Description
Magewell USB Capture SDI Gen 2
The Magewell USB Capture SDI Gen 2 is a professional-grade SDI-to-USB capture device designed for reliable, high-quality video acquisition. Supporting SD, HD and 3G-SDI signals up to 1080p60, this compact and driver-free solution is ideal for live streaming, broadcasting, medical imaging, education, surveillance, and any workflow requiring stable SDI capture over USB.
With its second-generation improvements, the device delivers enhanced signal stability, low-latency capture, and improved thermal performance. Featuring Magewell’s advanced hardware processing, it automatically handles scaling, de-interlacing, color conversion and frame-rate adjustments. This ensures smooth, consistent output across all major platforms without putting unnecessary load on your computer’s CPU.
The USB Capture SDI Gen 2 works seamlessly with Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS, and integrates flawlessly with OBS Studio, vMix, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Wirecast and other UVC/UAC-supported applications. Built for professional environments, its durable metal enclosure ensures long-term reliability even under intensive usage.
Main Features
- Capture SD, HD and 3G-SDI signals up to 1080p60
- Driver-free USB 3.0 interface with UVC/UAC compatibility
- Built-in hardware processing for scaling, de-interlacing & color-space conversion
- Automatic input detection and output configuration
- Embedded SDI audio capture (up to 8 channels)
- Works with Windows, macOS, Linux & Chrome OS
- Compact, durable metal housing
Technical Specifications
SDI Input
- 1× 3G-SDI (BNC)
- Supports SD, HD and 3G-SDI formats
- Max input resolution/frame rate: 1080p60
- Embedded audio (up to 8 channels)
USB Output
- USB 3.0 interface (backward compatible with USB 2.0)
- Output resolution up to 1920×1080
- Supported formats: YUY2, NV12, RGB24, RGB32
- Audio output: PCM 48 kHz, 16-bit
Onboard Video Processing
- Image scaling (up/down)
- De-interlacing
- Color space conversion
- Frame rate conversion
- Brightness, contrast, hue and saturation adjustments
System Compatibility
- Windows 7/8/10/11
- macOS
- Linux
- Chrome OS
Supported Software
- OBS Studio
- vMix
- Wirecast
- Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams
- Any UVC/UAC-based capture application
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 92.2 × 40.2 × 12.3 mm
- Weight: approx. 80 g
- Metal enclosure for durability
- Low power consumption via USB
Applications
- Live streaming and digital broadcasting
- Professional SDI camera capture
- Video conferencing and hybrid events
- Medical imaging and industrial systems
- Education, training and lecture recording
What’s in the Box
- Magewell USB Capture SDI Gen 2
- USB 3.0 cable
- Quick start guide

















