When image acquisition begins, the powerful, self-contained Blackmagic Design Streaming Encoder 4K streams H.264 or H.265 via SRT or RTMP with direct streaming support for a broad variety of compatible services and software, which include 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. Operators may stream via the built-in RJ45 Ethernet port with support for 10/100/1000BASE-T or connect via USB-C to tether to high-speed 5G and 4G phones.
The encoder is equipped with 12G-SDI interfacing, supporting resolutions up to DCI 4K60 via a SDI source and a SDI loop feed. The unit additionally incorporates SDI and HDMI monitor feeds. Footage, audio, status, and menu settings may be monitored via the built-in 2.2" LCD screen. There is additionally an option to connect the device as a webcam to a computer via its rear-panel USB-C port. The front panel contains six buttons and a spin knob for tactile control, and the unit may be powered via its rear 100-240 VAC and 12 VDC 4-pin XLR ports.
