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ATEM Television Studio HD8

Technical Specifications

Description

The ATEM Television Studio HD8 is a compact live production switcher with a built-in broadcast control panel. It delivers a complete live production studio in one unit, featuring 8 standards-converted 3G-SDI inputs, built-in streaming, a master recorder, multiview, USB webcam support, DVE, 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, media players, talkback, and a built-in 4-way Ethernet switch. You can even add optional internal cloud media storage for seamless collaboration. ATEM Television Studio HD8 — broadcast-quality live production, all in one.

Price

3,565.00 USD

Additional information

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 3.0 for external drive recording, webcam out, software control, software updates and switcher connection.

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

color-precision

10-bit.

color-space

Rec 709

sdi-auto-switching

Automatically detects between 1.5G-SDI and level A or level B 3G-SDI.

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

direct-streaming

Supports direct live streaming using Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) over ethernet or a shared internet connection over USB‑C.

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

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-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-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

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 or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility.

operating-systems

Mac 14.0 Sonoma, Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later.

Windows 10 and 11.

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

100 W max.

physical-installation

Desktop or in-desk mount.

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

whats-included

ATEM Television Studio HD8

Welcome wallet with QR code for software download