ATEM Television Studio 4K8

Connections
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.

ATEM Television Studio 4K8
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
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.
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 optional internal M.2 flash memory or to external media via USB-C expansion ports.
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 or Ultra 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
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
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
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
Mac 12.0 Monterey,
Mac 13.0 Ventura or later.
Windows
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
TBA
Physical Specifications
ATEM Television Studio 4K8
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 4K8
Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
Warranty
12 Months Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.