Enhance Your Production with the Magewell Pro Capture Dual SDI

The Magewell Pro Capture Dual SDI is a powerful two-channel HD capture card designed to meet the demands of professional video production. This innovative device allows you to capture high-definition video from two separate SDI sources simultaneously, making it ideal for live broadcasting, streaming, and video conferencing. With its robust performance and easy integration, the Pro Capture Dual SDI offers unmatched flexibility for a variety of applications.

Equipped with advanced video processing technology, the Magewell Pro Capture Dual SDI delivers pristine video quality with minimal latency. It supports resolutions up to 1080p at 60 frames per second, ensuring that your content is always sharp and fluid. The dual-channel capability enables seamless switching between sources, providing a dynamic solution for any production environment. Whether you’re working in a studio or on-site, this capture card ensures that your video feeds are captured with the highest fidelity.

Installation is straightforward, thanks to the card's compatibility with a wide range of operating systems and software platforms. The Magewell Pro Capture Dual SDI is recognized for its plug-and-play functionality, allowing for quick setup and immediate use. With a solid build quality and a focus on reliability, this capture card is a trusted choice for professionals looking to elevate their video production capabilities.

Key Features

• Simultaneous capture from two SDI sources
• Supports resolutions up to 1080p at 60fps
• Plug-and-play installation for easy setup
• Compatible with various operating systems and software
• Low latency and high-quality video processing

Technical Specifications

Input Signal Formats
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI

Supported Resolutions
Up to 1920 x 1080

Frame Rate
60 fps at 1080p

Data Transfer Interface
PCIe x1

Power Consumption
5 W

Operating Temperature
32°F to 140°F

Dimensions
7.87" x 4.33" x 0.83"

Weight
0.55 lbs

Supported OS
Windows: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 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 (Note: does not support macOS 14 yet; upcoming support 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
2x BNC, SD/HD/3G SDI

Host Interfaces
PCIe Gen2 x4

Loop-through Interfaces
2x SMA, SD/HD/3G SDI

Input Features
Support for input video resolutions up to 2048x1080 pixels

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; Support for SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Gb-DL/3Gb-DS standards; Support for 2K (2048x1080) 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; Limited support of 3Gb-DS: only the first stream can be captured; Limited support for capture of the first link of dual link interfaces.

Video Capture Formats
Support for capture image resolutions up to 2048x2160 pixels; Support for capture frame rates up to 144fps; 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.

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; Video aspect ratio conversion; Support for RGB, YCbCr 601, YCbCr 709, YCbCr 2020 color formats.

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.

Ultra Low Latency Support
Latency of 64 video lines; Hardware based 100ns high resolution clock; Hardware clock can be synchronized across cards.

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

Firmware Upgrade
Multiple cards in one system can be upgraded simultaneously; Safe upgrade feature.

LED Indicator
Status LEDs indicate the working state of each channel.

Form Factor
Low profile PCIe x4 Add-on Card, 4.57" x 2.53" (REV-C1, without PCI bracket)

Accessories
Low Profile bracket, 2 x SMA to BNC cables (13.0 in)

High Performance Firmware
Max current at 12V: ~ 0.64 A, Max power consumption: ~ 9.15 W

Low Power Consumption Firmware
Max current at 12V: ~ 0.57 A, Max power consumption: ~ 8.34 W

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