Experience Superior Video Quality with the Magewell Eco Capture SDI 4K Plus M.2 1-Channel 4K Capture Card

Unlock unparalleled video capture capabilities with the Magewell Eco Capture SDI 4K Plus M.2 1-Channel 4K Capture Card. Designed for professional-grade streaming, broadcasting, and video production, this high-performance capture card seamlessly integrates into your workflow, delivering stunning 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. Whether you’re capturing from cameras, video switchers, or other SDI sources, this capture card ensures a reliable connection and flawless video quality.

Featuring a compact M.2 form factor, the Magewell Eco Capture SDI 4K Plus is perfect for systems with limited space. Its advanced hardware architecture is optimized for low-latency performance, making it an ideal choice for live streaming applications and real-time video processing. The card supports a wide range of video formats and resolutions, ensuring compatibility with various professional video equipment and software.

Built with versatility in mind, the Magewell Eco Capture SDI 4K Plus also includes comprehensive driver support for Windows and Linux platforms, facilitating easy integration into any production environment. Available in two versions—Fan-cooled Heatsink and Non-heatsink—this capture card guarantees efficient thermal management or a more streamlined installation, depending on your needs. Its robust design ensures durability and long-term reliability, so you can focus on what matters most—creating exceptional content.

Key Features

• 4K video capture at 60 frames per second
• Compact M.2 form factor for easy installation
• Low-latency performance for live streaming
• Two versions available: Fan-cooled Heatsink and Non-heatsink
• Wide compatibility with various video formats
• Driver support for both Windows and Linux operating systems
• Durable design for long-lasting use

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
3.2" x 1.1" x 0.3"
Weight
0.1 lbs

Input Interface
1 x SDI

Output Format
4K @ 60fps

Video Encoding
Supports various formats including YUV, RGB

Power Supply
Powered through the M.2 slot

Operating Temperature
0°F to 104°F

Storage Temperature
-4°F to 158°F

Supported OS
Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11/Server 2008/2008 R2/2012/2016 (x86 & x64) and above
Linux (support x86, x64 & ARM architecture): Ubuntu 12.04/14.04/16.04/17.04/17.10/18.04 (x86 & x64) and above, CentOS 6.5/7 (x86 & x64) and above, Fedora 25/26/27 (x86 & x64) and above, Red Hat 6.5 (x86 & x64) and above.

Recommended OS (tested)
Windows 7 Ultimate/8.1 Enterprise/10 Enterprise/Server 2008 R2 DataCenter/Server 2012 R2 DataCenter/Server 2016 R2 DataCenter (x86 & x64)
Linux: Ubuntu 12.04/14.04/16.04 (x86 & x64), Ubuntu 17.04/17.10/18.04 (x64), CentOS 6.5/7.2 (x86 & x64), Fedora 25/26 (x64), Red Hat 6.5 (x86 & x64).

Supported APIs
Windows: DirectShow, DirectKS, Wave API/DirectSound/WASAPI
Linux: V4L2, ALSA.

Supported Software
VLC, VirtualDub, OBS, XSplit, vMix, VidBlaster, Wirecast, Microsoft Media Encoder, Adobe Flash Media Encoder, and any other DirectShow/V4L2 encoding/streaming software.

Input Interfaces
MMCX, SD/HD/3G/6G/12G SDI.

Loop-through Interfaces
MMCX, SD/HD/3G/6G/12G SDI.

Host Interface
M.2 2280 Type M (PCIe Gen2 x4).

Input Features
Support for input video resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels.

SDI Specific Features
Integrated cable equalizer extending the cable length as follows:
up to 430m for SD-SDI signals,
up to 200m for HD-SDI signals,
up to 110m for 3G-SDI signals,
up to 50m for 6G-SDI signals,
up to 30m for 12G-SDI signals.
Support for SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Gb-DL/3Gb-DS/6G/12G standards.
Support for 4K (4096x2160) 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 8 (mono) audio channels at 48KHz.
Support for extraction of audio formation information & channel status data.
Support for Closed Caption via SDK.

Video Capture Formats
Support for capture image resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels.
Support for capture frame rates up to 144fps (actual capture frame rate can be limited by PCIe bandwidth).
Support for 4:2:0 8-bit capture formats: NV12, I420, YV12.
Support for 4:2:2 8-bit capture formats: YUY2, YUYV, UYVY.
Support for 4:4:4 8-bit capture formats: V308, IYU2, V408, BGR24, BGR32.
More capture formats are supported via SDK.

Video Processing Features
Video processing pipelines with ~720Mpixels/s processing bandwidth.
10-bit 4:4:4 video processing.
Video scaling.
Video de-interlacing: Weave, Blend top & bottom field.
Video color format conversion.
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, YCbCr 2020 color formats.
Support for Limited or Full quantization range.
Support for Limited, Full & ‘Extended gamut’ saturation range.
Video frame rate conversion.

Multiple Cards per System
Support for multiple cards plugged to one system.
On-board dip switch to set card number with 16 positions.
The video and audio device names displayed in your software will include the card number (set by the dip switch).

Multiple Replicated Capture Streams
Unlimited capture streams for any one input channel, but the capture streams should be in the same capture format.

Timestamp & A/V Synchronization
Hardware based 100ns high resolution clock.
Audio frames (192 audio samples) & video frames are stamped with hardware clock.
Hardware clock can be synchronized across cards (via SDK).

Video Capture SG-DMA
~1600MB/s per channel DMA bandwidth in PCIe 2.x system.
~800MB/s per channel DMA bandwidth in PCIe 1.x system.
Support for auto detection of Intel tiled GPU surface.
Support for DirectGMA for AMD video adapter chipsets.
Support for GPUDirect for Nvidia video adapter chipsets.

SDK
Magewell Capture SDK for DirectShow (Windows) or V4L2 (Linux) for easy integration.
Magewell Capture SDK for DirectKS (Windows) or ioctl (Linux) for maximum flexibility & performance.

Windows Driver Tweaks
All options can be controlled by three levels of registry key: global level, product level and device level.
Video, Audio, Crossbar filter names can be customized via registry keys.

Firmware Upgrade
Multiple cards in one system can be upgraded simultaneously.
Cards can be upgraded without a system power shutdown (in most cases, even a reboot is not needed).
Safe upgrade: if power off or system break down occur when the firmware is being upgraded, it will automatically restore to the initial version.

LED Indicator
Status LEDs indicate the working state of each channel:
Pulsing slowly: input signal unlocked,
On: input signal locked,
Double blinks: memory failed or FPGA configuration failed,
Off: firmware or power supply abnormal.

Form Factor
M.2 2280 standard size.

Accessories
MMCX to BNC cable (32cm).

Power Consumption
Max current at 3.3V: ~2.17 A
Max power consumption: ~7.16 W.

Working Environment
Operating temperature: 32°F to 104°F
Storage temperature: -4°F to 158°F
Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing.