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Differences between the first and second generation USB Capture devices

Article ID: 002020026 USB Capture Gen 1 Family , USB Capture Gen 2 Family

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.
The back of the second generation USB Capture device

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.

  1. Gen 2 product supports up to 2K resolution while Gen 1 product supports up to 1920x1200 resolution.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

  1. Gen 2 product supports up to 2K resolution while Gen 1 product supports up to 1920x1080 resolution.
  2. Gen 2 product has better compatibility with SDI signals, including both 3G-A and 3G-B signals.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

  1. Gen 2 product supports up to 2K resolution while Gen 1 product supports up to 1920x1080 resolution.
  2. Gen 2 product has better compatibility with SDI signals, including both 3G-A and 3G-B signals.
  3. 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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