Blackmagic PYXIS Broadcast Kit

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  • 2025

  • Product
    Consumer Electronics

Designed By:

Commissioned By:

Blackmagic Design

Designed In:

Australia

The Blackmagic PYXIS Broadcast Kit is an expansion package designed to transform Blackmagic PYXIS into a versatile ‘run and gun’ camera for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) and documentary work. It consists of an ergonomic side grip and top handle with integrated HD OLED viewfinder and high quality stereo microphone.


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  • Independent creators, small enterprises and novices face several challenges when shooting professional ENG content, including limited access to high-quality, affordable equipment and the physical demands of handheld shooting. Complex camera rigs can be intimidating and impractical, especially in challenging, unpredictable live scenarios. Budget constraints force compromises in audio, stability or image quality. Inadequate ergonomics in makeshift solutions can lead to fatigue and hinder responsiveness. These barriers make it difficult to achieve professional broadcast-standard outputs without extensive resources or experience, limiting opportunities for responsive impactful journalism, especially in underrepresented or remote communities.

  • Ideal for fast-paced live productions, the Blackmagic PYXIS Broadcast Kit comprises two main elements: the Pro Handle and the Pro Grip. Pro Handle Mounts to the top of PYXIS cameras and offers an integrated HD OLED viewfinder with precision glass optics for easy and accurate outdoor shooting. A professional stereo microphone with ultra-low noise floor produces crystal clear audio in any location, while a zoom rocker, record button and custom function button Pro grip Places recording and zoom control at the user’s fingertips, with an ergonomic form and padded hand strap providing secure and comfortable use over long shooting sessions.

  • Designed for speed, stability, and comfort, the PYXIS Broadcast kit empowers independent filmmakers, journalists and documentarians, enabling high-end handheld shooting in unpredictable, real-world environments. In a media landscape where speed, authenticity and accessibility matter more than ever, it supports more inclusive, agile approaches to news gathering, amplifying local perspectives and enabling timely, high-quality coverage of global events. Enhancing the functionality and versatility of PYXIS cameras, the PYXIS Broadcast kit allows maximises user investment by expanding the camera’s utility across news, documentary, event coverage and run-and-gun filmmaking. This adaptability reduces the need for multiple cameras, promoting both economic and environmental sustainability.

  • Blackmagic PYXIS Pro Handle Features: •Broadcast top handle for Blackmagic PYXIS cameras. •Built in HD OLED display with precision glass optics. •Built in stereo microphone. •Record button, assignable function buttons and zoom control for compatible zoom lenses. •Two 1/4″ thread mounts permit attachment of accessories like video lights or wireless receivers. •Simple installation, connecting via a single USB-C cable with locking screws for a secure connection. Blackmagic PYXIS Pro Grip Features: •Broadcast side grip for Blackmagic PYXIS cameras. •Ergonomic, comfortable form. •Adjustable hand strap. •Record button and zoom control for compatible zoom lenses. •Simple installation, connecting via a single USB-C cable with locking screws for a secure connection.