Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio 4K8

SDI Video Inputs

8

SDI Video Outputs

12

SDI Rates

1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G

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

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

10

SDI Program Outputs

1

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.

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.

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

Direct Streaming

Supports direct live streaming using Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) over ethernet or a shared internet connection over USB‑C.

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

HD programs recorded as a H.264 .mp4 file at the streaming quality setting and at the ATEM video HD standard with AAC audio.

Ultra HD programs recorded as a H.265 HEVC file at the streaming quality setting and at the ATEM video Ultra HD 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 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 2160p60.

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 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

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 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

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