Blackmagic Design
ATEM Television Studio HD8

Blackmagic Design

ATEM Television Studio HD8

Product code
W-APS-20
Category
Video
Family
atemtelevisionstudio
Power
100 W

Specifications

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,
Total Audio Outputs
4 x 1/4 inch Jack analog audio,
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.
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
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.

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
Direct recording to external media via USB-C expansion ports or optional internal M.2 flash memory.
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
58 Channel mixer.
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 and Windows.
Software Updates
Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility
Configuration
Most switcher configurations are set in ATEM Software Control. To set an ATEM switcher IP address, use the ATEM Setup Utility with a direct USB connection to the switcher.

Power Requirements

Power Supply
1 x Internal 100 - 240 AC 50/60Hz with IEC C14 socket.
Power Usage
100 W max.

Physical Installation

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

What's Included
ATEM Television Studio HD8

Warranty

Warranty
1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.

Documents

Documents are hosted by the manufacturer; these are links to their files.

Specification from Blackmagic Design