Professional streaming decoder lets you receive an ATEM or Blackmagic camera H.264 stream and convert it back to SDI and HDMI video. Includes return tally and control, plus Blackmagic Cloud streaming!

The Blackmagic Streaming Encoder is a self-contained H.264 and H.265 hardware encoder for live streaming to YouTube, X, Facebook and more! You can also stream to Blackmagic Cloud's new streaming features! With a 12G-SDI input, you can stream HD and Ultra HD content up to 2160p60. You also get powerful features such as a built-in downconverter, USB-C webcam out, HDMI status monitoring, plus support for Ethernet or 4G and 5G mobile data network connections. If you need to create a broadcast streaming link, then you can use the Blackmagic Streaming Decoder! It will receive and convert a H.264 or H.265 stream to SDI video. It even supports tally, talkback and camera control back to the camera!

Blackmagic Streaming Encoder HD Streaming processor with H.264 for streaming in HD via SRT or RTMP protocols to services such as YouTube. Includes USB webcam, 12G-SDI input with built-in Ultra HD to HD downconverter and monitoring.

Streaming processor with H.264 and H.265 for streaming in HD or Ultra HD via SRT or RTMP protocols to services such as YouTube. Includes USB webcam, standards converted 12G-SDI input and monitoring.

Blackmagic Streaming Encoder is a self-contained solution that features a powerful hardware encoder and utility software with a wide range of presets. This makes it incredibly easy to connect to most streaming platforms. That's a solution that doesn't require a computer running complicated streaming software with hundreds of settings. Everything you need is contained in a simple ⅓ rack width design! Simply connect an SDI video source from a live production switcher, then connect to the internet via the built-in Ethernet connection. Or plug in a smartphone to use mobile data! With built-in settings for popular streaming platforms, just enter a streaming key and press "on air "!

Blackmagic Streaming Encoder supports the most popular streaming platforms. The built-in hardware streaming engine has been meticulously designed to deliver professional broadcast quality live streaming. That means you get a self contained solution for live streaming that works without dropped frames. Setup is easy, as the Blackmagic Streaming Utility software lets you select the streaming platform and update the streaming key. The utility works on Mac and Windows and connects directly via USB or remotely via Ethernet. If you're technically minded, you can also modify the presets which are stored in an XML file to change specific low level settings or to add new streaming platforms.

Specifications

Connections

• SDI Reference Inputs: 1
• SDI Video Outputs: 1
• SDI Reference Outputs: 1
• SDI Rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
• HDMI 2.0 Video Outputs: 1
• Frame Rate and Format Converters: On 12G-SDI Out and 4K HDMI Out.
• Live Stream Audio Inputs / Outputs: 2 channels embedded Live Stream audio on output. 2 channels embedded Program audio on input. 2 channels embedded talkback audio on input.
• SDI Audio Inputs: 16 channels embedded audio on 12G-SDI Ref In.
• SDI Audio Outputs: 16 channels embedded audio on 12G-SDI Ref Out. 16 channels embedded audio on 12G-SDI Out.
• HDMI Audio Outputs: 8 channels embedded audio on Monitor Out.
• Webcam Outputs: 1 x USB-C up to 2160p60
• Ethernet: Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T for live streaming, configuration and software updates.

Standards

• HD Video Input Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• Ultra HD Video Input Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1, SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE 2084 and SMPTE 2108-1.
• Video Input Color Space: Rec. 709, Rec. 2020
• 3G SDI: Auto detects SMPTE level A or B on SDI input.
• HDMI HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• HDMI Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• HDMI 4K Video Standards: 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI and 4Kp60 DCI
• HDMI Color Precision: 4:2:2
• HDMI Color Space: YUV
• Video Streaming Standards: 720p25, 720p30, 720p50, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• Video Output Conversion: 12G-SDI Out and 4K HDMI Out can follow the streaming standard or be user configured to convert to any of the following standards: 720p25, 720p30, 720p50, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• HDR Metadata Support: Hybrid Log-Gamma, ST2084 300, ST2084 500, ST2084 800, ST2084 1000, ST2084 2000, ST2084 4000, ST2084.

Streaming

• Direct Streaming: Receives (RTMP) H.264 or (SRT) H.265 streams from the Blackmagic Streaming Encoder or compatible Blackmagic cameras.
• Closed Captions: Web Presenter 4K supports embedding CEA-608 and CEA-708 closed captions in your live RTMP stream.
• Timecode: Support source timecode over RTMP and SRT streams on 12G-SDI Out.

Control

• Control Panel: Built in control panel including 6 buttons, spin knob control and 2.2 inch color display.
• Device Control: Front panel, USB-C or Ethernet.
• External Control: Supports remote camera control, color corrector, tally and talkback. REST API over Ethernet for external control via HTTP when used with REST client applications.

Software

• Compatible Services and Software: Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Restream.IO, Vimeo, BoxCast, Castr, AfreecaTV, Bilibili, DouYu, Weibo, Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, QuickTime Player, FaceTime, OBS Studio, Open Broadcaster, VLC, Wirecast Play, Wowza Streaming Engine.

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: 1 x Internal 100 - 240V AC.
• 12V DC Input: 1 x 4-pin XLR for +12V DC input for external power supply or battery use.
• Power Usage: TBA

Physical Installation

• Physical Installation: One third rack unit width, 1 rack unit height.

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 0° C to 40° C (32° - 104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

Physical

• Weight: 2.14 lb