Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8

Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8

Ultra-Powerful 4K Live Production in One Unit
The Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8 is a professional 8-input 12G-SDI live production switcher engineered for the most demanding broadcast, event, and streaming environments. It offers everything needed for a seamless multicamera 4K workflow—video switching, audio mixing, keying, multiview monitoring, recording, and streaming—all in a compact 2RU chassis. With advanced control features and pristine Ultra HD support, it’s the ultimate solution for high-end content creators, broadcasters, and production teams needing live 4K performance with uncompromising quality.

Versatile Connectivity and Seamless Integration
Featuring eight 12G-SDI inputs, each with re-sync and low-latency standards conversion, the ATEM Television Studio 4K8 easily connects to a wide array of 4K cameras and sources. It also includes four 12G-SDI aux outputs, two 12G-SDI program outputs, and full tally system integration for live control. Timecode input and talkback connectivity make it a central hub for complex multi-camera productions. Whether you’re working in a studio, remote broadcast truck, or mobile flypack, this switcher adapts to your environment effortlessly.

Advanced Built-In Streaming and Recording Features
Stop struggling with third-party gear. The ATEM 4K8 integrates direct live streaming to YouTube, Facebook, and custom RTMP servers, letting you go live with just an Ethernet connection. Its built-in H.264 recording engine enables simultaneous USB-C and network recording to external drives. Save time and reduce setup complexity by using one box for live switching, streaming, and recording.

Professional Audio Control for Pristine Sound
Audio quality is a common pain point in live production. The ATEM 4K8 solves this with a full Fairlight audio mixer featuring compressor, limiter, EQ, and more—handling audio from SDI inputs, XLR, and even embedded talkback feeds. Balance, mix, and monitor audio precisely without leaving the control room, thanks to integrated meters and mixer views.

Flexible Control Options for Any Workflow
From solo creators to multi-operator teams, control flexibility is crucial. The ATEM Television Studio 4K8 works with ATEM Software Control, ATEM Advanced Panels, or custom third-party hardware. The intuitive UI supports macro programming, keyer layering, transitions, and media pool management, giving you complete creative command whether you’re onsite or remote.

FAQs for the Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8:

1. What cameras are compatible with the ATEM Television Studio 4K8?
The ATEM 4K8 supports any camera with SDI output, including professional 12G-SDI 4K cameras from Blackmagic, Canon, Sony, and Panasonic. It also features standards conversion on each input, making it easy to mix HD and Ultra HD sources.

2. Can I live stream directly from the ATEM Television Studio 4K8?
Yes, the ATEM 4K8 includes built-in live streaming via Ethernet. You can stream directly to platforms like YouTube, Facebook Live, or any custom RTMP destination without needing an external encoder.

3. Does the ATEM 4K8 record video as well?
Absolutely. You can record in real time using the USB-C output to an external drive or over the network to a shared storage location. It records in H.264 format for easy editing and archiving.

4. Is there a built-in multiview feature for monitoring all sources?
Yes, the ATEM Television Studio 4K8 includes a built-in multiview output that allows you to monitor all 8 video inputs, preview, program, and key statuses on a single screen—perfect for live switching accuracy.

5. What’s the difference between this model and previous ATEM switchers?
The ATEM Television Studio 4K8 offers full 4K (12G-SDI) workflow support, more input/output flexibility, advanced audio processing, and integrated streaming/recording—making it a major upgrade from earlier HD-only models like the ATEM Mini or original ATEM TV Studio HD.

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