Dual-channel SDI capture in M.2 2280 form factor. Two simultaneous SDI signals.
The Magewell Eco Capture Dual SDI M.2 is a professional, internal capture card designed for high-density video acquisition in compact systems.It provides two independent channels of high-quality SDI capture while maintaining a minimal physical and power footprint.
Core Functions & Capabilities
Dual-Channel Acquisition: Simultaneously captures two independent channels of video up to 2048×1080 (2K) or 1080p60 per channel.
M.2 Interface Efficiency: Designed for the M.2 2280 (Type M) slot using PCIe Gen2 x2, making it compatible with modern motherboards, small-form-factor (SFF) PCs, and laptops that lack traditional expansion slots.
Hardware Video Engine: Features an on-board FPGA that handles up/down scaling, color space conversion, and de-interlacing, significantly reducing the processing load on the host computer’s CPU.
Professional Audio Ingest: Captures up to 8 channels of embedded SDI audio per input, supporting multi-track recording or complex broadcast audio requirements.
Key Features for Performance
Ultra-Low Power & Heat: Consumes very little power (max ~3.38W), which is critical for maintaining system stability in small, enclosed, or fanless environments.
Cable Equalization: Features an integrated equalizer that supports long cable runs—up to 150m for 3G-SDI and 330m for SD-SDI—ensuring signal integrity over distance.
Multi-Stream Replication: A single input can be sent to multiple software applications at the same time (e.g., one for live streaming and one for high-bitrate recording) without extra overhead.
MMCX Connectors: Uses secure, high-retention MMCX connectors on the card itself, with included breakout cables that provide standard BNC female ports.
Flexibility for Organizations & Domestic Users
Corporate & Event Videography
Function: Enables a compact NUC or laptop-based “fly-pack” to capture both a primary presenter camera and a wide-angle room shot simultaneously.
Flexibility: Its small size allows for professional multi-camera setups in temporary meeting rooms or remote corporate offices without bulky equipment.
Healthcare & Medical Observation
Function: Fits into small medical workstations to capture dual feeds, such as an endoscope camera and a patient vitals monitor, for synchronized recording.
Flexibility: Certified for 24/7 continuous operation, providing the reliability needed for critical medical documentation and training.
Security & AI Analytics
Function: Ingests two high-quality SDI feeds for real-time facial recognition, object tracking, or high-definition surveillance monitoring.
Flexibility: Multiple cards can be used in a single system (set via an on-board DIP switch), allowing for 4, 6, or 8-channel capture in a space-saving workstation.
Education & Lecture Capture
Function: Simultaneously records a teacher-tracking camera and a document camera or second fixed-angle camera for a comprehensive online learning experience.
Flexibility: Works seamlessly with Windows and Linux (including ARM architectures like NVIDIA Jetson), making it a favorite for custom-built educational hardware.
Domestic / Prosumer Power Users
Function: Ideal for home-based content creators who want to use two professional SDI cameras for a “facecam” and a “top-down” desk view without a large PC tower.
Flexibility: Because it uses an M.2 slot, domestic users can keep their primary PCIe slot open for a powerful Graphics Card, allowing for high-end gaming and professional streaming from a single small PC.
