2.4.1506.2436 Release Notes
Supported operating systems
Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
For hardware and software requirements, see further details here:
https://www.xsplit.com/download
Internet connection
Requires Internet connectivity and HTTPS / HTTP port 80/8080 to be open
For live streaming on lowest settings, a minimum upload speed of 500 Kbps is required
Known limitations:
For a list of bugs being worked on see “Known Issues” section. For other general known limitations see list below.
- 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 is disabled on multi monitor systems where monitors are connected to separate GPU’s)
See Notes on Limitation.
- Some Origin-enabled games (eg. Mirror’s Edge - DX9) may crash or freeze. We are actively working with Origin to resolve this. 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 user 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 DirectX11 games (for example World of Warcraft and Assassins Creed 3), XSplit Broadcaster will not enter into game and cannot capture when Fraps is running. UPlay and Steam has 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. We have tried to contact INCA Internet (developers of GameGuard) but have received no response on this issue yet.
- XSplit Broadcaster will run in low performance mode (legacy compatibility mode) on laptops using ATI Enduro switchable graphics (most modern laptops with AMD graphics card). We have to force this mode due to a bug in the AMD Enduro driver. Issue has persisted since 2013 and still no ETA on a driver update to solve this issue.
- XSplit Virtual camera fails in GotoMeeting. Issue has been reported and acknowledged by Citrix - we’re hoping for a fix soon.
- AMD Mantle Graphics API is not supported by GameSource
- XBC-3973 - Unable to run XSplit Broadcaster when display driver is not installed
Features and improvements
- CPPCORE-363/XBC-3366/4167 - Use native Flash and browser audio control as default
- CPPCORE-590 - Add better support for H.265 decoding
- CPPCORE-751/XBC-2659 - Reload sources on current active scene only on double-click
- XBC-3967 - Apply new YouTube branding guidelines
- XBC-4017 - Enable native RTMP sources support with dsrtmp:1 exe parameter
- XBC-4028 - API to let 3rd party applications know when a stream or recording is started
- XBC-4053 - Auto adjust pasting an HTTP//:xxx link into the add URL box
- XBC-4059/4144 - Migrate to .Net Framework 4.0 (includes KB2468871 patch)
- XBC-4076 - Rename "Make Faststart" to "Optimize for Web"
- XBC-4087 - For x264 Local Recording, change preset to ultrafast
- XBC-4113 - Show option to enable adaptive bitrate in extra encoder settings
- XBC-4121 - Warn and offer to uninstall DirectShowSpy-Win32.dll if loaded on any process
- XBC-4122 - Make YouTube API error messages more detailed
- XBC-4124//4230/XBCPLUGINS-105 - Integrate new YouTube Live features
- XBC-4129 - Integrate new YouTube API DLLs (removed any v2 API call)
- XBC-4140 - Integrate free mixer scaling
- XBC-4165 - Save Video Size and Video FPS Scaling settings in profile
- XBC-4172 - Optimize "Smooth transition" logic
- XBC-4183 - Enhance Logout in File menu and replace Logout button with frame rate and resolution info
- XBC-4196 - Improve warning shown when rendering engine is created on Intel graphics
- XBC-4238 - Text adjustments to Advanced tab (in Settings)
- XBC-4242 - Change dialog behavior when switching scenes in Preview Editor
- XBC-4246 - Refactor logic to detect multi-monitor with intel as main monitor and detection of start up GPU
- XBCPLUGINS-41 - Updated localization for plugins (on-going)
- XBCPLUGINS-89 - Display a warning when bitrate is set below the recommended minimum for Youtube.
- XBCPLUGINS-101 - Azubu improvements for supported resolutions and frame rate
Fixes
- CPPCORE-575 - Video playback position on the mixer does not show correctly if XSplit installation path has special characters
- CPPCORE-709 - Stream doesn't reconnect on restart when using NVENC
- CPPCORE-732 - Issue with playback Local Streaming stream in XSplit native RTMP source (use dsrtmp:1 to use native RTMP playback in mixer instead of flash player offscreen rendering)
- CPPCORE-746 - Automatically Saved Recordings (from live streams) only shows audio track in Sony Vegas and Movie Studio
- CPPCORE-765 - UI (CEF) rendering issues with multi-monitor setup on Windows 8.1 with per-monitor scaling
- CPPCORE-770 - XSplit always captures 30 FPS from browser source no matter if mixer FPS is 60 and browser source render enough frame (This is still currently a limitation, but HTML sources can now specify/request high frame rate by setting "prop:Browser60fps”, blog post is still pending so ask in the forum if you need this)
- CPPCORE-773 - Application loses ability to capture newly started game after sibling application is shut down
- CPPCORE-775 - Black lower line for Elgato HD and HD60 when using mpeg-ts
- XBC-3369 - Intermediate error on logging in to both XSplit Gamecaster and XSplit Broadcaster at the same time
- XBC-3419 - Audio from Webpage URL is activated on thumbnail preview and in preview editor (for sources that did not specifically implement SetVolume() javascript function, the SetVolume is no longer needed)
- XBC-3501 - VCE2 can fail on multiple input setups and long recording/streaming
- XBC-3945 - Some windows may not appear until the main window is clicked
- XBC-3988 - General Settings forms moves when opening for the first time
- XBC-4027 - High DPI issue - Splash screen may appear small initially and then zooms according to DPI setting on startup
- XBC-4056 - Local resource files update when switching between build versions
- XBC-4082 - Streaming to YouTube Live can result to an Argument Null Exception when port 443 is blocked and then unblocked
- XBC-4089 - Express Edit text and icon overlapped when text translation is long.
- XBC-4093 - RTSP IP camera won't work until you hit Apply in the Source Property dialog
- XBC-4094 - Splash screen disappears during auto-login
- XBC-4096 - Cursor always go back to Username and Fullname when application regains focus
- XBC-4097 - Share VOD to YouTube is stuck at loading
- XBC-4100 - Quality setting in Local Recording is not retained after switching from 2.2 to 2.3
- XBC-4101 - Wrong detection string for NVENC may cause quality setting in Local Recording to not reevaluate on stream or on load
- XBC-4102 - Disabling "Capture Layered Windows" is not saved on application close
- XBC-4104 - XSplit becomes unresponsive when switching sources with delay
- XBC-4111 - Legacy Mode for Chroma Key does not stay active when source window closes
- XBC-4117 - Akamai fails to stream when recording or delay options are enabled
- XBC-4126 - Purchase point is truncated in Portuguese
- XBC-4139 - Configuring Flash sources does not work
- XBC-4147 - Removed sharing to Google+ due to API change from Google
- XBC-4153 - Audio Crackling on XSplit output Audio with Silence Detection
- XBC-4160 - Reported Display Scaling Issues on Custom Text Size (DPI) of 200-percent or more
- XBC-4161 - Share link is missing after sending a duplicate tweet
- XBC-4163/CPPCORE-760 - "Optimize for Web" menu appears after uploading a VOD to YouTube
- XBC-4168 - Application takes 14-15 seconds and becomes unresponsive when change password link is clicked
- XBC-4181 - XSplit gets sent behind of the application used to open the link from a child form when it's closed
- XBC-4182 - SHIFT + NumPad Key is not supported but XSplit is still able to set the hotkey
- XBC-4184 - Cannot close broadcast login form after entering empty username
- XBC-4185 - Send Feedback becomes unresponsive to mouse dragging and clicks when unfocused
- XBC-4189 - XSplit freezes when OK button is double clicked on broadcast plugin settings setup when authentication is not complete/successful
- XBC-4202 - Main window does not repaint after bandwidth testing on YouTube Live
- XBC-4203 - Possible issue when getting YouTube auth code
- XBC-4225/CPPCORE-747 - Bandwidth test fails for Akamai
- XBC-4237 - Local Streaming plugin is gone or not installed by default after upgrading to new version
- XBC-4245 - Fix placement of "experimental" label for Adaptive CBR
- XBC-4252 - Audio is still heard in the main speaker even if Stream only is selected in the source property when using preview editor
- XBC-4317 - "Video Output" can be seen on re-adding the HDVPR camera filter
- XBCPLUGINS-52 - Local Streaming : Removed 'Use Low Latency Stream setting' option
- XBCPLUGINS-90 - Some plugins may show blank warning dialog if no username is entered (affects hitbox, Sina & Ustream)
- XBCPLUGINS-97 - Text (Duration and Timer) does not work
- XBCPLUGINS-98 - Video Playlist sometimes failing to add multiple video files
- XBCPLUGINS-120 - CustomRTMP - Broadcasting to Red5 v1.0.2 & up is not working
Note: User must update to CustomRTMP v2.4.1507.0701 or later and re-add the channel - XVE-178 - Preview doesn't update after pressing rewind in rare cases
Known issues:
Major
- (M26) CPPCORE-567 - Encoding with QuickSync cause periodic encoder restarts on some hardware
* If high bitrate, error can show up in a short span;
* Found to happen on some Intel HD4600 (Haswell), Intel HD4000 (Ivy Bridge) and some laptops with built-in Haswell chipsets.
- (M26) CPPCORE-777 - Black Magic WDM filter does not remember settings
- (M26) CPPCORE-787/XBC-4314 - XSplit Broadcaster crashes when setting a delay or offset for Blackmagic WDM filter
- (M26) XBC-4334 - Main window may not show up when coming from an app crash or termination
Normal
- CPPCORE-430/XBC-3812 - Window capture freezes while “Aero” mode is enabled with various AMD GPU Setups (CrossFire/Enduro/APU) (For retesting)
Workaround: In Windows 7, disabling “Aero” mode fixes the issue. (This issue needs retesting on Win 8 with latest drivers) - CPPCORE-521 Audio/Video desync with Axis IP Cameras running on RTSP
- (M26) CPPCORE-546 - Source Transitions do not reflect crop settings for Sources.
- (M26) CPPCORE-606 - MP4 recordings (saved from live stream) has a small stop in the beginning of playback
- (M26) CPPCORE-624 - XSplit virtual camera fails in GotoMeeting (needs retesting in latest GTM)
- (M25) CPPCORE-678 - Issues with Mist RTMP server
- (M26) CPPCORE-752 - Random "Local Recordings" getting corrupted
- (M26) CPPCORE-769/XBC-4232 - Audio Preview gets delayed
- (M27) XBC-1457 - VOD Manager becomes slow when reading multiple files
- (M26) XBC-1948 - Source plugins are still accessible even if the plugins are not installed
- (M26) XBC-2657 - VCE gradually ignores specified bitrate settings and increases over time
- (M27) XBC-2791 - Rundll32.exe crashes when dragging main window while thumbnail preview is still loading (pretty hard to accomplish-:)
- (M26) XBC-2917 - Projector opens to the incorrect display for triple monitors in multi-GPU setup
Note: Possible Windows issue according to this post. - (M26) XBC-3391 - Split recordings doesn't support correct timestamping
- (M26) XBC-3482 - Decklink Playout fails adjustment to 720p if coming from some specific resolutions
- (M26) XBC-3504 - Random StackHash error with browser processes
- (M26) XBC-3506 - AVerMedia H264 reports an encoding error when recording from live stream
Note: While this error can happen intermittently, we recommended to restart your computer to begin encoding again with the AVerMedia H.264 codec if you encounter the issue. - (M26) XBC-3525 - Get property "wasapienum" failed for some very particular SWF files; Crash follows
- (M26) XBC-3923 - Videos and sources start before XSplit Broadcaster has loaded
- (M25) XBC-4007 - Multiple encoding with VCE2 can result in Error code 0x19 (AMF_INPUT_FULL)
- (M26) XBC-4036/4178 - Broadcaster can crash occasionally when using stinger transitions (very rare, still investigating)
- (M27) XBC-4044 - Audio can still be heard even if the video fails to play back with "RTMP Stream"
- (M25) XBC-4075 - Default broadcast plugins are not downloaded after registering from 2.3 build, and reverting to 2.2 public
Note: Affects users w/o channel set up in their account. If you’re one of those users, you may manually install the plugins from the store or rename/delete your xmXXXX.db before logging into 2.2 to allow XSplit to automatically re-install the default broadcast plugins upon login. - (M25) XBC-4116 - Unable to play the converted mp4 in Win7N file if "OPTIMIZE FOR WEB" is checked
- (M26) XBC-4319 - Registration may get stuck when continuing with offline mode
- (M26) XBC-4325 - VCE is undetected after installing AMD Driver 15.7 (Affects Windows 7)
- (M26) XBC-4344 - Incorrect FPS displayed in upper-right label after the mixer is automatically adjusted
