Magewell USB Capture SDI Gen 2 Dongle
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The Magewell USB Capture SDI Gen 2 Dongle is an extremely versatile device which connects the broadcasting and surveillance equipment to computer for streaming and recording. Compatible with various software with DirectShow Architecture, the dongle runs stably on Windows, Linux, Mac and Chrome operating systems. Its rugged metal housing, excellent grip USB 3.0 port and high quality chips ensure accurate video capture. What's more the internal structure of the metal housing is specially designed to help in cooling the chip effectively.
Simple to Use
Convenient and simple to use plug-and-play design means that the dongle does its job without driver installation. Video and audio inputs are automatically recognized by this device and converted to specified output size and frame rate. The video and audio processing, including up and down scaling of video resolution, frame rate and audio sampling rate are all done by the dongle and won't occupy the CPU. Additionally, the device supports brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, and other image adjustment functions.
Reliable Device
High quality chips and other components are used to ensure accurate video capture. The dongle has passed through 24 hours a day, 7 days a week continuous high load tests in high and low temperatures (0-50 degrees). The USB 3.0 port of the dongle has a better grip than Micro USB 3.0 port, so it will not easily come loose after being used for a long time.
General
| Weight | Not Available |
| Color | White |
Power
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 deg C |
Input / Output
| Video Output | HD-SDI |
| Video Input | HD-SDI |
- Windows 7/8/8.1/10/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2016 (x86 & x64)
- Ubuntu 12.04/14.04/16.04/17.04/17.10 (x86 & x64)
- CentOS 6.5/7 (x86 & x64)
- Fedora 25/26/27 (x86 & x64)
- Red hat 6.5 and above (x86 & x64)
- Other Linux OS with kernel version 2.6.35 and above
- OS X 10.9/10.10/10.11
- macOS 10.12/10.13
- Windows 7 Ultimate/8.1 Enterprise/10 Enterprise/Server 2008 R2 DataCenter/Server 2012 R2 DataCenter/Server 2016 R2 DataCenter (x86 & x64)
- Ubuntu 12.04/14.04/16.04 (x86 & x64)
- Ubuntu 17.04/17.10 (x64)
- CentOS 6.5/7.2 (x86 & x64)
- Fedora 25/26 (x64)
- Red hat 6.5 (x86 & x64)
- OS X 10.9.5/10.10/10.11.2/10.11.3/10.11.4
- macOS 10.12/10.13.2/10.13.3
- DirectShow
- Wave API/ DirectSound/ WASAPI
- V4L2
- ALSA
- AVCaptureSession
- AudioUnit
- SD/HD/3G SDI
- compatible with USB 2.0
- compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1
- up to 330m for SD-SDI signals
- up to 190m for HD-SDI signals
- up to 150m for 3G-SDI signals
- 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
- 1920 x 1080 YUY2 (up to 70fps)
- 1920 x 1080 RGB24 (up to 60fps)
- Weave
- Blend top & 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 & quantization range
- Auto or manual selection of capture color format, quantization range & saturation range
- Support for RGB, YCbCr 601, YCbCr 709 color formats
- Support for Limited or Full quantization range
- Support for Limited, Full & ‘Extended gamut’ saturation range
- Pulsing slowly: idle
- On: input signal locked
- Off: input signal unlocked
- Double blinks: memory failed or FPGA configuration failed
Magewell USB Capture SDI Gen 2 Dongle
General
| Input interface | SD/HD/3G/2K SDI x1 |
| Support input resolution up to 2048×1080 pixels | |
| Host interface | USB 3.0 |
| Auto Detection of Input Signal Format | |
| OS | Windows, Linux, Mac, Chrome OS |
| Driver and Firmware | Driver Free, Updatable Firmware |
| Included Software | USB Capture Utility, Capture Express |
| Windows and Linux SDK | |
| Video Engine | 8-bit video processing, Deinterlace, Cropping, Color Adjustment, Color Space Conversion, Up/down Conversion, Aspect Ratio Conversion, Mirror and Flip |
Supported OS
| Windows | |
| Linux (support x86, x64 & ARM architecture) | |
| Mac | |
| Chrome OS |
Recommended OS (tested)
| Windows | |
| Linux | |
| Mac | |
Supported APIs
| Windows | |
| Linux | |
| macOS | |
Supported Software
| VLC | |
| VirtualDub | |
| OBS | |
| XSplit | |
| vMix | |
| VidBlaster | |
| Wirecast | |
| Microsoft Media Encoder | |
| Adobe Flash Media Encoder | |
| Any other DirectShow, V4L2, QuickTime, AV Foundation based encoding or streaming software |
Input Interfaces
| MCX | |
Host Interface
| USB 3.0 | |
Input features
| Support for up to 2048 x 1080 input resolution |
SDI Specific Features
| Integrated cable equalizer extending the cable length as follows | |
| Support for SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Gb-DL/3Gb-DS standards | |
| Support for 2K (2048x1080) mode | |
| Support for RGB 4 | 4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling |
| Support for 10/12-bit color depth | |
| Support for extraction of SMPTE 352 payload identifier | |
| Support for up to 2 (mono) audio channels at 48KHz | |
| Support for extraction of audio formation information & 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 |
Video Capture Format
| Support for capture resolutions up to 2048x1080 | |
| Support for capture frame rates up to 120fps (Actual capture frame rate can be limited by the USB bandwidth and internal working frequency. Typical capture frame rates on the Intel USB 3.0 controller are as follows.) | |
| Support for YUY2 & UYVY 4 | 2:2 8-bit |
| Support for RGB24 & RGB32 4 | 4:4 8-bit |
| The default capture format is YUY2. More capture formats can be set using USB Capture Utility |
Video Processing Features
| Video processing pipelines with 160 Mpixels/s processing bandwidth | |
| Video cropping | |
| Video scaling | |
| Video de-interlacing | |
| Video aspect ratio conversion | |
| Video color format conversion | |
| Video frame rate conversion | |
| Vertical flip and mirror |
Multiple Devices on One Computer
| Support for connecting multiple USB devices to one system | |
| Support for setting the device serial number as the device name shown in the system using USB Capture Utility |
SDK
| The USB Capture SDK provide functions including signal status extraction, capture configuration, etc |
Firmware Upgrade
| Multiple devices in one system can be upgraded simultaneously |
LED Indicator
| Status LEDs indicate the working state of each channel |
Form Factor
| L x W x H | 92.2 x 40.2 x 12.3mm |
Power Consumption
| 5V max current | ~0.5 A |
| max power consumption | ~2.5 W |
Working Environment
| Operating temperature | 0 to 50 deg C |
| Storage temperature | –20 to 70 deg C |
| Relative humidity | 5% to 90% non-condensing |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I return an item?
How do I return an item?
Returns are incredibly simple. Please log into your account, find your item you wish to return and follow the prompts to make a return. If you do not have an account, click here to find your order and make a return.
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges.
How many days do I have to make a return?
How many days do I have to make a return?
You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days.
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage.
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
Oh no! Please contact our customer service team so we can resolve the issue immediately. You can call us on 1.800.221.0828, email us at support@focuscamera.com, or send us a message here.
Can I exchange an item?
Can I exchange an item?
We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead.
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund.
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund.
Do you offer repairs?
Do you offer repairs?
We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy.







