Blackmagic Design Web Presenter

Blackmagic Design Web Presenter HD

Live stream from any 12G‑SDI video source direct to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and more!

Blackmagic Web Presenter is a complete streaming solution that includes a professional hardware streaming engine for direct streaming via Ethernet to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and more! It’s just like a modern broadcast television transmitter for a new global streaming audience! Plus the built in USB connections work like a webcam, so you can connect a computer and use any streaming software, or even Skype or Zoom. For redundancy, you can stream to the internet via Ethernet or connect a 5G or 4G phone to use mobile data! Web Presenter also includes a technical monitoring output that includes video, audio meters, trend graphs and even SDI technical data!

Blackmagic Web Presenter supports the most popularstreaming platforms. Plus the built in hardware streaming engine has been designed for live streaming at professional broadcast quality. That means you get a self contained solution for live streaming that works without dropped frames. You only need to connect it to the internet! Setup is easy, as the Web Presenter 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 even manually update the XML settings file to change specific settings or to add new streaming platforms.

YouTube

YouTube is the most dominant live streaming platform globally and you can connect multiple web presenter to both the primary and secondary YouTube servers, allowing for full redundancy. Simply create your channel and Blackmagic Web Presenter will connect and live stream to YouTube’s servers.

Twitter

Twitter supports live streaming so you can create live content that you can broadcast across the globe. You can use Blackmagic Web Presenter as the source input for your Twitter video stream then tweet out the link to your audience and let them start watching.

Facebook Live

Facebook makes it easy to share live streams with friends and professional networks. This means as you start your live stream, the number of viewers can multiply dramatically as each viewer can share your show with others via their social networks. Viewer counts can keep growing as you live stream!

Twitch

With an audience of over 10 million daily viewers, Twitch is the world’s leading streaming video platform and community for gamers. Blackmagic Web Presenter lets you stream in incredible quality so you can broadcast via Twitch and share gameplay with friends and fans around the world!

Make Live Streaming Easy

Blackmagic Web Presenter is a self contained solution that includes a powerful hardware encoder, software for connecting to streaming platforms, and network connections. That means you don’t need to buy an expensive computer or use complicated streaming software. Simply connect an SDI video source such as a live production switcher or a camera, then connect to the internet using the built in Ethernet connection. Or plug in a mobile phone to use mobile data! With settings built in for popular streaming platforms, you simply need to enter a streaming key and press on air! Plus you can simultaneously use the USB webcam output to connect to a computer, allowing other video software to be used!

Connect 5G or 4G Phones for Mobile Data

If you’re streaming from a remote location, or you need a backup for the main Ethernet connection, you can plug in an Apple or Android phone to connect to the internet via mobile data. For convenience, there are USB connections on both the front and rear panel that can be used for tethering phones. Plus it works with the latest high speed 5G phones, as well as 4G phones! Blackmagic Web Presenter will auto detect when a phone is connected and switch its internet connection to use it. You can select Ethernet or phone priority, which makes phone internet backup fully automatic. Plus, by using phone tethering and mobile data, Web Presenter becomes the perfect remote location streaming solution!

USB Webcam Output for Video Software

For increased compatibility, Blackmagic Web Presenter also features two USB connections that operate as a simple webcam source. That means you can plug into any computer and work with any video software. The software is tricked into thinking the web presenter is a common webcam, but it’s really a broadcast quality SDI video source! That guarantees full compatibility with any video software and in full resolution 1080 HD quality. Imagine connecting web presenter to a camera and then Skype or Zoom calling your client with live video of a shoot! Web Presenter works with any video software including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Open Broadcaster, XSplit Broadcaster and more!

Built-in Technical Monitoring

Traditional broadcast transmitters are critical equipment in a television station, however now the streaming server is just as critical because millions of viewers can be watching globally! To help, Blackmagic Web Presenter includes a feature rich technical monitoring output. The graphics based monitoring output includes a video view, audio meters with accurate ballistics, trend graphs for codec data rates and cache fill, plus a summary of the streaming settings and detailed SDI technical information. Plus the technical monitoring output works in full 1080 HD and outputs to both SDI and HDMI. That means you can use an SDI router for monitoring multiple units, or connect a simple HDMI TV!

1. Streaming Status – There’s a very large ON AIR indicator on the top left of the monitor output, so it’s always clear when you are online and streaming! Plus all your current streaming settings are displayed clearly.

