Video capture, record, streaming & video wall control — engineered for demanding applications.
Professional PCIe video capture cards, graphics controllers and video wall controller systems, built for Broadcast, Medical, Defence, Security and Digital Signage deployments.
A Range Built for Every Signal.
A cross-section of the Xtreme lineup — capture cards, wall controllers, standalone displays and graphics hardware, engineered as one connected system.
Advanced Imaging. Reliable Solutions.
32+ years engineering video capture, streaming and wall control hardware — trusted across broadcast, medical, defence and security markets.
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The Xtreme Capture Range
4K, 60fps, 10-bit, HDCP-compliant capture across DisplayPort, SDI and HDMI — built for medical, broadcast, defence and security.
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24/7 Rack-Mount Wall Systems
Mix and match up to 11 Xtreme capture and XtremeImage graphics cards in one chassis, managed centrally by VigiControl.
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Xtreme-FX4HDR
4K60 4:4:4 10-bit HDR10/HLG support, HDCP 2.2, four outputs — crop, scale, rotate and bezel-correct straight out of the box.
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XtremeImage-2K & -4K
Seamless mixing of 4K and HD outputs at 60Hz — up to 8 XtremeImage-2K or 6 XtremeImage-4K cards in a single system.
View Graphics Controllers →Capture, stream, record — and drive a wall when you need one.
From single-channel standalone capture cards to full modular video wall controller systems — EMS covers the whole signal chain, with or without a wall involved.
Video Capture Cards
PCIe capture for streaming, recording and presentation
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IP Streaming (SQX)
Dedicated hardware for decoding and encoding IP video streams
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Graphics Controllers
Scalable multi-screen graphics cards for video wall builds
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Wall Controller Systems
Modular, expandable controllers for command & control, security and events
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Standalone Wall Controllers
Multi-display controllers, easy set-up, no PC required
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Software & Utility
Wall management and layout design tools
View Range →You Don't Need a Wall to Use Xtreme.
Every Xtreme capture card works on its own in a standard PC — no VSN chassis, no wall controller required, just a single machine and the software you already use.
One Piece of Software, Every Wall.
VigiControl manages layout, sources and access control across every VSN-based video wall — from a single meeting room screen to a distributed multi-site command centre.
Not sure what your system needs?
Build your own video wall controller system — pick a chassis, add capture and graphics cards, and get an instant parts list to send for a quote.
Real hardware, real specs.
A cross-section of what's in stock — full datasheets and technical detail on every product page.
SKU: X-HD4
Xtreme-HD4
- 8-lane PCIe Gen.3 bus
- 3.2 GB/s total capture bandwidth
- Four EMS capture processors
- Frame buffer memory: 4 × 256 MB
- EMS unified Windows & Linux driver support
SKU: XRGB-SDI2
XtremeRGB-SDI2
- Loop-through SDI BNC connections
- All 3G/HD/SD modes up to 1080p60
- Dual channel PCIe capture
- Four-lane PCIe, up to 650 MB/s
- SPDIF audio output per channel
SKU: ACTIVE-SQX2
Xtreme-ActiveSQX2
- Dedicated encode AND decode card — the original ActiveSQX is decode-only
- Dual RJ45 Ethernet ports, connectable to two separate networks
- Decode up to 12x 1080p30 streams (or equivalent) simultaneously
- Encode up to 8x 1080p30 streams (or equivalent) simultaneously
- Supports both H.264 (AVC) and H.265 (HEVC) compression
SKU: XDV-UHD2
XtremeDV-UHD2
- Two independent HDMI 2.0 channels, 4K60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling
- Eight-lane PCIe Gen.3 interface, net 6GB/s total capture bandwidth
- 2GB frame buffer memory
- Full 10-bit processing pipeline
- HDCP2.2 support
Trusted in mission-critical environments.
EMS hardware runs in control rooms, broadcast facilities, clinical settings and live venues where downtime isn't an option.
Shows & Live Events
Capture and stream live events, church services or gaming footage in up to 4K at 60fps — paired with an EMS Wall Controller for large-screen display.
Broadcast & Production
Live streaming, lecture capture and event broadcast up to 4K60, feeding YouTube Live, Twitch, Facebook Live or any RTMP server.
Medical & Healthcare
Capture and share medical images — ultrasound and diagnostic video grabbers for crystal-clear 4K review, storage and display walls.
Gaming & Esports
Multi-source capture for competitive gaming broadcasts and esports arenas — low-latency capture feeding live production and streaming rigs.
Also trusted for: Defence & Security · Telecom & Utilities · Digital Signage & Retail · Education & Corporate AV
Flexible solutions, fast UK dispatch.
Flexible Solutions
The requirements for high quality capture cards are continuously increasing — we respond with new and improved, innovative products for demanding applications.
Fast Dispatch
Orders placed before 2pm Monday–Friday usually dispatch within 2–4 days. Flat rate UK shipping; international via FedEx or DHL.
Help When You Need It
Our sales & support team is here to assist — contact us with your application requirements and we'll advise on the right solution.
Systems Integrators & Developers
Comprehensive APIs and sample applications in Visual C#, Java, Visual C++ and Visual Basic to build on EMS capture hardware.
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For Magewell video capture, IP conversion and NDI hardware, visit our sister company — ForeFront Imaging, the UK's authorised Magewell distributor.