Blackmagic Streaming Decoder 4K

Blackmagic Streaming Decoder 4K

The new Blackmagic Streaming Decoder is a new streaming processor that decodes the live H.264 and H.265 streams from an encoder or camera and converts it to SDI or HDMI with talkback, tally and camera control. In addition, the name of the Blackmagic Web Presenter will be changed to Blackmagic Streaming Encoder so both models are easier to understand and there is a matching set of streaming encoder and decoder products. Together, these two products allow broadcasters to build high quality video links across the world in true broadcast quality HD and Ultra HD.

Plus most Blackmagic Design cameras have built in streaming such as Blackmagic Studio Camera Pro, PYXIS, URSA Cine and URSA Broadcast G2, so customers can stream directly from these cameras without additional hardware. This means customers can send video point-to-point between remote locations. The Blackmagic Streaming Decoder also has a 12G-SDI "reference" input that lets customers connect SDI tally, camera control plus talkback and send it back up to the encoder end. Everyone is remote, but still working together.

Most Blackmagic Design cameras support camera control, talkback and tally from an ATEM switcher via an SDI control protocol. Control is for all cameras and is embedded into the ATEM SDI outputs, and then customers select the specific camera number on the camera. This also works for cameras with built-in streaming. To do this, customers connect the Blackmagic Streaming Decoder’s REF input to the ATEM switcher's SDI output. Customers can also use the Blackmagic Streaming Encoder for cameras without streaming. Control is embedded into the SDI monitoring output of the Streaming Encoder, to connect to the Blackmagic camera’s SDI input.

Both the Blackmagic Streaming Encoder and Blackmagic Streaming Decoder use the modular Teranex Mini design allowing rack mounting. The ultra-portable design is only 5.5 inches wide, allowing customers to mount three in a single rack unit for simultaneous streaming to multiple independent services.

Features and Highlights:

• Decodes H.264 and H.265 streams to SDI and HDMI
• Supports streaming via Ethernet or tethered phones via USB.
• Supports remote camera control, talkback and tally
• Tethers to 5G or 4G phones for mobile remote streaming.
• USB looks like a webcam allowing support for all video software.
• Includes Blackmagic Streaming Utility software for Mac and Windows.
• 1/3rd rack width design allows 3 streams in a single rack unit.
• Both AC and DC connections allow redundant power.

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.