Description
The Magewell Pro Capture HDMI Series is a premium line of PCIe capture cards built for broadcasting, live streaming, and medical imaging. They are highly regarded for their FPGA-based on-board video processing, which handles heavy lifting like scaling, cropping, and deinterlacing without straining your computer’s CPU.
What Are These Devices Used For?
All of the Magewell Pro Capture products listed are professional PCIe video capture cards. Their primary purpose is to capture video and audio signals from external devices into a computer for recording, live streaming, broadcasting, video conferencing, or real-time processing.
Primary Applications
These capture cards are commonly used for:
- Live streaming with software such as OBS Studio, vMix, and Wirecast.
- Video recording from HDMI cameras, camcorders, gaming consoles, media players, and other HDMI sources.
- Broadcast and live production for television and online events.
- Video conferencing with professional-quality video input.
- Lecture capture in educational institutions.
- Medical imaging, capturing video from medical equipment.
- Industrial machine vision and quality inspection systems.
- Digital signage and AV-over-IP applications.
- Video monitoring in control rooms and security environments.
Example Workflow
For example, if you have:
- An HDMI camera
- A PC with OBS Studio
- A Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus
The workflow is:
HDMI Camera
│
▼
Magewell PCIe Capture Card
│
▼
Computer
│
├── OBS Studio
├── vMix
├── Zoom
└── Microsoft Teams
The computer recognizes the Magewell card as a professional video capture device, allowing you to record, stream, or process the incoming video in real time.
Purpose of Each Model
| Model | Primary Purpose |
|---|
| Pro Capture HDMI (11040) | Captures one HDMI or analog video source. Ideal for single-camera recording or legacy analog video devices. |
| Pro Capture Dual HDMI (11080) | Captures two independent HDMI sources simultaneously. Suitable for dual-camera productions. |
| Pro Capture Quad HDMI (11100) | Captures four independent HDMI sources simultaneously. Designed for multi-camera studios and live production. |
| Pro Capture HDMI 4K (11120) | Captures one HDMI source at up to 4K 30 fps. |
| Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus (11150) | Captures one HDMI 2.0 source at up to 4K 60 fps with HDR10 support. |
| Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus LT (11152) | Same as the 11150, but includes an HDMI loop-through output for simultaneous monitoring. |
| Pro Capture Dual HDMI 4K Plus LT (11260) | Captures two HDMI 2.0 4K60 sources simultaneously, with independent HDMI loop-through outputs for each channel. |
The Magewell Pro Capture HDMI (Part Number: 11040) is a professional-grade single-channel PCIe video capture card designed for capturing HDMI and analog video sources with very low latency. It is widely used in live production, broadcasting, medical imaging, industrial vision, education, and AV integration. It supports one digital HDMI input or one analog input (Component, Composite, or S-Video) with embedded or analog audio, making it a versatile capture solution
Product overview
- Product Name: Magewell Pro Capture HDMI
- Part Number (P/N): 11040
- SKU: 110400000
- Capture Channels: 1
- Host Interface: PCI Express Gen2 x1
- Video Inputs:
- 1 × HDMI Type-A
- 1 × DB9 breakout connector
- Supported Analog Inputs (via included breakout cable):
- Component (YPbPr)
- Composite (CVBS)
- S-Video (YC)
- Stereo Analog Audio (L/R)
- Embedded HDMI Audio: Supported
Interface
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Product Type | Professional PCIe Capture Card |
| Part Number | 11040 |
| PCIe Interface | PCIe Gen2 x1 |
| Video Input | 1 × HDMI Type-A |
| Analog Input | DB9 Breakout |
| Maximum Input Resolution | 2048 × 2160 pixels |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 1.4a |
| DVI Compatibility | DVI 1.0 (via adapter) |
| Video Processing | 10-bit |
| Audio Capture | HDMI Embedded Audio, Analog Stereo |
| Multi-stream Capture | Supported |
| Low Latency | Yes |
| Hardware Timestamp | Yes |
| Continuous Operation | 24×7 |
| LED Status Indicator | Yes |
| Firmware | Upgradeable |
| SDK | Windows, Linux, macOS |
Video Engine Features
The onboard Magewell video engine provides hardware-accelerated processing, including:
- 10-bit video processing
- Deinterlacing
- Video cropping
- Color adjustment
- Color space conversion
- Up/down scaling
- Aspect ratio conversion
- On-screen display (OSD)
- SG-DMA transmission mode
- Hardware timestamp generation
Signal Detection
- Automatic input format detection
- HDMI 3D support
- Time Code support
- Automatic signal lock
- Hot-plug detection
The Magewell Pro Capture Dual HDMI (Part Number: 11080) is a professional dual-channel PCIe capture card that can simultaneously capture two independent HDMI video and embedded audio sources. It is designed for applications such as live production, broadcasting, lecture capture, medical imaging, industrial vision, and multi-camera streaming.
