Blackmagic Streaming Decoder 4K is a professional streaming decoder that lets you receive an H.264 or H.265 stream from Blackmagic Streaming Encoder, ATEM switcher or Blackmagic camera and convert it back to SDI and HDMI video. Includes Blackmagic Cloud streaming and 12G-SDI reference input that lets you connect SDI tally, camera control and talkback back to the encoder.
Official Technical Details
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
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
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.
Displays
Built in 2.2 inch LCD for monitoring video, audio and status plus menu settings.
