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HDMI Capture: 5 Euro USB Dongle or Elgato Card for Your Video Wall
Do you want to capture an HDMI signal simply and securely to display it on a video wall? Two options exist depending on your budget: a USB capture dongle for around 5 euros or a professional Elgato Cam Link Pro card. In both cases, you retrieve a video stream and display it on another PC, with no network and no dependency on the cloud.
Why capture an HDMI signal in a command centre
HDMI capture lets you integrate any source onto your video wall: an external PC, a camera, a recorder, a decoder. This is the principle dear to Easy Multi Display: one-way streams, reliable capture hardware, no unnecessary network exposure. An operator plugs in a source, it appears on screen, done. This hardware-based approach guarantees maximum security, essential for fire and rescue services and crisis rooms.
Which hardware to choose according to your budget
For an occasional need or a standard-definition source, the 5 euro USB dongle is enough. For a sharp 4K image and flawless smoothness, you move up to an Elgato Cam Link Pro or 4K60 Pro card. The choice depends on the resolution you expect and the number of sources to integrate in parallel on your command centre.
Installation and settings with Easy Multi Display
On the implementation side, everything stays simple: install the driver, recognise the card, then integrate the stream into Easy Multi Display. A few settings avoid the classic signal and resolution issues. You get a stable source that can be moved and resized with the mouse or by finger on the wall.
This flexibility is part of the EMD philosophy: affordable hardware, immediate hands-on use, zero subscription. To go further, discover our firefighter and fire service solution or check out our pricing.