Recording audio during console gaming

[sn0zb0z]

Hi.

I want to record console gameplay with a commentary/voice-over. I have a recording device to record the gameplay.

How do I record the voice-over audio?

If I plug a headset into my computer to record I then can't hear the game audio which I need to be able to hear.

If I plug in an external mic it's hard to know where to put it (I have a clip on one and no desk close for a standing one).

Both also pick up the sound of my controllers as they're so close. The clip on also picks up on noises from movement.

If I have the sound on on the TV they pick up that (if it's loud enough for me to hear, they pick it up) and I can't wear head/earphones (plugged into the TV) to hear game audio if I have a headset on for the mic.

What's the best way for me to record the voice-over audio and still be able to hear the game?

Thanks.

 

[photonboy]

You need to specify:

a) Game console, and
b) Recording device

*From what I understand, game consoles take the MIC sound and send that out the INTERNET connection? (not the HDMI connection or you'd hear your own voice through the TV speakers).

I would think you'd need a recording device that can take in the MIC input to record just like it does your HDMI input, split that (one back to console, one to record).

 

[photonboy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOIQIl5s_Eg

Probably a better guide.

*I didn't watch it all, but I get the impression you SPLIT the audio output so one path goes to console and one to your PC.

I suspect the XBOX ONE and PS4 may do this natively and not need a PC at all. Again, there also may be devices with the MIC input on the device itself (thus HDMI + MIC into device).

 

[sn0zb0z]

a) PS2, PS3, xbox 360
b) Relliance EC010 HD Video Capture

It has a mic input. Problem is the audio (game and voice) and video are one file and the voice audio is very quiet. I can't turn the voice audio up without turning the game audio up too which is no use.

 

[sn0zb0z]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOIQIl5s_Eg

Probably a better guide.

*I didn't watch it all, but I get the impression you SPLIT the audio output so one path goes to console and one to your PC.

I suspect the XBOX ONE and PS4 may do this natively and not need a PC at all. Again, there also may be devices with the MIC input on the device itself (thus HDMI + MIC into device).

Haven't watched all the video yet but thanks for the link.

So I could put the mic jack in the PC to record and audio jack to TV/recording device to hear game audio?

Yeah, I believe they do, but sadly the older consoles don't and they're currently what I want to record on, but I'll be happy when I get a PS4 soon if it's an easier set up lol.