Guides, tutorials, and industry insights for professional video capture and streaming.
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
Your DSLR or mirrorless camera produces video quality a webcam can't match. A USB capture card is how you get that into OBS, Zoom, or Teams. Here's what to buy and how to set it up.
13 Mar 2026 · 10 min read
Add a professional HDMI camera feed, document camera, or room display into Teams calls without custom drivers. Here's how it works and why it's simpler than most IT teams expect.
12 Mar 2026 · 9 min read
Use Magewell USB capture devices with vMix, OBS Studio, Zoom, and Teams. Compatibility and setup tips.
16 Feb 2026 · 10 min read
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