Description
Magewell USB Capture SDI Plus: Professional-Grade SDI Capture with Loop-Through for Enhanced Workflows (SKU: 320500000)
The Magewell USB Capture SDI Plus (SKU: 320500000) is an advanced, highly portable, and incredibly versatile external video capture device, engineered to seamlessly bring professional SDI signals directly into your computer via a simple USB 3.0 connection. Building upon Magewell’s reputation for reliability and ease of use, the ‘Plus’ model adds crucial features like SDI loop-through and enhanced audio capabilities, making it an indispensable tool for broadcasters, filmmakers, live event producers, medical professionals, and anyone needing to integrate SD, HD, or 3G-SDI sources into their digital production workflow with uncompromising quality and flexibility.
Unmatched Plug-and-Play Professionalism:
Experience true plug-and-play simplicity with the Magewell USB Capture SDI Plus. It requires no driver installation for most operating systems, meaning you can effortlessly connect your SDI camera, switcher, or other source and plug the device into a USB 3.0 (or 2.0) port on your computer. It’s instantly recognized as a standard webcam (UVC) and audio device (UAC), allowing you to focus on your content without complex setup procedures.
High-Fidelity SDI Capture with Loop-Through:
The Capture SDI Plus supports a wide array of SDI input formats, including SD-SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI, at resolutions up to 1080p at 60 frames per second (1080p60). This ensures your captured video is crisp, clear, and perfectly fluid. A key differentiator of the ‘Plus’ model is its integrated SDI loop-through output. This allows you to simultaneously send the incoming SDI signal to another monitor, switcher, or recording device while capturing, enabling seamless monitoring and distribution without needing an external splitter. The capture is uncompressed, preserving every detail and nuance of your professional source.
Comprehensive Audio Integration:
Beyond its robust video capabilities, the USB Capture SDI Plus expertly handles audio. It captures embedded audio from your SDI source and typically features a line-in port for external audio input and a headphone output for real-time audio monitoring. This complete audio solution eliminates the need for separate audio capture devices, ensuring perfect synchronization and versatile sound control for your productions.
Extensive Cross-Platform and Software Compatibility:
The Magewell USB Capture SDI Plus boasts industry-leading compatibility across virtually all popular operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, and Android. This broad support ensures seamless integration with your existing infrastructure. Furthermore, it works effortlessly with a vast array of streaming, recording, and video conferencing software, such as OBS Studio, vMix, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Google Meet, VLC, Wirecast, XSplit, and many more.
Ultra-Low Latency & Robust Processing:
Engineered for minimal latency, the Capture SDI Plus provides near real-time video transfer, which is crucial for live broadcasting, interactive presentations, and precise monitoring where responsiveness is paramount. Its powerful processing capabilities handle automatic input signal detection, resolution scaling, and de-interlacing, ensuring optimal output quality regardless of the source.
Bus-Powered, Compact & Durable Design:
Drawing all necessary power directly from the USB connection, the Capture SDI Plus requires no external power adapter, simplifying your setup and reducing cable clutter in the field or studio. Its extremely compact and durable metal casing makes it highly portable and robust enough to withstand the demands of professional daily use.
The Magewell USB Capture SDI Plus (SKU: 320500000) is the ideal solution for professionals seeking a high-performance, versatile, and supremely reliable tool for SDI video capture. Its advanced features empower a wide range of applications, from live production to medical imaging, ensuring superior quality and streamlined workflows.
Key Features:
- SKU: 320500000
- Plug-and-Play (Driver-Free): Instant setup on most operating systems.
- Professional SDI Input: Supports SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI up to 1080p60.
- Integrated SDI Loop-Through: Simultaneous capture and monitoring/distribution.
- Comprehensive Audio Handling: Embedded SDI audio, line-in, and headphone out.
- Extensive OS Support: Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android.
- Wide Software Compatibility: Works with OBS, vMix, Zoom, Teams, and more.
- Ultra-Low Latency: Near real-time video for live applications.
- USB Bus-Powered: No external power adapter required.
- Compact & Durable Metal Casing: Built for portability and reliability.
- Automatic Signal Processing: Scaling, de-interlacing, aspect ratio conversion.
