The ATEM Television Studio HD8 2TB is a compact live production switcher with a built-in broadcast control panel, designed to be a complete, turnkey solution for events, studios, corporate productions and high end streaming. Compared to the ATEM Television Studio HD8 2TB, this model adds recording of all 8 inputs as separate files to the internal 2TB M.2 disk, or to network storage or USB storage.
It features 8 3G-SDI inputs with standards and frame rate conversion on each input, so you can connect any source without the need for external converters. Advanced features include direct streaming, built-in recording, multiview, DVE, 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, media player, talkback, a USB-C webcam, and a 4-way Ethernet switch for managing your networks and devices.
The built-in control panel includes dedicated buttons, a 3-axis joystick, T-bar, an LCD system screen, and a workflow identical to high end broadcast mixers.
With support for RTMP, H.264 recording, a USB-C webcam, Blackmagic remote camera control, a 58 channel audio mixer with EQ and dynamics, and a 16-view multiview, the ATEM Television Studio HD8 2TB is a complete platform for professional live production with broadcast-level integration and reliability.
User benefits
Built-in broadcast control panel
Internal recording of all 8 inputs as separate files to the internal 2TB M.2 disk, or to network storage or USB storage
Direct RTMP streaming without additional hardware
8 × 3G-SDI inputs with standards and frame rate conversion on each input
SDI and HDMI multiview with up to 16 configurable views
58-channel audio mixer with advanced EQ, dynamics and meters
Remote control of Blackmagic cameras with built-in CCU
Built-in DVE, advanced keyers, SuperSource and media player
4-port Ethernet switch for network and device management
USB-C webcam compatibility for use with streaming software
Areas of use
Live production
Corporate events and conferences
Broadcast studios and compact broadcast rooms
Multi-camera streaming for online platforms
Houses of worship
Auditoriums
Sporting events
Outposts and OB vans
Hybrid production with simultaneous recording and streaming
Technical characteristics
Connections
- SDI video inputs: 8
- SDI video outputs: 12
- SDI rates: 1.5G, 3G
- HDMI video outputs: 1
- Total audio inputs: 2 × XLR balanced analog audio, 1 × BNC 32 ch. MADI digital audio, 2 × RCA stereo analog audio, 1 × 5‑pin XLR Talkback
- Total audio outputs: 4 × 1/4" jack analog audio, 1 × BNC 64 ch MADI digital audio (up to 50 active), 1 × 5‑pin XLR Talkback
- SDI audio inputs: 4 ch. embedded audio on all SDI inputs
- SDI audio outputs: 2 ch. embedded audio on all SDI outputs
- Time Code connections: 1 × BNC in, 1 × BNC out
- Reference input: 1 × BNC in, 1 × 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: 2
- SDI program outputs: 1
- Webcam output: 2 × USB‑C supporting 720p or 1080p at PGM frame rate
- Total multiviews: 1 × 3G‑SDI, 1 × HDMI
- Remote: RJ12 supports RS‑422
- Control panel connection: Ethernet (direct or via network)
- Internal Time Code generator: yes
- Talkback: RJ45 for 3rd‑party systems
- Tally output: via Ethernet to Blackmagic GPI and Tally Interface
- Ethernet: 4 × RJ45 10/100/1000 BASE‑T
- Computer interface: 2 × USB‑C (USB 3.0) for external drive recording, webcam out, software control, updates and switcher connection
Standards
- HD video input standards: 720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p 60, 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 1080i 60, 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60
- SDI compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B
- Video sampling: 4:2:2
- Color precision: 10‑bit
- Color space: Rec 709
- SDI auto switching: automatically detects 1.5G‑SDI and 3G‑SDI level A/B
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 + shift 10
- Transition type buttons: 5
- Transition rate: set via system LCD menu
- 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: 1 stinger, 1 DVE
- Total number of layers: 8
- Pattern generators: 7
- Color generators: 2
- Control panel: integrated
- Routable windows: 16
- Source labels: yes
- Tally: Red (program), green (preview)
- Talkback support: yes
- Mix minus support: yes
Streaming sources
- Total streaming sources: up to 8
- Streaming source format: RTMP video with audio over a local network or internet connection from compatible Blackmagic Design cameras outputting HyperDeck High, HyperDeck Medium, HyperDeck Low, Streaming High, Streaming Medium or Streaming Low quality setting
- Streaming source setup: mapped to inputs in ATEM Software Control Settings
Streaming
- Direct streaming: Ssupports 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 the included 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. SDI inputs recorded as separate H.264 .mp4 files at up to 70Mb/s quality at the ATEM video standard with AAC audio
- Internal memory: 2 TB M.2 NVMe
- Audio recording: audio inputs recorded as separate 24‑bit 48 KHz .wav files. Includes 8 × SDI 2 channel embedded audio inputs, 4 × analog audio inputs and up to 32 channels of MADI digital audio
- Switching: program switching recorded as a DaVinci Resolve project .drp file
- Media: all media pool stills and clips saved to a separate media folder
- Media format: aupports media formatted ExFAT (Windows/Mac). APFS or HFS+ (Mac)
Cloud synchronization
Multi view monitoring
- Multi view outputs: 1 × SDI, 1 × HDMI
- Layouts: 16, 13, 10, 7 or 4 views
- Monitored sources: Program, preview, inputs, media players, DSKs, SuperSource, clean feed
- Optional labels and audio meters: Yes
- Multi view video standard: HD
- Minimum display resolution: 1366 × 768
Media player
- Media players: 2
- Channels: fill and key for each player
- Still image capacity: 20
- Still image formats: PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG, TIFF
- Clip capacity: 2 × up to 1080p 60
- Clip length 720 HD: 400 frames
- Clip length 1080 HD: 200 frames
- Video file format: TGA sequence
- Audio file formats: WAV, MP3, AIFF
Processing
- Processing delay: < 10 lines (genlocked)
- Audio mixer: 58‑channel mixer with ON/OFF/AFV
- EQ and dynamics: 6‑band parametric EQ, expander, gate, compressor, 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: none
Software
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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
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Software updates: using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility
Operating systems
- Mac: Mac 14.0 Sonoma, Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later
- Windows: Windows 10 and 11
Power requirements
- Power supply: 1 × internal 100 – 240 VAC 50/60 Hz (IEC C14), 1 × 4‑pin XLR 12 VDC IN
- Power usage: 100 W max
Environmental specifications
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
- Storage temperature: -20 to 60 °C
- Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non‑condensing
Physical specifications
- Dimensions: 58.5 × 16.1 × 37.5 cm
- 6.76 kg
What's in the box
- ATEM Television Studio HD8 ISO 2TB
- Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
