Blackmagic Design Streaming Decoder 4K – H.264 and H.265 streaming decoder to SDI and HDMI
GTIN: 9338716010053
Streaming Decoder 4K: professional decoder receiving H.264 or H.265 streams from Streaming Encoder, ATEM switchers or Blackmagic cameras and converting them back to 12G-SDI and HDMI.
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Blackmagic Design Streaming Decoder 4K – H.264 and H.265 streaming decoder to SDI and HDMI
Blackmagic Streaming Decoder 4K is a professional streaming decoder: it receives an H.264 or H.265 stream from a Blackmagic Streaming Encoder, ATEM switcher or Blackmagic camera and converts it back to SDI and HDMI video. It supports Blackmagic Cloud streaming.
What the Streaming Decoder 4K is for
It brings remote cameras and contributions into the control room over the internet. The 12G-SDI reference input lets you send tally, camera control and talkback back to the encoder; outputs can follow the stream format or be converted to another standard. It is set up from the front panel with 6 buttons, knob and 2.2" display, over USB-C or Ethernet, and has a REST API for external control. One third rack width, 1 rack unit high; internal 100-240V supply and 12V DC input on 4-pin XLR.
Connections and power
12G-SDI reference input with output, 12G-SDI output, HDMI 2.0 output, USB-C webcam output up to 2160p60, Gigabit Ethernet.
How to choose
Streaming Encoder HD: H.264 up to 1080p. Streaming Encoder 4K: H.264 and H.265 up to Ultra HD. Streaming Decoder 4K: receives the stream and converts it back to SDI and HDMI.
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Technical specifications
Connections
| SDI Reference Inputs | 1 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| HDMI 4K Video Standards | 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI and 4Kp60 DCI |
| HDMI Color Precision | 4:2:2 |
| HDMI Color Space | YUV |
| Video Streaming 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 |
| 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 |
| HDR Metadata Support | Hybrid Log‑Gamma, ST2084 300, ST2084 500, ST2084 800, ST2084 1000, ST2084 2000, ST2084 4000, ST2084. |
Streaming
| Direct Streaming | Receives (RTMP) H.264 or (SRT) H.265 streams from the Blackmagic Streaming Encoder or compatible Blackmagic cameras. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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Power Requirements
| Power Supply | 1 x Internal 100 - 240V AC. |
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| 12V DC Input | 1 x 4-pin XLR for +12V DC input for external power supply or battery use. |
| Power Usage | To be confirmed by the manufacturer |
Physical Installation
| Physical Installation | One third rack unit width, 1 rack unit height. |
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Environmental Specifications
| Operating Temperature | 0° C to 40° C (32° - 104°F) |
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| Storage Temperature | -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
What's Included
| Blackmagic Streaming Decoder 4K Welcome wallet with QR code for software download |
Warranty
| 3 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty. |
| Product Condition | New |
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| Manufacturer | Blackmagic Design |
| manufacturer code | BDLKWEB/J/DES4K |
| Ean | 9338716010053 |
| Taric Code | 8543709099 |
| Maximum resolution | Ultra HD |
| SDI rate | 12G |
| Power | AC mains |
| Network | 1G Ethernet |
| Video connection type | SDI, HDMI |
| Device type | Streaming decoder |