Pro Capture DVI - Exceptional Video Capture Solution

The Pro Capture DVI by Magewell is an innovative solution for high-quality video capture that seamlessly integrates into your workflow. Designed for professionals in broadcasting, live streaming, and video production, this advanced capture card ensures that you experience crisp, high-definition video output with minimal latency. The Pro Capture DVI stands out with its capability to capture video signals from DVI sources, making it a versatile choice for various applications, from conference presentations to complex production setups.

With a robust build quality and advanced processing capabilities, the Pro Capture DVI is engineered to deliver reliability and performance. It supports a wide range of resolutions, including up to 2048x1152 at 60Hz, allowing for breathtaking clarity and detail in every frame. Whether you're using it for a one-off event or as part of a permanent installation, this capture card provides the flexibility and performance needed to meet demanding production standards.

Easy to install and use, the Pro Capture DVI features plug-and-play functionality with a wide variety of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. The device also supports a range of software applications, ensuring that you can integrate it seamlessly into your existing workflow. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to video production, the Pro Capture DVI offers a user-friendly solution that doesn't compromise on quality.

Key Features

• Supports resolutions up to 2048x1152 at 60Hz for stunning video quality.
• Plug-and-play design for easy installation across various operating systems.
• Versatile compatibility with popular streaming and production software.
• High reliability and performance suited for professional environments.
• Compact design that fits easily into any setup.

Technical Specifications

Input Interface
DVI-D (Single Link)
Output Interface
USB 3.0
Video Input Format
Up to 2048x1152@60Hz
Audio Input Format
2-channel PCM audio
Power Consumption
1.5 W
Dimensions
4.72" x 3.15" x 0.98"
Weight
0.18 lbs

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 (x86 & x64) and above, Other Linux OS with kernel version 2.6.35 and above
Mac: OS X 10.9/10.10/10.11 and above, macOS 10.12/10.13/10.14/10.15/11/12/13 (not supporting macOS 14 yet, but upcoming support is expected).

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
VLC, VirtualDub, OBS, XSplit, vMix, VidBlaster, Wirecast, Microsoft Media Encoder, Adobe Flash Media Encoder, and any other DirectShow/V4L2/AVCaptureSession encoding/streaming software.

Input Interfaces
DVI-I, DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.4a (via breakout cable), VGA (via DVI2VGA connector), Component (via breakout cable), 3.5mm Phone Jack, Line in
Host Interface
PCIe Gen2 x1

Input Features
Auto scan of video input sources when there is no signal input to the currently selected input source, Manual selection of video input source, Auto selection of linked (embedded) audio input source when the video input source changes, Manual selection of audio input source, Support for standard crossbar based on video input source selection, Support for input video resolutions up to 2048x2160 pixels

VGA & Component Specific Features
12-bit ADC, Support for RGB & YCbCr (YUV) color formats, Support for ‘Separated sync’, ‘Composite sync’, ‘Sync-on-green’ (SOG), ‘Sync-on-luminance’ (SOY), Support for DMT, CEA, CVT, GTF video timings, Input signals up to 165MHz pixel rate are digitized with 1:1 sampling, Input signals over 165MHz pixel rate can be digitized with horizontal sub-sampling (resulting in some image quality loss - NOT officially supported), Auto detection of RGB & YCbCr color formats, Auto or manual sampling phase adjustment, Auto horizontal alignment, Support for customized video timings, Support for customized video resolutions for CVT/GTF timings.

HDMI Specific Features
225MHz HDMI receiver, Adaptive HDMI equalizer support for cable lengths up to 30M, Support for customized EDID, Support for extraction of AVI/Audio/SPD/MS/VS/ACP/ISRC1/ISRC2/Gamut InfoFrames, Full colorimetry support, Support for 8/10/12-bit color depths, Support for RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling, Support for up to 8-channel IEC60958/IEC61937 audio streams via SDK, Support for extraction of audio formation information & channel status data, Support for extraction of video timing information, Support for extraction of 3D format information, Support for extraction of Sony/Canon DSLR time code, Support for Side-by-Side Half, Top-and-Bottom, Frame Packing 3D mode.

Video Capture Formats
Support for capture image resolutions up to 2048x2160 pixels, Support for capture frame rates up to 144fps (Actual capture frame rate can be limited by PCIe bandwidth, and at higher image resolutions - above 1280x1024 - by the pixel clock of the on-board video processing hardware. eg. Max frame rate at 1920x1080 = ~80fps.), 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 ~180Mpixels/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 2048x2160), 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 and color adjustment 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
~400MB/s per channel DMA bandwidth in PCIe 2.0 system, ~200MB/s per channel DMA bandwidth in PCIe 1.0 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 chipsets.

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 break down occur when the firmware is being upgraded, it will automatically restore to the initial version. This function is only available for firmware version 1.21 and above.

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 x1 Add-on Card, 3.65" x 2.71" (without PCI bracket).

Accessories
DVI to VGA connector, DVI-I to HDMI + Component breakout, Low Profile bracket.

Power Consumption
Max current at 12V: ~0.35 A, Max current at 3.3V: ~0.17 A, Max power consumption: ~4.68 W.

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