Quad-channel SDI capture in M.2 form factor. Four simultaneous SDI inputs.
The Magewell Eco Capture Quad SDI M.2 is a professional-grade, multi-channel internal capture card designed for high-density video acquisition. It packs four independent SDI processing pipelines into an ultra-compact M.2 form factor, making it the premier choice for multi-camera setups where traditional PCIe space is unavailable.
Quad-Channel HD Capture: Simultaneously captures four independent channels of video up to 2048×1080 (2K) or 1080p60 per channel.
High-Density M.2 Interface: Utilizes a standard M.2 2280 (Type M) slot with PCIe Gen2 x4 bandwidth, allowing for 4-channel capture on motherboards and small-form-factor PCs (like Intel NUCs) that lack full-size expansion slots.
FPGA Video Engine: Performs high-quality up/down scaling, color space conversion, and de-interlacing directly on the card’s hardware, significantly reducing the host CPU’s workload.
Robust Signal Support: Automatically detects SD, HD, and 3G-SDI standards across all four inputs, ensuring a “plug-and-play” experience with diverse professional sources.
Space & Power Efficiency: Measures only 22x80mm and consumes up to 70% less power than standard PCIe cards, making it ideal for thermally sensitive or fanless enclosures.
Stream Replication: Allows each of the four inputs to be delivered to multiple software applications simultaneously (e.g., one for recording, one for streaming, and one for local preview) without extra processing overhead.
MMCX to BNC Connectivity: Uses high-retention MMCX connectors on the card, with four included breakout cables that provide standard BNC female ports for secure, professional cabling.
Embedded Audio: Supports up to 8 channels of embedded audio per SDI input (32 channels total across the card), perfect for multi-language broadcasts or complex audio monitoring.
Broadcast & Live Production
Function: Enables a tiny, portable PC to act as a 4-camera switcher for mobile production kits or “Outside Broadcast” (OB) fly-packs.
Flexibility: Native support for professional software like vMix, Wirecast, and OBS allows users to build a complete 4-camera production studio that fits in a backpack.
Medical Training & Telemedicine
Function: Captures multiple views simultaneously—such as a surgical camera, a room-view camera, and a patient vital monitor—into a single recording or stream.
Flexibility: The low-profile M.2 design allows it to be integrated into sealed, medical-grade all-in-one PCs used in sterile environments.
Security & Multi-View Monitoring
Function: Ingests four high-quality SDI camera feeds for real-time surveillance or AI-driven video analytics (like face or object recognition).
Flexibility: Multiple cards can be used in a single system (set via an on-board DIP switch), allowing for 8, 12, or 16-channel capture in a relatively small workstation.
Education & Lecture Capture
Function: Records a multi-perspective classroom experience by capturing the teacher, a document camera, a student-view camera, and a digital whiteboard simultaneously.
Flexibility: Fits easily into thin, 1U rackmount servers or small PCs hidden behind podiums, keeping the classroom clutter-free.
Domestic / Prosumer Power Users
Function: Ideal for “Small Form Factor” (SFF) PC enthusiasts who want a professional multi-camera setup for high-end vlogging or gaming without a massive desktop tower.
Flexibility: Since it occupies an M.2 slot (typically used for SSDs), it allows domestic creators to keep their main PCIe slot free for a powerful Graphics Card (GPU).
