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. Streaming processor with H.264 for streaming in HD via SRT or RTMP protocols to services such as YouTube. 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.
Professional streaming decoder lets you receive an ATEM or Blackmagic camera H.264 stream and convert it back to SDI and HDMI video. 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! 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.
YouTube, the world's leading live streaming platform, lets you use 2 streaming encoders for redundant primary and secondary streams. Simply create your channel, then Blackmagic Streaming Encoder will connect and stream to YouTube's servers. As you begin your live stream, the number of viewers can multiply exponentially, as each viewer can share your show with their own social networks. The X platform supports live streaming, allowing you to create and broadcast live events globally. Twitch, the world's leading streaming video platform and community for gamers, boasts a massive daily viewership of millions.
Blackmagic Streaming Encoder can also build internet broadcast links with the Blackmagic Streaming Decoder 4K! The Blackmagic Streaming Decoder 4K receives the H.264 or H.265 stream from the Blackmagic Streaming Encoder and converts it to SDI and HDMI video. This means you can send video point-to-point between remote locations. The Blackmagic Streaming Decoder also has a 12G-SDI "reference" input that lets you connect SDI tally, camera control plus talkback and send it back up to the encoder end. Imagine setting up a central control room with remote streaming from cameras with full tally, talkback and camera control on the remote cameras!
Connect to the internet using your phone's mobile data for maximum flexibility when streaming from a remote location or as a backup for your primary Ethernet connection! For convenience, both the front and rear panels feature USB-C connections that can be used for phone tethering. Plus it works with the latest high speed 5G phones, as well as 4G phones! If the internet fails, Blackmagic Streaming Encoder will automatically switch its internet connection to use a connected phone. You can also choose to prioritize either the Ethernet connection or the phone connection.
Blackmagic Streaming Encoder offers two USB-C connections that can be used as a webcam video output. That means you can plug into any computer and work with any video software. The software is tricked into thinking the Streaming Encoder is a common webcam, but it's really a broadcast quality SDI video source! That guarantees compatibility with any video software in full resolution 720p HD, 1080p HD or 2160p Ultra HD quality. Imagine connecting a Blackmagic Streaming Encoder to Microsoft Teams, Zoom or WebEx, then calling your client in broadcast quality!
Traditional broadcast transmitters are super important for a TV station, but now the streaming server is just as crucial because millions of viewers can watch from all over the world! To help, Blackmagic Streaming Encoder incorporates a comprehensive technical monitoring output feature. The graphics-based monitoring output provides a video view, audio meters with accurate ballistics, trend graphs for codec data rates and cache fill, and a summary of streaming settings. It also includes detailed SDI technical information. Plus the technical monitoring outputs to both SDI and HDMI. 1. There's a very large ON AIR indicator on the top left of the monitor output, so it’s always clear when you are online and streaming! 2. The audio and video technical displays also include a 6 second history display so you can see the recent video input history. 3. A large area is dedicated to the video input display and there’s also a large multi segment audio meter with accurate ballistics. 4. The SDI input technical details are displayed, such as video standard and ancillary data. 5. Audio is de-embedded from the SDI input and the channel status is displayed. The bit activity indicator lets you check for 16, 20 or 24 bit audio. 6. The trend graphs below the video display let you see the last 60 seconds of codec data rate and cache fill.
The Blackmagic Streaming Utility software manages multiple streaming encoders and decoders so you can update settings and software. Simply plug the Blackmagic Streaming Encoder directly into the front of its USB connection, or connect it using Ethernet so you can configure it remotely, which is useful when managing multiple remote sites. The user-friendly menus and controls make it incredibly simple to set up a live event, so you can get started fast! Plus the front panel LCD menus have the same settings and controls! You can even load additional services for a Blackmagic Streaming Decoder. Blackmagic Streaming Encoder includes a 12G-SDI input with support for all HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60. A 12G-SDI loop output is included enabling you to loop video through more than one Streaming Encoder, so you can stream to multiple services. Blackmagic Streaming Encoder features Teranex conversion technology on the SDI input for incredibly clean looking video. That feature allows you to input any Ultra HD or HD SDI video and automatically convert it to the desired video standard for streaming. This enables you to perform live production at a higher quality than the intended streaming resolution.