2. Video Input Status – The SDI input technical details are displayed, such as video standard and ancillary data. The bit activity indicators let you see the quality and bit depth of video before H.264 encoding.

3. Audio Input Status – Audio is de-embedded from the SDI input and the channel status is displayed. The bit activity indicator lets you check for 16, 20 or 24 bit audio. You can even see which audio channels are present!

4. Video and Audio History – The audio and video technical displays also include a 6 second history display so you can see the recent video input history. This ensures you can instantly see what’s been happening.

5. Trend Graphs – The trend graphs below the video display let you see the last 60 seconds of codec data rate and cache fill. Plus codec data rate is critical for ensuring you have enough internet speed from your ISP!

6. Video and Audio Meters – A large area is dedicated to the video input display, and the large multi segment audio meter with accurate ballistics. You can even change the type of audio meter from VU, PPM and more.

Includes Web Presenter Utility

The Blackmagic Web Presenter Utility software provides a single place to manage multiple web presenters and to update the settings and software. Simply plug directly into the front of the web presenter’s USB connection, or connect using Ethernet so you can configure remotely, which is important when you’re managing multiple remote sites. The familiar menus and controls make it very easy to set up a live event, so you can get started fast! Plus the front panel LCD menus have the same settings and controls! You can even load additional services for ATEM Streaming Bridge. The Blackmagic Web Presenter Utility software is included free and runs on both Mac andWindows platforms.

12G-SDI Supports 720 HD, 1080 HD and Ultra HD!

Blackmagic Web Presenter includes a 12G‑SDI input with support for all HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60. A 12G‑SDI loop output is included enabling you to loop video through more than one web presenter, so you can stream to multiple services. Blackmagic Web Presenter features Teranex conversion technology on the SDI input for incredibly clean looking video. Blackmagic Web Presenter takes the incoming HD or Ultra HD input signal and automatically converts it to high quality, low data rate 1080p HD, which is sent to the hardware H.264 encoder for streaming and to the computer when using the USB webcam outputs. All this means you can use any HD or Ultra HD source for streaming!

Built in Redundancy Keeps You On Air!

Serious broadcasters love redundancy because it increases reliability. Blackmagic Web Presenter includes redundant features to help ensure you stay online. You get dual internet connections, so you connect to the internet using the built in Ethernet or a tethered phone for 5G or 4G mobile data. Plus the internet automatically switches in case of an outage! Or you can use 2 separate units to stream to both the primary and secondary YouTube servers. With both AC and DC inputs, you can use a broadcast battery pack for redundant power. There are even front panel buttons and menus, plus the Blackmagic Web Presenter Utility software for control.

Broadcast Links with ATEM Streaming Bridge!

While Blackmagic Web Presenter can send video to a wide range of streaming services, it can also be used as a private broadcast SDI video link between studios! The ATEM Streaming Bridge is a video converter that lets you receive the H.264 stream from Blackmagic Web Presenter and then convert it back to SDI video. This means you can send video between remote locations across your local Ethernet network, or via the internet globally! That’s all possible due to the built in H.264 hardware codec that decodes the Web Presenter stream. Imagine setting up multiple television studios and using ATEM Streaming Bridge and Web Presenter for video links between sites.

Compact 1/3rd RU Design

Blackmagic Web Presenter is based on the modular Teranex Mini design allowing desktop or rack use. It includes a built in AC power supply, plus a 4 pin 12V DC connection for backup power or battery operation. The extremely portable design is only 5.5 inches wide, which means you can mount 3 in a single rack unit, perfect when you need to stream to multiple independent services all at the same time. Plus you can combine Blackmagic Web Presenter with other products such as the ATEM Television Studio HD switcher for a live productionand streaming solution in a single rack unit. The front panel includes a USB connection, so you can plug in a computer for quick local setting changes.

Turn any live production into a global internet broadcast!

Blackmagic Web Presenter allows anyone to broadcast high quality video directly to the internet’s most popular sites and services in full 1080 HD quality! Plug and play support for professional 12G-SDI sources such as cameras and live production switchers allows you to deliver far superior video, while retaining the ease of use and software compatibly of a traditional webcam. The 12G-SDI input features Teranex down conversion technology, so incoming HD or Ultra HD inputs are automatically converted to high quality, low data rate 1080p HD.

Get your broadcast channel online quickly to a global audience!

