Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8

SKU: BLA-SWATEMTVSTC/K4K8

Key Features

8-Input 12G-SDI UHD 4K60 Live Switcher
Redesigned Buttons and Layout
Streaming Support, USB and M.2 Recording
Blackmagic Cloud Integration
Webcam Support, Runs Blackmagic OS
12G-SDI & HDMI Multiview Outputs
Audio Mixing, Transitions, T-Bar, AUX
Customizable Electronic LCDs
Studio Camera Control
Timecode, MADI, Talkback

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The Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8 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, talkback and more.

The Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8 adds an all-in-one live streaming switcher to your television studio, remote production, or live venue. This compact, redesigned live TV switcher is a great fit for any streaming production, providing eight 12G-SDI inputs that support up to UHD 4K60 video, built-in live streaming, USB webcam support, a 58-channel audio mixer, chroma keyers, DVE, transitions, media players, internal recording, and talkback support. The switcher is also compatible with the Blackmagic Cloud, so your program recordings can be available immediately from anywhere around the globe.

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 sources. Plus, you get professional camera control, talkback, and audio mixing, all designed into a familiar broadcast panel.

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.

Production Switcher Control

You get an advanced broadcast-grade switcher, with built-in ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, Fairlight audio mixer, DVE, still store for graphics, and more. Most of the features can be operated from the front panel, or you can use the free ATEM Software Control on macOS or Windows to access even more features.

Easy Setup and Usage

Simply press any of the program row buttons on the front panel to cut between video sources. Or you can pre-select a source on the preview row and then choose between cut or effect transitions by selecting the cut or auto buttons. You can select from exciting transitions, such as dissolve, or more dramatic effects, such as dip to colour, DVE squeeze, and DVE push. You can even add a DVE for picture-in-picture effects with customized graphics. There are also media players, which let you store graphics with alpha channels for titles and graphics that you can load as live video inputs. Then, you can live stream the results.

Redesigned Front Panel

The front panel includes buttons for selecting sources, triggering transitions, and setting up video effects. Plus, the buttons are the same high-end type used on expensive broadcast switchers. You also get a built-in T-bar for manual transition control and a three-axis joystick. The front panel even has an innovative audio mixer-control area with live metering on a dedicated LCD. There are also buttons for recording and streaming control, plus live aux switching that lets you change aux outputs between all 8 cameras, program, preview, or the multiview.

Broadcast-Style Mix/Effects Switching

ATEM Television Studio uses a professional program/preview style of operation, which is exactly the way large broadcasters use live production switchers. However, ATEM Television Studio can be switched to A/B style switching, which is easier when it's used by volunteers or community groups. However, if you want to operate the switcher like a broadcast professional, then the program/preview is perfect. This means a source won't be put on air until you press the cut or auto button. This two-step process means you see what you are selecting before putting it to air, so you get fewer mistakes.

Add Exciting Video Effects

One of the benefits of ATEM Television Studio is the range of professional built-in video effects. The cut button ensures an instant cut when switching between sources. The T-bar fader can be used to transition video effects, or you can do the transition automatically by pressing the auto button. Auto uses the transition duration set in the system control. You can also select the type of effect you want, including mix, which does a smooth transition between sources, or dip which transitions via a third video source, such as a colour generator. There is a wide range of SMPTE wipes included, plus DVE effects that slide or squeeze the image off-screen when transitioning between video sources.

Creative Transitions

ATEM Television Studio includes the same kind of transitions found on expensive broadcast switchers. This means the effects and transitions can be customized in many different ways, so they are surprisingly powerful. You'll never stop finding new ways of using them. That's because all transitions can be customized by adjusting parameters such as duration, border colour, border width, position, and direction. You can even use the DVE with a wipe transition, where the DVE moves a graphic over the wiping edge. That's called a graphic wipe, often used in sports broadcasting. The preview transition button can be used to set up effects offline, which is great for eliminating mistakes.

Built-In DVE

ATEM Television Studio HD features an independent DVE that lets you reposition graphics and create picture-in-picture compositions. You get amazing quality and the DVE supports the position, resize, and scale, all in real-time. The DVE lets you create professional picture-in-picture effects with customizable 3D borders, shadows, and lighting. DVEs can also be used to create amazing DVE transitions with squeeze, swoosh, and push effects for adding excitement to your programming. You can even combine DVE transitions with custom graphics to create your graphic wipe transitions. Plus, there is also a SuperSource multilayer processing engine with 4 extra DVEs.

