Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio HD8 ISO

Key Features

Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio HD8 ISO in More Detail

Separate ISO recordings to edit live productions

The ATEM Television Studio HD ISO model allows you to edit your live event as it can record all inputs to separate video files. You get 8 separate video input files with matching timecode and sync, plus the program video is also recorded into a separate master video file. This means you can edit using any NLE software that supports multi-cam editing. A DaVinci Resolve Project file is saved and linked to the input video files, so your live switching is converted into an edit timeline that you simply click to open. Now it’s easy to re-edit your show with new colour grades and even updated graphics. Plus all audio is recorded into separate WAV files in order to professionally remix your audio.

Edit live productions with DaVinci Resolve

With support for DaVinci Resolve project files in the ISO model, you get a full post production workflow with editing, colour correction, visual effects and audio mixing. Plus DaVinci Resolve is a free download for Mac, Windows and Linux, so there’s no monthly license costs. Simply open the project and you’ll see your live production as an edit timeline. You can trim edits and remove shots you don’t want. In the cut page, the sync bin will show alternative shots in a multi-view display. If you want to replace a shot, then simply click an alternative. Finally, you can add professional DaVinci colour correction. You can even relink to Blackmagic RAW camera files if you want to finish in Ultra HD.

Connect to remote internet cameras

Another exciting feature on the ATEM Television Studio HD ISO model is that it can connect to remote cameras. The Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2, Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro G2 and Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro cameras can live stream in H.264 direct to the switcher. If you’re connected to the local network, then simply select the camera in the input menu. However if the switcher is set to a fixed external IP address, then you can export an XML file with the camera settings to live stream from anywhere on the internet. Simply load the XML file into the camera. Plus you even get camera control and tally. Program audio is also sent back to the camera which is great for live interviews.

Production, post production and distribution in-one

• Live production

You get an incredibly powerful 8 input switcher with both program and two aux outputs so you have everything you need for mobile production. That means you can connect up to 8 cameras. Plus you get professional camera control, talkback and audio mixing all designed into a familiar broadcast panel.

• Distribution

With a built in hardware streaming engine, you can live stream your event to a global audience. Recording to H.264 files with AAC audio means you get the correct format to upload to YouTube. Plus you share live broadcasts with your audience by using the aux outputs and large screens and projectors.

• Post production

The ISO model records all inputs into separate files in order to edit using any NLE that supports multi-cam. That’s possible because all files have perfect timecode sync. Plus with built in network storage, you can edit while recording. Multiple users can even share media and collaborate.

The world’s most portable all-in-one television studio

The ATEM Television Studio HD ISO8 ISO is a professional live production switcher built into a broadcast control panel, which enables this versatile video accessory to be used for high-end work while remaining incredibly portable. The Television Studio HD8 can be deployed in small venues which don’t have space or access for equipment racks or broadcast vans.

The ATEM HD8 provides a powerful switcher with 8 standards converted SDI inputs, 2 aux outputs, 4 chroma keyers, 2 downstream keyers, SuperSource, 2 media players and lots of transitions. It also includes a whole television studio of features such as:

• Hardware streaming
• Recording
• Audio mixer
• Talkback
• Multiview
• Optional internal cloud storage

Works like a true broadcast live production switcher

Although the ATEM Television Studio HD ISO comes in a super compact design, it still includes powerful broadcast features. If you’re interested in a career in the television industry, then it’s perfect for training as it has the same features as switchers in high end broadcast studios. You get an advanced broadcast-grade switcher, with built in ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, Fairlight audio mixer, DVE, still store for graphics and much more. Most of the features can be operated from the front panel, or you can use the free ATEM Software Control on Mac or Windows to access even more features. With a little experimentation it’s possible for anyone to create high-end broadcast-quality live television.

Switcher and control panel in one

The ATEM Television Studio HD ISO combines a switcher and control panel into the same unit, so it’s extremely portable. The front panel includes buttons for selecting sources, triggering transitions and setting up video effects. Plus the buttons are the same high-end type used on expensive broadcast switchers. You also get a built in T-bar for manual transition control. The front panel even has an innovative audio mixer control area with live metering on a dedicated LCD. There are also buttons for recording and streaming control, plus live aux switching that lets you change aux outputs between all 8 cameras, program, preview or the Multiview.

Quick to learn and easy to use

There’s never been a switcher that’s easier to use, as you simply press any of the program row buttons on the front panel to cut between video sources. Or you can pre select a source on the preview row and then choose between cut or effect transitions by selecting the cut or auto buttons. You can select from exciting transitions such as dissolve, or more dramatic effects such as dip to colour, DVE squeeze and DVE push. You can even add a DVE for picture in picture effects with customised graphics. There are also media players which let you store graphics with alpha channels for titles and graphics that you can load as live video inputs. Then you can live stream the results.

Connect up to 8 independent cameras

With 8 3G-SDI video inputs, ATEM Television Studio HD ISO lets you connect multiple cameras for different views of the performance. Video cameras with SDI outputs, such as Blackmagic Studio Camera or Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2, are much better quality as they have better low light performance and use professional lenses. All video sources will re-sync to the switcher, even if they operate at different video standards. Everything just works so setup on location is easy and you don’t have to worry about technical problems. Imagine taking advantage of the creative freedom of multi camera live production for interviews, advertorials, theatre productions, music performances, sports and more.

Flexible and redundant power

The design of ATEM Television Studio includes a built-in power supply so you don’t have to carry around an external power brick. This means that the Studio HD8 ISO can simply be plugged into any AC mains outlet anywhere in the world. ATEM Television Studio includes both AC and DC power connections, with a broadcast standard XLR 12V DC power connection included, which is perfect for backup power or running on batteries. That means you can use it in extremely remote locations and in the events of internal power failure, you can simply connect an external DC supply to keep running.

What's in the Box

• Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio HD8 ISO
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download

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