Broadcasters can turn any live production into a global web broadcast because Blackmagic Web Presenter makes it easy to get your program onto popular streaming services such as YouTube Live, Facebook Live and more. Blackmagic Web Presenter includes a 12G-SDI input which supports all HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60, and automatically down converts to high quality 1080p60. That means you can connect 12G‑SDI video sources such as a live production switcher or camera, and instantly transmit it over the internet to the entire world! You can even include Blackmagic Web Presenter in OB vans and equipment kits to use it as a backup video link with software such as Skype!

High quality live streaming of seminars and conferences!

If you’re an AV professional, Blackmagic Web Presenter is the best way to get your client’s seminars, training and conferences online instantly! When you need to live stream multiple cameras and laptop presentations, simply add a live production switcher such as an ATEM Television Studio HD. You can have a presenter on camera, a wide shot of the room and a slide show on a computer, then switch between them using broadcast quality dissolves! The 12G-SDI loop out can be used to record a master of the event onto an external deck for archiving, or to send the program to a Blackmagic Duplicator 4K so you can make copies to SD cards and sell them to attendees the minute the event is over!

Increase production value to create better looking programs!

Now your webinars can look better than ever, because Blackmagic Web Presenter lets you stream 1080HD instead of low resolution webcams. It simplifies all of the setup so you can get online quickly and focus on delivering your content to subscribers! If you have an SDI and a HDMI camera to connect, you can add an ATEM Television Studio HD which will allow you to add muliple video sources. Simply plug in your cameras, connect to your Web Presenter, and start streaming to your favorite websites. You can also connect audio sources to ATEM Mini Television Studio’s HiFi inputs to have music playing in the background with a slide on screen while your audience waits for the presentation to start.

Stream business briefings, sales meetings, training and more!

Skype is one of the world’s most popular chat and video conference software. It’s great for teleconferences and group calls when you need to host online meetings, training, or even product launches. Blackmagic Web Presenter lets you use any professional SDI source such as a live production switcher or camera with Skype, instantly upgrading your video quality from webcam to broadcast quality! Simply connect your computer via USB and Skype will see it as a simple but high quality web camera! You can even turn your Skype video calls into a software demo just by plugging your computer or gaming console input into a Micro Converter HDMI to SDI 3G!

Live stream concerts and recitals!

Blackmagic Web Presenter lets you live stream school plays, recitals, and other student performances to online services such as Facebook Live and YouTube Live. That means parents and family members that are unable to attend in person can now view the performance from anywhere! It’s easy to set up in the back of an auditorium. All you need is a camera, an internet connection from your cell phone and a Blackmagic Web Presenter! Since the set up is so easy, you’ll be able to start streaming and then relax and enjoy the show! You can even add a Blackmagic Duplicator 4K to create copies of the live event on SD cards as it’s happening so you can distribute them at the end!

Build a following and extend your reach online!

Blackmagic Web Presenter allows you to revolutionize education and training so you can take your tutorials to the next level by streaming them online! You can host intimate one on one sessions with private clients over Skype, or broadcast your sessions to a greater audience through services such as Facebook Live, YouTube Live and more. Best of all, once you place cameras in your training studio, all you have to do is turn them on, connect Blackmagic Web Presenter to your computer and start broadcasting live.

Product Specification

Connections

SDI Video Input 1

SDI Video Output 1 x loop out, 1 x monitor out.

SDI Rates 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G

HDMI Video Output 1 x monitor out

Webcam Output 1 x Type USB-C

Ethernet Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT for live streaming, software control and software updates.

Standards

HD Video Input Standards 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60

1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60

1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30

1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

Ultra HD Video Input Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60

Video Input Color Space Rec.601, 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

Streaming

Direct Streaming Blackmagic Web Presenter HD supports direct live streaming over ethernet using Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP).

Closed Captions Web Presenter HD supports embedding CEA-608 and CEA-708 closed captions in your live RTMP stream.

Control

Control Panel Built in control panel with 2.2 inch color display for video preview, audio meters and status.

Device Control Front panel, USB‑C or ethernet.

Software

Compatible Services and Software YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitter, Twitch, Skype, Open Broadcaster and Wowza Streaming Engine.

Operating Systems

Mac 10.15 Catalina,

Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later.

Windows 10, 64-bit.

Linux

Chrome OS

Power Requirements

Power Supply 1 x Internal 100 – 240V AC.

12V DC Input 1 x +12V DC 4‑pin XLR.

Power Usage

21 W