Video Capture Cards
Digital, mixed-signal and compact PCIe capture — choose by the signal you need to capture
EMS Imaging's PCIe video capture cards come in three ranges. Digital Capture Cards (XtremeDV) take HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort, 3G-SDI and network sources at up to 4K60. Mixed-Signal Capture Cards (XtremeAV / XtremeRGB) take DVI, analogue RGB/VGA, YPbPr, composite and S-Video — the older sources digital-only cards can't. Compact Capture Cards (XtremeLC) are low-profile HDMI and SDI cards for streaming PCs, lecture capture and small appliances. Every card works in a standard PC, and every card can also go in a VSN video wall controller.
Not sure which capture range fits your source signal? See our buyer's guide in the Knowledge Base.
Digital Capture Cards
HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, 3G-SDI and SDVoE — up to 4K60 on PCIe Gen 3.
Mixed-Signal Capture Cards
DVI-I, analogue RGB/VGA, YPbPr, composite and S-Video, plus HDMI and SDI on some models — one to eight channels.
Compact Capture Cards
Low-profile single or dual-channel HDMI (up to 4K30) or 3G-SDI, for streaming PCs and compact appliances.
Which capture card for your source?
Pick the card by the signal coming out of your camera or equipment. Every card here fits a standard PCIe slot. See compatible software for OBS, vMix and others.
SDI capture cards
For 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and SD-SDI cameras, broadcast and medical sources.
- XtremeLC-SDI Single-Channel SDI Capture Card £564.00 inc VAT
- XtremeRGB-SDI2 Dual-Channel 3G/HD/SD-SDI Capture Card £2,232.00 inc VAT
- XtremeAV-SDI 3-Channel SDI/DVI + Composite Capture Card £2,401.20 inc VAT
- XtremeDV-SDI4 4-Channel 3G-SDI Capture Card £2,960.40 inc VAT
HDMI capture cards
For cameras, PCs and media players with HDMI outputs, from single-channel to 4K60.
- XtremeLC-HD Single-Channel HDMI Capture Card £522.00 inc VAT
- XtremeLC-HD2 Dual-Channel HDMI Capture Card £798.00 inc VAT
- XtremeDV-HD4+ 4-Channel HDMI Capture Card (2x 4K + 2x HD) £2,988.00 inc VAT
- XtremeDV-UHD2 Dual HDMI 2.0 4K60 Capture Card £2,773.20 inc VAT
DisplayPort capture cards
For capturing PC and workstation DisplayPort outputs at up to 4K60.
- XtremeDV-DP2 Dual DisplayPort 1.2 4K60 Capture Card £2,622.00 inc VAT
DVI, HDMI-over-DVI and analogue RGB capture cards
For DVI, VGA/RGB and mixed HD/SD sources still in use in medical, industrial and control rooms.
- XtremeRGB-Ex1+ Single-Channel DVI/Analogue RGB Capture Card £1,228.80 inc VAT
- XtremeRGB-Ex2+ Dual-Channel DVI/RGB Capture Card £2,025.60 inc VAT
- Xtreme-HD4 4-Channel DVI-I Capture Card £3,574.80 inc VAT
- XtremeAV HD + SD Video & Audio Capture Card £1,461.60 inc VAT
- XtremeAV-HD2+ Dual HD DVI-I/HDMI + Composite Capture Card £2,272.80 inc VAT
SD composite and S-Video capture cards
For capturing several older SD camera and equipment feeds on one card.
- XtremeRGB-Ex4+ 4x SD + 1x DVI/RGB Capture Card £1,879.20 inc VAT
- XtremeRGB-Ex8 8-Channel SD Video Capture Card £1,970.40 inc VAT
Network (SDVoE) capture cards
For bringing AV-over-IP streams into a PC or video wall controller.
- XtremeDV-S2 Dual-Channel SDVoE 4K60 Network Capture Card £3,841.20 inc VAT
Frequently Asked Questions
Which capture range do I need?
Start with the signal coming out of your source. HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort, 3G-SDI or SDVoE at up to 4K60: Digital Capture Cards (XtremeDV). DVI, analogue RGB/VGA, YPbPr, composite or S-Video: Mixed-Signal Capture Cards (XtremeAV / XtremeRGB). One or two HDMI or SDI sources in a small or low-profile PC: Compact Capture Cards (XtremeLC).
Do I need a different driver for each card?
No — the capture cards use the EMS unified Windows and Linux driver, so a PC running several different Xtreme cards only needs one driver install.
Can capture cards go in a video wall controller?
Yes. Digital (XtremeDV), mixed-signal (XtremeAV / XtremeRGB) and compact (XtremeLC) capture cards can all be combined with XtremeImage graphics and Xtreme-ActiveSQX IP cards in a VSN chassis, and their sources are placed on the wall with VigiControl.