Blackmagic Streaming Encoder 4K is powerful self-contained streaming processor with H.264 and H.265 streaming in HD or Ultra HD via SRT or RTMP protocols. Stream directly to services such as YouTube, Facebook, X and more. Plus you can stream to the internet using Ethernet or connect a 5G or 4G phone to use mobile data. Includes USB webcam, standards converted 12G-SDI input and streaming monitoring output.
Official Technical Details
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 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.
SDI and HDMI Monitor Out Video Standards: 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
Direct Streaming: Blackmagic Streaming Encoder 4K supports direct live streaming over ethernet using Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) in H.264, and Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) in H.264 and H.265.
Closed Captions: Blackmagic Streaming Encoder 4K supports embedding CEA‑608 and CEA‑708 closed captions in your live RTMP stream.
Timecode: Support source timecode over RTMP and SRT streams.
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.
