Two source types that need no extra hardware:
- GUI — captures one of your monitors, with an optional floating webcam overlay for talent. Use it to stream a live edit-bay or desktop.
- GEN — a self-contained test-card / clock generator for line-up, signal-path checks, and HDR verification.
How to open it
- Click Add Row, then under Select Source Type choose GUI or GEN.
- Click the row's gear button to open its settings.
A GUI row also has two inline buttons: SCREEN (live screen on/off) and CAMERA (webcam overlay on/off).
Part 1 — GUI: Screen Capture & Webcam Overlay
A GUI row captures one monitor and streams it. You can float a circular webcam window on top of that monitor so the capture picks it up.
macOS permissions (read this first)
- Screen Recording — needed for capture. If it isn't granted, Pulsar points you to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording; enable it and restart Pulsar.
- Camera — needed only for a webcam overlay. Approve the prompt, or enable it later under System Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera.
Stream one of your monitors
- Add a GUI row. On macOS, grant Screen Recording if prompted (and restart if asked).
- Open the row's settings.
- Under Monitor to share, pick your display (or leave Auto (Primary)). Click Refresh Monitors if a just-connected display is missing.
- Set Aspect Ratio to Fit (keeps shape, adds black bars) or Stretch to 16:9 (fills frame, may distort).
- Click Apply.
- Make sure the row's SCREEN button is green, then configure outputs and start the stream.