Description

Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio HD8 - Black (SWATEMTVSTA/HD08)

8-Input 3G-SDI 1080p60 Live Switcher
Redesigned Buttons and Layout
Streaming Support, USB & M.2 Recording
Blackmagic Cloud Integration
Webcam Support, Runs Blackmagic OS
Up to 16 Multiview Output Sources
Audio Mixing, Transitions, T-Bar, AUX
Customizable Electronic LCDs
Studio Camera Control
Timecode, MADI, Talkback

Add an all-in-one live streaming switcher to your television studio, remote production, or live venue with the ATEM Television Studio HD8 from Blackmagic Design.
This compact, redesigned live TV switcher is a great fit any streaming production, providing eight 3G-SDI inputs that support up to 1080p60 video, built-in live streaming, USB webcam support, a 58-channel audio mixer, chroma keyers, DVE, transitions, media players, internal recording, and talkback support.
The switcher is also compatible with the Blackmagic Cloud, so your program recordings can be available immediately from anywhere around the globe.

The switcher features an all-new button layout, and it's made from polycarbonate material, so it's much lighter than its predecessor.
It provides numerous enhancements to the layout with professional buttons, LCD label displays, and an easy-to-navigate button layout.
It includes all the features you'd need for studio operation, including talkback compatibility, GPI and tally interfaces, timecode, MADI input that support up to 32 input channels and 64 output channels for use with external switchers, input audio can be mapped to any of the eight SDI outputs as well as analog audio input and output.

The HD8 features built-in live streaming, and it can connect to the Blackmagic Cloud to share your program for a smooth remote workflow.
It also features redundant Ethernet and power to keep your production going if one connection is lost. Two USB-C connectors are available for use as either a webcam, when connected to a computer, or you can utilize an external disk for recording your program.

Technical Detail

ATEM Television Studio HD8

Available M/E Layers
Banks: 4 M/E

Effect Types
1 x DVE, Stinger
4 x Chroma Key
7 x Luma Key
Downstream Keys: 2 x Chroma, Luma, DVE
Generators
7 x Pattern
2 x Color
Audio Mixing: 58-Channel Mixing
Switching Type: Pushbutton, Software, T-Bar
Processing Resolution: 1080p at 60
Color Processing: 10-Bit 4:2:2 RGB

Connections
Number of Video Input Sources: 8
Video Inputs: 8 x BNC (3G-SDI) Female
Input Video Format:
SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2 RGB)
1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/60 fps
1080i at 50/59.94/60 fps
720p 50/59.94/60 fps
Audio Inputs:
1 x BNC MADI Female
1 x 2RCA Stereo Analog Female
2 x XLR 3-Pin Analog Female
1 x XLR 5-Pin Female
Embedded Audio Input: SDI
Video Output Channels: 8
Video Outputs: 8 x BNC
Output Video Format:
SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2 RGB)
1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080i at 50/59.94/60 fps
720p at 50/59.94/60 fps
Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS Stereo Analog Female
Embedded Audio Output: SDI
Multiview Output: 16-Way Multiview
Monitor Output: 1 x HDMI
Other I/O:
1 x BNC Reference Input
1 x BNC Reference Output
1 x BNC Timecode
1 x BNC Timecode
4 x RJ45 LAN Input/Output
1 x RJ45 Talkback Input/Output
1 x RJ12 Remote Input/Output
2 x USB-C Output

Video Standard Compliance
SMPTE 292M/296M/424M/425M-A/425M-B
IP Video
H.264:
1920 x 1080 at 60p Encoding
Transport Protocols: RTMP, TCP/IP

OS Compatibility
macOS 12 to 13 or Later
Windows 10 to 11
Wi-Fi: None
Bluetooth: None

Power I/O
1 x IEC C14 (100 to 240 VAC) Input
1 x XLR 4-Pin (12 VDC) Input
Power Consumption
Device: 100 W

Enviroment info
Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature: -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Operating Humidity: 0 to 90%
Storage Humidity: 0 to 90%

Dimensions and weight
Dimension: 23 x 14.8 x 6.35" / 58.4 x 37.6 x 16.13 cm
Weight: 14.9 lb / 6.8 kg