Supports Internal Media

The built-in media pool stores broadcast-quality graphics and animations that can be played back using the built-in media players. Media players appear as independent sources, so you don't need to waste any of the SDI inputs for graphics. For the highest quality, all media supports RGB colourspace with alpha channel, allowing transparency and layering. The media pool can hold 20 HD resolution stills. Motion graphics clips for animations and stingers can be up to 720 frames in 720HD, 360 frames in 1080HD, and 90 frames in UHD 4K. ATEM Software Control allows you to upload and manage media. You can even prepare graphics in Adobe Photoshop and then download them to the media pool using the free ATEM
Photoshop plug-in.

Includes 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers

ATEM Television Studio is perfect for news and on-set presentation work because it features 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers for green screen keying effects. The chroma keyers are incredibly powerful and include features such as a colour picker to sample background colours for automatic generation of the key parameters. You get precise controls for edge and flare, and there is even a foreground colour corrector, so you can match the foreground and background layers for seamless compositions. You can even use it for title overlays by creating graphics with a green or blue background. With 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, ATEM Television Studio is perfect for creating fixed-camera virtual sets.

SuperSource Processing

In addition to the DVE in the ATEM Television Studio, there is also a powerful SuperSource multilayer processor. SuperSource gives you 4 extra DVE layers plus a background layer, all layered together as an additional input source. Any video input can be used as sources for each DVE, then it's all layered together over a media pool custom background or live video. SuperSource is perfect for doing multiple picture-in-picture displays with people being interviewed because you can set up the effect, so the viewer can see each person being interviewed, all within a stylish graphic. SuperSource is just like having a completely independent multi-layer VFX switcher built in.

8 Standards-Converted 12G-SDI Inputs

The ATEM Television Studio HD features 8 independent 12G-SDI inputs, with each input featuring its own dedicated standards converter. That means it's possible to convert any input source to the HD or UHD video standard of the switcher. You could have each switcher's SDI input running a different television standard and all the inputs would just work.

SDI input audio channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 can also be manually routed to various embedded audio channels in the program and aux outputs. Plus, you can even router out audio channels 1 and 2 from the SDI inputs to the MADI digital audio output, so you can hand off the switcher input audio to an external audio engineer for mixing.

12G-SDI Outputs with 16-Channel Embedded Audio

The ATEM Television Studio includes twelve 12G-SDI program outputs, so you get enough connections to send a separate program return feed to all of your cameras. That's important because the SDI program return is used to send tally, talkback, and control information back to the cameras.

You also get two dedicated aux outputs for driving stage monitors and master recorders. These aux outputs can be live-switched using dedicated buttons on the control panel. Aux 1 even includes an onscreen counter for presenter monitoring. Plus, you can manually route audio into all 16 embedded audio channels in the SDI outputs. For camera monitoring, there is a dedicated 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 output for the multiview.

16-Source Multiview on a Single Monitor

When doing larger live productions with multiple cameras, it's vital to see all your video sources at the same time on a single monitor. ATEM Television Studio HD includes a professional multiview that lets you see all video inputs, previews, and programs on a single SDI or HDMI monitor. You can even send the multiview to the aux outputs. Each camera view includes tally indicators, so you know when each source is on air, plus each view has custom labels and audio meters. You can fully customize the multiview layout with up to 16 simultaneous views. You can also select one of the additional status views that lets you track recording, streaming, and the audio mixer status, right from the multiview.

Add Audio Expansion for More Microphones

If you're building a podcasting studio or you need more microphones, then the ATEM Microphone Converter allows audio input expansion. It connects to the ATEM Television Studio using the MADI port, so there's no complex setup and you can daisy-chain units to add more inputs. Each converter has 4 analog inputs that are mic/line selectable and have phantom power.

The design features amazing quality with an extremely low noise floor of -129 dBV, a dynamic range of 131 dB(A), low distortion of 0.002%, and uniform tolerances across all channels. It even uses 8 separate ADCs on each input to collectively extend the dynamic range. Plus, it has a fun HDMI monitoring output with scrolling audio waveforms.

Record Direct to Internal Cloud Storage or USB Disks

ATEM Television Studio HD supports recording to external USB flash disks. Or if an optional M.2 flash disk is installed, you can record directly to internal cloud storage. The internal storage plus any external USB disks will be available to share over the local Ethernet network so that other people can work on postproduction tasks such as editing, colour correction, and graphics preparation.

All recordings are in H.264 format with AAC audio for broadcast-quality video and small file sizes. You can also connect multiple USB disks, so recording will continue if a disk becomes full. You even get buttons on the control panel to start recording, and you can see the record status in the multiview.

Outputs to Any Software that Supports USB Webcams

You can use any video software with ATEM Television Studio HD because the USB connection will emulate a webcam. That means you can plug into a computer and use any video software that works with a webcam. The software is tricked into thinking the ATEM Television Studio HD is a common webcam, but it's a live production switcher. That guarantees full compatibility with any video software and in full resolution 1080HD quality.

