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Magewell USB Capture HDMI Plus

BH #MA32040 • MFR #32040
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Magewell USB Capture HDMI Plus
Key Features
  • Capture Device with Built-In Auto Scaler
  • Supports Input Resolutions up to 4K
  • Scales to 2K for Recording/Streaming
  • Loop-Through HDMI Port for Monitoring
The Magewell USB Capture HDMI Plus is a compact single-channel HDMI video/audio capture device with a built-in scaler. It allows you to capture from devices such as game consoles in up to DCI 4K resolution, and it automatically upscales/downscales the signal to 2K for recording or streaming. It also offers a loop-through HDMI port for local monitoring.
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Magewell 32040 Overview

The Magewell USB Capture HDMI Plus is a compact single-channel HDMI video/audio capture device with a built-in scaler. It allows you to capture from devices such as game consoles in up to DCI 4K resolution, and it automatically upscales/downscales the signal to 2K for recording or streaming. It also offers a loop-through HDMI port for local monitoring.

The USB Capture HDMI Plus is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux. It works plug-and-play and can be operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

HDMI Features
  • 297 MHz HDMI receiver
  • Support for up to 4096 x 2160 4:4:4/4:2:2 input at 30 fps or 4:2:0 at 60 fps input signals
  • For 4:2:0 input signals, the horizontal and vertical resolution are reduced to 1/2 for capturing
  • For 4:4:4/4:2:2 input at more than 170 MHz, the horizontal resolution is reduced to 1/2 for capturing
  • Adaptive HDMI equalizer support for cables lengths up to 98 ft
  • Customized EDID support
  • Support for extraction of AVI/Audio/SPD/MS/VS/ACP/ISRC1/ISRC2/Gamut InfoFrames
  • Full colorimetry support
  • Support for 2 channel ISC60958 audio streams
  • Support for extraction of audio formation information and channel status data, video timing information, 3D format information
  • Support for Side-by-Side Half, Top-and-Bottom, and Frame Packing 3D modes
Analog Audio Features
  • Extraction of stereo embedded HDMI audio for recording and output via 3.5mm stereo jack
  • Capture of analog audio via 3.5mm microphone interface
  • Integrate the functions of a USB audio card
  • Playback audio via 3.5mm headphones interface
  • Support for recording the playback audio of the computer
Video Processing Features
  • Video processing pipelines with 160 megapixels processing bandwidth
  • Video cropping
  • Video scaling
  • Video deinterlacing (Weave, Blend Top & Bottom Field, Top Field Only, Bottom Field Only)
  • Auto or manual selection of input and output aspect ratios
  • Three aspect ratio conversion modes: Ignore (Anamorphic), Cropping, or Padding (Letterbox or Pillarbox)
  • Auto or manual selection of input color format and quantization range
  • Auto or manual selection of output color format, quantization range, and saturation range
  • Support for RGB, YCbCr 601, YCbCr 709, and YCbCr 2020 color formats
  • Support for Limited or Full quantization range
  • Support for Limited, Full, and "Extended Gamut" saturation range
  • Video frame rate conversion
  • Vertical flip and mirror

Magewell 32040 Specs

Inputs/Outputs
System Connection
USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Video I/O
Input
1x HDMI 1.4
1x DVI-D DL
Audio I/O
Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Microphone
Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Microphone
Format Support
Video Resolution
HDMI Input (4:4:4/4:2:2)
3840 x 2160 at 30 fps
HDMI Input (4:2:0)
3840 x 2160 at 60 fps
Reclocking
No
Standards
Broadcast System Compatibility
NTSC
Hardware
OS Compatibility
Windows 7 or Later
Linux
macOS 10.9 or Later
General
Operating Conditions
32 to 113°F / 0 to 45°C at 5 to 90% Humidity
Storage Conditions
-4 to 158°F / -20 to 70°C 
Dimensions
3.86 x 2.24 x 0.67" / 98.1 x 56.8 x 17 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.44 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.4 x 5.25 x 1"

Magewell 32040 Reviews

Cannot recommend more

By Peter
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-10-09

The durability and reliability of these devices are perfect for what we need to produce high quality college sports live stream events.

workhorse

By benjamin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-07

I use it to stream 8-hour corporate seminars around 12 days/month. This is essential to my studio. The 2nd gen silver magewell served me well for 6 years. That one overheated occasionally if left plugged in overnight but would work again after I unplugged it a bit to let it cool down. This version is much better for thermal and adds hdmi loop through with audio/mic inputs.

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Can this be used as an interface between my video ...

Can this be used as an interface between my video camera with HDMI out, to my MacBook Pro to livestream on Facebook and YouTube live?
Asked by: Chris
Yes it will work for that.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2020-10-19

The custom USB3.0 cable that's included...is it ...

The custom USB3.0 cable that's included...is it A-A male?
Asked by: Herman
Yes it is.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2019-11-07

Is the included custom cable a non-standard ...

Is the included custom cable a non-standard cable, other than its length ?
Asked by: George
The included custom cable is a standard cable.
Answered by: Peterm
Date published: 2022-09-15

Does the audio input insert audio into the hdmi ...

Does the audio input insert audio into the hdmi loop through, or just into the usb recording stream?
Asked by: Scott
A loop through usually only sends out the same input that was brought in. More than like the 3.5mm audio input would only be for the capture devices stream itself.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2019-07-25

I have a Nikon D300, D3400 and a D7100 which ...

I have a Nikon D300, D3400 and a D7100 which camera can I use for live streaming with this Magewell?
Asked by: JC
The D3400 and D7100 will have the needed clean HDMI output to work with this Magewell capture device. However the D300 is a bit of an older model that may not have the clean HDMI output needed.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2021-01-01

Does it work with a MacBookPro running MacOs ...

Does it work with a MacBookPro running MacOs Catalina, 10.15.4?
Asked by: Rebecca
Yes, this will work well with 10.15.4.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2020-10-15

Is the audio embedded with the video so you don't ...

Is the audio embedded with the video so you don't have to connect another audio cable to your computer? Trying to connect this from a Sony HDR-AX33 to MacBook Pro 2018 to Zoom. I need both audio and HD video.
Asked by: Mike
Yes, this will accept embedded audio over HDMI.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2020-10-29

Does the HDMI loop output work if there is no ...

Does the HDMI loop output work if there is no computer hooked to the USB, but there is an active hdmi input?
Asked by: Andrew
The Magewell USB Capture HDMI Plus needs to be connected to a computer in order to work.
Answered by: Dennis L
Date published: 2025-05-26
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