MG-11100 - Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI
MG-11100 - Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI
Features
The Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI is a high-performance PCIe capture card designed to simultaneously capture video from up to four HDMI sources. This capability makes it an ideal solution for applications requiring multi-channel video capture, such as live streaming, broadcasting, and video conferencing. The card supports input resolutions up to 2048×2160 pixels, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of video formats.

Advanced Video Processing Capabilities
Equipped with a robust video engine, the Pro Capture Quad HDMI offers 10-bit video processing, deinterlacing, cropping, color adjustment, and hardware timestamping. These features enable users to achieve high-quality video output with precise control over image parameters. Additionally, the card supports color space conversion, up/down conversion, and aspect ratio conversion, providing flexibility in handling various video formats and resolutions.
Comprehensive Signal Detection and Support
The card automatically detects input signal formats and supports 3D HDMI and time code extraction. This ensures seamless integration with diverse video sources and simplifies the setup process. The adaptive HDMI equalizer supports cable lengths up to 30 meters, enhancing signal stability over longer distances.
Broad Software Compatibility and SDK Support
Compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems, the Pro Capture Quad HDMI offers versatility across different platforms. It includes the Capture Express software and supports over 50 other applications, such as VLC, OBS, and vMix. For developers, Magewell provides SDKs for Windows, Linux, and Mac, facilitating custom integrations and application development.
Robust Design and Continuous Operation
Designed for continuous 24/7 operation, the card features high-speed memory, LED status indicators, and a rotary switch for easy configuration. Its low-latency mode and support for multiple devices on one host make it suitable for demanding professional environments.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Recommended OS | Windows 10/11/Server 2016/Server 2019/Server 2022 (x86 & x64) and aboveLinux x86, x64 & ARM architecture, with 2.6.35 and aboveMac OS X 10.9 and abovemacOS 10.12 and above |
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| Supported APIs | WindowsDirectShowDirectKSWave API/DirectSound/WASAPILinuxV4L2ALSAmacOSAVCaptureSessionAudioUnit |
| Supported Software | VLCVirtualDubOBSXSplitvMixVidBlasterWirecastMicrosoft Media EncoderAdobe Flash Media EncoderAny other DirectShow/V4L2/AVCaptureSession encoding/streaming software |
| Input Interfaces | 4x HDMI type ADVI 1.0HDMI 1.4a |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen2 x4 |
| Input Features | Support for input video resolutions up to 2048x2160 pixels |
| HDMI Specific Features | 225MHz HDMI receiverAdaptive HDMI equalizer support for cables lengths up to 30MSupport for customized EDIDSupport for extraction of AVI/Audio/SPD/MS/VS/ACP/ISRC1/ISRC2/Gamut InfoFramesFull colorimetry supportSupport for 8/10/12-bit color depthsSupport for RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color samplingSupport for up to 8-channel IEC60958/IEC61937 audio streams via SDKSupport for extraction of audio formation information & channel status dataSupport for extraction of video timing informationSupport for extraction of 3D format informationSupport for extraction of Sony/Canon DSLR time codeSupport for Side-by-Side Half, Top-and-Bottom, Frame Packing 3D mode. |
| Video Capture Formats | Support for capture image resolutions up to 2048x2160 pixelsSupport for capture frame rates up to 144fps (Actual capture frame rate can be limited by PCIe bandwidth, and at higher image resolutions - above 1280x1024 - by the pixel clock of the on-board video processing hardware. eg. Max frame rate at 1920x1080 = ~80fps. )Support for 4:2:0 8-bit capture formats: NV12, I420, YV12Support for 4:2:2 8-bit capture formats: YUY2, YUYV, UYVYSupport for 4:4:4 8-bit capture formats: V308, IYU2, V408, BGR24, BGR32Support for 4:4:4 10-bit capture formats: V410, Y410More capture formats are supported via Magewell Capture SDK |
| Video Processing Features | Two video processing pipelines with ~180Mpixels/s processing bandwidth for each oneFull 10-bit video processingVideo croppingVideo scalingVideo de-interlacingWeaveBlend top & bottom fieldTop field onlyBottom field onlyVideo aspect ratio conversionAuto or manual selection of input aspect ratioAuto or manual selection of capture aspect ratioThree aspect ratio conversion modes: Ignore (Anamorphic), Cropping or Padding (Letterbox or Pillarbox)Video color format conversionAuto or manual selection of input color format & quantization rangeAuto or manual selection of capture color format, quantization range & saturation rangeSupport for RGB, YCbCr 601, YCbCr 709, YCbCr 2020 color formatsSupport for Limited or Full quantization rangeSupport for Limited, Full & 'Extended gamut' saturation rangeVideo frame rate conversionVideo OSD compositionSupport for PNG OSD image (up to 2048x2160)Support for dynamic loading of RGBA OSD image via SDK |
| Multiple Cards per System | Support for multiple cards plugged to one systemOn-board rotary switch to set card number, with 16 positions from 0 to FSystem hardware device tree will display "01: Pro Capture Quad HDMI" when rotary switch is set to 1, and so onThe video and audio device names displayed in your software will include the card number (set by the rotary switch) |
| Multiple Capture Streams | Unlimited capture streams for any one input channelIndependent cropping, aspect ratio, color format, resolution, frame rate, de-interlacing and color adjustment settings for each individual stream |
| Ultra Low Latency Support | Latency of 64 video linesPartial notification mode in SDK |
| Timestamp & A/V Synchronization | Hardware based 100ns high resolution clockAudio frames (192 audio samples) & video frames are stamped with hardware clockHardware clock can be synchronized across cards (via SDK) |
| Video Capture SG-DMA | ~400MB/s per channel DMA bandwidth in PCIe 2.0 system~200MB/s per channel DMA bandwidth in PCIe 1.0 systemSupport for auto detection of Intel tiled GPU surfaceSupport for DirectGMA for AMD video adapter chipsetsSupport for GPUDirect for Nvidia video adapter chipsets |
| SDK | Magewell Capture SDK for easy integration, maximum flexibility and performance |
| Windows Driver Tweaks | All options can be controlled by three levels of registry key: global level, product level and device levelVideo, Audio, Crossbar filter names can be customized via registry keys |
| Firmware Upgrade | Multiple cards in one system can be upgraded simultaneouslyCards 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. This function is only available for firmware version 1.21 and above. |
| LED Indicator | Status LEDs indicate the working state of each channel:Pulsing slowly: input signal unlockedOn: input signal lockedDouble blinks: memory failed or FPGA configuration failedOff: firmware or power supply abnormal |
| Form Factor | Normal profile PCIe x4 Add-on Card112.15mm x 102.92mm (without PCI bracket) |
| Power Consumption | Max current at 12V: ~ 0.86 AMax current at 3.3V: ~ 0.95 AMax power consumption: ~ 15.39 W |
| Working Environment | Operating temperature: 0 to 60 deg CStorage temperature: -20 to 70 deg CRelative Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing |
Not happy? Return within 7 days of delivery for a full refund or exchange. Items must be unused and in original packaging. Contact contact@kwtech.co.nz to arrange.
| Brand | Magewell |
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| Product Type | B2C - Peripherals & Accessories |
| Weight | 0.227 kg |
Shipping Information
- Free NZ-wide shipping on orders over $299
- Standard delivery 2–5 business days
- Rural delivery may take an additional 1–2 days
- Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2pm (weekdays)
Returns Policy
- 7-day returns on unused items in original packaging
- Faulty or damaged products covered under warranty
- Contact our support team to initiate a return




