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Every product we carry, broken down by category with full side-by-side specification tables, SVG signal flow diagrams, protocol support grids, platform and software compatibility, and honest recommendations — so you buy exactly the right hardware first time.
What you get in each comparison
Each category page is a complete technical reference — not a marketing summary. We cover every product available from every brand we carry, with the exact information you need to make the right buying decision and configure it correctly once it arrives.
USB Capture Devices — External Dongles
14 products · 4 brands
USB Capture Devices
External USB capture dongles — plug a camera, endoscope, console or presentation source into any PC via USB with no PCIe slot, no internal installation and no mains power required. Compare resolution, loop-through, UVC driverless compatibility, BYOM certification, VISCA PTZ control, latency and support for every major platform and software.
- Max resolution from 1080p to 4K60
- Loop-through outputs for monitor feeds
- UVC driverless — works in Zoom, Teams, OBS instantly
- BYOM & VISCA PTZ variants for conference rooms
- From £231 ex-VAT
PCIe Capture Cards
12 products · 2 brands
PCIe Capture Cards
Permanent internal capture for broadcast workstations, ingest servers and dual-PC streaming rigs. Compare channel count, SDI standards (3G to 12G), genlock input, Linux support, 4K capability, PCIe slot requirements and software integration with Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve and Avid.
- 1 to 4 channels per PCIe slot
- 3G-SDI through 12G-SDI support
- Genlock BNC input on 4K Plus models
- Driverless on Linux via V4L2
- From £189 ex-VAT
Hardware Encoders
7 products · 2 brands
Hardware Encoders
Encode HDMI or SDI to H.265, SRT, RTMP and NDI simultaneously — no PC required. Compare H.264 vs H.265 efficiency, 4K capability, simultaneous output protocols, dual-channel options, VGA input for lecture theatres and bonded 4G/5G cellular models for location streaming.
- H.265 halves bitrate vs H.264 at same quality
- SRT + RTMP + NDI simultaneously
- 4K60 from HDMI 2.0 or 6G-SDI
- Dual-channel models for two independent sources
- Kiloview bonded 5G for venues without broadband
NDI Encoders & Decoders
15 products · 3 brands
NDI Encoders & Decoders
Replace SDI cable infrastructure with standard Gigabit Ethernet using NDI. Compare Full NDI vs NDI|HX2 quality, PoE power, simultaneous SRT output, HDMI and SDI input options, loop-through, tally light support, intercom and the difference between encoder and decoder devices.
- Full NDI (lossless) vs NDI|HX2 (compressed) explained
- PoE powered — one Cat 6 cable per device
- Simultaneous NDI + SRT + RTMP from encoders
- Decoders bring NDI back to HDMI or SDI for monitors/TX
- HDMI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI inputs
Video Converters
8 products · 2 brands
Video Converters
Convert between HDMI, SDI, NDI, SRT and IP formats to bridge legacy and modern infrastructure. Compare the Kiloview dual-input range (HDMI + VGA for lecture theatres) and Magewell Pro Convert decoders that bring IP and NDI signals back into SDI and HDMI for broadcast monitors, display walls and transmission.
- HDMI + VGA simultaneous inputs (lecture theatres)
- NDI to HDMI/SDI for monitor and TX feeds
- IP/SRT to HDMI for display integration
- Bridge legacy SDI to modern IP production networks
- PoE powered · fanless · rack-mountable
Live Production Switchers
7 products · 2 brands
Live Production Switchers
Multi-camera live switching, graphics, audio mixing and streaming in one device — no separate PC, switcher or encoder. Compare Magewell Director vs YoloLiv YoloBox across HDMI inputs, NDI source support, built-in battery, 4G/5G connectivity, ISO recording, touchscreen size and ease of use for volunteer operators.
- 4 to 14 simultaneous camera inputs
- Live switching with transitions and overlays
- Stream to 4 platforms simultaneously
- Built-in battery on YoloBox models
- ISO multi-channel recording on flagship models
Streaming Encoders
6 products · 2 brands
Streaming Encoders
Dedicated single-source streaming encoders — point one camera at one or four platforms without a PC. Compare Magewell Ultra Stream vs Ultra Encode for H.264 vs H.265 efficiency, simultaneous NDI output, SRT reliability and Kiloview bonded cellular for venues without reliable broadband.
- H.264 or H.265 encoding
- Stream to 4 platforms simultaneously via RTMP/SRT
- Simultaneous NDI output on Ultra Encode models
- Built-in Wi-Fi + Ethernet on all models
- 5G bonded cellular on Kiloview P3
M.2 Capture Cards
7 products · 1 brand
M.2 Capture Cards
Install broadcast-grade capture directly inside a compact NUC-style PC or embedded system using the M.2 PCIe slot — no external USB cables, no large PCIe cards. Compare AIO (HDMI + SDI + analogue), dual HDMI, quad SDI and 4K SDI variants for lecture capture appliances, medical recording and embedded broadcast systems.
- Fits M.2 PCIe Type 2280 slot
- AIO: HDMI + SDI + Composite in one card
- Dual HDMI: two simultaneous capture channels
- Quad SDI: four 3G-SDI channels in M.2
- 12G-SDI 4K60 in M.2 form factor