Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI 4-Channel HD Capture Card

The Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI 4-Channel HD Capture Card is an innovative solution for high-definition video capture, perfect for professionals in broadcasting, streaming, and video production. This advanced capture card features four HDMI inputs, enabling simultaneous capture of up to four high-definition video signals at 1080p60 resolution. With its high-quality processing and versatility, the Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI delivers seamless integration into various workflows, whether you're live streaming, creating content, or capturing gameplay. Its robust design ensures stability and reliability, making it an essential tool for those who demand high performance and quality in their video capture setups.

Designed for ease of use, the Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI is compatible with a wide range of software applications and operating systems, allowing for a smooth user experience. This capture card supports a variety of resolutions and formats, making it adaptable to numerous applications—from professional live broadcasts to casual streaming. The low latency performance ensures that you can interact in real-time with your audience, providing an engaging experience for viewers. Whether you're a content creator, a gamer, or a professional in need of multi-channel capture capabilities, the Pro Capture Quad HDMI stands out as a top choice.

In addition to its impressive capture capabilities, the Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI is built with high-quality components and thoughtful engineering. This card not only captures video but also supports audio capture through the HDMI inputs, ensuring that your streams or recordings are fully immersive. With its compact form factor, it easily fits into standard computer setups, while its reliable performance makes it a trustworthy partner in any video project. Upgrade your video capture capabilities with the Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI, and experience the difference that professional-grade hardware can make.

Key Features

• Four HDMI inputs for simultaneous capture of multiple video sources
• Supports resolutions up to 1080p60 for high-quality video capture
• Low latency performance for real-time interaction during streams
• Compatible with a wide range of software and operating systems
• Audio capture support via HDMI inputs
• Compact design for easy integration into existing setups

Technical Specifications

Video Input
4 x HDMI

Audio Input
4 x HDMI

Video Output
1 x HDMI

Video Format
1080p60, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p24, 720p60, 720p50, 576p, 480p, 576i, 480i

Audio Format
48 kHz/16-bit

Interface
PCIe x4

Power Consumption
< 5 W

Dimensions
8.5" x 4.5" x 0.9"

Weight
0.6 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 (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, *More on the way with the upcoming support for macOS 14.x)

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, Any other DirectShow/V4L2/AVCaptureSession encoding/streaming software

Input Interfaces
4x HDMI type A, DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.4a

Host Interface
PCIe Gen2 x4

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. eg. 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 ~180Mpixels/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, On-board rotary switch to set card number, with 16 positions from 0 to F, The video and audio device names displayed in your software will include the card number (set by the rotary switch)

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
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
Normal profile PCIe x4 Add-on Card

Power Consumption
Max current at 12V: ~ 0.86 A, Max current at 3.3V: ~ 0.95 A, Max power consumption: ~ 15.39 W

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