Introducing the Magewell Pro Capture Dual SDI 4K Plus 2-Channel 4K Capture Card

The Magewell Pro Capture Dual SDI 4K Plus 2-Channel 4K Capture Card is engineered for professionals seeking superior video capture performance. With its advanced technology, this capture card seamlessly supports two independent 4K video channels, making it an exceptional choice for live broadcasting, production, and streaming. Whether you are capturing high-quality content for television or streaming platforms, the Pro Capture Dual SDI 4K Plus delivers unparalleled video fidelity and reliability.

Designed with versatility in mind, the Magewell Pro Capture Dual SDI 4K Plus integrates easily into various workflows. It features multiple SDI input options, enabling users to connect a wide range of video sources. This capture card also supports resolutions up to 4096x2160 at 60 frames per second, ensuring that your content maintains its clarity and detail. The low latency performance further enhances its usability for real-time applications, making it a preferred choice among broadcasters and content creators alike.

Additionally, the Magewell Pro Capture Dual SDI 4K Plus is equipped with robust hardware capabilities. Its innovative architecture supports multiple video formats, including 8-bit and 10-bit color depths, giving you the flexibility to choose the best settings for your specific requirements. With its plug-and-play functionality, installation is straightforward, allowing you to focus on creating outstanding content without the hassle of complicated setups.

Key Features

• Two independent 4K video capture channels for maximum productivity
• Supports resolutions up to 4096x2160 at 60 fps
• Low latency performance for real-time video processing
• Wide compatibility with various video formats
• Plug-and-play installation for quick and easy setup

Technical Specifications

Video Input
2 x 3G-SDI Inputs

Video Output
2 x 3G-SDI Outputs

Supported Resolutions
Up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60fps

Color Depth
8-bit and 10-bit

Dimensions
5.7" x 4.8" x 0.8"

Weight
0.88 lbs

Power Consumption
3.5W

Operating Temperature
32°F to 104°F

Storage Temperature
-40°F to 185°F

Humidity
5% to 90% (non-condensing)

Supported OS
Windows: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11/Server 2008/2008 R2/2012/2016 (x86 & x64) and above; Linux: Ubuntu 12.04/14.04/16.04/17.04/17.10/18.04 (x86 & x64) and above; CentOS 6.5/7 (x86 & x64) and above; Fedora 25/26/27 (x86 & x64) and above; Red Hat 6.5 and above (x86 & x64); Other Linux OS with kernel version 2.6.35 and above; Mac: OS X 10.9/10.10/10.11; macOS 10.12/10.13/10.14/10.15/11/12/13 (does not support macOS 14 yet).

Recommended OS (tested)
Windows: Windows 7 Ultimate/8.1 Enterprise/10 Enterprise/Server 2008 R2 DataCenter/Server 2012 R2 DataCenter/Server 2016 R2 DataCenter (x86 & x64); Linux: Ubuntu 12.04/14.04/16.04 (x86 & x64); Ubuntu 17.04/17.10/18.04 (x64); CentOS 6.5/7.2 (x86 & x64); Fedora 25/26 (x64); Red Hat 6.5 (x86 & x64); Mac: OS X 10.9.5/10.10/10.11.2/10.11.3/10.11.4; macOS 10.12/10.13.2/10.13.3/10.14.3/10.15/11/12/13.

Supported APIs
Windows: DirectShow, DirectKS, Wave API/DirectSound/WASAPI; Linux: V4L2, ALSA; macOS: AVCaptureSession, AudioUnit.

Supported Software
Adobe Flash Media Encoder, Livestream, Microsoft Media Encoder, OBS, Skype, Vahana, VirtualDub, VidBlaster, Video Stitch, VLC, vMix, Wirecast, XSplit, and any other DirectShow/V4L2/AVCaptureSession encoding/streaming software.

Input Interfaces
HD-BNC x8: Four connectors are compatible with SD/HD/3G SDI; Two connectors are compatible with SD/HD/3G/6G SDI; Two connectors are compatible with SD/HD/3G/6G/12G SDI; Support for input of Single Link, Dual Link, Quad Link.

Host Interfaces
PCIe Gen2 x8.

Input Features
Support for input video resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels; Auto detection of Single Link, Dual Link, Quad Link.

