Introducing the Magewell Eco Capture Dual SDI M.2 Two-Channel 2K Capture Card

The Magewell Eco Capture Dual SDI M.2 Two-Channel 2K Capture Card is a cutting-edge solution for professionals seeking high-quality video capture capabilities. Designed with advanced technology, this capture card enables seamless integration into various systems, making it the perfect choice for live streaming, broadcasting, and video production. With its dual SDI inputs, this card allows for the capture of two independent 2K video streams, enhancing your workflow efficiency and providing you with greater flexibility during content creation.

Constructed with reliability in mind, the Magewell Eco Capture Dual SDI M.2 is built to handle demanding video applications. Its compact M.2 form factor ensures that it fits perfectly within your existing hardware setup, while providing robust performance and exceptional thermal management. The card supports a variety of formats and resolutions, making it adaptable to diverse video production environments. Whether you’re capturing live events, studio broadcasts, or high-definition content, this capture card delivers stunning visual clarity and minimal latency.

Furthermore, the Magewell Eco Capture Dual SDI M.2 features comprehensive driver support for Windows and Linux, allowing for easy installation and compatibility with a wide range of software applications. Its user-friendly interface and versatile features make it an essential tool for content creators and video professionals who demand the best in performance and reliability. Elevate your video capture experience with the Magewell Eco Capture Dual SDI M.2 Two-Channel 2K Capture Card and unlock new creative possibilities.

Key Features

• Dual SDI inputs for capturing two independent 2K video streams
• Compact M.2 form factor for easy integration
• Supports a wide range of video formats and resolutions
• Exceptional thermal management for reliable performance
• Comprehensive driver support for Windows and Linux
• User-friendly interface for seamless operation

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
3.2" x 1.1" x 0.8"
Weight
0.1 lbs

Video Input
2 x 3G-SDI
Video Output
2 x 3G-SDI

Supported Resolutions
2048 x 1080, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720

Power Consumption
Max current at 3.3V: ~ 1.00 A
Max power consumption: ~ 3.38 W

Interface
M.2 2280 Type M (PCIe Gen2 x2)

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, Any other DirectShow/V4L2 encoding/streaming software

Input Interfaces
2 x MMCX, SD/HD/3G/2K SDI

Input Features
Support for input video resolutions up to 2048 x 1080 pixels

SDI Specific Features
Integrated cable equalizer extending the cable length as follows:
up to 330m for SD-SDI signals, up to 190m for HD-SDI signals, up to 150m for 3G-SDI signals
Support for SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Gb-DL/3Gb-DS standards
Support for 2K (2048 x 1080) 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
Limited support of 3Gb-DS: only the first stream can be captured
Limited support for capture of the first link of dual link interfaces:
YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit 1080p 50/59.94/60: captured as 1080i 50/59.94/60
YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit: captured as 4:2:2
RGB 4:4:4: R/B sub-sampled
Support for Closed Caption via SDK

Video Capture Formats
Support for capture image resolutions up to 2048 x 1080 pixels
Support for capture frame rates up to 144fps (Actual capture frame rate can be limited by PCIe bandwidth. For the resolution of 1280 x 1024 and higher, the actual frame rate may be limited by the onboard video processing hardware pixel clock. For example, the maximum frame rate of 1920 x 1080 resolution can be up to 80fps.)
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 ~180Mpixels/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
~400MB/s per channel DMA bandwidth in PCIe 2.x system
~200MB/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 occurs 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 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
2 X MMCX to BNC cables (32cm)

Working Environment
Operating temperature: 0 to 104°F
Storage temperature: –4 to 158°F
Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing