Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8 Live Production Switcher

Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8 Live Production Switcher

ATEM Television Studio 4K8 is a powerful Ultra HD live production switcher with a built-in broadcast control panel. Get a fully featured broadcast quality live production studio with 8 12G-SDI inputs, 10 12G-SDI aux outputs for external recorders, 4 port 10G Ethernet switch, built in streaming, master recorder, multiview, USB webcam support, 2 DVEs, SuperSource, 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, 2 media players, talkback and more!

Compact live production switcher with built in broadcast control panel, 8 x 3G‑SDI inputs, streaming, recording, multiview, DVE, keyers, USB webcam, media players, talkback and optional cloud storage.

Compact Broadcast Vans
With the all-in-one design, you can build a new generation of ultra compact broadcast vans! You don't need racks of equipment, so you can eliminate clutter for a much nicer work environment. For stability, you can even mount the switcher inset into the desk!

Music Venues and Clubs
Some of the most exciting venues, such as downstairs music venues or comedy clubs, are too small for racks of video equipment. However, ATEM Television Studio can be carried into any venue! It’s also easy to pack up, even if the venue is still crowded.

Online Education
ATEM Television Studio is perfect for creating education content! As the ISO model records the video inputs, you can finesse edits, replace shots and even add color correction! Plus, you can even connect to Zoom to incorporate live chat with students!

Live Sports
ATEM Television Studio is perfect for live sports because it has a simple design that's easy for community volunteers to use. It can be installed into sports clubs or taken on the road with the team! With up to 8 cameras, you'll catch all the exciting angles!

Self-Contained Broadcast Quality Switcher
The ATEM Television Studio combines a switcher and control panel into the same unit, so it’s extremely portable. You get everything you need! The front panel includes buttons for selecting sources, triggering transitions and setting up video effects. Plus, the buttons are the same high-end type used on expensive broadcast switchers! You also get a built-in t-bar for manual transition control! The front panel even has an innovative audio mixer control area with live metering on a dedicated LCD. There are also buttons for recording and streaming control, plus live aux switching that lets you change aux outputs between all 8 cameras, program, preview or the multiview.

Connect up to 8 Broadcast Cameras
With 8 SDI video inputs, ATEM Television Studio lets you connect multiple cameras for different views of the performance. Video cameras with SDI outputs, such as Blackmagic Studio Camera or Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2, are much better quality as they have better low light performance and use professional lenses. All video sources will re-sync to the switcher, even if they operate at different video standards. Everything just works so setup on location is easy and you don't have to worry about technical problems. Imagine taking advantage of the creative freedom of multi camera live production for interviews, advertorials, theater productions, music performances, sports and more!

Live Production
You get an incredibly powerful 8 input switcher with both program and aux outputs so you have everything you need for mobile production. That means you can connect up to 8 cameras! Plus, you get professional camera control, talkback and audio mixing all designed into a familiar broadcast panel.

Post Production
The ISO model records all inputs into separate files so you can edit using any NLE that supports multi-cam! That's possible because all files have perfect timecode sync! Plus, with built in network storage, you can edit while recording! Multiple users can even share media and collaborate!

Distribution
With a built-in hardware streaming engine, you can live stream your event to a global audience! Recording to H.264 files with AAC audio means you get the correct format to upload to YouTube. Plus, you share live broadcasts with your audience by using the aux outputs and large screens and projectors!

Easy to Use and Fast to Learn!
There's never been a switcher that’s easier to use, as you simply press any of the program row buttons on the front panel to cut between video sources. Or you can pre select a source on the preview row and then choose between cut or effect transitions by selecting the cut or auto buttons. You can select from exciting transitions such as dissolve, or more dramatic effects such as dip to color, DVE squeeze and DVE push. You can even add a DVE for picture in picture effects with customized graphics. There are also media players which let you store graphics with alpha channels for titles and graphics that you can load as live video inputs. Then you can live stream the results!

True Broadcast Style Mix Effects Switching
ATEM Television Studio uses a professional program/preview style of operation, which is exactly the way large broadcasters use live production switchers! However, ATEM Television Studio can be switched to A/B style switching, which is easier when it's used by volunteers or community groups. However, if you want to operate the switcher like a broadcast professional then the program/preview is perfect! This means a source won't be put on air until you press the cut or auto button. This 2-step process means you see what you are selecting before putting it to air, so you get fewer mistakes. Plus, program/preview operation is a fantastic way to train students for a career in broadcast television!

