ATEM Television Studio HD8 is a compact live production switcher with built in broadcast control panel. Get a fully featured broadcast quality live production studio with 8 standards converted 3G-SDI inputs, built in streaming, master recorder, multiview, USB webcam support, DVE, 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, media players, talkback, 4 way Ethernet switch and optional internal cloud media storage.

8

12

1.5G, 3G

1

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.

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.

4 Ch embedded audio on all SDI inputs.

2 Ch embedded audio on all SDI outputs.

1 x BNC In, 1 x BNC Out.

1 x BNC In, 1 x BNC Out.

Tri-Sync or Black Burst.

On all 8 inputs.

On all 8 inputs.

2

1

2 x USB-C supporting 720p or 1080p at PGM frame rate.

1 x 3G-SDI

1 x HDMI

RJ12 supports RS-422

Ethernet. Direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network.

Yes

RJ45 for 3rd party talkback systems.

Added via ethernet connection to Blackmagic Design GPI and Tally Interface product. (Not included).

4 x RJ45 with internet network switch. Supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T.

2 x USB-C supports USB 2.0 for external drive recording, webcam out, software control, software updates and switcher connection.

None

720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60

SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B.

4:2:2

10-bit.

REC 709

Automatically detects between 1.5G-SDI and level A or level B 3G-SDI.

1

10

20

Tri-Color LED

6 rows 24 character LCD

1

1

10 plus shift 10

5

Set via system LCD menu display

8

12

1

2

2

6

1

1

1

1

4

2

4

1

2

7

1 Stinger, 1 DVE.

8

7

2

Integrated panel with full control of switching and settings.

16

Yes

Red for program and green for preview indication.

Yes

Yes

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

USB-C expansion port can record directly to external media.

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

Supports media formatted ExFAT (Windows/Mac). APFS or HFS+ (Mac).

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.

HD

1366 x 768

2

Fill and key for each media player.

20

PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF.

2 x up to 1080p60.

400 frames.

200 frames.

TGA sequence.

WAV, MP3 and AIFF.

< 10 lines when genlocked and in the same format as the switcher.

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.

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.

None

ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 12.0 Monterey, Mac 13.0 Ventura or later. and Windows 10 or 11.

Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility.

Operating Systems

Mac 14.0 Sonoma,
Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later.

Windows 10 and 11.

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.

100 W max.

Physical Specifications

Desktop or in-desk mount.

0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)

-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)

0% to 90% non-condensing