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Setting Up 4K Capture in OBS Studio with Magewell
How-To
Setting Up 4K Capture in OBS Studio with Magewell: Step-by-Step
Getting 4K capture working in OBS requires the right card, correct settings, and a PC that can handle the throughput. This guide covers all three.
1 May 202612 min →
Magewell USB Capture Range: Which Model Do You Actually Need?
Buyer's Guide
Magewell USB Capture Range: Which Model Do You Actually Need?
The USB Capture range spans eleven models. Choosing wrong means paying for features you will never use, or discovering you needed the loop-through after buying the cheaper model.
22 Apr 202610 min →
Streaming Options to Keep Your Worship Community Engaged
Houses of Worship
Streaming Options to Keep Your Worship Community Engaged
Live streaming services has moved from optional to essential for most churches. Here is what hardware actually works for HoW environments.
15 Apr 20268 min →
Dual-PC Streaming: How to Capture Your Gaming PC Into a Dedicated Streaming Rig
Content Creators
Dual-PC Streaming: How to Capture Your Gaming PC Into a Dedicated Streaming Rig
The dual-PC streaming setup is the standard for serious streamers who want the best stream quality without impacting gameplay performance.
23 Mar 20268 min →
Using Magewell USB Capture with Microsoft Teams: Complete Setup Guide
Software
Using Magewell USB Capture with Microsoft Teams: Complete Setup Guide
Magewell USB Capture devices work with Microsoft Teams as a standard camera source. No drivers or special configuration required.
12 Mar 20269 min →
Medical Video Capture: Surgery, Telemedicine, and Training Applications
Medical
Medical Video Capture: Surgery, Telemedicine, and Training Applications
Medical video capture requirements differ significantly from broadcast. Frame accuracy, colour fidelity, zero-loss quality, and driver-free hospital IT deployment are all critical.
4 Feb 20269 min →
Lecture Capture and Hybrid Classroom Video: A Guide for Universities
Education
Lecture Capture and Hybrid Classroom Video: A Guide for Universities
University lecture capture has moved from a nice-to-have to a core infrastructure requirement. This guide covers the practical setup used by universities at scale.
3 Feb 202610 min →
Broadcast and Studio Video Capture: 4K, SDI, and HDMI Workflows
Broadcast
Broadcast and Studio Video Capture: 4K, SDI, and HDMI Workflows
Professional broadcast capture differs from consumer applications in signal formats, channel density, reliability, and software integration requirements.
6 Feb 202610 min →
NDI Workflows with Magewell: Encoders, Converters, and How They Connect
AV Integration
NDI Workflows with Magewell: Encoders, Converters, and How They Connect
NDI has become the dominant IP video protocol for live production. Understanding which Magewell devices create NDI streams, which receive them, and how to build a practical workflow is now essential.
10 Apr 20269 min →
Magewell Portfolio for AV-over-IP, Streaming and Capture
Magewell Range
Magewell Portfolio for AV-over-IP, Streaming and Capture
Magewell makes capture hardware, encoders, decoders, switchers and management software. Here is how the families fit together.
5 Apr 20269 min →
Case Study: London Business School AV-over-IP Deployment
Case Study
Case Study: London Business School AV-over-IP Deployment
How a major UK business school replaced an analogue routing infrastructure with a Magewell NDI-based system.
28 Mar 20267 min →
Why You Need a Magewell USB Capture Device
USB Capture
Why You Need a Magewell USB Capture Device
The case for a hardware capture device over a cheap HDMI capture dongle from an unknown brand.
19 Mar 20266 min →
Introducing the Magewell Director Mini
Live Production
Introducing the Magewell Director Mini
A complete look at the standalone live production switcher that replaces a tabletop full of equipment.
11 Mar 20268 min →
Pro Convert IP to USB: Bringing NDI Into Any Application
NDI Workflows
Pro Convert IP to USB: Bringing NDI Into Any Application
The decoder that turns any NDI source on the network into a plain USB camera. Why this device punches above its specifications.
27 Feb 20267 min →
Ultra Encode AIO: Universal Hardware Encoding
Streaming
Ultra Encode AIO: Universal Hardware Encoding
One device that takes HDMI 4K60 and SDI 1080p, and streams to every relevant protocol simultaneously. Where it fits.
15 Feb 20267 min →
Remote Production Using Magewell Ultra Encode and Pro Convert Devices
Streaming

Remote Production Using Magewell Ultra Encode and Pro Convert Devices

Complete walkthrough of building a remote production setup with Ultra Encode encoders and Pro Convert decoders across IP networks.

Jul 20215 min →
Remote Production with Magewell Ultra Encode and Pro Convert via SRT
Streaming

Remote Production with Magewell Ultra Encode and Pro Convert via SRT

How to use SRT protocol with Ultra Encode and Pro Convert for low-latency remote production over the internet.

