The Blackmagic Design Streaming Encoder 4K is a self-contained H.264 and H.265 hardware encoder for live streaming to YouTube, X, Facebook and more! You can also stream to the 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 Design Streaming Decoder! (sold separately) It will receive and convert a H.264 or H.265 stream to SDI video. It even supports tally, talkback and camera control back to the camera!
The Blackmagic Design 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.
Make Live Streaming Easy!
The Blackmagic Design Streaming Encoder 4K 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 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! With built-in settings for popular streaming platforms, just enter a streaming key and press "on air"!
Live Stream to YouTube, Facebook and More!
The Blackmagic Design Streaming Encoder 4K 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 Design 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. If you're technically minded, you can also modify the presets which are stored in an XML file to change specific low level settings or to add new streaming platforms.
Connect 5G or 4G Phones for Mobile Data
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.