The Magewell USB Capture SDI 4K Plus connects to your computer over a USB interface and lets you capture up to a 4K DCI resolution signal (4096 x 2160) with embedded audio via a 6G-SDI input. It also features a 6G-SDI loop-through for local monitoring, and 3.5mm audio input and output for capturing external audio and extracting embedded audio. It's compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome operating systems.

The card offers a variety of processing and other features, including resolution scaling and deinterlacing. It's capable of operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week while displaying the status of the input via an LED indicator (idle, input signal locked, memory failed, or FPGA configuration).

Capture up to DCI 4K to Your Computer    Supports RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4 & 4:2:2    6G-SDI Input & Loop-Through    3.5mm Audio I/O (Capture/Extract)    USB 3.0 Computer Interface    Works with Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome    10-Bit /12-Bit Color Depth    Capable of Operating 24/7    Scaling, Multiple Color Spaces, and More

• SDI input and loop-through, audio in/out, USB 3.0 computer interface

• Capture 6G/2K/3G/HD/SD-SDI signals (up to 4096 x 2160)

• Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS

• Plug-and-play operation

• UVC protocol support

• Up/down scaling

• Deinterlacing

• Image control

• Various output color spaces

• Firmware upgradeable

• Multiple devices on one host

• 24/7 continuous operation

• Capture format setting

• Audio volume control

• Mirror and flip

• EDID editing and importing

• Firmware update

• Export diagnose report

• Other functions, such as cropping, deinterlacing, and device name setting

• Integrated cable equalizer supporting cable lengths up to 492 ft for HD signals

• SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Ga-DL/3Gb-DS/6G (SMPTE 2081) standards

• 4K (4096 x 2160) and 2K (2048 x 1080) modes

• RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling

• 10/12-bit color depth

• Extraction of SMPTE 352 payload identifier

• Up to 8 (mono) audio channels at 48 kHz

• Extraction of audio formation information and channel status data

• Limited support of 3Gb-DS: only the first stream can be captured

• Limited support for capture of the first link of dual link interfaces (YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit 1080p 50/59.94/60: captured as 1080i 50/59.94/60; YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit: captured as 4:2:2; RGB 4:4:4: R/B sub-sampled)

• Extract the embedded SDI audio and output via a 3.5mm unbalanced Line out jack

• Capture analog audio via 3.5mm unbalanced Line in jack

• Image resolutions up to 4096 x 2160

• Capture frame rates up to 120 fps (actual capture frame rate can be limited by USB bandwidth and internal working frequency; typical capture frame rates on the Intel USB 3.0 controller are as follows: 1920 x 1080 YUY2 at up to 90 fps, and 3840 x 2160 NV12 at up to 30 fps)

• NV12 and I420 4:2:0 8-bit (up to 4096 x 2160)

• YUY2 and UYVY 4:2:2 8-bit (up to 4096 x 2160)

• RGB24 and RGB32 4:4:4 8-bit (up to 2048 x 2160)

• Default capture formats are YUY2 and NV12; more capture formats can be set using the included USB Capture Utility software

• Video processing pipelines with 640 megapixels processing bandwidth

• Cropping

• Scaling

• Frame rate conversion

• Vertical flip and mirror

• Weave

• Blend top and bottom field

• Top field only

• Bottom field only

• Auto or manual selection of input aspect ratio

• Auto or manual selection of capture aspect ratio

• Three aspect ratio conversion modes: Ignore (Anamorphic), Cropping, or Padding (Letterbox or Pillarbox)

• Auto or manual selection of input color format and quantization range

• Auto or manual selection of capture color format, quantization range, and saturation range

• Support for RGB, YCbCr 601, and YCbCr 709 color formats

• Support for limited or full quantization range

• Support for limited, full, and extended gamut saturation range

• Connect multiple units to one system

• Set the device serial number as the device name shown in the system using the USB Capture Utility

• USB Capture SDK provide functions including signal status extraction, capture configuration, etc.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. It says in the overview: Capture analog audio via 3.5mm unbalanced Line in jack. So if I have a PTZ Cam that has video only from it's SDI output that I can capture audio from an analog source simultaneously and this device will embed the audio with the captured video?

A: The answer is yes. you can capture video and audio from different source and it will combine during stream.

Q: 2. Will this input 4K video on a Mac Studio using Wirecast and then be able to SEND that same 4K video to my stream? I just want to make SURE because I have bought 2 similar devices that ended up not being able to do everything I needed.

A: Yes, The Magewell will allow you to input into Wirecast similar to a webcam.

Q: 3. Works for record 4K video from my a7s1 output hdmi??

A: The original A7S is able to output UHD 4K at up to 30fps through HDMI. While not specifically tested, the Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4k Plus should be able to see the signal. However this is something that you would need to test out for yourself to see if it works.

Q: 4. Can this capture 4k raw from Sony's FS5 into Wirecast and into a Atomos Inferno ?

A: More than likely this product will not be able to process the RAW 4K signal that comes out of the FS5 with RAW Upgrade. We are not aware of an option for a capture device that will process the RAW signal and bring it in to Wirecast. Your best bet will be to do this through the FS5's HDMI output, which is 4K as well. The HDMI Model of this product is B&H # MA32090 and would be a better choice.https://bhpho.to/2fJBh1v

Q: 5. Could I use this for 4k going into a mac using quicktime app on computer?

A: Yes you can.

Q: 6. Is this compatible with the Apple M1 chip?

A: Yes, the Magewell USB Capture SDI 4K Plus will support M1 Mac silicon laptops. You will need the following adapter cable though. Apple USB-C 3.0 to USB-A Adapter BH #APMJ1M2AMA • MFR #MJ1M2AM/A

Q: 7. The USB cable included with this device is very short. What type A to type C cables are compatible with this device. Up until now the only cable I can find that will allow the card to be recognized by my 2019 MacBook Pro is the cable that was included with the card. Even though other cards seem to match the required specifications the device does not power on and is not recognized by the computer.

A: I am sorry to say that Magewell advises to please use the included Magewell USB 3.0 cable, which is a custom accessory. Using any other similar cable might cause capture problems and even damage the capture device.

Q: 8. Hi All What is the application of MIC input?

A: The audio input is a 3.5mm audio jack for a microphone.

Q: 9. coming out of a mixing board line level,what kind of pad do I need to plug into the magewell? It says mic level going in

A: the input on this product is Line Level therefore you can go straight from your mixing board into the capture device. Magewell makes this a bit more clear on their website http://www.magewell.com/products/usb-capture-sdi-4k-plus

Q: 10. Is this compatible with Mac OS Big Sur11.2?

A: Unfortunately no. This item BH #MA32100 does support. Mac OS Big Sur11.2. Supported Operating Systems OS X 10.9 - 10.11 macOS 10.12