Magewell's USB Capture Family Grows with Addition of New USB
Capture SDI 4K Pro
Magewell, developer of innovative, high-performance video I/O and IP workflow solutions,
debuted
their new USB Capture SDI 4K Pro at the 2025 NAB Show. This small, plug-and-play device
enables PCs
to capture SDI signals up to 4K resolution at 60fps via standard USB 3.2.
USB Capture SDI 4K Pro is the newest in a long line of high-quality USB capture products. Able to
capture SDI signals up to 4096x2160 (including 3840x2160 Ultra HD) at 60fps with 4:2:2 chroma
fidelity via the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface, the USB Capture SDI 4K Pro provides seamless video
capture with minimal CPU usage and no external power source.
Boasting a long list of capabilities, the USB Capture SDI 4K Pro does more than just 4K. The unit
can accept many different video formats up to 12G or frame rates up to 240fps. Along with video, the
device can capture 2-channels of embedded audio or analog audio via a 3.5mm Line In interface.
Embedded audio can also be extracted and output via the 3.5mm Line Out interface. The unit is
FPGA-based and makes no demands on the PC's CPU but does require a 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
connection for maximum performance.
The USB Capture SDI 4K Pro features driver-free setup and automatic input signal format detection
for true plug-and-play operation, with support for Windows, MacOS, Linux, and ChromeOS. Magewell's
free USB Capture Utility software is included and permits the setting of capture-related parameters,
firmware upgrades, and logging.
"The USB Capture SDI 4K Pro is a high performer that carefully manages bandwidth to achieve amazing
signal quality," said James Liu, VP of Engineering at Magewell. "This is a wonderful addition to the
USB Capture family that will empower professionals and creatives to work with higher resolutions as
they continue to push the boundaries of technology with their skills."