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Magewell USB Capture SDI 4K Plus

BH #MA32100 • MFR #32100
6 reviews
Magewell USB Capture SDI 4K Plus
Key Features
  • Capture up to DCI 4K to Your Computer
  • Supports RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4 & 4:2:2
  • 6G-SDI Input & Loop-Through
  • 3.5mm Audio I/O (Capture/Extract)
The Magewell USB Capture SDI 4K Plus connects to your computer over a USB interface and lets you capture up to a 4K DCI resolution signal (4096 x 2160) with embedded audio via a 6G-SDI input. It also features a 6G-SDI loop-through for local monitoring, and 3.5mm audio input and output for capturing external audio and extracting embedded audio. It's compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome operating systems.
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Magewell 32100 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Key Features
  • 3Included USB Capture Utility V3
  • 4SDI Specific Features
  • 5Analog Audio Features
  • 6Video Capture Formats
  • 7Video Processing Features
  • 8Video Deinterlacing
  • 9Aspect Ratio Conversion
  • 10Color Format Conversion
  • 11Multiple Devices On One Computer
  • 12SDK

The Magewell USB Capture SDI 4K Plus connects to your computer over a USB interface and lets you capture up to a 4K DCI resolution signal (4096 x 2160) with embedded audio via a 6G-SDI input. It also features a 6G-SDI loop-through for local monitoring, and 3.5mm audio input and output for capturing external audio and extracting embedded audio. It's compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome operating systems.

The card offers a variety of processing and other features, including resolution scaling and deinterlacing. It's capable of operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week while displaying the status of the input via an LED indicator (idle, input signal locked, memory failed, or FPGA configuration).

Note:
Please use the included Magewell USB 3.0 cable, which is a custom accessory. Using any other similar cable might cause capture problems and even damage the capture device.
Key Features
  • SDI input and loop-through, audio in/out, USB 3.0 computer interface
  • Capture 6G/2K/3G/HD/SD-SDI signals (up to 4096 x 2160)
  • Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS
  • Plug-and-play operation
  • UVC protocol support
  • Up/down scaling
  • Deinterlacing
  • Image control
  • Various output color spaces
  • Firmware upgradeable
  • Multiple devices on one host
  • 24/7 continuous operation
Included USB Capture Utility V3
  • Capture format setting
  • Audio volume control
  • Mirror and flip
  • EDID editing and importing
  • Firmware update
  • Export diagnose report
  • Other functions, such as cropping, deinterlacing, and device name setting
SDI Specific Features
  • Integrated cable equalizer supporting cable lengths up to 492 ft for HD signals
  • SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Ga-DL/3Gb-DS/6G (SMPTE 2081) standards
  • 4K (4096 x 2160) and 2K (2048 x 1080) modes
  • RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling
  • 10/12-bit color depth
  • Extraction of SMPTE 352 payload identifier
  • Up to 8 (mono) audio channels at 48 kHz
  • Extraction of audio formation information and 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)
Analog Audio Features
  • Extract the embedded SDI audio and output via a 3.5mm unbalanced Line out jack
  • Capture analog audio via 3.5mm unbalanced Line in jack
Video Capture Formats
  • Image resolutions up to 4096 x 2160
  • Capture frame rates up to 120 fps (actual capture frame rate can be limited by USB bandwidth and internal working frequency; typical capture frame rates on the Intel USB 3.0 controller are as follows: 1920 x 1080 YUY2 at up to 90 fps, and 3840 x 2160 NV12 at up to 30 fps)
  • NV12 and I420 4:2:0 8-bit (up to 4096 x 2160)
  • YUY2 and UYVY 4:2:2 8-bit (up to 4096 x 2160)
  • RGB24 and RGB32 4:4:4 8-bit (up to 2048 x 2160)
  • Default capture formats are YUY2 and NV12; more capture formats can be set using the included USB Capture Utility software
Video Processing Features
  • Video processing pipelines with 640 megapixels processing bandwidth
  • Cropping
  • Scaling
  • Frame rate conversion
  • Vertical flip and mirror
Video Deinterlacing
  • Weave
  • Blend top and bottom field
  • Top field only
  • Bottom field only
Aspect Ratio Conversion
  • Auto or manual selection of input aspect ratio
  • Auto or manual selection of capture aspect ratio
  • Three aspect ratio conversion modes: Ignore (Anamorphic), Cropping, or Padding (Letterbox or Pillarbox)
Color Format Conversion
  • Auto or manual selection of input color format and quantization range
  • Auto or manual selection of capture color format, quantization range, and saturation range
  • Support for RGB, YCbCr 601, and YCbCr 709 color formats
  • Support for limited or full quantization range
  • Support for limited, full, and extended gamut saturation range
Multiple Devices On One Computer
  • Connect multiple units to one system
  • Set the device serial number as the device name shown in the system using the USB Capture Utility
SDK
  • USB Capture SDK provide functions including signal status extraction, capture configuration, etc.

