Blackmagic Design recently announced new low priced Studio cameras, a new HyperDeck Studio Mini and a new Blackmagic Design Web Presenter for high quality HD live web streaming to the world's most popular streaming platforms including Facebook Live, Twich, YouTube Live and Periscope among others. The unit also features a 12G-SDI and HDMI connections making it compatible with virtually all pro and pro-sumer cameras out there; the Blackmagic Web Presenter will down convert any SD, HD and Ultra HD sources and turn them into a professional 720p USB webcam stream. As all streaming software works with webcams, Blackmagic Web Presenter also makes it easy to work with any streaming software, but with dramatically higher quality. Streaming in 720p ensures customers get the quality of HD and a 16:9 aspect ratio, but with very low data rates so up-linking streams to the internet is easy from any computer. Blackmagic Web Presenter can also live switch programs using its built in 2 input production switcher when the optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel is installed, making it a full live production solution for location broadcast. Blackmagic Web Presenter Key Features
  • Converts any SDI or HDMI source to USB webcam video in 720p HD format.
  • No drivers required, works with popular streaming software such as Open Broadcaster, XSplit Broadcaster, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Periscope, Twitch.TV and more.
  • Supports all SD, HD and Ultra HD input sources up to 2160p60.
  • 12G-SDI input with 12G-SDI loop output.
  • 12G-SDI program output, ideal for recording masters when doing live switching.
  • HDMI 2.0 input with independent HDMI loop output.
  • HDMI video input re-sync for live switching.
  • XLR balanced mic/line level audio input.
  • Consumer HiFi connections for 2 channels of audio input.
  • Teranex quality down converter.
  • Built in 2 input switcher when used with optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel.
  • Desktop design or can be rack mounted using the Teranex Mini Rack Shelf.
The Blackmagic Design Web Presenter is currently available to order and shipping at £395 + VAT. The company also announced new Studio camera models without built in batteries allowing Blackmagic Design to offer them at a much lower price than before. The HD model has been reduced $200 and is now $1495. The Ultra HD Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K has been reduced $800 from $2,495 to only $1,695. We are expecting official UK GBP pricing soon. Blackmagic Design also announced a new miniaturized professional deck that records and plays back broadcast quality 10-bit video using commonly available SD and UHS-II cards. The new HyperDeck Studio Mini features 6G-SDI for working with all SD, HD and Ultra HD formats up to 3840 x 2160p/30. The HyperDeck Studio Mini is unique because it includes HDMI for monitoring, a built in sync generator and ethernet for uploading media via FTP so it also becomes an ideal solution for digital signage tasks. HyperDeck Studio Mini is available now for £665. To place  your order simply get in touch with our Blackmagic Specialists at 0208 977 1222.