Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8

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 TypeTri-Color LED
• Crosspoint Label6 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
• HD programs recorded as a H.264 .mp4 file at the streaming quality setting and at the ATEM video HD standard with AAC audio.
• Ultra HD programs recorded as a H.265 HEVC file at the streaming quality setting and at the ATEM video Ultra HD 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 or Ultra 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 2160p60.
• Media Player Clip Length in 720 HD 720 frames.
• Media Player Clip Length in 1080 HD 360 frames.
• techspecs: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.

Operating Systems

• Mac 13.0 Ventura,
• Mac 14.0 Sonoma 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.
• Power Usage 120 W

Physical Installation

• Physical Installation
• Desktop or in-desk mount.

Environmental Specifications

• 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