Blackmagic Design - Blackmagic Streaming Encoder 4K

Blackmagic Design Streaming Encoder 4K is a streaming processor designed to transmit HD and Ultra HD video using H.264 / H.265 compression standards via SRT and RTMP protocols, allowing you to broadcast live to platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, X or the Blackmagic Cloud.

Thanks to its 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet connection, it can transmit directly to the internet, while compatibility with 5G and 4G mobile networks means you can use a smartphone data connection for streaming if your internet connection drops. You can even choose whether to give priority to the ethernet connection or the phone connection.

Based on a powerful hardware encoder, it includes a 12G-SDI reference input, which supports automatic video standards conversion, and a USB-C webcam port, which allows it to be used with video conferencing and streaming software. It also features an HDMI monitoring output so you can see the video feed in real time, and it supports 16 channels of embedded audio over SDI and 2 channels over HDMI.

Blackmagic Streaming Encoder 4K makes it easy to create internet broadcast links with the Blackmagic Streaming Decoder 4K. This takes the H.264 or H.265 feed from the encoder and converts it to SDI and HDMI video so you can send video point to point between remote locations.

The front control panel includes six buttons, a dial, and a 2.2" LCD display that lets you monitor video, audio, and streaming status.

The device is compatible with 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, and Wowza Streaming Engine. It also supports remote camera control, color corrector, Tally, and Talkback, providing a complete solution for professional video production.

User benefits

• Direct HD and Ultra HD streaming to platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, X, and more via SRT and RTMP
• Support for 5G and 4G mobile networks
• 12G-SDI input with automatic video standards conversion and USB-C webcam output for compatibility with streaming software
• HDMI monitoring for viewing the stream real-time video
• Support for 16 channels of audio over SDI and 2 over HDMI
• Compatible with various streaming and video conferencing software, including OBS Studio, Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams and VLC
• Support for remote camera control, color corrector, Tally and Talkback
• Redundancy functions to ensure uninterrupted transmissions

Areas of use

• Streaming conferences, concerts and shows and in all cases where you need to live stream to platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and X
• Remote production between different locations (along with the decoder)
• Video conferencing using software such as Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams and OBS Studio
• Mobile streaming with 5G / 4G mobile networks

Technical characteristics

Connections

• SDI video inputs: 1
• SDI loop outputs: 1
• SDI monitor outputs: 1
• SDI rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
• HDMI monitor outputs: 1
• SDI audio inputs: 16 channels embedded audio
• SDI audio outputs: 16 channels embedded audio on loop out
• HDMI audio outputs: 2 channels embedded audio on monitor out
• Webcam output: 1 x USB-C up to 2160p 60
• Ethernet: supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T for live streaming, configuration, and software updates

Video standards

• HD video input standards: 720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p 60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60, 1080P sF23.98, 1080P sF24, 1080P sF25, 1080P sF29.97, 1080P sF30
• 2K video standards: 2Kp 23.98 DCI, 2Kp 24 DCI, 2Kp 25 DCI, 2Kp 29.97 DCI, 2Kp 30 DCI, 2Kp 50 DCI, 2Kp 59.94 DCI, 2Kp 60 DCI, 2KPsF 23.98 DCI, 2KPsF 24 DCI, 2KPsF 25 DCI, 2KPsF 29.97 DCI, 2KPsF 30 DCI
• Ultra HD video inp ut standards: 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p 30, 2160p 50, 2160p 59.94, 2160p 60
• 4K video standards: 4Kp 23.98 DCI, 4Kp 24 DCI, 4Kp 25 DCI, 4Kp 29.97 DCI, 4Kp 30 DCI, 4Kp 50 DCI, 4Kp 59.94 DCI, 4Kp 60 DCI
• SDI compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B
• Video input color space: Rec. 709, Rec. 2020
• 3G SDI: auto detects SMPTE level A or B on SDI input
• SDI and HDMI monitor out video standards: 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60
• Video streaming standards: 720p 25, 720p 30, 720p 50, 720p 60, 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60, 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p 30, 2160p 50, 2160p 59.94, 2160p 60

Streaming

• Direct streaming: supports RTMP (H.264) and SRT (H.264 and H.265)
• Closed captions: supports embedding CEA‑608 and CEA‑708 closed captions in RTMP streams
• Time Code support: source Time Code over RTMP and SRT streams

Control and monitoring

• Control panel: built-in panel with 6 buttons, spin knob control, and 2.2" color display
• Device control: front panel, USB-C or Ethernet
• External control: supports remote camera control, color corrector, Tally, and Talkback
• REST API: control via HTTP when used with REST client applications
• Built-in display: 2.2" LCD for monitoring video, audio, and status

Software compatibility

• Works with 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

Operating systems

• macOS 13.0 Ventura, macOS 14.0 Sonoma or later
• Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11
• Linux: supported
• Chrome OS: supported

Power requirements

• Power supply: 1 x internal 100 - 240 V_AC
• 12 V_DC input: 1 x 4-pin XLR for +12 V_DC input (external power supply or battery use)
• Power usage: 25 W

Physical installation

• Rack size: one-third rack unit width, 1 rack unit height

Environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C  
• Storage temperature: -20 to 45 °C 
• Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing

Physical specifications

• Dimensions: 14 x 4.4 x 17.55 cm
• Weight: 755 g

What's included

• Blackmagic Streaming Encoder 4K
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download