Magewell Pro Capture Mini HDMI

The Magewell Pro Capture Mini HDMI is a compact, high-performance capture card designed to meet the demanding needs of video professionals and content creators. With its sleek form factor and advanced technology, this capture card seamlessly integrates into your workflow, allowing you to capture and stream high-quality HDMI video with minimal latency. Whether you’re a gamer looking to broadcast your gameplay, a professional in the film industry, or an educator delivering live lectures, the Pro Capture Mini HDMI delivers reliable performance and exceptional image quality.

Equipped with versatile features, the Magewell Pro Capture Mini HDMI supports a wide range of video resolutions and formats, making it an ideal choice for various applications. The card's low-profile design ensures it fits easily into any setup, while its robust build guarantees durability and longevity. With support for up to 1080p60 resolution, you can expect crisp and clear video output, perfect for live streaming and recording.

In addition to its impressive technical capabilities, the Pro Capture Mini HDMI is user-friendly, featuring plug-and-play functionality that allows for quick and easy installation. The card is compatible with a multitude of software applications, ensuring that you can start capturing and streaming right out of the box. Its impressive performance, combined with its ease of use, makes the Magewell Pro Capture Mini HDMI a top choice for anyone serious about video capture.

Key Features

• High-performance video capture up to 1080p60 resolution
• Compact design for easy integration into any system
• Plug-and-play installation for hassle-free setup
• Wide compatibility with various video formats and software
• Robust and durable build for long-lasting use

Technical Specifications

Models Available
1. Small Heatsink Version
2. Large Heatsink Version
3. No Heatsink Version

Dimensions
4.33" x 2.76" x 0.79"
Weight
0.18 lbs

Supported Video Input Formats
HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0
Supported Video Output Formats
YUV 4:2:0, YUV 4:2:2, RGB 4:4:4
Audio Input
HDMI Audio, 48 kHz, 16-bit
Power Supply
Powered by PCIe slot
Operating Temperature
32°F to 158°F

Supported OS
Windows: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2016 (x86 & x64) and above
Linux: support x86, x64 & ARM architecture; 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 (does not support macOS 14 yet). More support for macOS 14.x is on the way.
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
JST SHD 20pin connector, DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.4a
Host Interfaces
PCIe Gen2 x1
Input Features
Support for input video resolutions up to 2048x2160 pixels

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. e.g., 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 ~180 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 2048x2160), Support for dynamic loading of RGBA OSD image via SDK.

Multiple Cards per System
Support for multiple cards plugged into one system
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 breakdown occurs 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
Equipped with REV-C2 and above versions of hardware, 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
Mini PCIe Add-on Card (30mm x 51mm)
Accessories
SHD to HDMI type A breakout (31cm)
Power Consumption
High Performance Firmware: Max current at 3.3V: ~0.99 A, Max power consumption: ~3.24 W; Low Power Consumption Firmware: Max current at 3.3V: ~0.83 A, Max power consumption: ~2.7 W
Working Environment
Operating temperature: 32°F to 140°F, Storage temperature: –4°F to 158°F, Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing