You can mix and stream Nintendo Switch™ game audio and PC voice chat or application audio (such as Discord) with BRIDGE CAST.
* An additional HDMI capture device is required. (commercially available) Please use one with the capability to separate and output audio.
Follow the steps below:
*A dedicated driver must be installed to connect BRIDGE CAST to a computer and handle multiple audio sources. Install the dedicated driver before connecting the BRIDGE CAST to the computer via USB. For details on installing procedure, see "Installing the BRIDGE CAST app and driver" in the "BRIDGE CAST Owner's Manual".
- Connect a microphone or headset to the BRIDGE CAST.
*Use an XLR cable for connecting a microphone.
*Use a cable with 4-pole (TRRS) mini-phone plugs (3.5 mm) for connecting a headset.
*See "Connecting to a Computer/External Equipment" in the BRIDGE CAST Owner's Manual. - Connect your monitor speakers, headphones, or headset to the BRIDGE CAST.
- Set the USB connection setting switch to "PC".
- Connect the earphone jack on the Nintendo Switch and the AUX jack on the BRIDGE CAST using a TRS cable (stereo mini 3.5 mm plug).
- After powering on your computer, connect the USB ports of the computer and the BRIDGE CAST using the included USB cable (Type-C to Type-C or Type-C to Type-A).
BRIDGE CAST automatically turns on, and the indicators on the operating panel light up. - Connect the HDMI capture device, computer and Nintendo SWITCH as follows:
- Configure the input and output devices settings on the voice chat app (e.g., Discord) as follows:
*For details on adjusting the volume on the BRIDGE CAST, see "Configuring the Device Settings on Your Computer" > "Adjusting the Volume" in the "BRIDGE CAST Owner's Manual".- Input device: MIC (BRIDGE CAST)
- Output device: CHAT (BRIDGE CAST)
- Start streaming with a streaming app (e.g., OBS).
*In the audio settings of the streaming app, set the input (microphone) to "STREAM (BRIDGE CAST)". For details, visit the official information provided by each application.
*For details on adjusting the volume on the BRIDGE CAST, see "Connecting to a Video Game Console" > "Adjusting the Volume" in the "BRIDGE CAST Owner's Manual".