Interface
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Product Name | Magewell Pro Capture Dual HDMI |
| Part Number | 11080 |
| SKU | 110800000 |
| Capture Channels | 2 Independent HDMI Channels |
| Host Interface | PCI Express Gen2 x4 |
| HDMI Inputs | 2 × HDMI Type-A |
| Audio | Embedded HDMI audio (up to 8 channels per input) |
| Maximum Input Resolution | 2048 × 2160 pixels per input |
| HDMI Standard | HDMI 1.4a |
| DVI Compatibility | DVI 1.0 (via passive HDMI-to-DVI adapter) |
| Video Processing | 10-bit hardware processing |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
Video Inputs
- 2 × HDMI Type-A connectors
- Two independent capture engines
- Simultaneous dual-channel capture
- Embedded digital audio on each HDMI input
- Supports HDMI and DVI signals (with adapter)
PCI Express Interface
- PCI Express Gen2 x4
- Low-profile compatible
- High-bandwidth DMA engine
- Multiple capture streams supported
HDMI Input Features
- HDMI 1.4a receiver
- DVI 1.0 compatible
- Input resolutions up to 2048 × 2160
- Adaptive HDMI equalizer (supports cable lengths up to approximately 30 m)
- Custom EDID support
- Automatic input signal detection
- HDMI 3D support
- Sony and Canon DSLR time-code extraction
- AVI, Audio, SPD, VS, ACP, ISRC and Gamut InfoFrame extraction
- RGB 4:4:4
- YCbCr 4:4:4
- YCbCr 4:2:2
- 8-, 10-, and 12-bit color depth support
Video Processing Engine
Each HDMI input has its own hardware processing pipeline featuring:
- 10-bit image processing
- Video cropping
- Scaling
- Deinterlacing
- Color adjustment
- Color space conversion
- Aspect ratio conversion
- Frame-rate conversion
- OSD composition
- Hardware timestamping
- SG-DMA transmission mode
The Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI (Part Number: 11100) is a professional four-channel PCIe video capture card that can simultaneously capture four independent HDMI video and embedded audio sources on a single PCIe card. It is designed for multi-camera live production, broadcasting, lecture capture, video conferencing, machine vision, and AV integration.
Interface
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Product Name | Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI |
| Part Number | 11100 |
| SKU | 111000000 |
| Capture Channels | 4 Independent HDMI Channels |
| Host Interface | PCI Express Gen2 x4 |
| Video Inputs | 4 × HDMI Type-A |
| Audio | 4 × Embedded HDMI Audio |
| Maximum Input Resolution | 2048 × 2160 per input |
| HDMI Standard | HDMI 1.4a |
| DVI Compatibility | DVI 1.0 (via passive adapter) |
| Video Processing | 10-bit hardware processing |
Video Inputs
- 4 × HDMI Type-A inputs
- Four completely independent capture engines
- Simultaneous capture from four HDMI sources
- Embedded HDMI audio on each input
- Supports HDMI and DVI signals (using HDMI-to-DVI adapter)
PCI Express Interface
- PCI Express Gen2 x4
- High-speed SG-DMA engine
- Supports multiple capture streams
- Full-height card (low-profile bracket available)
HDMI Input Features
- HDMI 1.4a receiver
- DVI 1.0 compatible
- Maximum input resolution: 2048 × 2160
- Adaptive HDMI equalizer (supports HDMI cable lengths up to approximately 30 m)
- Custom EDID support
- Automatic input signal detection
- HDMI 3D support
- Time-code support
- Supports:
- RGB 4:4:4
- YCbCr 4:4:4
- YCbCr 4:2:2
- 8-, 10-, and 12-bit color depth
Video Processing Engine
Each HDMI input has its own hardware processing pipeline with:
- 10-bit video processing
- Deinterlacing
- Cropping
- Scaling (up/down conversion)
- Color adjustment
- Color-space conversion
- Aspect-ratio conversion
- On-screen display (OSD)
- Hardware timestamping
- SG-DMA transmission mode
Audio
- Embedded HDMI audio
- Up to 8 audio channels per HDMI input
- 48 kHz sampling
- Independent audio capture for each HDMI source
The Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K (Part Number: 11120) is a professional single-channel PCIe capture card designed for capturing HDMI video up to true DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) with embedded audio. It provides low-latency, high-quality capture for broadcast, live production, medical imaging, industrial vision, lecture capture, and AV integration.