SDI Specific Features
Integrated cable equalizer extending the cable length as follows: up to 330m for SD-SDI signals; up to 190m for HD-SDI signals; up to 150m for 3G-SDI signals; up to 75m for 6G-SDI signals; up to 40m for 12G-SDI signals; Support for SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Gb-DL/3Gb-DS/6G/12G; Support for 2K (2048x1080) & 4K (4096x2160) mode; Support for RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling; Support for 10/12-bit color depth; Support for extraction of SMPTE 352 payload identifier; Support for up to 8 (mono) audio channels at 48KHz; Support for extraction of audio formation information & channel status data; Support for Closed Caption via SDK.

Video Capture Formats
Support for capture image resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels; Support for capture frame rates up to 144fps (actual capture frame rate can be limited by PCIe bandwidth & image resolution); Support for 4:2:0 8-bit capture formats: NV12, I420, YV12; Support for 4:2:2 8-bit capture formats: YUY2, YUYV, UYVY; Support for 4:4:4 8-bit capture formats: V308, IYU2, V408, BGR24, BGR32; Support for 4:4:4 10-bit capture formats: V410, Y410; More capture formats are supported via Magewell Capture SDK.

Video Processing Features
Two video processing pipelines with ~720 Mpixels/s processing bandwidth for each one; Full 10-bit video processing; Video cropping; Video scaling; Video de-interlacing: Weave, Blend top & bottom field, Top field only, Bottom field only; Video aspect ratio conversion; Auto or manual selection of input aspect ratio; Auto or manual selection of capture aspect ratio; Three aspect ratio conversion modes: Ignore (Anamorphic), Cropping or Padding (Letterbox or Pillarbox); Video color format conversion; Auto or manual selection of input color format & quantization range; Auto or manual selection of capture color format, quantization range & saturation range; Support for RGB, YCbCr 601, YCbCr 709, YCbCr 2020 color formats; Support for Limited or Full quantization range; Support for Limited, Full & ‘Extended gamut’ saturation range; Video frame rate conversion; Video OSD composition; Support for PNG OSD image (up to 4096x2160); Support for dynamic loading of RGBA OSD image via SDK.

Multiple Cards per System
Support for multiple cards plugged to one system; On-board rotary switch to set card number, with 16 positions from 0 to F; The video and audio device names displayed in your software will include the card number (set by the rotary switch).

Multiple Capture Streams
Unlimited capture streams for any one input channel; Independent cropping, aspect ratio, color format, resolution, frame rate, de-interlacing, color adjustment and OSD settings for each individual stream.

Ultra Low Latency Support
Latency of 64 video lines; Partial notification mode in SDK; Timestamp & A/V Synchronization; Hardware-based 100ns high resolution clock; Audio frames (192 audio samples) & video frames are stamped with hardware clock; Hardware clock can be synchronized across cards (via SDK).

Video Capture SG-DMA
~1600MB/s per channel DMA bandwidth in PCIe 2.x system; ~800MB/s per channel DMA bandwidth in PCIe 1.x system; Support for auto detection of Intel tiled GPU surface; Support for DirectGMA for AMD video adapter chipsets; Support for GPUDirect for Nvidia video adapter chipset.

SDK
Magewell Capture SDK for easy integration, maximum flexibility and performance.

Windows Driver Tweaks
All options can be controlled by three levels of registry key: global level, product level and device level; Video, Audio, Crossbar filter names can be customized via registry keys.

Firmware Upgrade
Multiple cards in one system can be upgraded simultaneously; Cards can be upgraded without a system power shutdown (in most cases, even a reboot is not needed); Safe upgrade. If power off or system breakdown occur when the firmware is being upgraded, it will automatically restore to the initial version.

LED Indicator
Status LEDs indicate the working state of each channel: Pulsing slowly: input signal unlocked; On: input signal locked; Double blinks: memory failed or FPGA configuration failed; Off: firmware or power supply abnormal.

Form Factor
Low profile PCIe x8 Add-on Card; 5.03" x 4.05" (without PCI bracket).

Accessories
8 x HD-BNC to BNC cable (6.81")

Max Power Consumption
4 x 3G SDI: ~ 23.05 W; 2 x 6G SDI: ~ 22.62 W; 1 x 12G SDI: ~ 22.52 W.

Working Environment
Operating temperature: 32°F to 140°F; Storage temperature: –4°F to 158°F; Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing.