ETA July 2024
Blackmagic Media Player is a capture and playback solution for Thunderbolt computers that's specifically designed for playout to live production switchers or large broadcast systems. However it does much more than just video in and out because customers also get 10G Ethernet and power to their computer. Customers get dual 12G-SDI outputs for fill and key playback, 12G-SDI capture, and 10G Ethernet for accessing network storage and laptop power over a single Thunderbolt connection. There is also an independent Thunderbolt connection on the front so customers can simply walk up and plug in their laptop. It also supports full DeckLink API features so most video software will just work.
Blackmagic Media Player Features
- Capture and playback solution for Thunderbolt computers.
- Front panel with LCD, mic input and headphone socket.
- Dual 12G-SDI outputs for fill and key.
- Includes fast 10G Ethernet and 1G Ethernet ports.
- Works with DaVinci Resolve 19.
- Media player and replay solution for live production and broadcast.
- Supports all video standards in NTSC, PAL, 720 HD, 1080 HD and 2160 Ultra HD.
The DaVinci Resolve 19 cut page has exciting new media player, editing and replay features. DaVinci Resolve handles common video file formats, so customers can play any files their client gives customers. For broadcast graphics, DaVinci Resolve 19 can play video files that have an alpha channel, and they will be output as a 10-bit SDI fill and key.
Blackmagic Media Player includes everything customers need for broadcast playback. Place it on the desktop or it can be rack mounted using a Blackmagic Universal Rack Shelf. The front panel has an LCD with video, audio meter status information that includes input, video standard and the depth of the record/playback frame buffer. The audio meter can also be changed between VU and PPM. There's also a headphone socket, speaker and a speaker enable button.
