BRIDGE CAST X: How to stream on two computers

The BRIDGE CAST X enables streaming on two computers (for gaming and streaming) by using two USB-C ports and the HDMI IN connector.

Required Devices and Cables

• BRIDGE CAST X (dedicated USB driver must be installed)
• AC adaptor (5 V/3 A or 9 V/3 A)
• BRIDGE CAST app
• Computer for gaming (with monitor)
• Computer for streaming
• Microphone, headphones or headset
• USB cable (included)
• HDMI cable
• Voice chat app
• Streaming app
• (Optional) Speakers, video game console

Installing the dedicated app and connecting devices

1. Install BRIDGE CAST X driver and BRIDGE CAST app on your computers.
   https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/bridge_cast_x/updates_drivers/
2. Connect the microphone and headphones (headset) to the BRIDGE CAST X.
   See "Connecting to a computer/external equipment" in the BRIDGE CAST X Owner's Manual.
3. Use the included USB-C cable to connect the computer (for gaming) to the USB I port and the streaming PC to the USB II port.

4. Use an HDMI cable to connect the computer (for gaming) to the HDMI IN 1 connector.

   Note: The signal input to the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 connector must be 2160p (4K)/60 Hz or 1080p/60 Hz. Video signals with resolutions other than 2160p (4K)/60 Hz or 1080p/60 Hz are not output from the USB II port.

5. Connect a monitor to the HDMI THRU connector.
   *Connect other devices such as speakers and video game consoles as needed.
   

Settings for game sound and voice chat app

1. Open Settings on Windows 11, go to System > Sound > Advanced - Volume Mixer > Apps and set the audio output destination for the game app you want to play to "GAME (BRIDGECAST X-II)".
   For Windows 10, go to System > Sound > App volume and device settings.
   NOTE: It allows you to listen to it in virtual surround sound. For details, see "Listening to game audio in virtual surround" in the BRIDGE CAST X Owner's Manual.
2. Follow the steps in "Getting ready to use a mic" to set up the microphone.
3. Setup the voice chat app on the gaming PC (USB I) or streaming PC (USB II).
   *Below is an example of settings in Discord.
   1. In Discord Settings window, click Voice & Video under App Settings.
   2. Select the following for INPUT DEVICE and OUTPUT DEVICE, respectively.
      • INPUT DEVICE: MIC(BRIDGECAST X-I) or MIC(BRIDGE CAST X-II)
      • OUTPUT DEVICE: CHAT(BRIDGECAST X-I) or CHAT(BRIDGE CAST X-II)
        
4. (Optional) Configure background music settings.
   See "Using background music" in the BRIDGE CAST X Owner's Manual for details.

Settings for streaming app (OBS)

1. Adjusts the STREAM MIX bus volume.
   See "OUTPUT section" in the BRIDGE CAST X Owner's Manual.
2. In OBS, click the three dots next to the Microphone volume gauge in the Audio Mixer, then select "Properties".
3. Select "STREAM(BRIDGE CAST X)" for Device.
   

4. Press the [VIDEO USB OUT] button of the BRIDGE CAST X to lit.
   The video signal from the HDMI IN 1 or 2 connector is output to the USB II port.

   NOTE: The video signal fed into the HDMI IN 1 or 2 connector must be 2160p (4K)/60Hz or 1080p/60Hz. Signals with resolutions other than 2160p (4K)/60Hz or 1080p/60Hz will not be output from the USB II port.

5. In the Sources Box of OBS, select the + and choose Video Capture Device, then select "Roland BRIDGE CAST X" for Device.