Imagine doing a presentation from a professional broadcast studio to software such as Zoom, Teams, or Skype. For streaming, the webcam output also works with streaming software such as Open Broadcaster, XSplit Broadcaster, and more.

Includes Free ATEM Software Control Panel

The ATEM Software Control app unlocks the hidden power of ATEM Television Studio by allowing access to all the features in the switcher. ATEM Software Control features a visual switcher user interface with parameter palettes for making adjustments. Although you can connect via USB, if you connect using Ethernet, you can run multiple copies of ATEM Software Control on different computers.

The software lets you live switch, mix audio, colour correct in the cameras, and manage media. You can also build and run complex macros from the software. Plus, you can save the switcher state as an XML file for recalling jobs later. You can even control trigger external HyperDeck recorders.

Localized for 13 Popular Languages

ATEM Television Studio HD supports multiple languages in the menus and the ATEM Software Control, so you can customize it to the language you prefer. You get support in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Polish, and Ukrainian languages.

Simply go into the setup menu to change the language, or you can always switch to another language at any time in the future. Once a language is selected, the menus on all the LCDs will change to the selected language. Multiple language support means ATEM Television Studio HD is perfect for doing live production work anywhere in the world and with any crew.

Flexible and Redundant Power

The all-in-one design of ATEM Television Studio includes a built-in power supply, so you don't have to carry around an external power brick. Simply plug it into any AC mains outlet and start live production. The international power supply automatically works from 100 to 240 VAC, so you can use it anywhere in the world. Plus, ATEM Television Studio includes both AC and DC power connections.

A broadcast-standard XLR 12 VDC power connection is included, which is perfect for backup power or for running on batteries. That means you can use it in extremely remote locations. Plus, if the internal power supply should malfunction, then you can simply connect an external DC supply to keep running.

Designed to Be Easy to Repair

With so many features built-in, it's vital that ATEM Television Studio can be easily repaired. Plus, there is already a lot of built-in redundancy, with 4 Ethernet connections, 12 program SDI outputs, 2 USB ports, and 2 power connections. However, if someone trips on a cable and breaks a connector, then you need to be able to repair the connector at a low cost.

All the internal electronic PCBs are modular, so any qualified technician can buy a replacement and easily swap the board. This includes the connector PCBs, which can be purchased separately. All the technician needs to do is remove the bottom cover and replace the PCB. A prominent broadcaster could even buy the boards as a spare parts kit.

Applications

Compact Broadcast Vans

With the all-in-one design, you can build a new generation of ultra-compact broadcast vans. You don't need racks of equipment, so you can eliminate clutter for a much nicer work environment. For stability, you can even mount the switcher inset to the desk.

Music Venues and Clubs

Some of the most exciting venues, such as downstairs music venues or comedy clubs, are too small for racks of video equipment. However, ATEM Television Studio can be carried into any venue. It's also easy to pack up, even if the venue is still crowded.

Online Education

ATEM Television Studio is perfect for creating educational content. As the ISO model records the video inputs, you can finesse edits, replace shots, and even add colour correction. Plus, you can even connect to Zoom to incorporate live chat with students.

Live Sports

ATEM Television Studio is perfect for live sports because it has a simple design that's easy for community volunteers to use. It can be installed in sports clubs or taken on the road with the team. With up to 8 cameras, you'll catch all the exciting angles.

Specifications

Connections

SDI Video Inputs

SDI Video Outputs

SDI Rates

1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G

HDMI Video Outputs

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

SDI Program Outputs

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

Direct Cross Points

Shifted Cross Points

Crosspoint Button Type

Tri-Color LED

Crosspoint Label

6 rows 24 character LCD

Preview Transition

Source Select Bus

Dedicated Macro Buttons

10 plus shift 10

Transition Type Buttons

Transition Rate

Set via system LCD menu display

Key Buttons

AUX Buttons

Fader Bar

Record Buttons

Stream Buttons

DSK Transition Selectors

Fade to Black Buttons

System LCD Displays

Numeric Keypad

3 Axis Joystick

Upstream Keyers

Downstream Keyers

Advanced Chroma Keyers

SuperSource

DVEs

Linear/Luma Keyers

Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE)

1 Stinger, 1 DVE.

Total Number of Layers

Pattern Generators

Color Generators

Control Panel

Integrated panel with full control of switching and settings.

Routable Windows

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

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

Channels

Fill and key for each media player.

Media Pool Still Image Capacity

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

< 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.

Software Updates

Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac OS or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility.

Operating Systems

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

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

Warranty

12 Months Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.

What's In The Box

Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8
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