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Differences between the first and second generation USB Capture devices

You can distinguish between the first and second generation USB capture devices by the following: The back of the second generation USB capture devices are engraved with "Gen 2" words. Compare the part number (or known as “P/N”) of the second generation product on the web product page with that of your device. If they are same, your device is a second generation product. Otherwise, your device is a first generation product. USB Capture HDMI The P/N of the first generation USB Capture HDMI (or known as “USB Capture HDMI Gen 1”) is 32011; the P/N of the second generation USB Capture HDMI (or known as “USB Capture HDMI Gen 2”) is 32060. Gen 2 product supports up to 2K resolution while Gen 1 product supports up to 1920x1200 resolution. Gen 2 product is compatible with the free USB Capture Utility V3 tool provided by Magewell. The tool includes functions such as viewing and setting capture-related parameters, automatic firmware upgrade, and exporting technical support with one click. Gen 2 product consumes less power than Gen 1 product. USB Capture SDI The P/N of the first generation USB Capture SDI (or known as “USB Capture SDI Gen 1”) is 32021; the P/N of the second generation USB Capture SDI (or known as “USB Capture SDI Gen 2”) is 32070. Gen 2 product supports up to 2K resolution while Gen 1 product supports up to 1920x1080 resolution. Gen 2 product has better compatibility with SDI signals, including both 3G-A and 3G-B signals. Gen 2 product is compatible with the free USB Capture Utility V3 tool provided by Magewell. The tool includes functions such as viewing and setting capture-related parameters, automatic firmware upgrade, and exporting technical support with one click. Gen 2 product consumes less power than Gen 1 product. USB Capture AIO The P/N of the first generation USB Capture AIO (or known as “USB Capture AIO Gen 1”) is 20171; the P/N of the second generation USB Capture AIO (or known as “USB Capture AIO Gen 2”) is 32110. Gen 2 product supports up to 2K resolution while Gen 1 product supports up to 1920x1080 resolution. Gen 2 product has better compatibility with SDI signals, including both 3G-A and 3G-B signals. Gen 2 product is compatible with the free USB Capture Utility V3 tool provided by Magewell. The tool includes functions such as viewing and setting capture-related parameters, automatic firmware upgrade, and exporting technical support with one click.

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Use USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus to capture video at 2560x1440p144

Scenario Some monitors have a resolution and refresh rate of 2560x1440p 144Hz. This article offers gamers who use such monitor a solution for live streaming or recording. Devices A computer for streaming/recording A monitor that supports 2560x1440p 144Hz An EDID bin file that provided by Magewell ( Click here to download) One USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus Solution Ⅰ Hardware requirement: the computer graphics card can at least simultaneously output two channels of HDMI signals 1. Connect devices Connect the capture device with the streaming computer and make sure the device works. Connect the output of the graphics card to the capture device and monitor respectively via HDMI cables. 2. Set the display properties In the graphics card control panel, set the resolution to 2560x1440 and refresh rate to 144 Hz. 3. Set the display mode of multiple monitors In the system display settings, enable the duplicate/mirror display mode of multiple monitors. The following figures shows the display settings on Windows, MacOS, and Ubuntu respectively. Windows MacOS Ubuntu 4. Configure the capture device Use USB Capture Utility V3 to import the EDID provided by Magewell. Relevant Topic: Use USB Capture Utility V3 to edit EDID Solution Ⅱ Hardware limitation:the computer graphics card can only output one channel of HDMI signals 1. Connect devices Connect the capture device with the streaming computer via an USB cable; connect the output of the graphics card with the input of the capture device via an HDMI cable; connect the LOOP THRU interface of the capture device with the monitor via an HDMI cable. 2. Set the display properties In the graphics card control panel, set the resolution to 2560x1440 and refresh rate to 144 Hz. 3. Configure the capture device Use USB Capture Utility V3 to import the EDID provided by Magewell. Relevant Topic: Use USB Capture Utility V3 to edit EDID

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