Connections    

• 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 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
• 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    

• 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    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    

• 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 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    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    
• 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.

Operating Systems    

• Mac icon    Mac 13.0 Ventura,
• Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later.
• Windows Icon    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    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    

Welcome wallet with QR code for software download    
Warranty    

• 12 Months Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.