Magewell Pro Capture SDI (11050)

The Magewell Pro Capture SDI (Part Number: 11050) is a professional single-channel PCIe SDI video capture card designed to capture SD, HD, 3G-SDI, and 2K-SDI video with embedded audio. It also includes an SDI loop-through output, allowing the incoming SDI signal to be simultaneously sent to another device such as a monitor or video switcher while being captured by the computer.

Interface

Technical Specifications

Key Features

SDI Video Capture

• Captures SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 2K-SDI
• Supports video input up to 2048 × 1080
• Single independent SDI capture channel
• Multiple simultaneous capture streams
• PCIe Gen2 ×1 interface

SDI Loop-through

• 1 × SDI loop-through output
• Outputs the incoming SDI signal with virtually no latency
• Enables simultaneous monitoring, recording, or switching
• Eliminates the need for an external SDI distribution amplifier in many workflows

SDI Features

• Supports SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 2K
• Compatible with SMPTE SDI standards
• Automatic input format detection
• Time code support
• Closed Caption support (via SDK)
• Integrated cable equalizer supporting long cable runs:
  • Up to 330 m (SD-SDI)
  • Up to 190 m (HD-SDI)
  • Up to 150 m (3G-SDI)

Video Processing Engine

• 10-bit hardware video processing
• Deinterlacing
• Cropping
• Scaling
• Color adjustment
• Color space conversion
• Aspect ratio conversion
• On-screen Display (OSD)
• Hardware timestamping
• SG-DMA high-speed data transfer

Audio Features

• Captures up to 8 channels of embedded SDI audio
• 48 kHz sampling
• Audio metadata extraction
• Audio channel status extraction
• Hardware-synchronized audio and video capture

Professional Features

• Low-latency capture mode
• Multiple Magewell cards supported in one workstation
• Continuous 24×7 operation
• High-speed onboard memory
• LED status indicator
• Rotary switch for device identification
• Field-upgradable firmware
• Windows, Linux, and macOS SDK support

Operating System Support

• Windows 10 / 11 and Windows Server
• Linux (x86, x64, ARM)
• macOS 10.12 and later

Compatible Software

Compatible with many professional applications, including:

• OBS Studio
• vMix
• Wirecast
• XSplit
• VLC Media Player
• VirtualDub
• VidBlaster
• Microsoft Media Encoder
• Adobe Flash Media Encoder
• Any software supporting DirectShow, V4L2, or AVCaptureSession APIs

Typical Applications

• Broadcast television
• Live production
• Studio camera capture
• Video routing and monitoring
• Medical imaging
• Industrial machine vision
• House of worship production
• Education and lecture capture
• AV system integration

Magewell Pro Capture Dual SDI (11060)

The Magewell Pro Capture Dual SDI (Part Number: 11060) is a professional dual-channel PCIe video capture card designed to capture two independent SDI video sources simultaneously. Each channel supports SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 2K-SDI video with embedded audio, making it ideal for broadcast, live production, medical imaging, and professional AV applications.

Interface

Technical Specifications

Key Features

Dual SDI Capture

• Simultaneous capture from 2 independent SDI sources
• Supports SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 2K-SDI
• Independent capture engine for each channel
• Multiple simultaneous capture streams per input
• PCIe Gen2 ×4 interface

SDI Loop-through

• 2 × SDI loop-through outputs
• Passes each SDI input directly to a monitor, recorder, or switcher
• Virtually zero-latency monitoring
• Eliminates the need for an external SDI distribution amplifier in many workflows

SDI Features

• Automatic input format detection
• Supports SMPTE SDI standards
• 10-bit and 12-bit color depth
• RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, and YCbCr 4:2:2 sampling
• SMPTE 352 payload identifier extraction
• Closed Caption support through the Magewell SDK
• Integrated cable equalizer supporting cable lengths up to:
  • 330 m (SD-SDI)
  • 190 m (HD-SDI)
  • 150 m (3G-SDI)

Video Processing Engine

• Full 10-bit hardware video processing
• Video cropping
• Scaling
• Deinterlacing
• Color adjustment
• Color-space conversion
• Aspect ratio conversion
• Hardware timestamping
• PNG-based On-Screen Display (OSD)
• SG-DMA high-speed transfer engine

Audio Features

• Captures up to 8 embedded audio channels per SDI input
• 48 kHz audio sampling
• Audio metadata extraction
• Audio channel status extraction
• Hardware-synchronized audio and video capture

Professional Features

• Ultra-low latency capture
• Multiple Magewell cards supported in a single workstation
• Independent settings for each capture stream
• Continuous 24/7 operation
• LED status indicators
• Rotary switch (0–F) for unique card identification
• Field-upgradable firmware

Operating System Support

• Windows 10 / 11 and Windows Server
• Linux (x86, x64, ARM)
• macOS 10.12 and later

Compatible Software

Compatible with professional applications including:

• OBS Studio
• vMix
• Wirecast
• XSplit
• VLC Media Player
• VidBlaster
• VirtualDub
• Microsoft Media Encoder
• Adobe Flash Media Encoder
• Any software supporting DirectShow, V4L2, or AVCaptureSession APIs

Typical Applications

• Broadcast television
• Live event production
• Dual-camera SDI capture
• Studio production
• Medical imaging
• Industrial machine vision
• House of worship
• Lecture capture
• Professional AV integration

Magewell Pro Capture Quad SDI (11090)

The Magewell Pro Capture Quad SDI (Part Number: 11090) is a professional four-channel PCIe video capture card designed to simultaneously capture four independent SDI video sources with embedded audio. It supports SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 2K-SDI, making it ideal for multi-camera broadcast production, live events, studios, medical imaging, and industrial video applications.

