Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio HD8
- 8-Input 3G-SDI 1080p60 Live Switcher
- Redesigned Buttons and Layout
- Streaming Support, USB & M.2 Recording
- Blackmagic Cloud Integration
- Webcam Support, Runs Blackmagic OS
- Up to 16 Multiview Output Sources
- Audio Mixing, Transitions, T-Bar, AUX
- Customizable Electronic LCDs
- Studio Camera Control
- Timecode, MADI, Talkback
Model: HD8 ISO
Details
The Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio HD8 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 3G-SDI inputs that support up to 1080p60 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.
The switcher features an all-new button layout, and it's made from polycarbonate material, so it's much lighter than its predecessor. It provides numerous enhancements to the layout with professional buttons, LCD label displays, and an easy-to-navigate button layout. It includes all the features you'd need for studio operation, including talkback compatibility, GPI and tally interfaces, timecode, MADI input that support up to 32 input channels and 64 output channels for use with external switchers; input audio can be mapped to any of the eight SDI outputs as well as analog audio input and output.
The HD8 features built-in live streaming, and it can connect to the Blackmagic Cloud to share your program for a smooth remote workflow. It also features redundant Ethernet and power to keep your production going if one connection is lost. Two USB-C connectors are available for use as either a webcam, when connected to a computer, or you can utilize an external disk for recording your program.
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.
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 on screen 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 3G-SDI and HDMI output for the multiview.
The design features amazing quality with an extremely low noise floor of -129dBV, a dynamic range of 131dB(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.
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 record status in the multiview.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 large broadcaster could even buy the boards as a spare parts kit.
Specifications
Available M/E Layers | 4 M/E |
Effect Types | 1 x DVE, Stinger 4 x Chroma Key 7 x Luma Key |
Downstream Keys | 2 x Chroma, Luma, DVE |
Generators | 7 x Pattern 2 x Color |
Audio Mixing | 58-Channel Mixing |
Switching Type | Pushbutton, Software, T-Bar |
Processing Resolution | 1080p at 60 |
Color Processing | 10-Bit 4:2:2 RGB |
Number of Video Input Sources | 8 |
Video Inputs | 8 x BNC (3G-SDI) Female |
Input Video Format | SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2 RGB) 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/60 fps 1080i at 50/59.94/60 fps 720p 50/59.94/60 fps |
Audio Inputs | 1 x BNC MADI Female 1 x 2RCA Stereo Analog Female 2 x XLR 3-Pin Analog Female 1 x XLR 5-Pin Female |
Embedded Audio Input | SDI |
Video Output Channels | 8 |
Video Outputs | 8 x BNC |
Output Video Format | SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2 RGB) 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080i at 50/59.94/60 fps 720p at 50/59.94/60 fps |
Audio Outputs | 2 x 1/4" TRS Stereo Analog Female |
Embedded Audio Output | SDI |
Multiview Output | 16-Way Multiview |
Monitor Output | 1 x HDMI |
Other I/O | 1 x BNC Reference Input 1 x BNC Reference Output 1 x BNC Timecode 1 x BNC Timecode 4 x RJ45 LAN Input/Output 1 x RJ45 Talkback Input/Output 1 x RJ12 Remote Input/Output 2 x USB-C Output |
Video Standard Compliance | SMPTE 292M/296M/424M/425M-A/425M-B |
IP Video | H.264: 1920 x 1080 at 60p Encoding |
Transport Protocols | RTMP, TCP/IP |
OS Compatibility | macOS 12 to 13 or Later Windows 10 to 11 *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Wi-Fi | None |
Bluetooth | None |
Power I/O | 1 x IEC C14 (100 to 240 VAC) Input 1 x XLR 4-Pin (12 VDC) Input |
Power Consumption | Device: 100 W |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
Operating Humidity | 0 to 90% |
Storage Humidity | 0 to 90% |
Dimensions | 23 x 14.8 x 6.35" / 58.4 x 37.6 x 16.13 cm |
Weight | 14.9 lb / 6.8 kg |
What's In The Box
- Welcome Wallet with QR Code for Software Download
- Limited 1-Year Warranty