Magewell USB Capture SDI Plus is a professional SDI capture device offering dependable 1080p ingest, low‑latency performance, and seamless plug‑and‑play operation for broadcast, medical, and corporate AV environments requiring stable, high‑quality video capture
The Magewell USB Capture SDI Plus is an advanced, driver-free external video capture device. It enhances the standard Gen 2 model by adding an SDI loop-through for local monitoring and 3.5mm analog audio ports for more complex audio/video workflows.
Key Features
Integrated Loop‑Through — Sends the original SDI signal to a local monitor or production device with zero latency while capturing.
FPGA Video Engine — Handles high‑quality scaling, de‑interlacing, and colour‑space conversion internally, eliminating CPU load on the host computer.
Plug‑and‑Play (UVC/UAC) — Requires no drivers and is natively supported by Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS.
Extended Cable Support — Built‑in cable equalizer supports SDI cable runs up to 150m for 3G‑SDI.
Pro Software Compatibility — Works seamlessly with OBS Studio, Zoom, Teams, vMix, Wirecast, and other professional applications.
| Organisation Type | Application |
|---|---|
| Broadcasters | Monitoring a field camera feed on a local screen while ingesting the 1080p60 signal into a laptop for live transmission via SRT or RTMP. |
| Houses of Worship | Bringing a clean SDI feed from a switcher into a streaming computer while looping the signal to the sanctuary’s confidence monitors. |
| Medical | Capturing surgical video while using the 3.5mm Line In to add a live commentary track from a dedicated microphone. |
| Corporate/IT | Converting high-end boardroom SDI cameras into professional webcams with a dedicated line-out for a local speaker system. |
