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.
Blackmagic Streaming Encoder 4K
Standards
HD Video Input Standards
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60,
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60,
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60,
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
2K Video Standards
2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI,
2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
Ultra HD Video Input Standards
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4K Video Standards
4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B
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
Video Streaming Standards
720p25, 720p30, 720p50, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
Streaming
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.
Software
Compatible Services and Software
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
Mac icon
Mac 13.0 Ventura,
Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later.
Windows Icon
Windows 10, 64-bit.
Windows 11.
Linux icon
Linux
Chrome Icon
Chrome OS
Power Requirements
Power Supply
1 x Internal 100 - 240V AC.
12V DC Input
1 x 4-pin XLR for +12V DC input for external power supply or battery use.
Power Usage
25 W
Physical Installation
Physical Installation
One third rack unit width, 1 rack unit height.
Physical Specifications
Blackmagic Streaming Encoder 4K
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
0° C to 40° C (32° - 104°F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing