Guides, tutorials, and industry insights for professional video capture and streaming.
4K capture in OBS requires the right card, correct output settings, and a PC that can handle the data rate. This guide covers all three without the guesswork.
1 May 2026 · 8 min read
The Pro Capture range runs from single HDMI at £215 to dual 4K SDI at £1,527. This guide explains the differences so you buy the right card first time.
22 Apr 2026 · 10 min read
NDI is growing fast in live production. This guide covers which Magewell devices create NDI streams, which receive them, and how to build a practical NDI workflow without confusion.
10 Apr 2026 · 9 min read
Why serious streamers split encoding onto a second PC, how HDMI USB capture fits in the chain, and what to buy for a clean two-machine OBS or vMix workflow.
23 Mar 2026 · 8 min read
Loop-through (passthrough) sends HDMI to your monitor while the same signal is captured. Understand the difference between Plus models and standard dongles for single-port GPUs.
22 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
How to use the official USB Capture Utility V3 for firmware, EDID, and diagnostics, without breaking driver-free UVC operation on Windows, Mac, or Linux.
21 Mar 2026 · 5 min read
What to actually look for when buying a USB capture card in the UK, interface type, resolution, driver requirements, and which Magewell model fits which workflow.
14 Mar 2026 · 12 min read
NDI lets you move video over a network without specialist cables. USB capture is how you get HDMI sources into that network. Here's how they work together in AV and broadcast production.
14 Mar 2026 · 10 min read
Elgato dominates the consumer capture market. Magewell dominates professional. Here's the honest technical comparison, and why it matters for your workflow.
13 Mar 2026 · 11 min read
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