Jun 20214 min →
Using Magewell Ultra Encode and Pro Convert to Transport SRT Streams
Streaming

Using Magewell Ultra Encode and Pro Convert to Transport SRT Streams

Step-by-step guide to configuring SRT streaming between Magewell Ultra Encode encoders and Pro Convert decoders.

Apr 20214 min →
Using the Built-in RTMP Server in Magewell Pro Convert Decoders
How-To

Using the Built-in RTMP Server in Magewell Pro Convert Decoders

Use the built-in RTMP server in Pro Convert decoders to receive streams directly without a separate streaming server.

Mar 20214 min →
Capturing Mobile Gaming Video into OBS with Magewell Capture Devices
How-To

Capturing Mobile Gaming Video into OBS with Magewell Capture Devices

How to connect a smartphone or tablet to OBS Studio using a Magewell USB or Pro Capture card for live gaming content.

May 20213 min →
How to Use the SmartEDID Function of Magewell Capture Devices
How-To

How to Use the SmartEDID Function of Magewell Capture Devices

SmartEDID automatically negotiates the best video format with connected sources — configure it on Pro Capture cards.

Nov 20203 min →
How to Use the Failover Function of Magewell Pro Convert Encoders
How-To

How to Use the Failover Function of Magewell Pro Convert Encoders

Configure automatic failover on Pro Convert encoders so your stream continues if the primary source drops.

Nov 20203 min →
Efficiently Sending an NDI Stream to Multiple Decoders via Multicast
NDI Workflows

Efficiently Sending an NDI Stream to Multiple Decoders via Multicast

Use NDI multicast to distribute a single stream to multiple Pro Convert decoders without repeating bandwidth.

Oct 20213 min →
Configuring Pro Convert Devices to Transport NDI Streams Across Networks
NDI Workflows

Configuring Pro Convert Devices to Transport NDI Streams Across Networks

NDI is subnet-limited by default. Route NDI streams across VLANs and network segments with Pro Convert.

Feb 20214 min →
Using NDI with Magewell Pro Convert Devices and vMix Software
NDI Workflows

Using NDI with Magewell Pro Convert Devices and vMix Software

Practical setup guide for integrating Magewell Pro Convert NDI devices with vMix for live production workflows.

Apr 20213 min →
The Application of PCI and PCIe in Video Capture Cards
AV Integration

The Application of PCI and PCIe in Video Capture Cards

A thorough explainer on PCIe bus versions, bandwidth, slot types, and why it matters when choosing a capture card.

Jul 20156 min →
Latency Comparison: Software vs Hardware Encoding and Decoding
AV Integration

Latency Comparison: Software vs Hardware Encoding and Decoding

Head-to-head latency measurements between software-based and hardware-based encoding and decoding pipelines.

Mar 20204 min →
Introduction to Multistreaming
Streaming

Introduction to Multistreaming

What multistreaming is, how it works, and how Magewell Ultra Stream devices enable simultaneous delivery to multiple platforms.

Aug 20224 min →
Comparing Magewell USB Fusion and USB Capture Devices
Magewell Range

Comparing Magewell USB Fusion and USB Capture Devices

Side-by-side comparison of USB Fusion and USB Capture — which is right for your conferencing, streaming, or recording setup.

Apr 20223 min →
How to Distinguish Between Genuine Magewell Products and Knockoffs
Buyer's Guide

How to Distinguish Between Genuine Magewell Products and Knockoffs

Counterfeit Magewell products are in circulation. Here's how to verify authenticity and avoid substandard hardware.

Jan 20213 min →
Getting Started with Live Streaming for Houses of Worship
Houses of Worship

Getting Started with Live Streaming for Houses of Worship

Cameras, capture hardware, software, internet requirements, and common pitfalls for church streaming.

May 20217 min →
AV-over-IP and Live Streaming Assists Hospital Surgery
Medical

AV-over-IP and Live Streaming Assists Hospital Surgery

How AV-over-IP and live streaming is used in operating theatres for surgical education and remote consultation.

Dec 20204 min →
NDI Router Tutorial: A Practical Guide to Managing NDI Network Video
NDI Workflows

NDI Router Tutorial: A Practical Guide to Managing NDI Network Video

Step-by-step tutorial on Magewell's NDI routing tools to manage and route NDI sources across your network.

Aug 20254 min →
Pro Convert Decoders Firmware Update: Enhancing NDI Discovery
Magewell Range

Pro Convert Decoders Firmware Update: Enhancing NDI Discovery

Details of the Pro Convert firmware update improving NDI source discovery and network reliability in larger deployments.

Aug 20253 min →
Built to Last: How Hardware Encoders Adapt to Changing Broadcast Needs
Streaming

Built to Last: How Hardware Encoders Adapt to Changing Broadcast Needs

Why dedicated hardware encoders like Magewell Ultra Encode remain relevant as IP and cloud workflows evolve.

Jan 20263 min →
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