- The Blackmagic Web Presenter is a professional-grade streaming engine designed to make any SDI or HDMI video source appear as a high-quality USB webcam or stream directly to the web via Ethernet.
- Ideal for professional event videographers and corporate AV teams who need to broadcast high-stakes live events, webinars, or sports with broadcast-level monitoring and redundancy.
- Rent this over a standard consumer capture card to benefit from hardware-based H.264 encoding, redundant power options, and the ability to stream via mobile data tethering when Wi-Fi fails.
Black Magic Web Presenter
Questions about this gear
Does the Blackmagic Web Presenter require a computer to stream?
No, it features a built-in hardware streaming engine that allows you to stream directly to platforms like YouTube and Twitch via Ethernet using RTMP.
Can I use my smartphone for internet connectivity?
Yes, you can tether an iOS or Android phone to the USB-C port to use 5G or 4G mobile data as your primary or backup internet source.
What is the maximum input resolution supported?
The 12G-SDI input supports resolutions up to 2160p60 (Ultra HD), which the device automatically down-converts to 1080p for the stream and webcam output.
Does it have a built-in screen for monitoring?
Yes, the front panel includes a high-resolution LCD that displays the video feed, audio levels, streaming status, and technical data like bitrates.
About the Black Magic Web Presenter
- Live Stream 4K Video to Internet
- Input 12G/6G/3G-SDI Video up to UHD 4K
- SDI/HDMI Monitor Output up to 1080p60
- Supports H.264/RTMP Streaming Protocol
- Use USB Type-C as Webcam or 5G/4G Tether
- SDI Loop Output, 10/100/1000 Ethernet
- Redundant AC and DC Power Inputs
- Mac, Win, Linux & Chromebook Compatible
- Works with ATEM Streaming Bridge Option
Add live streaming to the internet to your video production setup using the Web Presenter 4K from Blackmagic Design. The Web Presenter 4K is a compact desktop device that allows you to connect any SDI video input and stream it live onto the Internet, using Ethernet or tethering via USB to your smartphone using a 5G or 4G connection. The SDI and HDMI monitor outputs allow you to see a wide range of live status information along with your broadcast.
The USB Type-C port allows you to connect any USB video source such as a webcam or computer, so it's capable of broadcasting 4K video and audio on any webcam-compatible platform and software such as Skype, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch, Periscope, Teams, and more on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS systems. It supports the H.264 codec and streams via RTMP and can stream in resolutions up to UHD 4K.
The SDI and HDMI monitor ports provide detailed status information on your feed, so you can monitor whether you are ON AIR as well as input status such as bit depth and stream quality, embedded audio input status, video and audio history, trend graphs, and video and audio meters. You can also see basic status information on the bright LCD screen on the front of the unit. There is also an SDI loop output for monitoring the original feed and sending it to a switcher or router.
The compact form factor allows you to fit it right into your broadcast setup, and it is compatible with optional rack shelfs in case you want to install it in a 1 RU rack. Its dual AC/DC redundant power input is handy in case you lose mains power and you can utilize the 4-pin XLR input for DC power. The Web Presenter 4K is also compatible with the Blackmagic ATEM Streaming Bridge to decode the streams back into HDMI or SDI signals for additional routing options.
Key Features
Input any SDI Signal
The Web Presenter allows you to input any 12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI video source up to UHD 4K.
4K Output
The program and USB Type-C outputs supports UHD 4K video. The unit will downconvert 4K video if you are streaming in HD. When streaming 4K, it will pass 4K video as well as upscale HD to 4K video.
Live Streaming Options
You can stream H.264 video via RTMP streaming protocols to the internet via Ethernet or tether a 5G or 4G phone to use mobile data.
USB Source as Webcam
The built-in USB Type-C input works like a webcam, so you can connect a computer and use any streaming software, or even Skype or Zoom. Stream in 4K over the USB Type-C connector, if your software supports 4K).
Monitor Outputs
SDI and HDMI monitor outputs allow you to see the input video as well as display accurate audio levels, on air status, data rate, and cache levels.
Built-In Technical Monitoring
Feature-Rich Program Status
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.
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.
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.
Renting the Black Magic Web Presenter in Mumbai
This Black Magic Web Presenter is delivered to your door anywhere in Mumbai and collected from the same address when your rental ends. Pick your dates on this page to see the exact price for your booking — rates are per day and drop for longer rentals, so weekly and monthly bookings cost less per day than the daily rate.
Most rentals in Mumbai are zero-deposit once your one-time Aadhaar-based KYC is done; high-value kits carry a refundable deposit returned when the gear comes back. Shooting early? Schedule delivery for the evening before so you start the day charged and tested.