Blackmagic Media Player 10G Recorder and Player

Elegant design with broadcast features.
Recording and playback with powerful 10G Ethernet, dual 12G SDI outputs for fill and key playback, 12G SDI recording and 10G Ethernet for access to network storage over a single Thunderbolt connection.

The Blackmagic Media Player is a recording and playback solution for Thunderbolt computers designed specifically for playout to live production mixers or large broadcast systems. But it can do more than just input and output video. It also offers 10G Ethernet and powers your computer. So with a single Thunderbolt connection, you get the benefit of two 12G-SDI outputs for fill and key playback and 12G-SDI recording, as well as 10G Ethernet for accessing network storage and power for a laptop. To connect your laptop, there's an independent Thunderbolt port on the front. Just walk up and plug in the cable. And because the player supports all DeckLink API functions, almost all video software works!

Elegant design with broadcast functions
The Blackmagic Media Player contains everything you need for broadcast playback. It can be placed on a tabletop or installed in a Blackmagic Universal Rack Shelf in an equipment rack. On the front is an LCD with video and audio level meters as well as status information on input, video standard and framebuffer depth for recording or playback. The audio level meter can be switched between VU and PPM. There is a headphone socket, a loudspeaker and a button to activate the loudspeaker. To activate the speaker, simply press this button twice. If the Blackmagic Media Player is rack-mounted in a control room, all you need to do is go to the rack and connect your computer to the Thunderbolt port on the front of the player.

Extremely fast Thunderbolt connection
The Blackmagic Media Player's fast Thunderbolt port enables video capture and playback, a 10G Ethernet connection and power to a laptop via a single cable. There is a Thunderbolt port on both the front and rear of the player, so you can use it rack-mounted or connected to a laptop. Thunderbolt provides plenty of speed to handle large 4:4:4:4 and 4:2:2:4 files with alpha channels in all SD, HD and Ultra HD video standards up to 2160p/60. The Blackmagic Media Player uses the DeckLink API. This allows almost any video software to run. The bi-directional Thunderbolt connection lets you capture, process and output video in real time. Now you can use a computer as the engine for graphics processing.

Ports for playback, monitoring and desktop extension
The Blackmagic Media Player's many ports are used for monitoring, extending the desktop to multiple screens and fast data exchange over networks. All this via a single Thunderbolt connection! The fill and key outputs for program output can be disabled so that video is only displayed on a mixer when playback begins. However, the dedicated 12G-SDI and HDMI monitoring outputs are always active in preparation for the next playback. There is even an output for balanced audio via active speakers. The 12G-SDI video input enables live monitoring of the multi-view input from the mixer. For checking ISO video files, 10G Ethernet provides quick access to shared storage. A desktop expansion port for the DaVinci user interface is provided, as well as a USB expansion port for keyboard and mouse.

Supports independent fill and key outputs
The Blackmagic Media Player's two 12G-SDI video outputs allow connection to live production mixers for transparent broadcast graphics overlays. Internal hardware support for RGBA and YUVA frame buffers is also provided. When using RGBA graphics, the Blackmagic Media Player automatically transcodes RGB pixels to 10-bit YUV via the fill output and the alpha channel to 10-bit via the key output. The SDI outputs can then be keyed via video when connected to a live production mixer. The key output ensures smooth transitions in the transparent picture elements. That's why the Blackmagic Media Player is made for broadcast graphics and stingers!

Simultaneous capture and playback
The Blackmagic Media Player uses the desktop video software used in our popular DeckLink and UltraStudio capture and playback solutions. This driver supports simultaneous bidirectional real-time transfer of video data to and from the computer. And with extremely low latency. This means that you can capture image data via the SDI connection on the computer and simultaneously send image data from the computer to the SDI outputs. This makes it possible to realize amazing solutions that use the computer as a processing engine. You can use the computer as a keyer or generate broadcast graphics as an overlay over the live input. Also exciting new AI-based overlays on the live video go.

High-speed Ethernet for access to network storage
The 10G high-speed Ethernet port on the Blackmagic Media Player gives you access to network storage when you connect your computer to the Thunderbolt port. Connect to video devices and the network via a single cable without additional Ethernet adapters. 10G Ethernet is ten times faster than normal Ethernet and gives you enough speed for the many video streams required for replays. The 10G Ethernet port offers super low latency for fast access times. Blackmagic Cloud Stores are also equipped with 10G Ethernet. This gives you plenty of speed for collaboration between editors in DaVinci Resolve and access to shared media and ISO recordings.

Video in true 10-bit broadcast quality
The Blackmagic Media Player is designed for the highest quality video. You get support for recording and playback of popular video formats such as Apple ProRes, DNxHD and even uncompressed 10-bit video, without ever being locked into a single file format. The most common 10-bit video for television standards displays colors four times more accurately than 8-bit video. Only uncompressed 10-bit video ensures that all images are a pixel-perfect representation of the source. This gives you the certainty of always working with the best possible quality. You get the sharpest green screen keying, seamless VFX compositing and outstanding color grading.

Compatible with all popular video software
The Blackmagic Media Player supports all popular video software, giving you the freedom to use your existing and favorite tools. It is also superb for editing and color correction of broadcast content in DaVinci Resolve. And because Blackmagic Media Player enables simultaneous capture and playback, you can use the live grading feature in DaVinci Resolve to color correct and output content as you capture video - all at the same time. Blackmagic Media Player also works with external editing programs such as Final Cut Pro, Media Composer, Premiere Pro and others. You can also create stunning visual effects with Fusion, After Effects and Photoshop.

Powerfultools for broadcast graphics
When creating broadcast graphics and titles, you should be able to use the same tools you already know as a graphic designer. This allows you to achieve maximum creativity without having to retrain. Blackmagic Media Player works with DaVinci Resolve's built-in visual effects software, Fusion, as well as Adobe After Effects and Photoshop. Fusion Studio is a powerful node-based compositing VFX tool with 2D and 3D environments, hundreds of effects and more. Fusion is available as a free download integrated into DaVinci Resolve. Blackmagic Media Express software is also included for free and allows you to capture and playback video in files that can be uploaded to Fusion, After Effects and Photoshop.

Classic RS-422 deck control with automation
Since the early 1980s, the RS-422 protocol has been the most widely used control interface for VTRs. Almost all broadcast equipment uses RS-422, originally developed by Sony, and the Blackmagic Media Player has an RS-422 input for deck control. When using automated broadcast systems, this allows you to remotely control software that supports the remote port. The port also supports Advanced Media Protocol commands for managing disk recorders. The RS-422 interface is easy to use. You can even find information on supported remote control commands in the Blackmagic Media Player user manual, which you can download from the support page of our website.

Develop your own software with the SDK
If you want to develop your own control solutions for the Blackmagic Media Player, simply download the Blackmagic Desktop Video SDK for Mac, Windows and Linux for free! With the SDK, software solutions for internal use or distribution to external broadcasters can be created quickly. If flexibility is required, the Desktop Video SDK offers hardware control close to the system. High-level interfaces can also be developed to simplify recurring tasks. Thousands of manufacturers and developers use DeckLink cards for their products. The Desktop Video SDK therefore provides you with a solid foundation for developing broadcast solutions in a commercial environment.

Scope of delivery:
Blackmagic Media Player 10G
Starter folder with QR code for downloading the software