Blackmagic Design

ATEM switchers, cinema cameras, DaVinci Resolve, capture cards, and broadcast converters.

About Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Design builds professional video equipment for filmmakers, broadcasters, and live production crews who need broadcast-grade quality without the broadcast-grade price tag. Based in Melbourne, Australia, they've built their reputation on making cinema cameras, live production switchers, and post-production tools accessible to independent creators and mid-sized studios. Their ATEM switchers run live streams and broadcast productions worldwide. DaVinci Resolve, their color grading and editing software, ships free and competes directly with industry standards that cost thousands. The Pocket Cinema Camera line brought RAW recording to handheld form factors. Blackmagic makes the tools that let you build a production workflow without taking out a loan.

ATEM Live Production Switchers

The ATEM line handles live switching for everything from YouTube streams to broadcast television. These switchers let you cut between multiple camera feeds, mix audio, add graphics, and stream directly to platforms like YouTube and Twitch. The ATEM Mini series targets solo creators and small teams with HDMI switching and built-in streaming encoders. The ATEM Television Studio models add SDI connectivity and more inputs for larger productions. Every ATEM includes downstream keyers for graphics, built-in DVE for transitions, and control software that runs on Mac, Windows, or iPad. You can start with a four-input Mini and scale up to 40-input broadcast systems as your production grows.

Cinema Cameras and Pocket Cinema Line

Blackmagic's cinema cameras record in RAW and ProRes formats with dynamic range that holds up in color grading. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K and 4K models pack Super 35 and Micro Four Thirds sensors into compact bodies that work with existing lens collections. They record Blackmagic RAW internally to CFast or SD cards, giving you the flexibility of RAW without massive file sizes. The URSA Mini Pro 12K pushes resolution to 12,288 x 6480 for large-format productions and VFX work. These cameras include built-in ND filters, professional audio inputs, and monitoring tools like focus peaking and false color. They're designed for narrative work, documentaries, and commercial production where image quality matters more than autofocus speed.

Capture Cards and Video I/O

Blackmagic's capture and playback devices connect cameras and decks to your editing system. DeckLink cards install in PCUs and workstations for SDI and HDMI capture with 10-bit 4:2:2 quality. The UltraStudio line offers Thunderbolt connectivity for laptops and external setups. Web Presenter converts SDI and HDMI sources to USB webcam signals for streaming and video calls. HyperDeck recorders capture and play back video files to and from SSDs, working as both backup recorders and playback servers for live production. These tools handle everything from simple HDMI capture for streaming to multi-channel broadcast ingest with timecode and embedded audio.

Shop Blackmagic Design at Blackout Audio

Blackmagic Design's ATEM switchers and cinema cameras give you professional production capabilities at prices that make sense for Canadian creators and production companies. Browse the full range of video switchers, cinema cameras, and capture solutions online. Free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada. Questions about building a live production rig or choosing the right cinema camera for your workflow? Contact the Blackout Audio team.