Eco Capture 12G SDI 4K Plus M.2
12G-SDI or quad-link 3G-SDI capture at 4Kp60 on an M.2 card.
- ✓12G-SDI OR quad-link 3G-SDI input
- ✓4K60 capture
- ✓M.2 2280 form factor
- ✓FPGA processing per channel
- ✓Backward compatible with all SDI standards
- ✓24/7 rated
About this product
The Eco Capture 12G SDI 4K Plus M.2 supports both 12G-SDI single-link and quad-link 3G-SDI input for 4K60 capture. The two input modes cover both the newer 12G cameras (Sony, Canon, Blackmagic high-end) and the older 4K rigs that route 4K as four 3G-SDI streams over four cables.
For broadcasters with mixed-vintage camera estates this versatility is the headline feature — one card handles whichever 4K SDI signal is presented without configuration. We see this requested most for sports trucks (where some venues still cable for quad-link) and OB facilities migrating from 3G to 12G over time.
The card uses MCC breakout cables to bring the four BNC connectors out of the chassis, and the FPGA processing is broadcast-grade with the same colour accuracy as the full-size Pro Capture cards. M.2 form factor means it fits in builds where a PCIe slot is simply not an option.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Eco Capture 12G SDI 4K Plus M.2 uses an M.2 slot. Check your motherboard manual for available M.2 slots — Eco Capture M.2 cards use the PCIe lanes on the M.2 connector, not SATA, so the slot must support M.2 PCIe.
Yes. Download the Magewell Eco Capture driver from Magewell's website (free). It supports Windows 10/11 and recent Linux kernels. macOS is not currently supported for Eco Capture M.2 cards.
The Eco Capture 12G SDI 4K Plus M.2 accepts 12G-SDI or 4x 3G-SDI quad-link.
Yes, multiple Eco Capture M.2 cards can be installed in the same system provided there are available M.2 PCIe slots. Each card is independently addressable.
The Eco Capture 12G SDI 4K Plus M.2 works with DirectShow (Windows) and V4L2 (Linux) compatible software, including OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast and Magewell Capture Express.