Video capture, record, streaming & video wall control — engineered for demanding applications.
EMS Imaging is a UK specialist in professional video capture, streaming and video wall control hardware — offering both custom-built and standalone systems, engineered for demanding industries and supplied worldwide.
Three decades of hardware engineering, one simple standard: it has to work, every time.
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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Backplanes & Expansion
PCIe backplane boards and link kits for custom-built and growing systems
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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.
Video Walls Built for Connected Operations
A clear transformation is underway: video walls are no longer just displays. They're becoming the visual core of modern workflows — linking dashboards, live data, applications, operator workstations, and distributed teams. EMS Imaging delivers the control and processing technology that manages what appears, where it appears, and how users interact with it. Smarter control. Faster decisions. Connected operations.
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.