fix
- T23443 - Translations periodically not getting applied in Source Properties
- T23447 - Random crash during YouTube Live stream (For user verification)
- T23481 - Speachy VST3 is not working (For testing)
- T23500 - Plugin download may fail due to TLS error
- T23580 - ArgumentException when adding YouTube Live, Facebook, and Custom RTMP
- T23606 - Limelight FMS URL stays blank when created from Execute Custom URI
- T23837 - Possible crash after user streams for 3-4 hours (For user verification)
- T24346 - Possible random crashes even when idle (For user verification)
- TXXXXX - Audio engine fix
Known issues
Major
- CPPCORE-1566 - Blackmagic 10.11 driver version has a black display for WDM driver
Note: Issue in Blackmagic driver
Workaround: Use Blackmagic SDK integration in XSplit
- T11328 - Freeze on the scene with Countdown timer text
- T24473 - Splash screen may get stuck after install/update
Workaround: Start XSplit with useprescam:0 startup parameter
- XBC-4909 - Elgato GameCapture HD/HD60 captures may lag or stutter on some systems
Note: On Win 8.1/10 we recommend the following settings:
1. Right-click Elgato source and uncheck Internal decoding
2. Use GPU video processing mode: Tools -> Settings -> Advanced -> Video processing mode: GPU
Normal
- CPPCORE-521 - Audio/Video desync with Axis IP Cameras running on RTSP
Workaround: Enable WASAPI option in Tools > Settings > Advanced tab
- CPPCORE-769/XBC-4232 - Audio Preview gets delayed
- CPPCORE-901/XBC-4667 - Setting the Magewell XI100DUSB-HDMI device as "Audio Input" can produce a crackling sound
- CPPCORE-965 - Issues with Darkest Dungeon (OpenGL)
- After changing the game resolution from 1080p fullscreen to 720p windowed, the game capture becomes cropped on the stage
- Mouse cursor displayed on the stage and on the game are also mismatched
- CPPCORE-1046 - Application may freeze on disabling of a sound device by while capture card source is on stage
- CPPCORE-1098/XBC-4475 - Intel Quick Sync bandwidth usage goes beyond set bitrate
- CPPCORE-1150 - Capturing with "Rise of the Tomb Raider" on DX12 results in DXGI error with AMD Crossfire
Note: We have seen this issue to be driver-related and have been reported to AMD. For now, please disable the CrossFire configuration to be able to play the game in DX12.
- CPPCORE-1360 - RTSP source does not restart if the connection is lost
- CPPCORE-1363 - AVerMedia Live Gamer HD2 may lose audio or video after changing the resolution (Video Output settings)
- When switching between 480p and 720p/1080p, the video may become black while audio stays on. Workaround: Set colorspace to YUY2 and then back to MJPEG, then restart PC as needed
- When switching between 720p and 1080p, audio may be gone while video stays on. Workaround: Click Refresh on the source property page
- CPPCORE-1451 - Performance/Encoding Issues on Intel Hades Canyon NUC
- CPPCORE-1509 - Elgato CamLink video input properties may change on refresh of filter or load of presentation
Note: Acknowledged by Elgato; awaiting firmware/software update from them
- CPPCORE-1574 - Video stuttering for Blackmagic Shuttle Intensity when using WDM filter
- CPPCORE-1593 - Application may crash when clicking on the source list
Workaround: Update OS to Win 10 version 1803 or later
- T11628 - YouTube Live: "No filter selected. Expected one of: default, idParam, id, mine" when attempting to stream
- T10100/XBCPLUGINS-1352 - Text plugin: Text disappears once in a while when using a custom script, Load Text from File
- T10103/XBC-5645 - Diamond VC500 capture dongle shows “camera is not available” screen
Workaround: Set Audio Input of the source to None
- T10104/XBC-5628 - Unmuting from a recording device can result in some audio crackling on some systems
- T10152/XBCPLUGINS-1236 - Freeze when canceling adding of Text source while it loads (affects slow machines or those having many fonts installed)
- T10526/XBCPLUGINS-1050 - Local Streaming: Unable to stream when selecting a custom network adapter
- T14192 - "Remember Playback position" does not take effect on scene switch (affects certain video files in Legacy & GPU modes)
Workaround: Turn off “Use Media Foundation Engine for video playback”
- T13170 - HTML and Text source position isn't accurate when grouped
- T14067/CPPCORE-1470 - Looping videos no longer have a smooth transition in CPU mode
- T15041 - Manycam is stuck in 30fps configuration
- T19759 - Audio and video desync with RTSP source
- T19636 - Window Capture source changes in size when moving between 1080P and 4K monitor
- T20767 - WSplit Timer App gets cropped when scale and layout is set at 150%
- T21612 - VST3 plugin configuration is not saved
- T21613 - VST3 plugin gets reset when toggled on/off
- T22720 - XSplit Broadcaster Audio device may be visible in Microphone dropdown menu in Audio settings after installation (intermittent issue)
- T24276 - Replay Source renders a sped-up video
- XBC-5828 - Desync is present in Hauppauge devices while using WASAPI Audio Renderer
- XBC-5865 - Browser sources always restarts even if "Keep source in-memory" is enabled on WASAPI render or device change
- XBC-5962 - Logitech C922 frame rate mismatch on manual configuration
- XBC-6063 - Strict CBR checkbox is available on the Reconfigure Stream dialog for hardware encoders
- XBC-6271 - Issue with the resolution of Avermedia C353 encoder
Note: Reported to AVerMedia
- XBC-6428 - Some video becomes black and loses aspect ratio when pushed to Live scene; Crash happens when repeated a few times
Note: Affects AMD GPU only
- XBC-6471 - RTSP feed may stop when pushing to live scene then eventually crashes
Note: Green feed happens on GPU mode only; Crash happens in CPU & GPU mode
- XBC-6490 - Skype video source stutters when using XSplitBroadcaster virtual camera as Skype camera
- XBC-6642 - Possible memory leak in NDI receiver
- XBC-6911 - Application may crash when closing plugin store
- XBC-7187 - Total CPU usage reading is off by 15-25%
- XBCPLUGINS-631 - YouTube Live: Unable to stream to a new event while embed is allowed
YouTube API does not currently allow
Workaround: Uncheck “Allow embed” on the broadcast details popup
Minor
- CPPCORE-546 - Source Transitions do not reflect crop settings for Sources.
