Blackmagic Design ATEM Production Studio 4K Live Switcher | 1RU Video Solution

Blackmagic Design ATEM Production Studio 4K Live Switcher 1RU Video Solution

ATEM Production Studio 4K lets you connect up to 8 SD, HD or Ultra HD 4K video cameras, disk recorders and computers to do true broadcast quality work. You get all the features you expect from a professional switcher including chroma key, transitions, media pool, downstream keyers, audio mixer, multi view and the world's first 6G-SDI and HDMI 4K video connections.

The switcher features a reference video input for synchronizing the switcher to other equipment using Tri-level or Blackburst Sync. Each input also features its own frame synchronizer, which allows you to use cameras that do not feature Genlock as well as input video from computer sources. The switcher can handle inputs from all inputs at the same time.

The switcher provides 6 video outputs that are always active. Featuring one SDI and one HDMI Program output , both of which deliver SD/HD/Ultra HD, with one Aux SD/HD/Ultra HD Output that can deliver a clean Program feed without any downstream effects, as primary outputs. The switcher also features an HD only Program output signal for monitoring on an SDI-equipped HD monitor. Multiview monitoring is also HD only over dedicated SDI or HDMI output, and Multiview allows you to view the Program, Preview, six active inputs and two graphic channels (media players) on one screen at the same time. The switcher features a built-in compliment of 3 Luma and 1 Chroma keyers for real time effects and composIt's in Ultra HD, with 10-bit processing. Two downstream keyers allow you to use two graphics/logos/titles/lower thirds from up to twenty stored graphics in a wide variety of formats.

A built-in 2-channel audio mixer handles the embedded HDMI and SDI audio from the 6 active video inputs as well as audio from the balanced and unbalanced analog audio inputs to provide you flexibility and creative audio options. Audio output is embedded in the SDI and HDMI stream, as well as available via balanced audio outputs. Either a Mac or PC running the included ATEM Software controls the switcher's operation and settings. For those who like the feel of a physical control panel, available ATEM Broadcast Panels, connected via the Ethernet port, also control all the features of the switcher. Illuminated front panel buttons allow you to locally select the Aux output, while a 2-inch LCD screen built into the front of the unit allows you to see the Aux output for instant confirmation of the correct output.

Key Features

• Supports NTSC/PAL/HD/UltraHD 4K @ 10-bit
• Supports 4K Resolution Over SDI or HDMI
• 4 x 6G-SDI & 4 x HDMI Inputs (4k/HD/SD)
• Tri-Sync/Blackburst Ref. Sync Input
• 8 x Built-in Frame Synchronizers
• Multiview Monitoring in HD
• Program Outputs in SD/HD/4K HD
• 4 x Keyers Total: 3 x Luma, 1 x Chroma
• Audio: 10 x Input, 2 Channel Mixer
• Hardware or Software Mac/PC Control

Technical Specifications

Total Video Input
8
Total Video Output
6
SDI Video Input
4 x 10-bIt'sD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable. 2 channel embedded audio.
HDMI Video Input
4 x HDMI type A. 10-bIt'sD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable. 2 channel embedded audio.
Analog Audio Output
2 x XLR.
SDI Audio Output
2 Ch embedded into SDI output on all outputs.
Audio Input
2 x XLR. 2 x RCA.
Sync Input
Tri-Sync or Blackburst.
Internal Frame Synchronizers
8. All inputs.
SDI Program Output
1 x 10-bIt'sD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable.
HDMI Program Output
1 x HDMI type A, 10-bIt'sD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable.
Down Converted SDI Program Output
1 x 10-bit (Ultra HD 4K to HD)
SDI Preview Output
1 x 10-bIt'sD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable.
SDI Aux. Output
1 x 10-bIt'sD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable.
Quantity of Multi Views
1
Control Panel Connection
Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT. Allows direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network.

SD Format Support
625/25 PAL 4:3 and 16:9, 525/29.97 NTSC 4:3 and 16:9
HD Format Support
720p50, 720p59.94, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080i50, 1080p50, 1080i59.94, 1080p59.94.
Ultra HD 4K
3840x2160p23.98, 3840x2160p24, 3840x2160p25, 3840x2160p29.97.
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, 292M.
Video Sampling
4:2:2
Color Precision
10-bit
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709
HDMI Input Resolutions for Computers
720 x 480i 59.97Hz, 720 x 576i 50Hz, 1280 x 720 59.94Hz, 1280 x 720 50Hz and 1920 x 1080 59.94Hz, 1920 x 1080 50Hz, 3840 x 2160 23.98Hz, 3840 x 2160 24Hz, 3840 x 2160 25Hz, 3840 x 2160 29.97Hz.
Colorspace Conversion
Hardware based real time.
Processing Delay
1 Line
Audio Mixer
10 input x 2 channel mixer. Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video. Level and Peak metering. Master gain control. Analog outputs may be used for separate monitoring.
4K to HD Down Conversion
Yes, program x 1

Control Panel Included
ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac OS X 10.7.2 or 10.8 Mountain Lion and Windows 7 64-bit or Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit.
Software Updates
Using USB 2.0 connection directly connected to Mac OS X or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Switcher Utility.
Configuration
Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address which is set via the ATEM Switcher Utility connected via USB to chassis.

Colorspace Conversion
Hardware based real time.
Processing Delay
< 2 Lines.
Audio Mixer
12 input x 2 channel mixer.
Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video.
Level and Peak metering.
Master gain control.
Analog outputs may be used for separate monitoring.
4K to HD Down Conversion
Yes, program x 1.

Total Number of Layers
4
Upstream Keyers
1
Downstream Keyers
2
Linear/Luma Keyers
3
Chroma Keyers
1
Pattern Generators
2
Color Generators
2
Display interface
Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768.
Media Players
2
Channels
Fill and key for each Media Player.
Media Pool Still Image Capacity
20 with fill and key.
Media Pool Still Image Format
PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF.
Number of Windows
1 x 10
Routable Windows
8
Tally
Red for program and green for preview indication.
Windows Source Labels
Yes
Control Panel Compatibility
Includes ATEM Software Control Panel. Also compatible with ATEM 1 M/E Broadcast Panel and ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel.

Interface
Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768.
Front panel
Built in LCD monitor for video and 27 LED buttons for Aux switching.

Input Voltage
110-240 V AC
Power Usage
60W

Dimensions (W X H X D)
19" X 1.73" X 5.79"

Weight
3.75 lb