Powerful capture and playback with 10G Ethernet, dual 12G-SDI outputs for fill and key playback, 12G-SDI capture and 10G Ethernet for accessing network storage and power over a single Thunderbolt connection.

Now you can use DaVinci Resolve as a media player and replay solution!

Blackmagic Media Player is a capture and playback solution for Thunderbolt computers that's specifically designed for playout to live production switchers or large broadcast systems. However it does much more than just video in and out because you also get 10G Ethernet for high speed access to network storage and power delivery to your computer over a single Thunderbolt connection! It features dual 12G-SDI outputs for fill and key playback, 12G-SDI capture, plus both 12G-SDI and HDMI for extended desktop display and dedicated monitoring! There's even balanced XLR audio out for external speakers. Blackmagic Media Player also supports full DeckLink API features so most video software will just work!

Get News Editing and Replay in DaVinci Resolve! The DaVinci Resolve cut page has exciting new media player, editing and replay features. DaVinci Resolve handles common video file formats, so you can play any files your client gives you! For broadcast graphics, DaVinci Resolve can play video files that have an alpha channel, and they will be output as a 10-bit SDI fill and key. Plus the new multi source viewer allows visual media browsing, then any clips that match in time will be displayed in a multiview. New "on air" controls allow the key output to enable the downstream keyer in a switcher, so a single button can automate the playout to air. DaVinci can even add an automatic stinger! It's the perfect solution for news and replay!

Blackmagic Media Player includes everything you need for broadcast playback! Place it on the desktop or it can be rack mounted using a Blackmagic Universal Rack Shelf. The front panel has an LCD with video, audio meter status information that includes input, video standard and the depth of the record/playback frame buffer. The LCD also displays timecode for the SDI input or output, so you can quickly check all devices are in sync, critical for accurate POI and markers when broadcasting live replay. The audio meter can also be changed between VU and PPM. There's also a headphone socket, speaker and a speaker enable button! To lock the speaker on, just double press the speaker enable button!

Blackmagic Media Player includes fast Thunderbolt with video capture and playback, as well as 10G Ethernet and laptop power all over a single cable! This means your computer gets an Ethernet connection when Thunderbolt is connected so you also get fast access to network storage. With Thunderbolt, you get lots of speed to handle large 4:4:4:4 and 4:2:2:4 files with alpha channels, in all HD and Ultra HD video standards up to 2160p60. Blackmagic Media Player uses the DeckLink API, so almost all video software works. Plus the Thunderbolt link is bidirectional, so you can capture, process and output video in real time! Now you can use computers as a graphics processing engine!

Connections for Replay, Monitoring and Extended Desktop The Blackmagic Media Player has lots of connections for monitoring, extended desktop and fast networking. All with a single Thunderbolt connection! The program fill and key outputs can be muted so video won't key on a switcher until the replay has started. Then the dedicated 12G-SDI and HDMI monitoring outputs are always active so you can set up the next replay. There's even balanced audio out for powered speakers. 12G-SDI video in allows live input monitoring of the switcher multiview for replay. Plus, the 10G Ethernet provides fast access to shared storage for working with ISO video files. There's even an extended desktop for the DaVinci UI, plus a USB expansion for a keyboard and mouse.

Specifications

Connections

• SDI Video Inputs: 1
• SDI Fill Outputs: 1
• SDI Key Outputs: 1
• SDI Loop Outputs: 1
• SDI Extended Desktop Outputs: 1
• SDI Monitor Outputs: 1
• SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
• HDMI Extended Desktop Outputs: 1
• HDMI Monitor Outputs: 1
• Analog Audio Outputs: 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with 3-pin XLR connectors. 1 x 6.35 mm headphone jack.
• SDI Audio Inputs: 16 Channels embedded in HD and Ultra HD.
• SDI Audio Outputs: 16 Channels embedded in HD and Ultra HD.
• HDMI Audio Outputs: 8 Channels embedded in HD and Ultra HD.
• Device Control: 1 x Sony compatible RS-422 deck control input port.
• USB: 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gb/s).
• Computer Interface: 1 x Thunderbolt 3 (Mac OS, Windows and Linux) 1 x USB-C for keyboard, mouse and other USB devices
• Ethernet: 1 x 10Gb/s RJ-45 connector supporting 1000/10G BASE-T.

Supported Codecs

• Video Codecs: AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR & DNxHD, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4.

Software

• Software Included: Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Linux.
• Internal Software Upgrade: Firmware built into software driver. Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software.

SDI Video Standards

• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1, SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE 2084 and SMPTE ST2108-1.
• SDI Metadata Support: RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
• Multiple Rate Support: SDI video connections are switchable between HD and Ultra HD
• SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
• SDI Video Sampling: 4:2:2, 4:4:4
• SDI Color Precision: 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in modes up to 2160p30 and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes.
• SDI Color Space: REC 601, REC 709 and REC 2020
• HDR Support: HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.

HDMI Video Standards

• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• HDMI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
• HDMI Video Sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0
• HDMI Color Precision: 8, 10 and 12-bit
• HDMI Color Space: REC 601, REC 709 and REC 2020
• HDR Support: HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.
• HDR Configuration: HDMI 2.0b supports Deep Color and HDR. Automatically configures to connected display.
• Multiple Rate Support: HDMI video connections are switchable between HD and Ultra HD.

Control

• Built in Control Panel: 6 buttons, spin knob and 2.2 inch color display for menu and settings. Front speaker on/off button.
• External Control: RS-422 deck control input for remote control of software. Also supports Advanced Media Protocol.

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: 1 x Internal 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz with IEC C14 socket.
• Power Usage: 85.2 W

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

Physical

• Weight: 3.83 lb