Xtreme Video Capture Cards range overview

Whether you're looking for a video capture solution for streaming, recording or presentation applications, the Xtreme range has a solution to suit your needs. Supporting HDMI, DisplayPort, single or dual-link DVI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, RGB, Component YPbPr, Composite video and S-Video — from 4K capture down to small profile cards — the range is ideal for Medical, Broadcast, Defence and Security markets.

Three EMS PCIe video capture cards — HDMI, SDI and DVI variants
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
  • Frame buffer memory: 4 × 256 MB
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XtremeAV-SDI SKU: XAV-SDI

XtremeAV-SDI

Three Channel Video Capture Card
  • Four-lane PCIe, 1.6 GB/s total bandwidth
  • Three independent capture channels
  • Direct DMA to third-party graphics memory
  • Full analog & digital audio support
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XtremeAV-HD2+ SKU: XAV-HD2

XtremeAV-HD2+

Two Channel Video Capture Card
  • Four-lane PCIe, 1.6 GB/s total bandwidth
  • Two HD DVI channels + one composite input
  • Full analogue & digital audio support
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Why Video Capture Cards

Built for the applications that can't afford to fail

4K60 10-bit capture with HDCP compliance across the current-generation XtremeDV range

Every card — from XtremeDV to XtremeLC — runs the same unified Windows/Linux driver, so switching ranges doesn't mean relearning an API

Hardware-based scaling, EDID management and automatic signal detection built into the card itself, not a software workaround

Freely combine capture, graphics and IP decode cards in one VSN chassis for a single integrated system

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between XtremeDV, XtremeAV, XtremeRGB and XtremeLC?

XtremeDV is the current generation for 4K60 HDMI, DisplayPort and SDI capture. XtremeAV and XtremeRGB are earlier-generation HD/analogue ranges still in active use where full 4K performance isn't needed. XtremeLC is the compact, lower-cost single/dual-channel range for lecture capture and space-constrained builds.

Can I mix cards from different ranges in one system?

Yes — any Xtreme capture card can be combined with XtremeImage graphics cards and Xtreme-ActiveSQX IP decode cards in the same VSN chassis, in whatever mix the application needs.

Do I need a different driver for each card?

No — every card across the whole capture range uses the same unified Windows/Linux driver, so a system running several different Xtreme cards only needs one driver install.

What resolutions are supported?

Depends on the range. XtremeDV supports up to 4K60 4:4:4 with HDCP 2.2. XtremeAV/XtremeRGB top out at HD or reduced-chroma 4K. Check the individual product spec table before assuming "4K" means the same thing across every card.

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