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NAB 2026: Blackmagic announces a range of new products

With NAB Show 2026 almost upon us, Blackmagic Design has announced a range of new products across digital film cameras, live production, post-production software, audio, recording, storage and network infrastructure. The announcements include updates to DaVinci Resolve, new Fairlight audio tools, and multiple hardware products designed to support SMPTE-2110 IP video workflows, high-speed Ethernet connectivity and integration with Blackmagic Cloud.

Cameras & Cinematic Production

Blackmagic Design announced new URSA Cine products for digital film and live production. The announcements include cameras with large format sensors, support for SMPTE-2110 IP video workflows over 100G Ethernet, and accessories designed for studio use.

URSA Cine 12K LF 100G

  • Digital film camera with a 12K large format sensor

  • Supports SMPTE-2110 IP video via 100G Ethernet

  • Includes high frame rate support (as stated in the release)

  • Designed for use in live production workflows

  • Availability: June 2026

URSA Cine Studio Viewfinder

  • 7-inch viewfinder accessory for URSA Cine cameras

  • Includes touchscreen controls and mounting hardware

  • Designed for studio configuration use

  • Availability: 2026

Read more: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/media/release/20260414-03

URSA Cine Immersive 100G

  • Digital film camera designed for immersive content capture

  • Features dual sensors (as described in the release)

  • Includes high dynamic range (as stated in the release)

  • Supports SMPTE-2110 IP workflows over 100G Ethernet

  • Availability: 2026

Read more: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/media/release/20260414-04


Software & Audio

Blackmagic Design announced DaVinci Resolve 21 and new Fairlight products. The update to DaVinci Resolve includes new features across editing, colour, visual effects and audio. Fairlight Live is introduced as a software-based system for live audio production with support for SMPTE-2110 workflows.

DaVinci Resolve 21

  • New version of DaVinci Resolve

  • Includes new tools for editing, colour, visual effects and audio

  • Includes AI-based features (as described in the release)

  • Availability: Public beta available for download

Read more: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/media/release/20260414-01

Fairlight Live

  • Software-based live audio mixing system

  • Features a customizable user interface

  • Supports SMPTE-2110 IP workflows

  • Includes support for advanced audio processing (as stated in the release)

  • Availability: Demonstrated at NAB 2026

Fairlight Live Audio Panel

  • Hardware control panel designed for Fairlight Live

  • Provides physical controls for live audio mixing

  • Availability: 2026

Read more: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/media/release/20260414-02


Live Production & Switching

Blackmagic Design introduced new ATEM switchers and monitoring solutions designed for live production using SMPTE-2110 IP video. These products support Ultra HD workflows and are intended for use in broadcast and live production environments.

ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP

  • Live production switcher

  • Supports SMPTE-2110 IP video

  • Designed for Ultra HD production

  • Includes multiple inputs and outputs (as specified in the release)

  • Availability: 2026

Read more: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/media/release/20260414-05

ATEM Monitoring Rack Panels

  • Rack-mounted monitoring panels

  • Converts IP video signals to SDI and HDMI for monitoring

  • Designed for use with ATEM systems

  • Availability: 2026

Read more: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/media/release/20260414-14


Recording, Storage & Media

Blackmagic Design announced new recording and storage products designed for high-speed network-based workflows. These products support Ethernet connectivity and integration with Blackmagic Cloud.

HyperDeck ISO Recorder 100G

  • Multi-channel video recorder

  • Supports recording over 100G Ethernet

  • Designed for network-based storage workflows

  • Availability: 2026

Read more: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/media/release/20260414-06

Cloud Store Ultra

  • Network storage solution

  • Includes high-speed Ethernet connections

  • Supports RAID protection and Blackmagic Cloud integration

  • Availability: 2026

Read more: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/media/release/20260414-07

Media Dock Ultra

  • Dock for Blackmagic Media Modules

  • Provides network-based access to media

  • Designed for high-speed workflows

  • Availability: 2026

Read more: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/media/release/20260414-08


SMPTE-2110 IP Infrastructure

Blackmagic Design introduced a range of products for SMPTE-2110 IP video workflows, including converters, bridges and network switches. These products are designed to connect SDI equipment with IP-based systems and support high bandwidth Ethernet connections.

SDI Expander 8x12G

  • Converts between SDI and SMPTE-2110 IP video

  • Supports multiple 12G-SDI connections

  • Includes redundant connection support

  • Availability: 2026

Read more: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/media/release/20260414-09

StudioBridge

  • Connects Ethernet devices within SMPTE-2110 systems

  • Supports high-speed network connections

  • Includes power over Ethernet support (as stated in the release)

  • Availability: 2026

Read more: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/media/release/20260414-10

UpDownCross 100G

  • Multi-channel video converter

  • Supports SD, HD and Ultra HD formats

  • Operates within SMPTE-2110 IP workflows

  • Availability: 2026

Read more: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/media/release/20260414-12

Ethernet Switch 820

  • 100G Ethernet switch

  • Designed for SMPTE-2110 workflows

  • Includes timing support (as stated in the release)

  • Availability: June 2026

Read more: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/media/release/20260414-13