Magewell Pro Capture Mini Series
Price range: Rp5.750.000 through Rp5.850.000
Magewell Pro Capture Mini Series
The Magewell Pro Capture Mini Series is a family of low-profile PCIe video capture cards designed for compact computers, embedded systems, and 1U rackmount servers. Despite their small form factor, these cards provide professional-grade FPGA-based video processing, low-latency capture, and broad compatibility with Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Models in the Pro Capture Mini Series
| Model | Part Number | Video Input | Maximum Resolution | PCIe Interface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Capture Mini HDMI | 11110 | HDMI / DVI | 2048 × 2160 | PCIe Gen2 x1 |
| Pro Capture Mini SDI | 11130 | SD/HD/3G-SDI | 2048 × 1080 (input) | PCIe Gen2 x1 |
Pro Capture Mini HDMI (11110)
Key Features
- Single-channel HDMI 1.4a input
- Compatible with DVI using an adapter
- PCIe Gen2 x1 interface
- Supports input resolutions up to 2048 × 2160
- 10-bit FPGA-based video processing
- Hardware deinterlacing, scaling, cropping, color adjustment, frame rate conversion, on-screen display (OSD), and hardware timestamping
- Supports capture rates up to 144 fps (depending on input resolution and PCIe bandwidth)
- Compatible with OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast, VLC, XSplit, and applications using DirectShow, V4L2, or AVCaptureSession
Pro Capture Mini SDI (11130)
Key Features
- Single-channel SD/HD/3G-SDI input
- Built-in SDI loop-through for monitoring or downstream equipment
- PCIe Gen2 x1 interface
- Supports SDI input resolutions up to 2048 × 1080 (2K)
- Embedded SDI audio support
- 10-bit FPGA-based video processing
- Hardware deinterlacing, scaling, cropping, color space conversion, and hardware timestamping
- Ultra-low latency with support for multiple capture streams from a single input
Common Features
All Pro Capture Mini Series cards provide:
- Compact low-profile PCIe design
- FPGA-based hardware video processing
- Ultra-low latency capture
- Multiple simultaneous capture streams from one input
- Automatic input signal detection
- Windows, Linux, and macOS driver support
- Magewell Capture SDK for custom software development
- Compatibility with popular recording, streaming, and video production software
Comparison
| Model | Video Input | Loop-through | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Capture Mini HDMI (11110) | HDMI / DVI | No | HDMI cameras, laptops, gaming consoles, presentations |
| Pro Capture Mini SDI (11130) | SDI | Yes | Broadcast cameras, television studios, professional AV systems |
Magewell Pro Capture Mini HDMI (Part Number: 11110)
The Magewell Pro Capture Mini HDMI (11110) is a compact, low-profile Mini PCIe video capture card designed for embedded computers, industrial PCs, compact workstations, and OEM systems. It provides professional-quality HDMI/DVI video capture with FPGA-based processing and ultra-low latency while occupying minimal space.
Interface
Key Specifications
- Part Number: 11110
- Capture Channels: 1
- Form Factor: Mini PCIe add-on card (30 × 51 mm)
- Host Interface: PCIe Gen2 x1
- Video Input: HDMI 1.4a (compatible with DVI 1.0 via adapter)
- Maximum Input Resolution: 2048 × 2160
- Maximum Capture Resolution: 2048 × 2160
- Operating Systems:
- Windows 10/11 and Windows Server
- Linux (x86, x64, ARM)
- macOS
Video Input Features
- HDMI 1.4a input
- DVI compatibility through an adapter
- Supports customized EDID
- Supports RGB and YCbCr color formats
- Supports 8-, 10-, and 12-bit color depth
- Embedded HDMI audio (up to 8 channels via SDK)
- HDMI 3D format support
- Sony and Canon DSLR timecode extraction
Video Processing
The onboard FPGA provides:
- 10-bit video processing
- Video scaling
- Video cropping
- Deinterlacing
- Aspect ratio conversion
- Color space conversion
- Color adjustment
- Frame rate conversion
- PNG On-Screen Display (OSD)
- Hardware timestamping
Capture Performance
- Maximum capture resolution: 2048 × 2160
- Capture frame rates up to 144 fps (depending on input resolution and PCIe bandwidth)
- Supports multiple pixel formats, including:
- NV12
- I420
- YUY2
- UYVY
- BGR24/BGR32
- V410
- Y410
Software Compatibility
Compatible with a wide range of video applications, including:
- OBS Studio
- vMix
- Wirecast
- VLC
- XSplit
- VirtualDub
- Any software supporting:
- DirectShow / DirectKS (Windows)
- V4L2 (Linux)
- AVCaptureSession (macOS)
Hardware Features
- Ultra-low latency (approximately 64 video lines)
- Multiple simultaneous capture streams from a single input
- Hardware-based A/V synchronization
- Hardware timestamps with 100 ns precision
- SG-DMA data transfer
- Supports multiple Magewell cards in the same system
- Firmware upgrade without system shutdown (supported firmware versions)
Power and Physical Specifications
- Power Consumption:
- High-performance firmware: approximately 3.24 W
- Low-power firmware: approximately 2.7 W
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage Temperature: –20°C to 70°C
- Relative Humidity: 5%–90% (non-condensing)
Included Accessories
- SHD-to-HDMI Type-A breakout cable (31 cm)
Typical Applications
The Pro Capture Mini HDMI (11110) is ideal for:
- Live streaming
- Video conferencing
- Lecture capture
- Digital signage
- Medical imaging
- Industrial machine vision
- Embedded video recording systems
- OEM and compact PC video capture solutions
Magewell Pro Capture Mini SDI (Part Number: 11130)
The Magewell Pro Capture Mini SDI (11130) is a compact Mini PCIe video capture card designed for professional SDI video acquisition in embedded systems, industrial computers, and space-constrained workstations. It supports SD, HD, 3G-SDI, and 2K SDI signals with embedded audio and features an SDI loop-through output for monitoring or downstream devices.
Interface
Key Specifications
- Part Number: 11130
- Capture Channels: 1
- Form Factor: Mini PCIe add-on card (30 × 51 mm)
- Host Interface: PCIe Gen2 x1
- Video Input: 1 × SD/HD/3G/2K SDI
- Loop-through Output: 1 × SD/HD/3G/2K SDI
- Maximum Input Resolution: 2048 × 1080
- Maximum Capture Resolution: 2048 × 2160 (depending on capture settings)
- Operating Systems:
- Windows 10/11 and Windows Server
- Linux (x86, x64, ARM)
- macOS
SDI Input Features
- Supports SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 2K SDI
- Automatic input signal detection
- Supports RGB 4:4:4 and YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2
- Supports 10-bit and 12-bit color depth
- Captures up to 8 channels of embedded SDI audio (48 kHz)
- SMPTE 352 payload identifier extraction
- Long cable support with integrated cable equalizer:
- Up to 330 m (SD-SDI)
- Up to 190 m (HD-SDI)
- Up to 150 m (3G-SDI)
Video Processing
The onboard FPGA provides professional hardware processing, including:
- 10-bit video processing
- Video scaling
- Video cropping
- Deinterlacing
- Aspect ratio conversion
- Color space conversion
- Color adjustment
- Frame rate conversion
- PNG On-Screen Display (OSD)
- Hardware timestamping
Capture Performance
- Supports capture resolutions up to 2048 × 2160
- Capture frame rates up to 144 fps (depending on resolution and PCIe bandwidth)
- Supports multiple pixel formats, including:
- NV12
- I420
- YUY2
- UYVY
- BGR24/BGR32
- V410
- Y410
Software Compatibility
Compatible with professional video applications such as:
- OBS Studio
- vMix
- Wirecast
- VLC Media Player
- XSplit
- VirtualDub
- Any software supporting:
- DirectShow / DirectKS (Windows)
- V4L2 (Linux)
- AVCaptureSession (macOS)
Hardware Features
- Ultra-low latency (approximately 64 video lines)
- Unlimited simultaneous capture streams from a single input
- Hardware A/V synchronization
- 100 ns precision hardware timestamps
- SG-DMA high-speed data transfer
- Supports multiple Magewell cards in one system
- Safe firmware upgrades without requiring system shutdown (supported firmware versions)
Power and Physical Specifications
- Power Consumption:
- High-performance firmware: ~3.62 W
- Low-power firmware: ~3.19 W
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage Temperature: –20°C to 70°C
- Humidity: 5%–90% (non-condensing)
Included Accessories
- 2 × MMCX-to-BNC cables (32 cm) for SDI input and loop-through connections.
Typical Applications
The Pro Capture Mini SDI (11130) is ideal for:
- Broadcast production
- Live streaming
- Video conferencing
- Medical imaging
- Industrial machine vision
- Lecture capture
- Professional AV systems
- Embedded video capture solutions