Easy to Add Exciting Video Effects!
One of the benefits of ATEM Television Studio is the range of professional built in video effects! The cut button ensures an instant cut when switching between sources. The t-bar fader can be used to transition video effects, or you can do the transition automatically by pressing the auto button. Auto uses the transition duration set in the system control. You can also select the type of effect you want including mix, which does a smooth transition between sources, or dip which transitions via a third video source, such as a color generator. There is a wide range of SMPTE wipes included, plus fun DVE effects that slide or squeeze the image off screen when transitioning between video sources!

Includes Loads of Extremely Creative Transitions!
ATEM Television Studio includes the same kind of transitions found on expensive broadcast switchers. This means the effects and transitions can be customized in many different ways, so they are surprisingly powerful. You'll never stop finding new ways of using them! That’s because all transitions can be customized by adjusting parameters such as duration, border color, border width, position and direction. You can even use the DVE with a wipe transition, where the DVE moves a graphic over the wipe edge. That's called a graphic wipe and it’s often used in sports broadcasting. The preview transition button can be used to set up effects offline, which is great for eliminating mistakes.

Built in DVE for Broadcast Video Effects
ATEM Television Studio features an independent DVE that lets you reposition graphics and create picture in picture compositions. You get amazing quality and the DVE supports position, resize and scale, all in real time. The DVE lets you create professional picture in picture effects with customizable 3D borders, shadows and lighting. DVEs can also be used to create amazing DVE transitions with squeeze, swoosh and push effects for adding excitement to your programming. You can even combine DVE transitions with custom graphics to create your own graphic wipe transitions! Pus there is also a SuperSource multi-layer processing engine with 4 extra DVEs!

Supports Internal Media for Stills and Motion Graphics
The built in media pool stores broadcast quality graphics and animations that can be played back using the built in media players. Media players appear as independent sources so you don't need to waste any of the SDI inputs for graphics. For highest quality, all media supports RGB colorspace with alpha channel, allowing transparency and layering. The media pool can hold 20 HD or Ultra HD resolution stills. Depending on the model, motion graphics clips for animations and stingers can be up to 720 frames in 720HD, 360 frames in 1080HD and 90 frames in 2160 Ultra HD. The ATEM Software Control allows you to upload and manage media. You can even prepare graphics in Adobe Photoshop and then download to the media pool using the free ATEM Photoshop plug-in!

Includes 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers
ATEM Television Studio is perfect for news and on-set presentation work because it features 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers for green screen keying effects. The chroma keyers are incredibly powerful and include features such as a color picker to sample background colors for automatic generation of the key parameters. You get precise controls for edge and flare, and there is even a foreground color corrector so you can match the foreground and background layers for seamless compositions. You can even use it for title overlays by creating graphics with a green or blue background. With 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, ATEM Television Studio is perfect for creating fixed camera virtual sets!

Powerful SuperSource Processing!
In addition to the DVE in the ATEM Television Studio, there is also a powerful SuperSource multi-layer processor! SuperSource gives you 4 extra DVE layers plus a background layer, all layered together as an additional input source. Any video input can be used as sources for each DVE, then it’s all layered together over a media pool custom background or live video. SuperSource is perfect for doing multiple pictures in picture displays with people being interviewed because you can set up the effect so the viewer can see each person being interviewed all within a stylish graphic. SuperSource is just like having a completely independent multi-layer VFX switcher built in!

Up to 8 Standards Converted SDI Inputs!
The ATEM Television Studio HD models feature 8 independent 3G-SDI inputs, and the 4K model has 8 12G-SDI inputs. Each SDI input has a dedicated standards converter so any 720 HD, 1080 HD or 2160 Ultra HD input source will be converted to the standard of the switcher! That means each SDI input could have a different television standard and all inputs will just work! SDI input audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 can also be manually routed to various embedded audio channels in the program and aux outputs. Plus, you can even router out audio channels 1 and 2 from the SDI inputs to the MADI digital audio output, so you can hand off the switcher input audio to an external audio engineer for mixing.