- CPPCORE-964 - AMD VideoCodecEngine (VCE2) recordings results in noticeable video pixelation after component update - affects broadcast plugins
- T9950/XBC-7419 - Assigning hotkey using extra mouse keys with modifiers can't be set with keypress combination
- T10047/XBCPLUGINS-330 - YouTube Live channel properties shows 'no data' on Extra Param but shows 'with data' from the Reconfigure Stream dialog
- T10083/XBC-5940 - ALT key menu bar interaction may not work after window activation by keyboard
- T10088/XBCPLUGINS-336 - FC2: Max bitrate limit is ignored after changing codec value
- T10524/XBCPLUGINS-1383 - YouTube Live: Unable to set up different accounts with the same Fullname
- T10534/XBC-4316 - Source Properties dialog loses focus on changing camera sources
- T19610 - Source properties is empty for RTMP Stream source pasted directly on stage
- XBC-2960 - "Skype Video" flickers when mini video window is opened
Workaround: Calls > Call settings > Show advanced settings > Uncheck “Show call controls when Skype is in the background”
- XBC-3178 - Projector can show thumbnail previews of other scenes if projecting specific scenes that is not the active scene
- XBC-3874 - Streaming plugins with NVENC shows "Variable" for Frame rate mode (local recording is ok) (FPS is constant, but Mediainfo show variable due to a small time stamp variation on the first few frames)
- XBC-5038 - Mask file for Skype source is not applied right away while offline unless the source is refreshed
- XBC-5721 - Mouse cursor not rendered when capturing some UWP applications
- XBC-5722 - Built-in overlays on some UWP applications are not rendered completely
- XBC-6405 - "Remember Playback position" may still be applied when hardware acceleration for video playback is enabled
- XBC-7307 - Looping videos may stop playback on load of presentation
- XBC-7371/7067 - COMException occurs when multi-encoding with AVerEnc on Local Streaming and Local Recording
- XBCPLUGINS-610 - Presentation Packager: Exporting as zip file using symbols in the file name reflects a different directory and presentation name
Known limitations
- A bug in some Nvidia’s driver versions (incl 337.50 and 337.88) prevents some functions in XSplit Broadcaster from working on Laptops with GTX 8XXM GPUs. Nvidia has released updates to its drivers to resolve this problem. Drivers from 340.52 and up resolves this issue
- CPPCORE-399 - Screen capture issues with multi-GPU combination (Exclusive mode window capture is disabled on multi-monitor systems where monitors are connected to separate GPU’s)
See Notes on limitation.
- CPPCORE-875 - Virtual camera does not work with Lync/Skype for Business; Affects Windows 8.1/10
Lync/Skype for Business cannot see XSplit Broadcaster because it does not support DirectShow capture sources. Some Microsoft applications only support native hardware driver and XSplit does not provide this yet.
- CPPCORE-902 - AMD VideoCodecEngine bitrate goes higher than the set bitrate
This has been reported to AMD.
- Some Origin-enabled games (eg. Mirror’s Edge - DX9) may crash or freeze. A workaround for the moment is to disable Origin overlay by going to Origin client’s Application Settings -> Origin In-Game -> Uncheck “Enable Origin In-Game”
- XSplit Broadcaster may not be compatible with other similar applications that capture games running at the same time (i.e.: MSI Afterburner, Fraps).
- To resolve issues with MSI Afterburner, users may try either of the following: Run MSI Afterburner after XSplit Broadcaster, or set the "Application detection level" to “Low” in the RivaTuner properties - in Windows 10 1903 (10.0.18362.329), set it to “None” to avoid a crash.
- In DirectX11 games (for example World of Warcraft and Assassin's Creed 3), XSplit Broadcaster will not enter into the game and cannot capture when Fraps is running. UPlay and Steam have the same problem since Fraps prevents any other software from capturing in DX 11.
- XSplit Broadcaster is incompatible with some games using GameGuard for anti-cheat protection, hereunder Hero of the Obelisk and RF online.
- On Enduro laptops running Win 7/8 (Laptops with Switchable graphics running Intel CPU/iGPU and also extra AMD dGPU), XSplit only supports power saving mode (running the program on the iGPU). This is due to the issue reported here. (This issue has persisted since 2013 and has only been corrected for Win 10)
So if running AMD Enduro laptop on Win 7,8 your best options are:
1. Set XSplit to run in power-saving mode in the laptop settings, which means it will run on your intel GPU (not great for game capture if your games run on the AMD dGPU)
2. Upgrade to Windows 10, then you should be able to run XSplit with high-performance mode.
- AMD Mantle Graphics API is not supported by GameSource
- Nahimic Audio Solution and ASUSTeK Sonic Suite may cause XSplit applications to freeze. These programs inject themselves into processes and have been known to cause our application to freeze. As a workaround, it is advised to disable these programs to avoid freezes in XSplit applications.
- Adding Elgato filter may cause memory usage on the status bar to go beyond available memory. According to Elgato, this is an NVIDIA SDK bug, which has already been reported to NVIDIA.
If you are looking for the release notes of the previous version, please look here.
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