Interface

Technical Specifications

Key Features

Four Independent SDI Capture Channels

• Capture 4 SDI video sources simultaneously
• Independent capture engine for each input
• Supports multiple capture streams per channel
• PCIe Gen2 ×4 high-speed interface

SDI Input Support

• SD-SDI
• HD-SDI
• 3G-SDI
• 2K-SDI (2048 × 1080)
• Automatic input format detection
• SMPTE-compliant SDI interface
• Time Code support
• Closed Caption support via SDK

SDI Signal Features

• Integrated cable equalizer supporting approximately:
  • 330 m (SD-SDI)
  • 190 m (HD-SDI)
  • 150 m (3G-SDI)
• Supports:
  • RGB 4:4:4
  • YCbCr 4:4:4
  • YCbCr 4:2:2
• Supports 10-bit and 12-bit color depth
• SMPTE 352 Payload Identifier extraction

Video Processing Engine

• 10-bit hardware video processing
• Video cropping
• Scaling
• Deinterlacing
• Color adjustment
• Color space conversion
• Aspect ratio conversion
• Hardware timestamping
• SG-DMA high-speed transfer engine
• Multiple independent processing pipelines

Audio Features

• Up to 8 embedded audio channels per SDI input
• 48 kHz sampling
• Audio metadata extraction
• Audio channel-status extraction
• Hardware-synchronized audio/video timestamps

Professional Features

• Low-latency capture mode
• Multiple capture streams per input
• Supports multiple Magewell cards in one workstation
• Continuous 24×7 operation
• High-speed onboard memory
• LED status indicator
• Rotary switch for unique device identification
• Field-upgradable firmware
• Windows, Linux, and macOS SDKs available

Operating System Support

• Windows: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server
• Linux: x86, x64, ARM (Kernel 2.6.35+)
• macOS: macOS 10.12+

Compatible Software

Supports over 50 professional applications, including:

• OBS Studio
• vMix
• Wirecast
• XSplit
• VLC Media Player
• VirtualDub
• VidBlaster
• Microsoft Media Encoder
• Adobe Flash Media Encoder
• Any DirectShow, V4L2, or AVCaptureSession-compatible software

Typical Applications

• Multi-camera broadcast production
• Television studios
• Live event production
• Video conferencing systems
• Medical imaging
• Industrial machine vision
• House of worship production
• Lecture capture
• AV system integration

Magewell Pro Capture SDI 4K Plus (11180)

The Magewell Pro Capture SDI 4K Plus (Part Number: 11180) is a professional single-channel PCIe SDI capture card designed for 4K UHD/DCI 4K video capture. It supports 12G-SDI, as well as 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI, making it suitable for modern broadcast, live production, medical imaging, and industrial video applications.

Interface

Technical Specifications

Key Features

4K SDI Capture

• Capture one 12G-SDI source up to DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) at 60 fps
• Supports:
  • Single-link 12G-SDI
  • Dual-link 6G-SDI
  • Quad-link 3G-SDI
• Multiple simultaneous capture streams
• PCIe Gen2 ×4 interface

SDI Input Features

• SD-SDI
• HD-SDI
• 3G-SDI
• 6G-SDI
• 12G-SDI
• Automatic input signal detection
• Time Code support
• Closed Caption support (SDK)
• SMPTE-compliant SDI standards
• Supports up to 4096 × 2160 input resolution

Video Processing Engine

Built-in hardware processing includes:

• 10-bit video processing
• Deinterlacing
• Cropping
• Up/down scaling
• Color adjustment
• Color space conversion
• Aspect ratio conversion
• On-Screen Display (OSD)
• Hardware timestamping
• SG-DMA high-speed transfer engine

SDI Signal Support

• Automatic format detection
• RGB 4:4:4
• YCbCr 4:4:4
• YCbCr 4:2:2
• 10-bit and 12-bit color depth
• SMPTE 352 Payload Identifier extraction
• Cable equalizer support:
  • SD-SDI: up to 330 m
  • HD-SDI: up to 190 m
  • 3G-SDI: up to 150 m
  • 6G-SDI: up to 75 m

Audio Features

• Up to 8 embedded SDI audio channels
• 48 kHz sampling
• Audio metadata extraction
• Audio channel-status extraction
• Hardware-synchronized audio and video capture

Professional Features

• Ultra-low latency capture
• Multiple capture streams
• Supports multiple Magewell cards in one workstation
• Continuous 24/7 operation
• LED status indicator
• Field-upgradable firmware
• Windows, Linux, and macOS SDK support

Operating System Support

• Windows: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server
• Linux: x86, x64, ARM
• macOS: macOS 10.12 and later

Supported APIs

• Windows: DirectShow, DirectKS, DirectSound, WASAPI
• Linux: V4L2, ALSA
• macOS: AVCaptureSession, AudioUnit

Compatible Software

Compatible with professional video applications including:

• OBS Studio
• vMix
• Wirecast
• XSplit
• VLC Media Player
• VirtualDub
• VidBlaster
• Microsoft Media Encoder
• Adobe Flash Media Encoder
• Any DirectShow, V4L2, or AVCaptureSession-compatible software

Package Contents

• Magewell Pro Capture SDI 4K Plus (11180)
• 4 × HD-BNC to BNC cables
• Low-profile PCI bracket
• Driver, firmware, SDK, and documentation downloads

Typical Applications

• 4K broadcast production
• Television studios
• Live event production
• Sports broadcasting
• Medical imaging
• Industrial machine vision
• AV system integration
• Professional recording and streaming

Magewell Pro Capture Dual SDI 4K Plus (11270)

The Magewell Pro Capture Dual SDI 4K Plus (Part Number: 11270) is a professional dual-channel PCIe video capture card that can simultaneously capture two independent 4K SDI video sources. It supports 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI, making it ideal for 4K broadcast, live production, medical imaging, esports, and professional AV applications.

Interface

Technical Specifications

Key Features

Dual 4K SDI Capture

• Simultaneously captures 2 independent SDI sources
• Supports up to 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) at 60 fps per channel
• Supports:
  • Single-link 12G-SDI
  • Dual-link 6G-SDI
  • Quad-link 3G-SDI
• Independent capture engine for each channel
• Multiple simultaneous capture streams per input
• PCIe Gen2 ×8 high-bandwidth interface

SDI Input Features

• SD-SDI
• HD-SDI
• 3G-SDI
• 6G-SDI
• 12G-SDI
• Automatic input signal detection
• Automatic detection of Single-Link, Dual-Link, and Quad-Link SDI
• SMPTE-compliant SDI standards
• Time Code support
• Closed Caption support via SDK
• Supports input resolutions up to 4096 × 2160

Video Processing Engine

Hardware-accelerated FPGA processing includes:

• 10-bit video processing
• Deinterlacing
• Video cropping
• Up/down scaling
• Color adjustment
• Color space conversion
• Aspect ratio conversion
• PNG-based On-Screen Display (OSD)
• Hardware timestamping
• High-speed SG-DMA transfer engine

SDI Signal Support

• RGB 4:4:4
• YCbCr 4:4:4
• YCbCr 4:2:2
• 10-bit and 12-bit color depth
• SMPTE 352 Payload Identifier extraction
• Integrated cable equalizer supporting approximately:
  • 330 m (SD-SDI)
  • 190 m (HD-SDI)
  • 150 m (3G-SDI)
  • 75 m (6G-SDI)
  • 40 m (12G-SDI)

Audio Features

• Captures up to 8 embedded audio channels per SDI input
• 48 kHz audio sampling
• Audio metadata extraction
• Audio channel status extraction
• Hardware-synchronized audio and video timestamps

Performance

• Capture resolutions up to 4096 × 2160
• Capture frame rates up to 144 fps (resolution-dependent)
• Multiple simultaneous capture streams
• Ultra-low latency operation
• Independent settings for each capture stream

Professional Features

• Multiple Magewell cards supported in one workstation
• Continuous 24×7 operation
• High-speed onboard memory
• LED status indicator
• Rotary switch for device identification
• Field-upgradable firmware
• Windows, Linux, and macOS SDK support

Operating System Support

• Windows: Windows 10/11 and Windows Server
• Linux: x86, x64, ARM
• macOS: macOS 10.12 and later

Supported APIs

• Windows: DirectShow, DirectKS, DirectSound, WASAPI
• Linux: V4L2, ALSA
• macOS: AVCaptureSession, AudioUnit

Compatible Software

Compatible with professional video applications including:

• OBS Studio
• vMix
• Wirecast
• XSplit
• VLC Media Player
• VirtualDub
• VidBlaster
• Microsoft Media Encoder
• Adobe Flash Media Encoder
• Any DirectShow, V4L2, or AVCaptureSession-compatible software

Package Contents

• Magewell Pro Capture Dual SDI 4K Plus (11270)
• Low-profile PCI bracket
• HD-BNC adapter cables
• Driver, firmware, SDK, and documentation downloads

Typical Applications

• Dual-camera 4K broadcast production
• Television studios
• Live event production
• Sports broadcasting
• Medical imaging
• Industrial machine vision
• AV-over-IP systems
• Professional recording and streaming
• Multi-camera 4K production workflows