Single-channel USB 3.0 SDI capture dongle. Supports SD/HD/3G-SDI with embedded audio. Driver-free and bus powered.
The Magewell USB Capture SDI Gen 2 is the industry-standard “dongle” for bringing professional SDI video into a computer. Much like its HDMI counterpart, it is prized for its “plug-and-play” simplicity—requiring no drivers—and its ability to run 24/7 in demanding broadcast or medical environments.
Key Features
Driver‑Free (UVC/UAC) — Uses native OS drivers and is instantly recognized as a high‑quality webcam by Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS.
FPGA Video Processing — Internal hardware automatically handles de‑interlacing, scaling, and color‑space conversion, preventing CPU load on the host computer.
SDI Signal Stability — Integrated cable equalizer enables stable capture over long SDI cable runs (up to 150m for 3G‑SDI).
Universal Compatibility — Works with Zoom, OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast, Teams, VLC, and nearly all professional video applications.
Gen 2 Improvements — Adds higher resolution support (up to 2K), lower power consumption, and compatibility with the USB Capture Utility V3 for advanced configuration.
| Organisation Type | Application |
|---|---|
| Broadcasters | A reliable “emergency” bridge to bring a professional SDI camera or switcher feed into a laptop for an unplanned live stream. |
| Medical | Ingesting high-definition video from surgical cameras or endoscopes into specialized recording and diagnostic software. |
| Corporate/ProAV | Connecting long-run SDI cameras from the back of a large ballroom into a podium laptop for a high-quality Zoom/Teams presentation. |
| Government | Capturing clean, high-stability SDI feeds from city council or courtroom cameras for public archiving and streaming. |
