Description
Magewell Pro Capture Mini SDI (Without Heat Sink)
The Magewell Pro Capture Mini SDI – Without Heat Sink is a compact, professional mini PCIe capture card designed for reliable SDI video acquisition in embedded systems, compact PCs, OEM devices, and custom hardware environments. Its streamlined design without a heat sink makes it ideal for systems that already include dedicated cooling or optimized airflow.
Compact SDI Capture for Embedded & Custom Systems
With a single SD/HD/3G/2K SDI input and a loop-through output, this mini PCIe card is perfect for signal pass-through, real-time monitoring, and compact capture workflows. Supporting resolutions up to 2048×1080, it delivers clean, broadcast-grade video for professional applications.
Optimized for Custom Thermal Solutions
This version is engineered without a heat sink for installations in which the system designer provides the cooling solution. Its reduced height and footprint make it suitable for tight enclosures, fan-cooled systems, and OEM integrations where space efficiency is critical.
Advanced On-Board Image Processing
The built-in hardware engine performs scaling, cropping, color conversion, de-interlacing, and other essential processing directly on the card. This minimizes CPU load and ensures stable performance even during continuous operation.
Low Latency & Broad Compatibility
Designed for real-time workflows, the Pro Capture Mini SDI delivers ultra-low latency ideal for broadcast, medical imaging, industrial monitoring, and live production environments. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux and integrates seamlessly with software such as OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast, Zoom, Teams, and more.
Key Features
- Compact mini PCIe SDI capture card without heat sink
- Single SD/HD/3G/2K SDI input with loop-through output
- Supports up to 2048×1080 resolution
- Embedded SDI audio capture
- Hardware-based scaling, cropping, color conversion & de-interlacing
- Ultra-low latency performance
- Automatic SDI format detection
- Compatible with Windows, macOS & 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: No heat sink (requires system airflow)
- Form Factor: Approx. 30 × 51 mm
- OS Support: Windows, macOS, Linux
Ideal For
- OEM devices & embedded PCs
- Medical & industrial imaging systems
- Compact live-production or monitoring systems
- Lecture capture & educational AV setups
- Capturing SDI cameras, switchers & SDI-based signal chains
Conclusion
The Magewell Pro Capture Mini SDI (Without Heat Sink) is the perfect choice for designers and integrators who require high-quality SDI capture in the smallest possible form factor. With powerful hardware processing, low latency, and excellent compatibility, it delivers reliable performance in custom-cooled or airflow-optimized systems.






















