Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio HD8
Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio HD8 8 is a compact live production switcher. With built in broadcast control panel. Get a fully featured broadcast quality live production studio with 8 standards converted 3G-SDI inputs, built in streaming, master recorder and multiview. Additionally USB webcam support, DVE, 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, media players, talkback, 4 way Ethernet switch and optional internal cloud media storage.
Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio HD8 Live Production
You get an incredibly powerful 8 input switcher with both program and two 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!
Works Like a True Broadcast Live Production Switcher!
While ATEM Television Studio HD8 is a compact design, it still includes very powerful broadcast features! If you’re interested in a career in the television industry, then it’s perfect for training as it has the same features as switchers in high end broadcast studios. You get an advanced broadcast grade switcher, with built in ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, Fairlight audio mixer, DVE, still store for graphics and much more! Most of the features can be operated from the front panel, or you can use the free ATEM Software Control on Mac or Windows to access even more features! With a little fun experimentation it’s possible for anyone to create high end broadcast quality live television!
Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio HD8 Connections
SDI Video Inputs 8
SDI Video Outputs 12
SDI Rates 1.5G, 3G
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
2 Ch embedded audio on all SDI outputs.
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
2
SDI Program Outputs
1
Webcam Output
2 x USB-C supporting 720p or 1080p at PGM frame rate.
Total Multi Views
1 x 3G-SDI
1 x HDMI
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 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
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B.
Video Sampling
4:2:2
Colour Precision
10-bit.
Colour Space
REC 709
SDI Auto Switching
Automatically detects between 1.5G-SDI and level A or level B 3G-SDI.
Product Specifics
Upstream Keyers
4
Downstream Keyers
2
Advanced Chroma Keyers
4
SuperSource
1
Linear/Luma Keyers
7
Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE)
1 Stinger, 1 DVE.
Total Number of Layers
8
Pattern Generators
7
Colour 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
USB-C expansion port can record directly to external media.
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
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
Display Minimum Resolution
1366 x 768
Media Player
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
400 frames.
Media Player Clip Length in 1080 HD
200 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
None
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.
ATEM Television Studio HD8 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.
