Magewell Pro Capture Hexa CVBS
Magewell Pro Capture Hexa CVBS (Part Number: 11250)
The Magewell Pro Capture Hexa CVBS (11250) is a professional six-channel PCIe video capture card designed to capture up to six independent composite (CVBS) video sources simultaneously. It is ideal for surveillance systems, legacy video digitization, industrial applications, broadcast monitoring, and multi-camera SD video recording.
Interface

Input Features
- Six independent composite (CVBS) video inputs
- Six independent analog stereo audio inputs
- Supports:
- NTSC
- PAL
- SECAM
- Automatic video standard detection
- Each channel operates independently.
Video Processing
The onboard hardware provides:
- Video cropping
- Video scaling
- Hardware deinterlacing
- Aspect ratio conversion
- Color space conversion
- Color adjustment
- Frame rate conversion
- PNG On-Screen Display (OSD)
- Hardware timestamping
- SG-DMA high-speed data transfer
Capture Performance
- Supports capture resolutions up to 720 × 576
- Capture frame rates up to 30 fps per channel
- Supported pixel formats include:
- NV12
- I420
- YV12
- YUY2
- UYVY
- BGR24
- BGR32
- Additional formats through the Magewell SDK
Software Compatibility
Compatible with professional video applications, including:
- OBS Studio
- vMix
- Wirecast
- VLC Media Player
- XSplit
- VirtualDub
- VidBlaster
- Microsoft Media Encoder
- Adobe Flash Media Encoder
- Any application supporting:
- DirectShow / DirectKS (Windows)
- V4L2 (Linux)
Hardware Features
- Ultra-low latency (approximately 64 video lines)
- Unlimited simultaneous capture streams for each input
- Hardware-based A/V synchronization
- 100 ns precision hardware timestamps
- Multiple Magewell cards supported in one system
- Rotary switch for assigning unique card IDs
- 24/7 continuous operation
- LED status indicators for each channel
Included Accessories
- Pro Capture Hexa CVBS (11250)
- DB25 to 6 × Composite Video + 6 × Stereo Audio breakout cable
- Low-profile PCIe bracket
Typical Applications
The Pro Capture Hexa CVBS is ideal for:
- CCTV and surveillance video recording
- VHS and analog tape digitization
- Legacy AV equipment integration
- Broadcast monitoring
- Industrial video acquisition
- Multi-camera SD recording
- Security and command center systems
Key Specifications
- Part Number: 11250
- Capture Channels: 6 independent channels
- Host Interface: PCI Express Gen2 x1
- Video Inputs: 6 × Composite (CVBS)
- Audio Inputs: 6 × Stereo Analog Audio (L/R)
- Connector: DB25 (via included breakout cable)
- Maximum Input Resolution: 720 × 576 (PAL) / 720 × 480 (NTSC)
- Operating Systems:
- Windows
- Linux
- macOS
Power and Physical Specifications
- Form Factor: Low-profile PCIe x1 card
- Dimensions: 118.16 × 68.88 mm
- Maximum Power Consumption: Approximately 6.12 W
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage Temperature: –20°C to 70°C
