DELL bought a gang of Magewell 11100 Pro Capture cards and decided, na, we’re doing something else. That’s an expensive change of mind considering these critters go for $899 a pop. They ended up on the SprySource eBay store for $389 and I couldn’t pass that up. Let’s find out if it knows how to Linux and see if we can fix that shouty fan.
Grocery list:
Magewell 11100 Pro
Solder Seal Wire Connectors
JST 2 Pin Micro Connector
Where to buy:
eBay (used)
Amazon (new)
Installation:
Install build essentials and kernel headers.
sudo apt install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)
Download the latest Pro Capture Linux x86 Driver, extract, and run the installer.
sudo ./install.sh
Reboot.
Pulseaudio setup:
You can configure the Magewell to receive stereo or multichannel input.
OBS setup:
1. Add a video capture device (V4L2)
2. Select the correct device from the dropdown.
3. Add an Audio Input Capture (Pulseaudio)
4. Select the correct device from the dropdown.
Low latency configuration: Use mwcap-control to configure the 11100 Pro for low latency. Use video0 through video3.
On
mwcap-control --video-output-lowlatency on /dev/video0
Off
mwcap-control --video-output-lowlatency off /dev/video0
Where to buy:
eBay (used)
Amazon (new)
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Magewell 11100 Pro
Pros
1080p & 2K capture at 60fps.
Designed for 24/7 operation.
Compatible with all the things.
Works as a webcam.
Cons
LOUD!
No way to update firmware on Linux.
Requires kernel drivers.
Low Latency mode is not default.