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Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Product Name | Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K |
| Part Number | 11120 |
| SKU | 111200000 |
| Capture Channels | 1 |
| Host Interface | PCI Express Gen2 ×4 |
| Video Input | 1 × HDMI Type-A |
| Audio Input | Embedded HDMI audio |
| Maximum Input Resolution | 4096 × 2160 |
| HDMI Standard | HDMI 1.4 |
| DVI Compatibility | DVI-D 1.0 (via passive HDMI-to-DVI adapter) |
| Video Processing | 10-bit hardware processing |
Video Input
- 1 × HDMI Type-A
- Supports HDMI and DVI-D (adapter required)
- Embedded digital audio
- Single independent capture engine
- Multiple simultaneous capture streams supported
PCI Express Interface
- PCI Express Gen2 ×4
- High-speed SG-DMA engine
- Low-profile bracket included
- Supports multiple Magewell cards in one host system
HDMI Input Features
- HDMI 1.4 receiver
- Maximum input resolution:
- 4096 × 2160
- 3840 × 2160 (UHD)
- Custom EDID support
- Automatic input signal detection
- HDMI 3D support
- Time-code extraction
- HDMI InfoFrame extraction
- RGB and YCbCr color formats
- 8-, 10-, and 12-bit input color support (within HDMI 1.4 bandwidth limits)
Video Processing Engine
Hardware video engine includes:
- 10-bit image processing
- Deinterlacing
- Cropping
- Scaling
- Color adjustment
- Color-space conversion
- Aspect-ratio conversion
- On-screen display (OSD)
- Hardware timestamping
- SG-DMA transfer mode
Typical Applications
- 4K HDMI video capture
- Live streaming
- Broadcast production
- Medical imaging
- Machine vision
- Video conferencing
- AV system integration
- Digital signage
- Recording from HDMI cameras and other non-HDCP HDMI sources
The Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus (Part Number: 11150) is Magewell’s flagship single-channel PCIe HDMI capture card for professional applications requiring 4K UHD/DCI 4K at up to 60 fps, HDMI 2.0, HDR10, and ultra-low latency. It is commonly used for broadcast, live streaming, esports, medical imaging, machine vision, and AV integration.
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Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Product Name | Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus |
| Part Number | 11150 |
| SKU | 111500000 |
| Capture Channels | 1 HDMI channel |
| Host Interface | PCI Express Gen2 ×4 |
| Video Input | 1 × HDMI Type-A |
| Audio Input | HDMI embedded audio |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.0 |
| DVI Support | DVI-D 1.0 (via passive HDMI-to-DVI adapter) |
| Maximum Input Resolution | 4096 × 2160 @ 60 fps |
| Maximum Capture Resolution | 4096 × 2160 @ 60 fps |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Video Capture
- Single HDMI 2.0 input
- Captures up to 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) at 60 fps
- Supports 3840 × 2160 (UHD) at 60 fps
- HDMI embedded audio capture
- Multiple simultaneous capture streams
- PCIe Gen2 ×4 interface
HDMI Features
- HDMI 2.0 receiver (594 MHz)
- DVI-D compatibility (using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter)
- Automatic input signal detection
- Custom EDID support
- HDMI 3D support
- HDR10 support
- HDMI InfoFrame extraction
- Sony/Canon DSLR time-code extraction
- RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, and YCbCr 4:2:2 support
- 8-bit, 10-bit, and 12-bit color depth support
Hardware Video Engine
- 10-bit hardware video processing
- Deinterlacing
- Video cropping
- Up/down scaling
- Color adjustment
- Color space conversion
- Aspect ratio conversion
- Frame rate conversion
- PNG-based On-Screen Display (OSD)
- Hardware timestamp generation
- SG-DMA high-speed data transfer
Performance
- Ultra-low latency (approximately 64 video lines)
- Capture frame rates up to 144 fps (depending on input resolution and PCIe bandwidth)
- Unlimited simultaneous capture streams per input
- Independent settings for each capture stream (resolution, frame rate, color format, cropping, scaling, deinterlacing, and color adjustment)
Audio Features
- HDMI embedded audio capture
- Up to 8 audio channels
- Audio metadata extraction
- Audio channel status extraction
- Hardware-synchronized audio and video timestamps
Professional Features
- Supports multiple Magewell cards in one workstation
- Rotary switch (0–F) for unique card identification
- Continuous 24/7 operation
- LED status indicator
- Field-upgradable firmware
- Windows, Linux, and macOS SDKs for custom application development
The Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus LT (Part Number: 11152) is a professional single-channel PCIe capture card that combines 4K60 HDMI 2.0 capture with a hardware HDMI loop-through output. It is ideal for live production, broadcasting, esports, AV integration, and presentation systems where the source signal must be captured while being passed to a monitor, projector, or switcher with virtually no delay.
