Blackmagic Design Streaming Encoder HD

Blackmagic Design Streaming Encoder (also known as Web Presenter HD) is a streaming processor designed to transmit HD video using the H.264 compression standard via the SRT and RTMP protocols, allowing you to broadcast live to platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and X or to the Blackmagic Cloud.

Thanks to its 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet connection, it can transmit directly to the Internet, while the compatibility with 4G or 5G mobile networks means you can use a smartphone data connection for streaming if your Internet connection drops. You can even choose whether to give priority to the Ethernet connection or the phone connection.

It includes a 12G-SDI reference input, which supports automatic conversion of video standards, and a USB-C webcam port, which allows it to be used with video conferencing and streaming software. It also has an HDMI monitoring output, which allows you to view the video stream in real time and supports 16 channels of embedded audio over SDI and 2 channels over HDMI.

The front control panel includes six buttons, a dial, and a 2.2″ LCD display that lets you monitor video, audio, and streaming status.

The device is compatible with Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Restream.IO, Vimeo, BoxCast, Castr, AfreecaTV, Bilibili, DouYu, Weibo, Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, QuickTime Player, FaceTime, OBS Studio, Open Broadcaster, VLC, Wirecast Play, and Wowza Streaming Engine.

User benefits

• Direct HD streaming to platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, X, and more via SRT and RTMP
• Support for 5G and 4G mobile networks
• 12G-SDI input with automatic video standards conversion and USB-C webcam output for compatibility with streaming software
• HDMI monitoring for viewing the video stream in real time
• Support for 16 channels of audio over SDI and 2 over HDMI
• Compatible with various streaming and video conferencing software, including OBS Studio, Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams and VLC
• Redundancy features to ensure uninterrupted transmissions

Areas of use

• Streaming of conferences, concerts and shows and in all cases where there is a need to perform live streaming on platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and X
• Remote productions between different locations (together with the decoder)
• Video conferences using software such as Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams and OBS Studio
• Mobile streaming with 5G / 4G mobile networks

Technical characteristics

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 1080p 60
• Ethernet: supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T for live streaming, configuration, and software updates

Video standards

• HD video input standards: 720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p 60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60, 1080PsF 23.98, 1080PsF 24, 1080PsF 25, 1080PsF 29.97, 1080PsF 30, 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 1080i 60
• Ultra HD video input standards: 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p 30, 2160p 50, 2160p 59.94, 2160p 60 (Web Presenter HD converts any input signal to 1080p)
• 3G SDI: auto detects SMPTE level A or B on SDI input
• SDI and HDMI monitor out video standards: 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60
• Video input color space: Rec.601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020
• Video streaming standards: 720p 25, 720p 30, 720p 50, 720p 60, 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60

Streaming

• Direct streaming: Blackmagic Web Presenter HD supports direct live streaming over ethernet using Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) and Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) in H.264
• Closed captions: supports embedding CEA‑608 and CEA‑708 closed captions in your live RTMP stream

Control and monitoring

• Control panel: built in control panel with 2.2″ color display for video preview, audio meters and status
• Device control: front panel, USB-C or Ethernet

Software compatibility

• Works with Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Restream.IO, Vimeo, BoxCast, Castr, AfreecaTV, Bilibili, DouYu, Weibo, Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, QuickTime Player, FaceTime, OBS Studio, Open Broadcaster, VLC, Wirecast Play, Wowza Streaming Engine

Operating systems

• macOS 13.0 Ventura, macOS 14.0 Sonoma or later
• Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11
• Linux: supported
• Chrome OS: supported

Power requirements

• Power supply: 1 x internal 100 – 240 V_AC
• 12 V_DC input: 1 x 4-pin XLR for +12 V_DC input (external power supply or battery use)
• Power usage: 21 W

Physical installation

• Rack size: one-third rack unit width, 1 RU height

Environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
• Storage temperature: -20 to 45 °C
• Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing

Physical specifications

• Dimensions: 14 x 4.4 x 17.55 cm
• Weight: 755 g