Magewell USB Capture SDI 4K Pro
The Magewell USB Capture SDI 4K Pro connects to your computer via a USB 3.2 Gen2 interface and allows you to capture signals up to DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) resolution with embedded audio via a 12G-SDI input. It also features a 12G-SDI loop-through for local monitoring and 3.5mm audio input and output for capturing external audio and extracting embedded audio. It is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome operating systems.
The device offers a variety of processing and other features, including resolution scaling and de-interlacing.
Input functions
- SDI input, SDI loop-through output, audio in/out, USB 3.2 Gen2 computer interface
- Capture 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI signals (up to 4096 x 2160)
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS
- Plug-and-play operation
Included USB Capture Utility
- Recording format setting
- Audio volume control
- Mirror and flip
- Editing and importing EDID
- Firmware update
- Exporting a diagnosis report
- Other features such as cropping, de-interlacing and setting device name
Audio functions
- Extract the built-in SDI audio and output it through a 3.5mm unbalanced line-out connection
- Capture analog audio via a 3.5mm unbalanced line-in connection
- Supports 2-channel IEC60958 standard audio stream
- Up to 8 channels, 24-bit SDI built-in audio with a 192 kHz sampling rate
Video recording formats
- Image resolutions up to 4096 x 2160p60
- Recording frame rates up to 240 fps
- Output P010/Y210/NV12/I420/YUY2/UYVY/RGB24/RGB32 videos
- Standard recording formats are YUY2 and NV12; more recording formats can be set using the included USB Capture Utility software
SDK
- The MWCapture SDK provides features such as signal status readout, recording configuration, real-time audio and video recording, and more.
- Windows DirectShow/Wave API/DirectSound/WASAPI
- Linux V4L2/ALSA
- macOS AVCaptureSession/AudioUnit
Magewell USB Capture SDI 4K Pro
USB 3.0 Cable
Inputs/Outputs
Video I/O | Input |
Audio I/O | Input |
Expansion Slots | No |
Format Support
Video Resolution | BNC Input (10-Bit 4:2:2 YUV) |
Audio Format | Unspecified Digital Signal Input: 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
Embedded Audio | SDI Input: 8-Channel |
Standards
Video Standard Compliance | SMPTE: ST 2082-12 |
HDCP Support | No |
Broadcast System Compatibility | NTSC, PAL |
Hardware
Wireless | No |
OS Compatibility | Windows 10 or Later (32/64-Bit) |
Power
Power Consumption | 5 VDC at 1.4 A (7.19 W) |
General
Operating Conditions | 32 to 140°F / 0 to 60°C at 5 to 90% Humidity |
Storage Conditions | -4 to 158°F / -20 to 70°C |
Dimensions | 4.4 x 2.2 x 0.7" / 110.6 x 56.8 x 18 mm |













