

The Web Presenter HD can still be a standalone streaming device if you do not require switching. In contrast, they presented the original Web Presenter as a standalone device. Blackmagic is positioning the Web Presenter HD as an alternative to streaming software and highlighting its use in addition to their popular ATEM Television Studio HD Video Switcher. The Teranex Mini Smart Panel allowed you to switch between two feeds, while that is no longer an option for the new Web Presenter HD. The Web Presenter HD can no longer be used as a switcher. While including a built-in LCD screen at no additional cost is a definite plus, it comes with a downside. Whereas the original Web Presenter’s screen was an additional $85 and required installation. The Web Presenter HD, though new, is a better value because it includes a built-in LCD screen for monitoring and control. At $495, at the time of the article, the original and the new Web Presenter HD both come in at the same price, which is impressive considering the enormous price increases we have seen across the entire AV industry. The original Web Presenter required the use of a computer, while the new HD model can stream directly to the internet via ethernet or by connecting to your phone’s 4 or 5g network. Additionally, the new Web Presenter HD now works exclusively with SDI inputs. The original Blackmagic Web Presenter automatically reduced the resolution to 720p, while the new Web Presenter HD default resolution is 1080p. The big difference right off the bat is the resolution rate and removal of the HDMI input and output. The New Web Presenter HD What’s Different Between the two?