Interface
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Product Name | Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus LT |
| Part Number | 11152 |
| SKU | 111520000 |
| Capture Channels | 1 |
| Host Interface | PCI Express Gen2 ×4 |
| Video Input | 1 × HDMI 2.0 |
| Loop-through Output | 1 × HDMI 2.0 |
| Audio | HDMI embedded audio capture and pass-through |
| Maximum Input Resolution | 4096 × 2160 @ 60 fps |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Key Features
Video Capture
- Single HDMI 2.0 input
- Captures up to 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) at 60 fps
- Supports 3840 × 2160 (UHD) at 60 fps
- HDMI embedded audio capture
- Multiple simultaneous capture streams
- PCIe Gen2 ×4 interface
HDMI Loop-through
- 1 × HDMI 2.0 loop-through output
- Outputs the incoming HDMI signal to an external display, projector, or switcher
- Supports up to 4K60 HDR pass-through with minimal latency
- No external splitter required
HDMI Features
- HDMI 2.0 receiver (594 MHz)
- DVI-D compatibility (via HDMI-to-DVI adapter)
- Automatic input signal detection
- Custom EDID support
- HDMI 3D support
- HDR10 support
- Time-code extraction
- HDMI InfoFrame extraction
- RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
- Supports 8-, 10-, and 12-bit input color depth
Hardware Video Engine
- 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 data transfer
Performance
- Ultra-low latency mode
- Multiple simultaneous capture streams
- Supports multiple Magewell cards in one PC
- High-speed onboard memory
- Designed for continuous 24×7 operation
- LED status indicator
- Rotary switch for device identification in multi-card systems
Audio
- HDMI embedded audio capture
- Up to 8 audio channels
- Hardware-synchronized audio/video timestamps
- Audio metadata and channel status extraction
The Magewell Pro Capture Dual HDMI 4K Plus LT (Part Number: 11260) is a professional dual-channel PCIe capture card featuring two HDMI 2.0 inputs and two independent HDMI 2.0 loop-through outputs. It is designed for simultaneous capture of two 4K60 HDR video sources while passing each source through to displays, switchers, or projectors with virtually no latency.
Interface
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Product Name | Magewell Pro Capture Dual HDMI 4K Plus LT |
| Part Number | 11260 |
| SKU | 112600000 |
| Capture Channels | 2 independent HDMI channels |
| Video Inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 |
| Loop-through Outputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 |
| Host Interface | PCI Express Gen2 ×8 |
| Maximum Input Resolution | 4096 × 2160 @ 60 fps (per channel) |
| Maximum Capture Resolution | 4096 × 2160 @ 60 fps (per channel) |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
| Audio | Embedded HDMI audio (up to 8 channels per input) |
Key Features
Dual 4K60 Capture
- Simultaneous capture from 2 independent HDMI 2.0 sources
- Up to DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) at 60 fps on each input
- Independent capture engine for each channel
- Multiple simultaneous capture streams per input
Dual HDMI Loop-through
- 2 × HDMI 2.0 loop-through outputs
- Passes each input directly to a monitor, projector, or switcher
- Supports 4K60 HDR10 pass-through
- Eliminates the need for external HDMI splitters
HDMI Features
- HDMI 2.0 receiver (594 MHz)
- DVI-D 1.0 compatible (via passive HDMI-to-DVI adapter)
- Automatic input signal detection
- Custom EDID support
- HDMI 3D support
- HDR10 support
- Time-code extraction
- HDMI InfoFrame extraction
- RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
- 8-, 10-, and 12-bit input color depth support
Hardware Video Engine
- 10-bit video processing
- Deinterlacing
- Cropping
- Up/down scaling
- Color adjustment
- Color-space conversion
- Aspect ratio conversion
- PNG-based On-Screen Display (OSD)
- Hardware timestamping
- SG-DMA high-speed data transfer
Audio Features
- Embedded HDMI audio capture
- Up to 8 audio channels per HDMI input
- Audio metadata extraction
- Audio channel status extraction
- Hardware-synchronized audio/video timestamps
Professional Features
- Ultra-low latency mode
- Multiple Magewell cards supported in one workstation
- Rotary switch (0–F) for unique card identification
- High-speed onboard memory
- LED status indicator
- Continuous 24×7 operation
- Field-upgradable firmware
