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Description
Essential Information About the Blackmagic Streaming Encoder 4K
H.264/H.265 Encoding up to Ultra HD 2160p60 with RTMP and SRT protocols for smooth, compatible, and more robust live streams under challenging network conditions.
12G-SDI Input with Standards Conversion, USB-C webcam output up to 2160p60, and dedicated SDI/HDMI monitoring to secure the control room and signal monitoring.
Streaming via Ethernet or 4G/5G Mobile Data from your phone to maintain broadcast even on the move or as a backup solution.
Modern Workflow supporting HDR (HLG, ST2084) and CEA-608/708 closed captions for more current and accessible broadcasts.
A 4K Hardware Encoder Designed for the Blackmagic Range
The Blackmagic Streaming Encoder 4K fits within Blackmagic Design's "all-in-one" philosophy: a reliable live broadcast chain without a computer, featuring production-oriented connectivity (12G-SDI) and ergonomics dedicated to the control room. It acts as a clean gateway between an SDI source (camera, switcher, control room) and streaming platforms, while maintaining essential local monitoring to validate image, audio, and stream status.
A Tool Tailored for Live, Capture, and Hybrid Studios
Intended for multicam productions, concerts, conferences, worship, sports, corporate events, and creative sets, this encoder targets teams wanting to reduce operational latency and risks related to computers (updates, CPU load, instabilities). The USB-C "webcam" output up to 2160p60 also facilitates integration into videoconferencing and web production workflows, enabling hybrid studio use (capture + streaming + video conferencing) with a single device.
4K Encoding, Monitoring, Control: A Professional Workflow Without Compromise
H.264/H.265 Encoding and RTMP/SRT Protocols
In live streaming, codec and protocol choice makes a difference: the Streaming Encoder 4K lets you work in H.264 or H.265, from HD to Ultra HD 2160p60. RTMP remains the most universal path for compatibility with many platforms, while SRT is a major asset when the network is unstable, thanks to better resilience. The stream can also preserve timecode and embed closed captions for more structured and easier-to-use productions.
12G-SDI Connectivity, USB-C Output, and Dedicated Monitoring
The 12G-SDI input with standards conversion ensures integration in heterogeneous environments (sources and control rooms with different standards). The SDI loop simplifies daisy-chaining, while the SDI and HDMI monitoring outputs provide dedicated 1080p60 feedback, convenient for checking framing, audio, and alerts without disrupting the streaming feed. Meanwhile, the USB-C webcam output up to 2160p60 allows presenting the encoder as a direct video source to a computer, a highly effective solution for platforms and software expecting a USB "camera."
Wired Network, Mobile Sharing, and Automation
In fixed setups, Gigabit Ethernet ensures a stable connection for streaming, configuration, and software updates. In the field, the ability to use 4G/5G data from a smartphone becomes a true continuity guarantee (primary solution on the move or backup in case of outage). Finally, the REST API over Ethernet opens the door to automation and integration into customized workflows (remote control, production scenarios, supervision), a key point for technical teams and service providers.
Technical Specifications
Connections
SDI Video Inputs: 1
12G-SDI Input with Standards Conversion
SDI Loop Outputs: 1
SDI Monitoring Outputs: 1
SDI Rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
HDMI Monitoring Outputs: 1
SDI Audio Inputs: 16 embedded audio channels
SDI Audio Outputs: 16 embedded audio channels on loop output
HDMI Audio Outputs: 2 embedded audio channels on monitoring output
Webcam Output: 1 x USB-C up to 2160p60
Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Base-T for live streaming, configuration, and software updates
Video and Colorimetry 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
Video Standards for SDI and HDMI Monitoring Output: 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
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