- (M26) XBC-4348 - Resizing the mixer during the middle of a recording or streaming can cause a video stutter
- (M26) XBC-4357 - Preview editor may become disordered when main window is scaled to smallest and preview editor is maximized
- (M26) XBC-4354 - XSplit Broadcaster may crash when closing VOD manager while YouTube authentication window is loading
- (M26) XVE-251 - Express Edit - "Can't Add Video" alert dialog seemed to be captured and stuck in the display
- (M26) XVE-261 - Express Edit - Play/pause button may not work after deleting a VOD
- (M26) XVE-262 - Express Edit - Gray preview after quickly deleting chunks of file
Minor
- (M26) CPPCORE-725/XBC-2956 - Sources where transitions are enabled, but unchecked, can fail to start on the first try after switching scenes (Workaround: check “keep source loaded”)
- (M26) XBC-520 - Extra parameters are not retained when choosing the same codec in an unsaved channel
- (M27) XBC-2497 - Add Source submenus may be hidden in some special cases
- (M26) XBC-2837 - Some dialogs keeps flashing a white page when opened (For retesting)
- (M27) XBC-2957 - Source transition doesn't work for Skype Video in Offline mode
- (M26) 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”) - (M27) XBC-3178 - Projector can show thumbnail previews of other scenes if projecting specific scenes that is not the active scene
- (M26) XBC-3331 - Broadcast plugin hotkey assignment is removed when switching channel entry
- (M26) XBC-3347 - Text (Duration and Timer) refreshes when changing System Sound device
- (M26) XBC-3481 - Decklink Playout supported frame rates aren't always followed
- (M26) XBC-3563 - Stream does not terminate when using an asterisk stream key and I get a continuous encode
- (M26) XBC-3575 - Cannot login 2nd account if “Remember me” is unchecked
- (M26) XBC-3715 - Meridix: "Stream is terminated" growl no longer appears since M22
- (M25) XBC-3874 - Streaming plugins w. 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)
- (M26) XBC-4169 - Error message is not user-friendly when repairing a file that is in-used
- (M26) XBC-4170 - XSplit keeps the changes in Birth-Year value in profile even when cancel is clicked
- (M25) XBC-4195 - Source sticks to the mouse cursor if it's clicked before 'About' dialog comes out
- (M25) XBC-4273 - Source property goes behind the main window on the first instance after logging in with "always on top" enabled or after enabling the feature if it was not.
- (M26) XBC-4291 - Notice dialog for Game Capture update can show blank description for the affected process
- (M26) XBC-4296/XBCPLUGINS-119 - Message prompt dialog can intermittently shrink
- (M26) XBC-4315 - Switching video encoder from Avermedia to x264 puts Avermedia encoder name into Extra param box
- (M26) XBC-4316 - Source property dialog loses focus on changing camera sources
- (M26) XBC-4343 - Splash screen is seen after logging out from a newly registered user
- (M26) XBCPLUGINS-136 - Livestream UI for "Extra Parameters" is flushed to the right
- (M26) XBCPLUGINS-137 - UStream radio buttons on "Video Encoding Setup" is pushed upwards
- (M26) XVE-252 - Express Edit - Little video playback and UI desync at the end of the video
- (M26) XVE-253 - Express Edit - Unable to close window through the taskbar
If you are looking for the release notes of the previous version, please look here.
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