Overview
The ATEM Television Studio is a highly portable all-in-one television studio that is perfect for small venues that may not have the space for traditional equipment racks or broadcast vans. It offers 8 SDI inputs, multiple outputs, chroma keyers, media players, and transitions, as well as advanced features like hardware streaming and recording. There are three different models available, including an ISO model that records all 8 inputs for editing.
The ATEM Television Studio is versatile and can be used for a variety of purposes, from live sports to online education. It is designed for easy setup and use, with a control panel and buttons similar to those found on high-end broadcast switchers. With up to 8 cameras connected, users can take advantage of the creative freedom of multi-camera live production. The ISO model also allows for post-production editing and collaboration. Overall, the ATEM Television Studio offers a complete solution for live production, post-production, and distribution.
Included in box
1x ATEM Television Studio 4K8 2TB
1x Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
About the Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio 4K8 2TB
ATEM Television Studio 4K8 2TB 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, 2TB M.2 internal storage, talkback and more!
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
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 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
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
Compatible with 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.
Power Usage TBA
Physical Specifications
Length 23in
Width 14.8in
Height 6.38in
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
Warranty 12 Months Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.
