SimplyNUC EasyCast User manual
EASYCAST SETUP GUIDE
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INSIDE THIS BOX:
HDMI (2x) [1.B, 2.A]
3.5mm Audio Cable [3]
Audio Isolator [3]
Ethernet Cable [1.C] USB Hub
USB to 3.5mm Adapter
A. Connect a keyboard and mouse to the EasyCast
B. Connect EasyCast to a monitor via labeled HDMI OUT or DisplayPort (cable not
included)
C. Connect EasyCast to a network connection via ethernet cable
D. Power on EasyCast. Check that Game PC is powered on.
E. Check internet connections via Network Settings
F. Connect camera to the EasyCast
B. On Game PC - Open “Display" settings and change Multiple Displays drop-down to
“Duplicate these displays”
a. Note: This may downscale your Game PC monitor’s resolution. You can
readjust the resolution in the “Resolution” drop down menu.
b. Note: This may downscale your Game PC monitor’s frame rate. Visit our FAQ
page to see the solutions for NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards
C. If two monitors are being used for the Game PC, select the monitor used for the
game play to be duplicated
A. Connect HDMI OUT on the Game PC to the HDMI IN on the EasyCast
a. Note: An HDMI OUT connection from the graphics card (where available) is
preferred
1.0 General
2.0 Display
Audio setup varies based on the headphone and microphone combination in use.
Reference the Audio Connections Card for more info.
3.0 Headphone/Mic
A. Connect headset to a USB port on the EasyCast
B. Connect Line Out on EasyCast to the Line IN on the Game PC via the
3.5mm cable and isolator
3.1 USB Headset (w/Mic)
A. Connect headphone to USB port on the EasyCast
B. Connect mic to a USB port on the EasyCast
C. Connect Line Out on EasyCast to the Line IN on the Game PC via the
3.5mm cable and isolator
3.5 USB Headphone w/ Separate USB Mic
A. Connect headset to the EasyCast via the Line OUT audio port on the
rear of the device
B. Use the 3.5mm adapter to connect the 3.5mm audio cable and isolator
to the USB port on the EasyCast. Connect the same cable to the Line IN
port on the Game PC.
3.2 3.5mm Headset (w/Mic)
A. Connect headphone to USB port on the EasyCast using a 3.5mm
adapter (included)
B. Connect mic to a USB port on the EasyCast
C. Connect Line Out on EasyCast to the Line IN on the Game PC via the
3.5mm cable and isolator
3.3 3.5mm Headphone w/ Separate USB Mic
A. Connect headphone and mic to USB port on the EasyCast using a
3.5mm adapter (included)
B. Connect Line Out on EasyCast to the Line IN on the Game PC via the
3.5mm cable and isolator
3.4 3.5mm Headset w/ Separate 3.5mm Mic
Please find the setup instructions below. Check the “Inside this box” section for the
included compenents and the step they reference. Also see the connection diagram
for additional help. Before you begin, connect EasyCast and PC to power sources.
If an XLR mic is being used, you will need an audio interface to connect directly
to the EasyCAST. Consider the connection from the audio interface as the “type”
of mic listed in the instructions below.
Note on XLR Mic
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A. On the EasyCast, right click speaker on the taskbar system tray
B. Click Sounds
C. On the Playback tab, find your headphones or speakers and ensure they are set as
default, click Apply
4.0 Audio Output Setup
A. While still on the EasyCast, go to the Sound settings, select the Recording tab
B. Double click the icon that represents your microphone
C. Select the Listen tab. Check “Listen to this device” box. In the dropdown
select the option that corresponds to the audio Line OUT you connected
from the EasyCast to the Game PC. Click Apply, Ok.
Note: This may not be the same as the selected option pictured. If you
used the 3.5mm port to connect the Line OUT select the Speakers (High
Definition Audio Device) option. If you used a USB port and adapter, look
for the USB option in the dropdown menu.
5.0 Microphone Setup
5.0 Microphone Setup (Continued)
A. On the Game PC, Right Click the speaker on the taskbar system tray and
choose “Recording Devices”. Note: If that does not work, Select Sounds
and go to the Recording tab.
B. Speak into the microphone (from previous step 5B), you will see visual
feedback on the Microphone input on the Gaming PC. (A separate head
phone may be plugged into the Game PC if you would like to audibly
verify)
6.0 Verify Audio
Note: In order to hear yourself in
the separate headphone, you need
to double click the microphone,
check the “Listen to this” box and
Apply. After you verify the audio
working, uncheck “listen to this”
box and Apply.
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C. If successful, click the Playback tab
D. Make sure the default device selected corresponds to the HDMI connection going
to the EasyCast (i.e., your capture card, should contain letters SC).
6.0 Verify Audio (Continued)
A. On the EasyCast, open Streamlabs OBS.
B. Log into the platform you would like to stream through (Twitch, Youtube,
Mixer, etc.). Confirm all prompts to allow Streamlabs OBS to stream to
your account. Confirm all prompts to allow Streamlabs OBS to stream to
your account. (Existing SLOBS users will be able to download their
existing scenes.)
C. Download the optimized PSPC settings
7.0 Stream Audio
If you do wish to use the default template and would like to use a custom scene you
will need to manually add the Personal Streaming PC Capture Card.
D. In the Streamlabs OBS Editor tab, Click the “+” to add a Source
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7.0 Stream Audio (Continued)
E. Select “Personal Streaming PC Capture Card"
Your EasyCAST device is now setup, press “Go Live”, and you are ready to stream!
Head over to www.streamlabs.com if you have any issues with the software.
