EMS · Video Capture & Streaming Technology

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.

UK Manufacturer Support · 32+ Years
32+
Years in Business
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Product Ranges
2–4 Days
UK Dispatch
Xtreme capture cards — compatible with OBS, vMix, Wirecast, VLC, Media Encoder, VirtualDub, Panopto and Dataton Watchout
Standalone Capture

No Wall Required

  • Works in Any Windows or Linux PC
  • Mix Multiple Xtreme Capture Cards in One Machine
  • OBS, vMix & Wirecast Compatible
  • Broadcast & Streaming Production
  • Lecture Capture & Medical Imaging
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System Configurator

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.

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In The Range

Real hardware, real specs.

A cross-section of what's in stock — full datasheets and technical detail on every product page.

Xtreme-HD4 SKU: X-HD4

Xtreme-HD4

Quad Channel DVI-I Capture Card
  • 8-lane PCIe Gen.3 bus
  • 3.2 GB/s total capture bandwidth
  • Four EMS capture processors
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XtremeRGB-SDI2 SKU: XRGB-SDI2

XtremeRGB-SDI2

Dual channel 3G/HD/SD capture card
  • Loop-through SDI BNC connections
  • All 3G/HD/SD modes up to 1080p60
  • Dual channel PCIe capture
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Xtreme-ActiveSQX2 SKU: ACTIVE-SQX2

Xtreme-ActiveSQX2

Scalable IP encode & decode card
  • 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
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XtremeDV-UHD2 SKU: XDV-UHD2

XtremeDV-UHD2

Dual HDMI 2.0 Video Capture Card
  • 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
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Where It's Used

Trusted in mission-critical environments.

EMS hardware runs in control rooms, broadcast facilities, clinical settings and live venues where downtime isn't an option.

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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.

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Broadcast & Production

Live streaming, lecture capture and event broadcast up to 4K60, feeding YouTube Live, Twitch, Facebook Live or any RTMP server.

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Medical & Healthcare

Capture and share medical images — ultrasound and diagnostic video grabbers for crystal-clear 4K review, storage and display walls.

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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

Why EMS

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.

Magewell

Looking for Magewell products?

For Magewell video capture, IP conversion and NDI hardware, visit our sister company — ForeFront Imaging, the UK's authorised Magewell distributor.

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