Professional SDI Outputs with 16 Channel Embedded Audio
The ATEM Television Studio includes up to nine SDI program outputs so you get enough connections to send a separate program return feed to all of your cameras! That’s important because the SDI program return is used to send tally, talkback and control information back to the cameras! You also get dedicated aux outputs for driving stage monitors and master recorders. Two of the aux outputs can be live switched using dedicated buttons on the control panel! One of the aux outputs also includes an on-screen counter for presenter monitoring. Plus, you can manually route audio into all 16 embedded audio channels in the SDI outputs! There's also a dedicated 3G-SDI and HDMI output for the multiview.

Built In Audio Mixer with 6 Band EQ, Compressor and Limiter
With a built in Fairlight audio mixer, ATEM Television Studio makes it possible to do complex live sound mixing. The internal mixer features enough channels for all SDI inputs, as well as extra channels for the XLR, RCA and MADI inputs! Each input channel features the highest quality 6 band parametric EQ, compressor, limiter, expander and noise gate as well as level and pan controls. You can mix all these input channels together at the same time, or you can set video sources to "audio follow video". The audio mixer is extremely powerful and it can be adjusted from the front panel using the dedicated audio mixer controls and LCD. Plus, you can also mix audio using ATEM Software Control!

Built-in Multiview Supports 16 Sources on a Single Monitor
When doing larger live productions with multiple cameras, it’s vital to see all your video sources at the same time on a single monitor. ATEM Television Studio includes a professional multiview that lets you see all video inputs, preview and program on a single SDI or HDMI monitor. You can even send the multiview to the aux outputs! Each camera view includes tally indicators so you know when each source is on-air, plus each view has custom labels and audio meters. You can fully customize the multiview layout with up to 16 simultaneous views! You can also select one of the additional status views that lets you track recording, streaming and the audio mixer status, right from the multiview!

Record to Internal Storage or USB Disks!
ATEM Television Studio supports recording to external USB flash disks! Or if an optional M.2 flash disk is installed, you can record directly to internal network shared storage! The internal storage plus any external USB disks will be available to share over the local Ethernet network so other people can work on post production tasks such as editing, color correction and graphics preparation. All recordings are in H.264 format with AAC audio for broadcast quality video and small file sizes. You can also connect multiple USB disks, so recording will continue if a disk becomes full. You even get buttons on the control panel to start recording and you can see record status in the multiview!

Edit Live Production with Separate ISO Recordings!
The ATEM Television Studio HD ISO model allows you to edit your live event as it can record all inputs to separate video files! You get 8 separate video input files with matching timecode and sync, plus the program video is also recorded into a separate master video file. This means you can edit using any NLE software that supports multi-cam editing! You can use any edit software that supports multi-cam because all input ISO video files will have matching timecode and be in perfect sync! Now it's easy to re-edit your show after the event, so your work will be absolutely perfect! Plus, audio is recorded into separate WAV files so you can even professionally remix your audio!

Technical Specifications

Connections
SDI Video Inputs
8
SDI Video Outputs
12
SDI Rates
1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
HDMI Video Outputs
1
Total Audio Inputs
2 x XLR balanced analog audio,
1 x BNC 32 Ch MADI digital audio,
2 x RCA stereo analog audio,
1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.
Total Audio Outputs
4 x 1/4-inch Jack analog audio,
1 x BNC 64 Ch MADI digital audio, up to 50 active,
1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.
SDI Audio Inputs
4 Ch embedded audio on all SDI inputs.
SDI Audio Outputs
16 assignable channels.
Timecode Connections
1 x BNC In, 1 x BNC Out.
Reference Input
1 x BNC In, 1 x BNC Out.
Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
Video Input Re-Sync
On all 8 inputs.
Frame Rate and Format Converters
On all 8 inputs.
SDI Aux Outputs
10
SDI Program Outputs
1
Webcam Output
2 x USB-C supporting 720p or 1080p at PGM frame rate.
Total Multi Views
1 x 12G-SDI
1 x HDMI 2.0
Remote
RJ12 supports RS-422
Control Panel Connection
Ethernet. Direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network.
Internal Timecode Generator
Yes
Talkback
RJ45 for 3rd party talkback systems.
Tally Output
Added via ethernet connection to Blackmagic Design GPI and Tally Interface product. (Not included).
Ethernet
4 x RJ45 with internet network switch. Supports 10/100/1000/10G BASE-T.
Computer Interface
2 x USB-C supports USB 2.0 for external drive recording, webcam out, software control, software updates and switcher connection.
Standards
SD Video Standards
None
HD Video Input Standards
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
Ultra HD Video Input Standards
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97
2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1 and SMPTE 2082-10.
Video Sampling
4:2:2
Color Precision
10-bit.
Color Space
REC 709, REC 2020
SDI Auto Switching
Automatically detects between 1.5G-SDI, level A or level B 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI.
Product Specifics
Number of Mix Effects Rows
1
Direct Cross Points
10
Shifted Cross Points
20
Crosspoint Button Type
Tri-Color LED
Crosspoint Label
6 rows 24-character LCD
Preview Transition
1
Source Select Bus
1
Dedicated Macro Buttons
10 plus shift 10
Transition Type Buttons
5
Transition Rate
Set via system LCD menu display
Key Buttons
8
AUX Buttons
12
Fader Bar
1
Record Buttons
2
Stream Buttons
2
DSK Transition Selectors
6
Fade to Black Buttons
1
System LCD Displays
1
Numeric Keypad
1
3 Axis Joystick
1
Upstream Keyers
4
Downstream Keyers
2
Advanced Chroma Keyers
4
SuperSource
1
DVEs
2
Linear/Luma Keyers
7
Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE)
1 Stinger, 1 DVE.
Total Number of Layers
8
Pattern Generators
7
Color Generators
2
Control Panel
Integrated panel with full control of switching and settings.
Routable Windows
16
Windows Source Labels
Yes
Tally
Red for program and green for preview indication.
Talkback Support
Yes
Mix Minus Support
Yes
Streaming
Direct Streaming
Supports direct live streaming using Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) over ethernet or a shared internet connection over USB‑C.
Recording
Direct Recording Video and Audio
Direct recording to optional internal M.2 flash memory or to external media via USB-C expansion ports.
Video Recording
Program recorded as a H.264 .mp4 file at the streaming quality setting and at the ATEM video standard with AAC audio.
Media Format
Supports media formatted ExFAT (Windows/Mac). APFS or HFS+ (Mac).
Multi View Monitoring
1 x multi view via SDI and HDMI configurable to 16, 13, 10, 7 or 4 up views. Includes monitoring of Program, Preview, Inputs, Media Players, DSKs, SuperSource, Clean Feed with optional labels and audio meters.
Multi View Video Standard
HD or Ultra HD
Display Minimum Resolution
1366 x 768
Media Players
2
Channels
Fill and key for each media player.
Media Pool Still Image Capacity
20
Media Pool Still Image Format
PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF.
Media Pool Clip Capacity
2 x up to 1080p60.
Media Player Clip Length in 720 HD
720 frames.
Media Player Clip Length in 1080 HD
360 frames.
Media Player Clip Length in 2160 HD
90 frames.
Media Pool Video File Format
TGA sequence.
Media Pool Audio File Format
WAV, MP3 and AIFF.
Processing
Processing Delay
< 10 lines when genlocked and in the same format as the switcher.
Audio Mixer
58 Channel mixer.
Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video.
Level and Peak metering.
Master gain control.
6 band parametric EQ, Dynamics including Expander, Gate, Compressor and Limiter.
Camera Control
When used with most Blackmagic Design cameras, ATEM can control focus, iris and zoom of compatible lenses and camera settings including gain, white balance, tint, shutter, ND filter, color corrector, tally and record start/stop.
Down Conversion
1 x multi view
Software
Control Panel Included
ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 12.0 Monterey, Mac 13.0 Ventura or later. and Windows 10 or 11.
Software Updates
Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac OS or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility.
Operating Systems
Mac 12.0 Monterey,
Mac 13.0 Ventura or later.
Windows 10 and 11.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
1 x Internal 100 - 240 AC 50/60Hz with IEC C14 socket.
1 x 4 pin XLR 12V DC In for external power supply or battery use.
Physical
6.38 x 14.8 x 23 Inches
Weight
14.9 lb
Physical Installation
Desktop or in-desk mount.
Environmental
Operating Temperature
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
What's Included
ATEM Television Studio 4K8
Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
Warranty
12 Months Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.