Magewell 32100 Specs

Supported Operating SystemsWindows 7/8/8.1/10/2008/2008 R2/2012 (x86 and x64)
OS X 10.9 - 10.11
macOS 10.12
Linux x (Ubuntu 12.04 - 16.10, CentOS 7)
Chrome OS
Supported ResolutionUp to 4096 x 2160
Supported Sampling RateRGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
Input1 x 6G/2K/3G/HD/SD-SDI on BNC
1 x 3.5 mm audio jack
Output1 x 6G/2K/3G/HD/SD-SDI loop-through on BNC
1 x 3.5 mm audio jack
Host Interface1 x USB 3.0
SDI StandardsSD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Ga-DL/3Gb-DS/6G (SMPTE 2081)
Color Depth10-bit/12-bit
Video Capture FormatsUp to 4096 x 2160

Frame rates up to 120 fps (actual capture frame rate can be limited by USB bandwidth and internal working frequency; typical capture frame rates on the Intel USB 3.0 controller are: 1920 x 1080 YUY2 at up to 90 fps, and 3840 x 2160 NV12 at up to 30 fps)

NV12 and I420 4:2:0 8-bit (up to 4096 x 2160)
YUY2 and UYVY 4:2:2 8-bit (up to 4096 x 2160)
RGB24 and RGB32 4:4:4 8-bit (up to 2048 x 2160)
Default capture formats are YUY2 and NV12
AudioUp to 8 (mono) channels at 48 kHz
Supported APIsWindows:
DirectShow
Wave API/DirectSound/WASAPI

Linux:
V4L2
ALSA

OS X/macOS
QuickTime
AV Foundation
Supported SoftwareVLC
VirtualDub
OBS
XSplit
vMix
VidBlaster
Wirecast
Microsoft Media Encoder
Adobe Flash Media Encoder
Any other DirectShow, V4L2, QuickTime, AV Foundation based encoding or streaming software
Power Consumption5 V Max Current: 0.86 A
Max Power Consumption: 4.3 W
Operating Temperature32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
Storage Temperature-4 to 158°F (-20 to 70°C)
Relative Humidity5 to 90% non-condensing
Dimensions4.4 x 2.2 x 0.7" (11.1 x 5.7 x 1.7 cm)
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.56 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.35 x 5.25 x 1"

Magewell 32100 Reviews

It just works

By Jonathan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-03

I love this device. We needed a simple capture device that would work with 4k on Riverside and this worked simply and easily. Hassle free setup.

Best Bang For the $$$

By Shane
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-07-24

A simple plug and play capture device. The magewell SDI 4K works exactly as intended. While it is actually a plug and play device I would highly recommend downloading the interface control and capture software because they have some pretty nifty controls, this little guy even supports NDI bridge. I got one for some basic recording off a 4k BM camera but it worked so well sent it to a client for their new livestream setup as an input point off their main mixer video mixer. I’m definitely planning on purchasing another one to send out with a camera fly pack since it works so well! If there was one thing I’d gripe on it about I’d say the “proprietary USB 3 A to A cable” is is only week point. I wish they went with a different format so young wouldn’t be up the creek if it got lost or damaged. That’s the only drawback for me but very easy to solve. A normal person might have some difficulty getting a replacement if they didn’t know where to look. (On BandH) of course!

