Eco Capture HDMI 4K M.2

The Magewell Eco Capture HDMI 4K M.2 is a high-performance, internal video capture card designed specifically for system integrators and prosumers who require 4K quality in ultra-compact or embedded hardware environments.

Core Functions & Capabilities

• 4K HDMI Acquisition: Captures one channel of video up to 4096×2160 (DCI 4K) at 30fps or 3840×2160 (UHD) at 30fps via an HDMI 1.4 interface.

• M.2 Interface Efficiency: Designed for the M.2 2280 (Type M) slot using PCIe Gen2 x4, providing high-speed data transfer directly to the motherboard without needing a standard bulky PCIe slot.

• Hardware Video Engine: Features on-board processing for up/down scaling, color space conversion, and de-interlacing, which offloads these demanding tasks from the host computer’s CPU.

• Multi-Stream Support: Capable of outputting multiple, independent capture streams from the single HDMI input, each with its own customized resolution and frame rate.

Key Features for Performance

• Ultra-Compact & Low Power: Measuring only 22x80mm and consuming significantly less power (approx. 5W) than traditional capture cards, it is ideal for small, fanless, or battery-powered systems.

• Auto-Input Detection: Automatically senses the input signal format, resolution, and frame rate, ensuring a “plug-and-play” experience for different HDMI sources.

• Broad Compatibility: Supports Windows and Linux across x86, x64, and ARM architectures (such as NVIDIA Jetson), making it highly versatile for custom engineering projects.

• Embedded Audio: Captures up to 8 channels of embedded HDMI audio, providing high-fidelity sound for professional or research-based recording.

Flexibility for Organizations & Domestic Users

• Medical & Clinical Imaging

  • Function: Integrated into tiny, specialized medical computers used to capture 4K feeds from surgical cameras or endoscopes.

  • Flexibility: The low-heat profile is essential for the sterile, enclosed environments of medical equipment where active cooling (fans) may be restricted.

• Custom OEM & Portable Hardware

  • Function: Used by developers to build portable lecture-capture “bricks,” mobile research stations, or compact video-conferencing appliances.

  • Flexibility: Its native support for ARM processors allows it to be used in advanced robotics or AI-driven computer vision projects.

• Digital Signage & Kiosks

  • Function: Powers the video ingest for interactive public displays or smart mirrors that require high-resolution 4K camera feedback.

  • Flexibility: The M.2 form factor allows for incredibly thin screen designs, as the capture hardware can be tucked directly onto the motherboard of a small NUC-style PC.

• Education & Smart Classrooms

  • Function: Acts as the high-resolution input for compact classroom recording systems that track a teacher or a 4K visualizer.

  • Flexibility: Allows schools to use ultra-small PCs behind monitors to handle high-end video tasks without cluttering the desk or podium.

• Domestic / Prosumer Power Users

  • Function: Ideal for “Small Form Factor” (SFF) PC builders who want 4K capture but have no room for a second PCIe card alongside their GPU.

  • Flexibility: Compatible with all major streaming software like OBS, vMix, and Zoom, allowing domestic users to turn their high-end 4K mirrorless cameras into the ultimate high-definition webcam for home offices.