AVMatrix UC2018 SDI and HDMI to USB-C Uncompressed Video Capture Device

AVMatrix UC2018: SDI and HDMI Into Your Computer, Uncompressed

The AVMatrix UC2018 is an external SDI/HDMI-to-USB-C video capture device that brings professional 3G-SDI and HDMI signals into a computer as a clean, uncompressed stream. It gives editors and broadcasters a single compact tool that speaks both the broadcast connector and the consumer one, feeding OBS, vMix, or any UVC-aware app. Built into a rugged metal shell that fits in a jacket pocket, it is equally at home on a studio desk and in a run-and-gun field kit. For anyone bridging pro cameras and laptop software, it removes the last barrier between the signal and the screen.

Why 3G-SDI Matters for Capture

3G-SDI carries up to 1080p60 over a locking BNC coax connection and can run reliably across long cable distances, which is why it remains the backbone of broadcast and live-event production. The UC2018 accepts 3G, HD, and SD-SDI as well as HDMI 1.4a, and its automatic input detection switches to whichever signal is present without menu diving. That dual-standard flexibility lets you capture a professional SDI camera on a long run one moment and a consumer HDMI source the next. It is the practical answer to a facility that mixes broadcast and prosumer gear.

Uncompressed USB-C Throughput

The device outputs over USB-C at up to 200 MB/s, delivering uncompressed YUY2 video up to 1920x1080p60 to the host computer. Uncompressed capture means the software receives the source picture with no encoder in the path, preserving detail and keeping latency low for live production. Automatic input signal detection matches the incoming resolution and frame rate so the feed is correct without manual setup. The result is a capture stream you can trust for both live streaming and archival recording.

Audio Mixing and Simple Power

A 3.5mm stereo line input lets you fold an external audio source into the captured stream, useful when your sound comes from a mixer or a separate microphone rather than the camera. The UC2018 is a driver-free UVC device that the operating system recognizes as a webcam, so there is nothing to install on Windows, macOS, or Linux. It draws only 3 watts of bus power over USB, eliminating any external adapter. That efficiency keeps a mobile rig light and its cabling minimal.

Built for Multi-Camera and ENG Work

The UC2018 fits multi-camera live streaming, electronic news gathering, and event capture where an SDI camera has to reach a laptop quickly and cleanly. Its rugged, travel-friendly housing and single-cable operation make it a natural for field crews, houses of worship, and corporate AV teams. Because it handles both SDI and HDMI, one device covers most of the sources a small production will ever encounter. For the operator who needs broadcast connectivity in a computer-based workflow, it is a dependable, pocketable workhorse.