Description
Magewell Pro Capture Mini SDI
The Magewell Pro Capture Mini SDI is an ultra-compact, professional mini PCIe capture card designed for high-quality SDI video acquisition in embedded systems, compact PCs, OEM devices, and space-restricted installations. Built for continuous operation, it delivers exceptional stability, low-latency performance, and reliable SD/HD/3G-SDI capture in a highly efficient form factor.
Compact SDI Capture for Embedded & OEM Systems
With a single SDI input and a loop-through output, this card is ideal for monitoring, real-time processing, or passing video further down the signal chain. Its miniature design makes it suitable for medical systems, industrial devices, portable units, and custom hardware where space is limited.
High-Quality SDI Input
The card supports SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 2K SDI formats, capturing resolutions up to 2048×1080 with clean, broadcast-quality image fidelity. Embedded SDI audio is supported for streamlined workflows.
Advanced On-Board Image Processing
Magewell’s hardware engine performs scaling, cropping, color space conversion, de-interlacing, and aspect ratio adjustment directly on the card. This reduces CPU usage and ensures smooth, consistent performance even during continuous operation.
Ultra-Low Latency
Optimized for real-time workflows, the Pro Capture Mini SDI delivers ultra-low latency ideal for live streaming, IMAG, medical visualization, industrial monitoring, and other delay-sensitive applications.
Wide Software & OS Compatibility
Fully compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, the card integrates seamlessly with major platforms including OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast, Zoom, Teams, VLC, and many professional imaging or production systems.
Key Features
- Ultra-compact mini PCIe SDI capture card
- Single SD/HD/3G/2K SDI input with loop-through output
- Supports resolutions up to 2048×1080
- Embedded SDI audio capture
- Hardware-based scaling, color conversion & de-interlacing
- Ultra-low latency performance
- Automatic input 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
- Form Factor: Approx. 30 × 51 mm
- OS Support: Windows, macOS, Linux
Ideal For
- Embedded PCs & OEM equipment
- Medical & industrial imaging systems
- Portable or compact live production units
- Lecture capture & educational AV installations
- Capturing SDI cameras, switchers & professional SDI devices
Conclusion
The Magewell Pro Capture Mini SDI is the perfect SDI capture solution for compact and embedded systems requiring professional reliability, low latency, and high-quality video performance. Its mini PCIe design, advanced hardware processing, and SDI loop-through make it an excellent choice for integrators and AV professionals working in constrained environments.

