Fantastic so far - Accepts signal on the first try!

By Rob
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-10-30

I love this capture card so far. My favorite part is the fact that you can just plug it in and pull up signal. I do not have to match the exact frame rate and size in Wirecast in order to see signal at all like the Blackmagic Ultra Studio Express Capture cards. One tip I learned from hands on experience streaming corporate video is to put this on a separate USB bus so it has enough bandwidth to work. I have been adapting the custom USB type a that is provided with an adapter cable that goes to USB type C so it's on it's own bus and works super smooth with my laptop ; ) Happy streaming!

Super easy install

By Chris
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-04-03

Its absurd how easy this was to install. Plugged it in and it worked. Drivers download and install automatically which is important because I needed to put this on a clients computer to feed a WebEx broadcast.  On my own system, I can confirm the 4K signal looks good and is certainly overkill for my purposes.

Does not work with 3G - 1080-5994P

By Frank
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-17

Have several of these Magewell units - my engineers tested them all - they did not work with a BlackMagic ATEM Constellation switcher outputting 1080-5994P (3G) - would only work with 1080-2997p. I would recommend using AVio SDI USB interfaces - MUCH more reliable and true to specs.

Very robust

By Dennis
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-28

The unit is plug and play, simple to make changes

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question

Could I use this devise to record video a black magic ursa pro? Bypassing CFast and the SD cards?
Asked by: Greg
You can record video from Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro via the USB Capture SDI 4K Plus. Just know that while the device supports SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Ga-DL/3Gb-DS/6G (SMPTE 2081), it does not support 12G SDI.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

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Asked by: Michael
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Answered by: Bruno
Date published: 2020-10-29

coming out of a mixing board line level,what kind ...

coming out of a mixing board line level,what kind of pad do I need to plug into the magewell? It says mic level going in
Asked by: Reave
Depending on the need i use either a Stereo aux or a matrix that way i have full control of the signal hitting the device On the computer that is Hosting the Magewell run the utility program it will give you all the control you need
Answered by: Leslie
Date published: 2021-04-22

Will the USB port be fast enough to transmit 4k ...

Will the USB port be fast enough to transmit 4k to the computer? I thought only Thunderbolt 3 could handle that.
Asked by: David
Yes, this supports 4K through USB 3.0.
Answered by: Joseph
Date published: 2020-10-18

question

Can this capture 4k raw from Sony's FS5 into Wirecast and into a Atomos Inferno ?
Asked by: matt
More than likely this product will not be able to process the RAW 4K signal that comes out of the FS5 with RAW Upgrade. We are not aware of an option for a capture device that will process the RAW signal and bring it in to Wirecast. Your best bet will be to do this through the FS5's HDMI output, which is 4K as well. The HDMI Model of this product is B&H # MA32090 and would be a better choice.https://bhpho.to/2fJBh1v
Answered by: Joseph P.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Is there a replacement cable or model number for ...

Is there a replacement cable or model number for the USB cable? Or is only purchasable with the Magewell unit?
Asked by: Joe
The USB cable that works with the Magewell USB Capture SDI 4K Plus is a standard USB 3.0 cable. We can recommend B&H#PEUSB3AMAM3 or any other desired lengths.
Answered by: Bruno
Date published: 2022-10-25

Is this compatible with Mac OS Big Sur11.2?

Is this compatible with Mac OS Big Sur11.2?
Asked by: Jason
Unfortunately no. This item BH #MA32100 does support. Mac OS Big Sur11.2. Supported Operating Systems OS X 10.9 - 10.11 macOS 10.12
Answered by: Craig
Date published: 2021-04-25

question

It says in the overview: Capture analog audio via 3.5mm unbalanced Line in jack. So if I have a PTZ Cam that has video only from it's SDI output that I can capture audio from an analog source simultaneously and this device will embed the audio with the captured video?
Asked by: Tim
The answer is yes. you can capture video and audio from different source and it will combine during stream.
Answered by: Medet A.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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