Magewell Pro Capture Mini HDMI
Low-profile PCIe HDMI capture card — the same Pro Capture performance in a half-height form factor for compact PCs and servers.
- Low-profile half-height PCIe form factor — fits compact desktop PCs, rack-mounted servers and small form factor systems where full-height cards do not fit
- Same Pro Capture HDMI performance — single-channel HDMI 1.4b input, up to 1080p60, low-latency PCIe DMA capture in a smaller card
- PCIe x1 interface — installs in any PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot with a low-profile bracket for compact chassis compatibility
- The most affordable card in the Pro Capture range at £189 — professional PCIe capture quality at the lowest entry price
- Driverless on Linux via V4L2 — ideal for compact Linux-based ingest servers and embedded broadcast appliances
- Magewell SDK for custom ingest automation, monitoring and broadcast management software development on Windows and Linux
Pro Capture in a Smaller Card
The Magewell Pro Capture Mini HDMI delivers the same single-channel HDMI capture capability as the full-size Pro Capture HDMI in a low-profile half-height PCIe card. The physical difference is the card's height — the Mini uses a low-profile bracket that fits compact PC chassis, 1U and 2U rack servers, and small form factor desktops where full-height PCIe cards cannot be installed.
This makes the Pro Capture Mini HDMI the correct choice for any deployment where the capture workstation or server is a compact or rack-mounted system. The broadcast quality, PCIe DMA architecture and Linux driverless compatibility are identical to the full-size card.
At £189, it is also the lowest-cost card in the Pro Capture PCIe range — making it the entry point for professional PCIe-based ingest at the best value in the Magewell capture portfolio.
Compact Systems, Professional Quality
Broadcast ingest servers are increasingly built on compact 1U and 2U rack hardware rather than full-tower desktop workstations. These compact chassis typically accept only low-profile PCIe cards — the standard height cards used in desktop workstations simply do not fit. The Pro Capture Mini HDMI is specifically designed for these environments.
Its low-profile bracket and compact card size make it compatible with the widest range of server and compact desktop hardware, while maintaining the PCIe DMA capture architecture and professional software compatibility that defines the Pro Capture family.
If your chassis accepts full-height PCIe cards, the Pro Capture HDMI (£215) provides the same capture capability at slightly higher cost. For compact systems, the Mini is both the correct physical fit and the better value.
Compatible Software Guide ↗| Interface | |
| Host Interface | PCIe x1 (compatible with x1, x4, x8, x16 slots) |
| Card Format | Low-profile half-height PCIe card — includes low-profile bracket |
| Full-Height Bracket | Not included — low-profile only |
| Video Input | |
| Input Connector | 1× HDMI Type-A (HDMI 1.4b) |
| Max Input Resolution | 1920×1080 @ 60fps (1080p60) |
| Supported Resolutions | 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p at standard frame rates to 60fps |
| Colour Space | YUV 4:2:2, RGB |
| Video Capture | |
| Capture Method | PCIe DMA — direct to host memory, low latency |
| Uncompressed Formats | YUY2, UYVY, RGB24, NV12, I420 |
| Audio | |
| Audio Input | HDMI embedded audio (2-channel PCM) |
| Compatibility | |
| Operating Systems | Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux (V4L2 — driverless), macOS (with Magewell driver) |
| Video Software | OBS Studio, vMix, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid, Wirecast and others |
| Developer SDK | Magewell Pro Capture SDK (Windows, Linux) |
| Product Information | |
| SKU | 111100002 |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Price (ex-VAT) | £189.00 |
| Availability | In stock |
Specifications sourced from Magewell product documentation. Contact us to confirm suitability for your specific application.
The Pro Capture Mini HDMI is designed specifically for compact PCs, rack servers and embedded systems where only low-profile PCIe cards are accommodated.
1U & 2U Rack Ingest Servers
Broadcast facilities building rack-mounted ingest infrastructure using 1U and 2U servers can specify the Pro Capture Mini HDMI as the capture card — physically compatible with low-profile chassis slots where full-height cards are excluded.
Small Form Factor Production Workstations
Compact desktop PCs used as production workstations in space-constrained control rooms, edit suites and broadcast vans can accommodate the Mini HDMI where a standard Pro Capture HDMI card would not physically fit.
Embedded Broadcast Appliances
Custom broadcast appliances, compact ingest units and specialist hardware platforms built on compact PC hardware can integrate the Pro Capture Mini HDMI as the capture engine — combining professional ingest capability with a minimal physical footprint.
Compact Linux Media Servers
Linux media servers and automated ingest platforms built on compact rack hardware can use the Mini HDMI as a driverless V4L2 device — no Magewell driver installation needed for FFmpeg, GStreamer or custom capture pipeline integration.
Corporate AV in Space-Constrained Installations
Corporate AV installations in comms rooms, wiring cupboards and equipment racks with compact PC hardware can integrate professional HDMI capture via the low-profile Mini HDMI without requiring larger chassis hardware.
University Compact Edit Suite PCs
Higher education facilities specifying compact desktop PCs for student editing workstations can include the Pro Capture Mini HDMI for permanent, low-latency HDMI capture capability in systems that would not accommodate a full-height capture card.
Remote Contribution Rack Infrastructure
Remote production facilities and contribution rack systems built into compact 19-inch rack enclosures can deploy Mini HDMI cards in low-profile server hardware for reliable HDMI ingest at remote locations.
Custom Compact Platform Development
Hardware developers and systems integrators building compact capture appliances, OB van infrastructure and custom ingest hardware on compact form factor platforms can use the Mini HDMI with the Magewell SDK for full programmatic capture access.
Secure Facility Compact Systems
Government and security facilities with strict space allocations for approved hardware platforms can integrate professional HDMI capture into pre-approved compact server configurations using the low-profile Mini HDMI.
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