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 you select the specific camera number on the camera. Imagine changing ISO, tint, iris, focus, zoom with tally and talkback all remotely! This also works for cameras with built-in streaming. To do this, you connect the Blackmagic Streaming Decoder’s REF input to the ATEM switcher's SDI output. You can also use the Blackmagic Streaming Encoder for cameras without streaming. Both the Blackmagic Streaming Encoder and Blackmagic Streaming Decoder use the modular Teranex Mini design allowing rack mounting. It has a built-in AC power supply and a 4-pin 12V DC connection for backup or battery operation. The ultra-portable design is only 5.5 inches wide, allowing you to mount three in a single rack unit for simultaneous streaming to multiple independent services.
That means you can combine Blackmagic Streaming Encoder with an ATEM 1 M/E Constellation switcher for a live production and streaming solution in a single rack unit! Serious broadcasters love redundancy because it increases reliability. Blackmagic Streaming Encoder offers redundant features to guarantee your on-air connectivity. You can connect to the internet using either the built-in Ethernet connection or a tethered phone for 5G or 4G mobile data. The internet automatically switches to a backup connection in case of an outage! The unit is compact and inexpensive, making it easy to use two separate units to stream content to both the primary and secondary YouTube servers. With both AC and DC inputs, you can even use a battery for redundant power.
ATEM Mini switchers make it easy to create professional multi camera productions for live streaming to YouTube and business presentations using Zoom or Teams! Simply connect ATEM Mini and you can switch live up to 8 high quality video camera inputs for dramatically better quality images. You can use the built in DVE for exciting picture in picture effects, perfect for commentary! Plus, ATEM Mini is loaded with video effects and secret broadcast features you can use to produce high end work! ATEM Mini supports SRT streaming for low latency and secure streaming. Live production is the fastest way for you to complete a finished program, which you can also simultaneously stream via YouTube to a live global audience.
ATEM Mini has a built in hardware streaming engine that works with both RTMP and SRT streaming protocols, so you can live stream to all popular social media platforms and without any extra streaming software required! ATEM Mini features up to 8 HDMI inputs, depending on the model, that you can use to set up multiple camera angles such as wide shots and close ups. ATEM Mini’s compact all in one design includes both a control panel as well as connections. The front panel includes easy to use buttons for selecting sources, video effects and transitions. The source buttons are large so it’s possible to use it by feel, letting the presenter do the switching! You even get buttons for audio mixing! You also get buttons for record and streaming control, as well as output selection buttons that let you change the video output between cameras, program and multi-view.
This model has the features of ATEM Mini Pro plus 5 record streams for clean feeds of all inputs. Powerful live switcher with 8 HDMI inputs, built in streaming engine, multi-view, Thunderbolt for record/playback. There are palettes in ATEM Software Control for streaming setup, plus the streaming status is also displayed in the multi-view. Streaming status is easy to understand as the data rate indicator shows the internet speed required for the video format you're using. If you’re doing live production on location then ATEM Mini supports connecting an Apple or Android smartphone to the USB port to use mobile data! It's also a great backup for the main Ethernet connection. Phone tethering works with the latest high speed 5G phones plus the more common 4G phones!
The ATEM Mini switcher will automatically detect when a phone is connected to the USB port and switch its internet connection to use it, eliminating the need for changing settings. When connected, the phone will draw power from the USB port so it remains charged from the switcher. Depending on your model, ATEM Mini also supports direct recording of your streaming data to USB flash disks or CFexpress cards! That means you get very long recording times in the same H.264 video files with AAC audio that you streamed, so you can directly upload to online video sites, such as YouTube or Vimeo. Recording to multiple disks is also supported via a USB hub or Blackmagic MultiDock, so when a disk fills recording can continue to a second disk for non-stop recording. Record settings and disk selection are set up in ATEM Software Control and there's a record status view in the built in multi-view.
This model has the features of ATEM Mini Pro plus 5 record streams for clean feeds of all inputs. Powerful live switcher with 8 HDMI inputs, built in streaming engine, multi-view, Thunderbolt for record/playback. Advanced 2 M/E live production switcher includes 20 standards converted 12G-SDI inputs, 12 x 12G-SDI aux outputs, 2 DVEs, 8 ATEM Advanced Keyers, 2 multi-views and a SuperSource for a total of 6 DVEs. Miniaturized deck records H.264, ProRes or DNxHD files onto SD/UHS-II cards or external USB disks in SD/HD formats to 1080p60. Includes features of the Mini model plus better transport controls, front panel headphone and speaker, 6G-SDI and fill and key out. Includes all the features of the Plus model, and adds 2 SSD slots as well as the 2 SD card slots. This extremely powerful Ultra HD model records and plays H.264/5, ProRes and DNx files in all SD, HD and Ultra HD standards up to 2160p60. Add professional HD recording and monitoring to any camera.
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