Magewell USB Capture HDMI Plus

The Magewell USB Capture HDMI Plus is the professional's answer to reliable, low-effort video capture. Plug it into any USB 3.0 port, connect your HDMI source, and you're capturing — no drivers to install, no software to configure. It works immediately with OBS Studio, Zoom Rooms, Microsoft Teams, QuickTime Player, and dozens of other applications on Mac, Windows, Linux and Chrome OS.

Despite its compact size, the USB Capture HDMI Plus packs serious capability. Its FPGA-based processing engine handles all video scaling and conversion independently, adding zero CPU load to your computer — which matters when you're streaming live or recording while running other applications simultaneously. The HDMI loop-through keeps your display connected and live while you capture, so nothing in your workflow is interrupted.

Input resolution goes up to 4K (4096x2160) including 4Kp60 4:2:0 for modern game consoles like PS4 Pro and Xbox One S, with automatic downscaling to 2K for capture output. The 3.5mm headphone jack lets you monitor audio in real time — useful for broadcast and conference room setups where headphones are in use.

Key Features

• HDMI input up to 4096x2160 — supports 4Kp60 4:2:0 (PS4 Pro, Xbox One S compatible)
• HDMI loop-through — keeps your display active while capturing
• Capture up to 2048x2160 at 120fps via USB 3.0
• FPGA-based processing — zero CPU usage for scaling and conversion
• Up to 8-channel 24-bit HDMI-embedded audio at 192kHz
• 3.5mm mic input and headphone output for audio monitoring
• Driver-free plug-and-play — no installation required
• Compatible with OBS Studio, Zoom Rooms, Teams, QuickTime, XSplit and more
• Works with Mac, Windows, Linux and Chrome OS
• LED status indicator — instant signal status at a glance
• 3-year warranty

What's in the Box

• Magewell USB Capture HDMI Plus x1
• USB 3.0 cable (63cm) x1

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