{"product_id":"magewell-usb-capture-sdi-gen-2","title":"Magewell USB Capture SDI Gen 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Magewell USB Capture SDI Gen 2 is the simplest way to bring an SDI signal into any Mac or PC over USB. It's the entry point into Magewell's SDI capture range — smaller, lighter, and more affordable than the SDI Plus, built for anyone who needs reliable SDI-to-USB capture without paying for features they won't use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConnect any SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI source — broadcast cameras, production switchers, distribution amps — via the locking BNC connector, and the signal is recognised instantly on Windows, macOS, Linux or Chrome OS. No drivers, no install, no fuss. SDI's biggest advantage over HDMI is reach: this device supports cable runs up to 150m at 3G-SDI, so you're not limited to a few metres like a typical HDMI lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll video and audio processing happens on the onboard FPGA, not your CPU, so capture is smooth even on modest machines. Bus-powered entirely over USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0), it's genuinely plug-and-play with OBS Studio, Zoom Rooms, Microsoft Teams, VLC, QuickTime and any other DirectShow\/V4L2\/AVCaptureSession-based software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSD\/HD\/3G-SDI input up to 2048x1080 @ 60fps 4:2:2 10-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports SD-SDI (ST 259), HD-SDI (ST 292), and 3G-SDI (ST 425) standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSDI cable runs up to 150m at 3G-SDI signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 160 Mpixels\/s FPGA processing — zero CPU usage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 8-channel embedded SDI audio, 2 channels captured at 48kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact dongle form factor — 92.2 x 40.2 x 12.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver-free plug-and-play on Mac, Windows, Linux and Chrome OS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking BNC input connector — broadcast-grade, won't pull out mid-recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBus-powered via USB — no external power supply required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with OBS, Teams, Zoom Rooms, QuickTime, XSplit, VLC, GStreamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagewell USB Capture SDI Gen 2 x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 cable (63cm) x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCX to BNC cable (33cm) x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What's the difference between this and the USB Capture SDI Plus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The SDI Gen 2 is Magewell's entry-level SDI capture device — smaller, lighter, and without the 3.5mm audio line I\/O or BNC loop-through of the SDI Plus. If you just need to get an SDI signal into your computer, the Gen 2 covers it. If you need loop-through to a monitor or mixed analog\/embedded audio, step up to the SDI Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this support 4K SDI capture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Maximum input resolution is 2048x1080 (2K) via 3G-SDI. For 12G-SDI 4K capture, you'd need the USB Capture SDI 4K Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it compatible with Mac?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. 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