Magewell USB Capture SDI Gen 2

Magewell USB Capture SDI Gen 2

The Magewell USB Capture SDI Gen 2 is a slim and compact dongle that lets you easily import an SDI signal into your computer for recording or streaming. It provides a handy and efficient way of connecting cameras, decks, switchers, and other broadcast and surveillance equipment to your computer. Furthermore, it doesn’t require any additional drivers to be installed, and thereby is compatible with various software and web applications (see below) on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS, and works by simple plug-and-play connection.

This Gen 2 version supports input/output resolutions up to 2048 x 1080 (2K) at 60 Hz. Using an included mini-coax to SDI adapter cable, connect any 3G/HD/SD-SDI source to the dongle, and output it to your computer with embedded audio over a USB 3.0 cable, which is also supplied. The USB port and USB cable are also backward-compatible with USB 2.0.

If you want to stream or record at a lower resolution than what’s being captured, you can pull up the “Filters Properties Dialog Window” in the software you use and adjust parameters to downscale (or upscale)/deinterlace the image, as well as adjust brightness and other image properties. The device is also designed to work continuously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

INTERFACE

KEY FEATURES 

• Capture/Import SDI Signals to Computers
• Up to 2048 x 1080 Resolution Support
• Ideal for Recording / Streaming
• Connect Broadcast/Surveillance Equipment
• No Driver Installation Required
• Mac, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS Compatible
• Simple Plug-and-Play Connection
• Backward-Compatible with USB 2.0
• Downscale/Upscale/Deinterlace Ability
• Capable of Continuous 24/7 Operation

SPECIFICATIONS

Host Connection

USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 / USB 3.0)

Input

Video Input Connectors	1 x BNC (3G-SDI)
Input Video Format	SDI (10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 RGB, YCC) DCI 2K: 50/59.94/60 fps
Audio Input Connectors	None

Hardware

OS Compatibility	Windows 7 or Later macOS 10.9 or Later Linux Chrome OS
Power Consumption	5 VDC at 0.5 A (2.5 W)

INCLUDED BY DEFAULT

• Magewell USB Capture SDI Gen 2
• USB 3.0 Cable
• Mini-Coax to Full-Size SDI (BNC) Adapter Cable