What is the Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro capture device?
The Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro is a USB-C capture device that brings one HDMI source into a computer at up to 4096×2160 60 fps 4:4:4 using a 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connection. It passes the source to a local display through HDMI loop-through, captures 10-bit and HDR content through the SDK, and works driver-free as a webcam in Zoom, Teams, OBS and other software. It is Magewell's highest-performance USB capture device for 4K presentation, production and streaming PCs.
How does the Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro work?
A 600 MHz HDMI 2.0 receiver accepts input and loop-through up to 4K60 4:4:4 with a custom EDID and up to eight channels of embedded audio. A processing pipeline of about 700 megapixels per second crops, scales, deinterlaces and converts color format and frame rate on the device, and delivers capture formats up to 4096×2160, or high frame rates up to 240 fps at lower resolutions, with 10-bit output formats including P010 and Y210.
Full 4K60 capture requires a host with a 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port; on slower USB ports the device still works at reduced resolution or frame rate. The 3.5 mm jack takes a microphone and drives headphones, so the device also acts as a USB audio interface. The computer sees a standard UVC and UAC device on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS, and the MWCapture SDK supports custom applications. It is bus-powered and rated for 24/7 operation.
What are the key features of the Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro?
- 4K60 4:4:4 capture — Captures HDMI up to 4096×2160 60p over a 20 Gbps USB connection.
- HDMI 2.0 loop-through — Passes the 4K60 source to a local display while capturing.
- 10-bit and HDR — Outputs 10-bit formats and supports HDR capture through the SDK.
- High frame rates — Captures up to 240 fps at lower resolutions.
- Driver-free — Works as a standard webcam in conferencing and streaming software.
- USB audio interface — Microphone input and headphone output on one 3.5 mm jack.
Where is the Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro typically used?
- Broadcast studio
- Conference room
- Training room
- House of worship
Technical Specifications
| Video input | HDMI 2.0, DVI-D; up to 4096×2160 60p 4:4:4; custom EDID |
| Loop-through | HDMI, up to 4K60 4:4:4 |
| Audio | Up to 8-ch HDMI embedded; 3.5 mm mic in and headphone out |
| Capture | Up to 4096×2160; up to 240 fps; P010, Y210, NV12, I420, YUYV, UYVY, RGB24, RGB32 |
| Processing | ~700 Mpixel/s; up to 10-bit |
| Host | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps); works on slower ports at reduced rates |
| OS | Windows, Linux (x86, x64, ARM), macOS, Chrome OS |
| Size | 98.1 × 56.8 × 18 mm |
| Operating temp | 0 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need for full 4K60 capture?
A computer with a 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port. On other USB ports it captures at reduced resolution or frame rate.
How does it compare with the USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus?
The 4K Plus uses 5 Gbps USB 3.0 and captures up to 4K30; the 4K Pro captures 4K60 4:4:4 and 10-bit.
Does it need drivers?
No. It is a standard UVC device on all major operating systems.
Does it work with Teams and Zoom?
Yes, and with OBS, vMix and any UVC software. See the full Magewell line.
How is it installed and supported?
Creation Networks designs and installs capture and production systems and supports them. Call 888.230.3661 x 200.
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