Magewell Pro Capture DVI Series

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Price range: Rp7.900.000 through Rp15.000.000

The Magewell Pro Capture DVI Series is a family of professional PCIe capture cards optimized for DVI, HDMI, VGA, and Component video capture. They are widely used in AV integration, industrial automation, medical imaging, digital signage, and presentation recording because they support both standard video formats and many computer display resolutions.

Models in the Pro Capture DVI Series

ModelPart NumberMax ResolutionPCIeInputs
Pro Capture DVI110302048 × 2160Gen2 x1DVI-I, HDMI (adapter), VGA, Component, Analog Audio
Pro Capture Dual DVI110702 × 2048 × 2160Gen2 x4Two independent DVI-I inputs
Pro Capture DVI 4K111604096 × 2160Gen2 x4DVI-D / HDMI 1.4

Pro Capture DVI (11030)

Key features:

  • Single-channel HD capture
  • PCIe Gen2 x1
  • Supports:
    • DVI
    • HDMI (via included adapter)
    • VGA
    • Component (YPbPr)
  • Separate 3.5 mm analog audio input
  • Maximum input resolution: 2048 × 2160
  • Hardware deinterlacing, scaling, cropping, color adjustment, OSD, and hardware timestamps
  • Windows, Linux, and macOS support
  • Compatible with OBS Studio, vMix, VLC, Wirecast, XSplit, and many other capture applications.

Pro Capture Dual DVI (11070)

Designed for systems that need to capture two independent video sources simultaneously.

Highlights:

  • Two DVI-I inputs
  • Supports HDMI, VGA, and Component using adapters
  • PCIe Gen2 x4
  • Two independent capture engines
  • Up to 2048 × 2160 per channel
  • Supports capture frame rates up to 144 fps (depending on resolution and PCIe bandwidth)
  • Multiple simultaneous capture streams from each input.

Pro Capture DVI 4K (11160)

Built for higher-resolution digital video capture.

Specifications:

  • One DVI-D input
  • HDMI 1.4 compatible
  • PCIe Gen2 x4
  • Maximum resolution:
    • 4096 × 2160
  • Supports single-link and dual-link DVI
  • Capture frame rates up to 144 fps (resolution dependent)
  • 10-bit FPGA video processing
  • Hardware scaling, deinterlacing, color conversion, OSD, and timestamps.

Common features across the series

All Pro Capture DVI cards provide:

  • FPGA-based hardware video processing
  • Very low latency
  • Multiple capture streams from a single input
  • Automatic input signal detection
  • Custom EDID support
  • Windows, Linux, and macOS drivers
  • Magewell Capture SDK for custom software development
  • Continuous 24/7 operation support.

Which model should you choose?

  • 11030: Best for capturing a single HD DVI, HDMI, VGA, or Component source with analog audio.
  • 11070: Best if you need two independent HD capture channels on one card.
  • 11160: Best for capturing a single 4K DVI or HDMI source, especially when higher resolutions or frame rates are required.

The Magewell Pro Capture DVI (Part Number: 11030) is a professional single-channel PCIe capture card designed for capturing digital and analog video sources. It supports DVI, HDMI, VGA, and Component inputs, making it suitable for presentation capture, medical imaging, industrial systems, live streaming, and AV integration.

Interface

Key specifications

  • Part Number: 11030
  • Capture channels: 1
  • Host interface: PCI Express Gen2 x1
  • Maximum input resolution: 2048 × 2160
  • Video processing: 10-bit FPGA hardware processing
  • Operating systems:
    • Windows 10/11 and Windows Server
    • Linux
    • macOS
  • Supported APIs:
    • DirectShow / DirectKS (Windows)
    • V4L2 (Linux)
    • AVCaptureSession (macOS)

Supported inputs

The card captures one video source at a time from:

  • DVI-I
  • HDMI 1.4a (using the included DVI-I to HDMI breakout cable)
  • VGA (using the included DVI-to-VGA adapter)
  • Component (YPbPr) (using the breakout cable)
  • 3.5 mm analog audio input
  • Embedded HDMI audio when using HDMI input

Hardware features

The onboard FPGA provides:

  • 10-bit video processing
  • Hardware deinterlacing
  • Video scaling (up/down conversion)
  • Cropping
  • Aspect ratio conversion
  • Color space conversion
  • Color adjustment
  • On-screen display (OSD)
  • Hardware timestamping
  • SG-DMA transfer mode for efficient data movement
  • Automatic input signal detection

Software compatibility

The Pro Capture DVI 11030 works with many professional capture applications, including:

  • OBS Studio
  • vMix
  • Wirecast
  • VLC
  • XSplit
  • VirtualDub
  • Any DirectShow-, V4L2-, or AVCaptureSession-compatible application

Package contents

The standard package includes:

  • Pro Capture DVI (11030) PCIe card
  • DVI-to-VGA adapter
  • DVI-I to HDMI + Component breakout cable
  • Low-profile PCIe bracket

Best use cases

The Pro Capture DVI 11030 is well suited for:

  • Capturing HDMI or DVI output from PCs and laptops
  • Recording VGA output from legacy computers or medical devices
  • Capturing Component (YPbPr) video
  • Live streaming and lecture capture
  • Industrial vision and medical imaging systems

The Magewell Pro Capture Dual DVI (Part Number: 11070) is a professional dual-channel PCIe capture card that can capture two independent video sources simultaneously. It is intended for applications such as lecture capture, medical imaging, industrial vision, digital signage, multi-PC streaming, and AV integration.

Interface

Key specifications

  • Part Number: 11070
  • Capture channels: 2 (independent)
  • Host interface: PCI Express Gen2 x4
  • Maximum input resolution: 2048 × 2160 per channel
  • Operating systems:
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • macOS
  • Supported APIs:
    • DirectShow / DirectKS (Windows)
    • V4L2 (Linux)
    • AVCaptureSession (macOS)

Supported inputs

Each of the two DVI-I connectors can accept:

  • DVI
  • HDMI 1.4a (via the included breakout cable)
  • VGA (via the included DVI-to-VGA adapter)
  • Component (YPbPr) (via the included breakout cable)

The card supports:

  • Embedded HDMI audio
  • Analog audio (depending on the selected input)
  • Automatic input signal detection
  • Independent operation of both channels.

Hardware features

The onboard FPGA provides:

  • 10-bit video processing
  • Hardware deinterlacing
  • Cropping
  • Scaling (up/down conversion)
  • Aspect ratio conversion
  • Color space conversion
  • Color adjustment
  • On-screen display (OSD)
  • Hardware timestamps
  • SG-DMA transfer mode
  • Multiple simultaneous capture streams from each input
  • Ultra-low latency
  • Support for multiple Magewell cards in one system via a rotary card ID switch.

Performance

  • Up to 144 fps capture (depending on input resolution and PCIe bandwidth)
  • Each input channel is processed independently, allowing two different sources, resolutions, and frame rates to be captured simultaneously.

Software compatibility

Compatible with many professional capture and streaming applications, including:

  • OBS Studio
  • vMix
  • Wirecast
  • VLC
  • XSplit
  • VirtualDub
  • Any software supporting DirectShow, V4L2, or AVCaptureSession.

Package contents

The retail package typically includes:

  • Pro Capture Dual DVI (11070)
  • 2 × DVI-to-VGA adapters
  • 2 × DVI-I to HDMI + Component breakout cables
  • Low-profile PCIe bracket.

The Magewell Pro Capture DVI 4K (Part Number: 11160) is a professional single-channel PCIe capture card designed for capturing DVI-D and HDMI video signals at resolutions up to DCI 4K (4096 × 2160). It is well suited for 4K presentation capture, broadcast, medical imaging, industrial vision, and live streaming.

Interface

Key specifications

  • Part Number: 11160
  • Capture channels: 1
  • Host interface: PCI Express Gen2 x4
  • Maximum input resolution: 4096 × 2160
  • Supported operating systems:
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • macOS
  • Supported APIs:
    • DirectShow / DirectKS (Windows)
    • V4L2 (Linux)
    • AVCaptureSession (macOS)

Supported inputs

The card accepts:

  • 1 × DVI-D 1.0 (single-link or dual-link)
  • HDMI 1.4 (using a DVI-to-HDMI adapter or cable)

Unlike the standard Pro Capture DVI (11030), the 11160 does not support VGA or Component video, because it uses a digital-only DVI-D interface.

Hardware processing

The onboard FPGA provides:

  • 10-bit video processing
  • Hardware deinterlacing
  • Video scaling (up/down conversion)
  • Cropping
  • Aspect ratio conversion
  • Color space conversion
  • Color adjustment
  • On-screen display (OSD)
  • Hardware timestamping
  • SG-DMA transfer mode for efficient data transfer
  • Automatic input signal detection
  • 3D HDMI support
  • Timecode support

Performance

  • Captures resolutions up to 4096 × 2160
  • Supports frame rates up to 144 fps, depending on input resolution, pixel clock, and available PCIe bandwidth
  • Supports multiple simultaneous capture streams from the same input with independent settings for resolution, cropping, and color format.

Software compatibility

Compatible with many professional applications, including:

  • OBS Studio
  • vMix
  • Wirecast
  • VLC
  • XSplit
  • VirtualDub
  • Any application supporting DirectShow, V4L2, or AVCaptureSession.

Package contents

The retail package includes:

  • Pro Capture DVI 4K (11160)
  • Low-profile PCIe bracket

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