Description
Magewell Pro Capture SDI 4K Plus
The Magewell Pro Capture SDI 4K Plus is a professional, high-performance PCIe capture card designed for demanding 4K SDI workflows. With support for single-link, dual-link, and quad-link SDI formats (up to 12G SDI depending on source configuration), this card captures stunning 4K video with exceptional clarity, accuracy, and reliability—making it ideal for broadcast, medical imaging, live production, industrial applications, and high-end AV systems.
Professional 4K SDI Capture
Supporting resolutions up to 4096×2160, the Pro Capture SDI 4K Plus accepts 4K input over multiple SDI configurations, depending on the workflow. Whether you’re capturing from high-end cinema cameras, studio switchers, or broadcast infrastructures, the card ensures clean, stable, and ultra-sharp 4K image quality.
Advanced On-Board Image Processing
Magewell’s hardware processing engine performs scaling, cropping, color conversion, de-interlacing, and aspect-ratio adjustments directly on the card. This significantly reduces CPU load and guarantees smooth, uninterrupted performance during extended capture or streaming sessions.
Ultra-Low Latency & High-Bandwidth PCIe Performance
Optimized for real-time environments, the SDI 4K Plus provides ultra-low latency suitable for live broadcast, medical visualization, IMAG, and interactive productions. Its PCIe interface delivers high throughput for consistent and reliable 4K workflows.
Broad Software & OS Compatibility
The card is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux and integrates seamlessly with industry-leading applications such as OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast, Zoom, Teams, VLC, and most NLE and imaging tools. It also supports multi-card setups for advanced production systems.
Key Features
- 4K SDI capture up to 4096×2160
- Supports single-link, dual-link, or quad-link SDI workflows
- Ultra-low latency for real-time applications
- Hardware-based scaling, cropping, de-interlacing & color conversion
- Embedded SDI audio capture
- Automatic detection of SDI formats
- High-bandwidth PCIe interface
- Cross-platform compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux
Technical Specifications
- Input: Professional SDI (format depends on model/revision)
- Max Resolution: 4096×2160
- Audio: Embedded SDI audio
- Processing: Scaling, cropping, color conversion, de-interlacing
- Interface: PCIe high-speed bus
- Supported OS: Windows, macOS, Linux
Ideal For
- 4K broadcast & live production
- Medical & scientific imaging
- Post-production & color-critical environments
- Corporate AV, training systems, & hybrid events
- Capturing 4K SDI professional cameras & studio systems
Conclusion
The Magewell Pro Capture SDI 4K Plus is a robust, flexible, and professional-grade capture solution for high-resolution SDI environments. With advanced processing, ultra-low latency, and full 4K SDI support, it delivers the uncompromising performance required for today’s high-end production workflows.





























