MS2131 HDMI Capture Card – 1080p Video & Audio for Headless Servers

A compact USB HDMI capture device built around the MS2131 chipset, ideal for grabbing video and audio output from headless servers, KVM setups, and remote consoles. Plug it into any machine's USB port, connect the HDMI out from your target server, and you've got a live 1080p feed — no expensive IP-KVM hardware required.

• Chipset: MS2131
• Capture resolution: 1080p with audio
• OS compatibility: Works across all major operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS)
• Connection: USB input, HDMI source input
• Lightweight: Approx. 118 g — tucks neatly behind a rack or on your desk
• What's in the box: 1 × HDMI capture device

Who's this for? If you're running a homelab with headless servers and need a reliable, affordable way to see what's on screen during BIOS setup, OS installs, or crash debugging, this card does the job without fuss. Pair it with OBS, FFmpeg, or any UVC-compatible software on your admin workstation and you've got a no-nonsense remote console solution. It's also handy for capturing footage from set-top boxes, games consoles, or single-board computers. No drivers needed on most systems — just plug in and go.