Description
Magewell USB Capture SDI Plus 2K
The Magewell USB Capture SDI Plus 2K is a professional single-channel SDI-to-USB capture device designed for high-quality video workflows. It supports SD, HD, 3G and 2K SDI signals, offering reliable performance for broadcasting, live streaming, conferencing, and content production. With an SDI loop-through output, onboard image processing, and driver-free operation, this compact device is built for modern production environments where stability and precision matter.
Equipped with 3G-SDI input, loop-through monitoring, and analog audio I/O, the USB Capture SDI Plus provides flexible routing and audio management options. Its internal hardware engine automatically manages scaling, frame rate conversion, de-interlacing and color-space adjustments — significantly reducing the load on your computer. Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS, it integrates seamlessly with platforms like OBS, vMix, Zoom, Wirecast, Microsoft Teams, and more.
Main Features
- Capture SD/HD/3G/2K SDI signals via USB 3.0
- SDI loop-through output for monitoring or signal routing
- Built-in hardware processing: scaling, de-interlacing & color conversion
- Analog audio input (line-in) and audio output (line-out)
- Driver-free, UVC compliant, plug-and-play design
Technical Specifications
Inputs & Outputs
- 1× 3G-SDI input (BNC), supporting embedded audio
- 1× 3G-SDI loop-through (BNC)
- 1× 3.5 mm line-in (analog audio)
- 1× 3.5 mm line-out (audio monitoring)
- USB 3.0 interface, backward compatible with USB 2.0
Supported Video Formats
- Max resolution: 2048×1080 (2K)
- Supported frame rates up to 60fps (higher possible depending on format and bandwidth)
- Color formats: RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, 8/10/12-bit depending on input
Onboard Video Processing
- Image scaling (up/down)
- Frame rate conversion
- De-interlacing
- Color space conversion
- Aspect ratio and cropping adjustments
System Compatibility
- Windows 7/8/10/11
- macOS 10.12 or later
- Linux distributions (V4L2/ALSA supported)
- Chrome OS
Software Support
- OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast, Zoom, Skype, Teams
- UVC/UAC compliance for universal compatibility
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 110.7 × 56.8 × 17 mm
- Weight: approx. 80 g
- Durable metal enclosure
- Power consumption: ~2.5 W
Applications
- Professional live streaming and broadcast workflows
- Lecture capture and education environments
- SDI camera input for conferencing setups
- Pro AV installations requiring SDI loop-through monitoring
What’s in the Box
- Magewell USB Capture SDI Plus 2K
- USB 3.0 cable
- Quick start guide























