Description
Magewell Pro Capture Mini SDI – Heat Sink Version
The Magewell Pro Capture Mini SDI – Heat Sink Version is a compact, high-performance mini PCIe capture card designed for reliable SDI video capture in space-restricted or embedded systems. With an integrated heat sink for improved thermal stability, this model offers exceptional durability, low-latency performance, and professional-grade image processing for continuous operation in demanding environments.
Professional SDI Capture in a Miniature Form Factor
This compact card features a single SDI input and a loop-through output, making it ideal for monitoring, signal distribution, and workflows requiring both capture and pass-through. Supporting SD/HD/3G/2K SDI formats, it delivers clean, broadcast-quality video up to 2048×1080.
Enhanced Heat-Sink for Continuous Stability
Designed for installations with limited airflow, the built-in heat sink ensures stable performance even during long operation or heavy processing loads. This makes the card highly suitable for 24/7 systems such as medical devices, industrial units, compact servers, and OEM integrations.
Advanced On-Board Image Processing
Magewell’s hardware image engine handles essential processing functions—including scaling, cropping, color space conversion, de-interlacing, and aspect ratio management—directly on the card. This reduces CPU load significantly while maintaining smooth and consistent video performance.
Low Latency & Broad Compatibility
Engineered for real-time workflows, the card delivers ultra-low latency ideal for professional monitoring, live streaming, IMAG, and mission-critical applications. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, and works seamlessly with popular platforms such as OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast, Zoom, Teams, and more.
Key Features
- Mini PCIe SDI capture card with integrated heat sink
- Single SD/HD/3G/2K SDI input with loop-through output
- Supports resolutions up to 2048×1080
- Embedded SDI audio capture
- On-board scaling, color conversion & de-interlacing
- Ultra-low latency for real-time applications
- Automatic SDI format detection
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux
Technical Specifications
- Input: 1× SD/HD/3G/2K SDI
- Loop-Through: 1× SD/HD/3G/2K SDI
- Max Resolution: 2048×1080
- Audio: Embedded SDI audio
- Interface: Mini PCIe x1
- Processing: Scaling, cropping, color conversion, de-interlacing
- Cooling: Integrated heat sink for optimized thermal performance
- Form Factor: Approx. 30 × 51 mm
- OS Support: Windows, macOS, Linux
Ideal For
- Embedded PCs & compact system designs
- Medical and industrial imaging systems
- Portable broadcast or monitoring units
- Educational AV and lecture capture systems
- Professional SDI cameras, switchers & signal chains
Conclusion
The Magewell Pro Capture Mini SDI – Heat Sink Version is a robust, efficient, and thermally optimized SDI capture solution for embedded and space-restricted environments. With its improved cooling, advanced on-board processing, and ultra-low latency performance, it is the ideal choice for integrators and professionals who demand reliability in continuous-operation workflows.

























