USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro

The Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro is the flagship HDMI capture device in the USB Capture family — and the only model that achieves true 4K60 capture over USB, with no compromise on resolution, frame rate or colour fidelity. Where the USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus is limited to 4K30 capture by USB 3.0 bandwidth, the 4K Pro leverages the 20Gbps throughput of USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 to capture 4096×2160 at 60fps 4:4:4 — matching the full bandwidth of the HDMI 2.0 input — in a compact, bus-powered dongle with no external power, no PCIe slot and no driver installation on Windows, Linux or Chrome OS. With a dedicated HDMI loop-through passing the full 4K60 4:4:4 source signal to a local monitor simultaneously, 3.5mm analogue audio in and out, a 700 Mpixels/s FPGA processing pipeline, and capture frame rates up to 240fps at lower resolutions, the USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro is the definitive portable solution for live production, broadcast monitoring, immersive presentations and any workflow where 4K60 capture quality is non-negotiable. Supplied by iView Data, authorised UK Magewell distributor, with full UK warranty and same-day dispatch from UK stock.

Core Functions & Capabilities

• True 4K60 Capture — 4096×2160 at 60fps 4:4:4: The only USB Capture device in the range that captures at the full 4K60 4:4:4 signal level — not downscaled, not limited to 30fps. The 20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface provides sufficient bandwidth to carry 4096×2160 60fps 4:4:4 from source to host in full fidelity, matching the HDMI 2.0 input capability without compromise.
• HDMI 2.0 Input with 4K60 Loop-Through: The 600MHz HDMI 2.0 receiver accepts signals at up to 4096×2160 60fps 4:4:4, and the dedicated HDMI loop-through output passes that full signal simultaneously to a local monitor or downstream device — allowing capture and local display from a single source connection with no splitter and no signal degradation on either output.
• 700 Mpixels/s FPGA Processing Pipeline: Onboard processing bandwidth of 700 Mpixels/s — more than four times the pipeline of the HD-tier USB Capture Plus models — handles capture, scaling, de-interlacing, aspect ratio conversion, colour format conversion, frame rate conversion, flip and mirror entirely on the device, consuming zero host CPU.
• Up to 240fps Capture at Lower Resolutions: Beyond 4K60, the processing pipeline supports capture at up to 240fps at lower resolutions — enabling ultra-high frame rate capture for gaming, sports, slow-motion review and any application demanding maximum temporal resolution from a USB-connected device.
• 10-bit Colour Capture: Captures at up to 10-bit colour depth — delivering HDR-compatible colour capture for production workflows that require genuine colour depth from the source rather than 8-bit truncation.
• 3.5mm Audio In & Out: Captures analogue audio via 3.5mm microphone input in addition to HDMI embedded audio, and outputs extracted HDMI audio or host computer playback via the 3.5mm headphone jack — functioning as a complete USB audio card without additional hardware.
• USB Bus-Powered — No External Power Required: Powered entirely via the USB 3.2 connection at max 7.4W — no power adapter, no mains connection, no additional cabling. Fully portable and deployable on any laptop or workstation with a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port.

Key Features

• USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 — The Critical Requirement: True 4K60 capture requires a host computer with a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port delivering 20Gbps throughput. Most modern Windows and Linux laptops and desktops include this interface. Apple Silicon Macs with Thunderbolt 4 are limited to 10Gbps USB throughput and cannot achieve 4K60 4:4:4 capture — Mac users should check Magewell’s supported resolutions table for macOS before purchasing.
• SmartEDID: Advanced EDID management allows the device to intelligently negotiate the optimal signal format from the source — critical for broadcast and production environments where source equipment must output a specific resolution and colour format.
• Broad Software Compatibility: Compatible with Zoom Rooms, Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, OBS Studio, XSplit, VLC, QuickTime and all DirectShow, V4L2 and AVCaptureSession applications — certified for Zoom Rooms and Microsoft Teams.
• MWCapture SDK: Full SDK for Windows, macOS and Linux — enabling custom integrations, OEM development, signal status extraction, capture configuration and direct API access.
• USB Capture Utility: Free software for capture parameter configuration, SmartEDID management, audio on/off toggle, device name customisation, firmware upgrade and diagnostics.
• Compact Form Factor — 98.1 × 56.8 × 18mm: Same footprint as the USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus — a pocket-sized device delivering the highest USB capture performance available in the range. Rugged enough for regular location use.

Ideal For

• Live Production — 4K60 Camera to Software: Connect any HDMI 2.0 4K camera, vision mixer output or broadcast source to vMix, OBS, Wirecast or any DirectShow application on a Windows or Linux laptop — capturing the full 4K60 4:4:4 signal for live production without a PCIe card or rackmount hardware.
• Broadcast Monitoring & Confidence: Use the 4K60 loop-through to feed a local confidence monitor while simultaneously capturing the same signal for stream monitoring, quality control recording or remote production — from a single HDMI source with a single cable run.
• Immersive Presentations & LED Wall Production: Capture 4K60 output from render engines, media servers and presentation systems for recording, streaming and remote monitoring — where 4K30 capture would introduce temporal artefacts in fast-moving or high-frame-rate content.
• Gaming & High Frame Rate Content Creation: Capture 4K60 gameplay from consoles and PC outputs for streaming and recording with the loop-through feeding the gaming display at full quality simultaneously — no latency penalty on the gaming display from the capture device.
• Medical Imaging — 4K Surgical & Diagnostic Systems: Capture 4K60 HDMI output from modern surgical cameras, robotic systems and 4K diagnostic displays for telemedicine, procedure documentation and clinical archiving — where 4K30 capture misses motion detail in live procedures.
• Video Conferencing — 4K Camera Input: Deliver a genuine 4K HDMI camera signal to Zoom Rooms or Microsoft Teams on a Windows laptop — for flagship boardroom and studio environments where maximum video quality is required for client-facing calls.

USB Capture Family — Which Model Is Right for You?

HD capture — no loop-through needed

HD capture — with loop-through & analogue audio

4K capture — USB 3.0 (up to 4K30 capture)

4K capture — USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (true 4K60 capture)

Multi-source switching

Magewell Part Number: 32150. Full technical specifications are available on the Specifications tab above. True 4K60 4:4:4 capture requires a host computer with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) — check your system specifications before purchasing. macOS users are limited to reduced capture performance due to Thunderbolt 4 / USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 incompatibility on Apple Silicon. See Magewell’s supported resolutions tables for Windows/Linux and macOS for full details. Supplied by iView Data, authorised UK Magewell distributor, with full UK warranty and same-day UK dispatch.