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.
Product Specifics
Upstream Keyers 4, Downstream Keyers 2, Advanced Chroma Keyers 4
SuperSource 1, 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 Sources
Total Streaming Sources Up to 8
Streaming Source Format
RTMP video with audio over a local network or internet connection from compatible Blackmagic Design cameras outputting HyperDeck High, HyperDeck Medium, HyperDeck Low, Streaming High, Streaming Medium or Streaming Low quality setting.
Streaming Source Setup Mapped to inputs in ATEM Software Control Settings.
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
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.
SDI inputs recorded as separate H.264 .mp4 files at up to 70Mb/s quality at the ATEM video standard with AAC audio.
Audio Recording
Audio inputs recorded as separate 24‑bit 48KHz .wav files. Includes 8 x SDI 2 channel embedded audio inputs, 4 x analog audio inputs and up to 32 channels of MADI digital audio.
Switching Program switching recorded as a DaVinci Resolve project .drp file.
Media All media pool stills and clips saved to a separate media folder.
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
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
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.
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 100 W max.
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 HD8 ISO
Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
Warranty
12 Months Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.
