Single-channel USB 3.0 HDMI capture dongle. Driver-free plug-and-play on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS. No external power required.
The Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 is the industry-standard “dongle” for bringing high-definition video into a computer. It is the core model of the USB Capture family, prized for its extreme reliability, driver-free operation, and compact “plug-and-play” design.
In 2026, it remains a go-to choice for HD workflows where the advanced features of the “Plus” or “4K” models aren’t required.
Key Features
Driver‑Free (UVC/UAC) — Uses the operating system’s native drivers and is instantly recognized as a webcam by Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS.
Hardware Video Engine — Internal FPGA handles de‑interlacing, scaling, and color‑space conversion automatically, reducing CPU load on the computer.
Universal Compatibility — Works with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast, VLC, and nearly all video applications.
Continuous Operation — Built for 24/7 use with a rugged metal housing that dissipates heat efficiently.
Status LED — Single pulsing LED provides instant connection feedback (slow pulse = no signal, solid = signal locked).
| Organisation Type | Application |
|---|---|
| Corporate/IT | Turning a high-end DSLR or Camcorder into a “professional webcam” for high-quality video conferencing on Zoom or Teams. |
| Education | Capturing a lecture hall’s HDMI projector feed or document camera into a laptop for remote learning or recording. |
| Houses of Worship | Bringing a single HDMI camera feed into OBS for basic live streaming to YouTube or Facebook. |
| Medical | Ingesting HD video from surgical cameras or diagnostic equipment into specialized medical recording software. |
