Producing and distributing content from anywhere is now easier with Blackmagic

The ATEM Television Studio HD Mixer, the HyperDeck Studio Mini recorder and the new Blackmagic Web Presenter, main news from the Australian multinational at ISE 2017.

Coinciding with WHEREAS 2017, Blackmagic has presented in Amsterdam a series of solutions aimed at facilitating the development of innovative programs for the new generation of virtual content creators.

These proposals are also designed for the broadcast market, the audiovisual industry and emerging markets that demand flexible and low-cost solutions to produce all types of events live.

Blackmagic's goal is that these new solutions when used together with platforms such as YouTube Live, Facebook Live or Periscope facilitate the development of innovative programs.

ATEM Television Studio HD

Among the news, highlights an interesting version of the popular ATEM Television Studio mixer, designed for live production by broadcasters and professionals in the audiovisual industry.

Includes four SDI inputs and four HDMI inputs, allowing up to eight sources to be connected, and supports any format with a maximum resolution of 1080p60. Besides, offers endless high-end features, such as resynchronization of all incoming signals, which offers the possibility of alternating images from professional or common cameras without any problems. In addition, It has an output for simultaneous image monitoring, allowing all signals to be displayed at the same time, as well as on-screen VU meters and source assignment.

Its integrated control panel offers the possibility of switching live sources. The innovative design is based on that of the Teranex Mini converters, so it is possible to place the mixer both on a desk and on a rack. Besides, This new model has amazing functions such as visual effects, intercom system, four main outputs compatible with n–1 mode to transmit the return signal to the cameras, flash memory for file storage, an independent auxiliary output and XLR inputs.

On the other hand, This version includes the ATEM Software Control program, that allows you to switch between sources from the virtual or front panel, without the need to use computer equipment. The wide variety of menus on the LCD screen also makes it easy to access the same functions that the mixer provides..

HyperDeck Studio Mini

With the new HyperDeck Studio Mini, Blackmagic aims to completely redefine the concept of a professional recorder. This compact design takes up only one-third of the space required by current HyperDeck models.. It is smaller, but it has endless functions to play clips, record master copies of a live production, or even create digital posters.

Despite its compact size, allows ProRes images to be stored on common memory cards and played back in 10 bits.

Its features include 6G SDI technology, to support any standard at a maximum resolution of 2160p30, an HDMI connection 2.0 to monitor audiovisual material, two storage media slots for uninterrupted recording, and an output for reference signals, with an integrated synchro generator that provides the opportunity to connect several units in series.

This model can even stream content in ProRes format 4:4:4:4 RGBA via separate outputs for alpha channel and main signal when processing HD material. Not only does it have an RS-422 port and an integrated power supply, but also allows you to use Ethernet networks to create customized solutions, with the aim of controlling it remotely, supply electrical power or transfer files using the FTP protocol.

Since it is possible to operate the HyperDeck Studio Mini using any mixer from the ATEM line, It is ideal as a source of multimedia resources for the new ATEM Television Studio HD model. But the most characteristic thing is that both devices fit in one rack unit, which allows you to take advantage of its features without taking up too much space.

Thanks to the HDMI UHD output, the synchronism generator, the output for reference signals, compatibility with Ethernet networks and the ability to transfer files, the HyperDeck Studio Mini is ideal for digital signage projects. We can hide it behind a monitor placed on a wall or synchronize multiple units to create high-resolution posters. For example, with four recorders, we could get an 8K image.

Blackmagic Web Presenter

Grant Petty also announced this Monday an interesting solution that allows a computer to detect SDI or HDMI sources as if they were a common webcam to transmit them over the Internet in much better quality..

Taking advantage of the new generation of platforms including YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch.tv y Periscope, Blackmagic Web Presenter allows you to use programs such as Open Broadcaster and XSplit Broadcaster to broadcast content over the Internet from anywhere. Since the device is detected as a webcam, we can use any application on Windows computers, Mac, Linux o Chromebook. It is even possible to make Skype video calls with exceptional image quality, to do interviews easily, even in places where the Internet connection is not good.

Blackmagic Web Presenter includes 12G SDI and HDMI inputs supporting various definitions at a maximum resolution of 2160p60, and converts the signal to HD 720p for easy transmission. It is even capable of reducing the frame rate automatically if it detects that the bandwidth is reduced.. When streaming in 720p format, we maintain high definition and an aspect ratio of 16:9, using the lowest possible transfer speed. More specifically, We have tried transmitting using the Internet connection of a mobile phone, and the quality is extraordinary anyway.

If an optional smart panel for Teranex Mini converters is installed, There will be several controls and a liquid crystal screen that not only allows you to see the images, but also check the audio volume, signal format and frame rate for USB connection. HDMI input syncs source, so it is possible to switch between SDI and HDMI signals directly from the front panel of the device. You can even use the input for high fidelity audio, in order to play music, and the XLR connection for the presenter's microphone.

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