Guides, tutorials, and industry insights for professional video capture and streaming.
How-To
Setting Up 4K Capture in OBS Studio with Magewell: A Practical Guide
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 20268 min read
Buyer's Guide
Magewell Pro Capture PCIe: Which Card Do You Actually Need?
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 202610 min read
AV Integration
NDI Workflows with Magewell: Encoders, Converters, and What Each Device Does
NDI is growing fast in live production. Which Magewell devices create NDI streams, which receive them, and how to build a practical workflow.
10 Apr 20269 min read
Content Creators
Dual-PC Streaming: Capture Your Gaming PC Into a Dedicated Streaming Rig
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 workflow.
23 Mar 20268 min read
Buyer's Guide
HDMI Loop-Through on USB Capture: When You Need It (and When You Don't)
Loop-through sends HDMI to your monitor while capturing. Understand the difference between Plus models and standard dongles.
22 Mar 20266 min read
How-To
Magewell USB Capture Utility: Firmware Updates and Device Settings
How to use USB Capture Utility V3 for firmware, EDID, and diagnostics without breaking driver-free UVC operation.
21 Mar 20265 min read
Buyer's Guide
Best USB Capture Card UK, Buyer's Guide 2026
What to look for when buying a USB capture card in the UK — interface type, resolution, driver requirements, and which Magewell model fits.
14 Mar 202612 min read
AV Integration
NDI and USB Capture: Integrating Magewell into Network Video Workflows
NDI moves video over a network. USB capture gets HDMI sources into that network. Here's how they work together in AV production.
14 Mar 202610 min read
Buyer's Guide
Magewell vs Elgato: Why Professionals Choose Different Capture Hardware
Elgato dominates consumer. Magewell dominates professional. The honest technical comparison and why it matters for your workflow.
13 Mar 202611 min read
Content Creators
DSLR and Mirrorless Camera as a Webcam: Capture Card Guide
Your DSLR produces video quality a webcam can't match. A USB capture card is how you get that into OBS, Zoom, or Teams.
13 Mar 202610 min read
Software
Using USB Capture with Microsoft Teams: A Practical Guide
Add a professional HDMI camera or document camera into Teams calls without custom drivers.
12 Mar 20269 min read
Software
Integrating Magewell Capture with vMix, OBS, and Zoom
Use Magewell USB capture devices with vMix, OBS Studio, Zoom, and Teams. Compatibility and setup tips.
16 Feb 202610 min read
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting USB Capture: No Signal and Dropouts
Common fixes when your Magewell USB capture shows no signal or drops frames. USB ports, cables, and software checks.
15 Feb 202611 min read
Case Study
Case Study: Multi-Camera Streaming Setup for Education
How one university deployed Magewell USB capture across multiple lecture halls for hybrid learning at scale.
14 Feb 202610 min read
Product News
Magewell USB Capture Product Lineup 2026
An overview of Magewell's USB Capture family: HDMI Gen 2, 4K, and SDI models. What's available in the UK.
13 Feb 20269 min read
Buyer's Guide
HDMI vs SDI Capture: Which Is Right for You?
Compare HDMI and SDI capture devices: cable length, reliability, and when to choose each.
12 Feb 202610 min read
How-To
How to Set Up Magewell USB Capture with OBS Studio
Step-by-step: connect your Magewell USB capture to OBS Studio for streaming and recording on Windows and Mac.
11 Feb 202610 min read
Photography
Camera Tethering and Studio Capture for Photographers
High-quality capture for camera tethering, client preview displays, and photography studio workflows.
10 Feb 20268 min read
Scientific
Microscope and Scientific Imaging Capture
Capture from microscopes, legacy VGA/DVI sources, and scientific cameras for research and QC.
9 Feb 20268 min read
AV Integration
AV Integration: Capture for Installers and Rental
Versatile USB capture for AV integrators, installers, and rental companies. Multi-format, reliable, easy to deploy.
8 Feb 20268 min read
Gaming
Gameplay Capture: 4K60 HDR for PS5, Xbox, and Switch
Capture 4K60 HDR gameplay from consoles and PC with low latency.
7 Feb 20269 min read
Broadcast
Broadcast and Studio Video Capture: 4K, SDI, and HDMI
Professional broadcast capture with 4K60, SDI, and HDMI inputs for live TV and studio production.
6 Feb 202610 min read
Broadcast
Live Streaming Church Services with Professional Capture
Reliable HDMI capture for church live streams: multi-camera setups, volunteer-friendly, YouTube/Facebook.
5 Feb 20269 min read
Medical
Medical Video Capture: Surgery, Telemedicine, and Training
Professional video capture for surgical recording, telemedicine, and medical training.
4 Feb 20269 min read
Education
Lecture Capture and Hybrid Classroom Video
How universities and schools use USB capture for lecture recording and hybrid learning reliably at scale.
3 Feb 202610 min read
Corporate
Video Capture for Corporate Meetings and Training
Enterprise-grade USB capture for Teams, Zoom, and training rooms: driver-free, multi-room, reliable.
2 Feb 20269 min read
Content Creators
Professional HDMI Capture for Streamers and Content Creators
Why professional USB capture beats consumer dongles: zero CPU load, multi-camera, broadcast-grade.