Blackmagic Design ATEM Production Studio 4K Live Stream Switcher

The Blackmagic ATEM Production Studio 4K Live Switcher is a live event multi camera production switcher with 8 individual Ultra HD inputs built into a 1RU chassis. Supporting NTSC/PAL/HD and Ultra HD video formats via Four Single Link 6G-SDI and Four 4K HDMI inputs, the switcher connects to a wide range of cameras and sources, delivering a single program stream in SD, HD, or Ultra HD video. All this is done live and in real time with no rendering required.

The switcher features a reference video input for synchronizing the switcher to other equipment using Tri-level or Blackburst Sync. Each input also features its own frame synchronizer, which allows you to use cameras that do not feature Genlock as well as input video from computer sources. The switcher can handle inputs from all inputs at the same time.

The switcher provides six video outputs that are always active. Featuring one SDI and one HDMI Program output , both of which deliver SD/HD/Ultra HD, with one Aux SD/HD/Ultra HD Output that can deliver a clean Program feed without any downstream effects, as primary outputs. The switcher also features an HD only Program output signal for monitoring on an SDI-equipped HD monitor. Multiview monitoring is also HD only over dedicated SDI or HDMI output, and Multiview allows you to view the Program, Preview, six active inputs and two graphic channels (media players) on one screen at the same time. The switcher features a built-in compliment of one Upstream and two Downstream keyers for real time effects and composites in Ultra HD, with 10-bit processing. The two downstream keyers allow you to use two graphics/logos/titles/lower thirds from up to twenty stored graphics in a wide variety of formats.

A built-in two channel audio mixer handles the embedded HDMI and SDI audio from the six active video inputs as well as audio from the balanced and unbalanced analog audio inputs to provide you flexibility and creative audio options. Audio output is embedded in the SDI and HDMI stream, as well as available via balanced audio outputs. Either a Mac or PC running the included ATEM Software controls the switcher's operation and settings. For those who like the feel of a physical control panel, available ATEM Broadcast Panels, connected via the Ethernet port, also control all the features of the switcher. Illuminated front panel buttons allow you to locally select the Aux output, while a two inch LCD screen built into the front of the unit allows you to see the Aux output for instant confirmation of the correct output.

Features:

• Supports NTSC/PAL/HD/UltraHD 4K @ 10-bit
• Supports 4K Resolution Over SDI or HDMI
• 4 x 6G-SDI & 4 x HDMI Inputs (4k/HD/SD)
• Tri-Sync/Blackburst Ref. Sync Input
• 8 x Built-in Frame Synchronizers
• Multiview Monitoring in HD
• Program Outputs in SD/HD/4K HD
• 1 x Upstream & 2 x Downstream Keyers
• Audio: 10 x Input, 2 Channel Mixer
• Hardware or Software Mac/PC Control

Specifications:

• Total Video Inputs: 8
• Total Video Outputs: 6
• SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G.
• Total Audio Inputs: 2 x XLR. 2 x RCA.
• Total Audio Outputs: 2 x XLR Program.
• Timecode Connection: None
• SDI Video Inputs: 4 x 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable. 2 channel embedded audio.
• HDMI Video Inputs: 4 x HDMI type A, 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable. 2 channel embedded audio.
• SDI Audio Outputs: 2 channel embedded into SDI output.
• Reference Input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
• Video Input Re-Sync: On all 8 inputs.
• SDI Program Outputs: 1 x 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable.
• HDMI Program Outputs: 1 x HDMI type A, 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable.
• Down Converted SDI Program Outputs: 1 x 10-bit HD (Ultra HD 4K to HD).
• SDI Aux. Output: 1
• Total Multi Views: 1
• SDI Multi View Outputs: 1
• HDMI Multi View Outputs: 1
• Control Panel Connection: Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT. Allows direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network.
• SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080i50, 1080i59.94
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M.
• Video Sampling: 4:2:2
• Color Precision: 10-bit
• Color Space: REC 601, REC 709
• HDMI Input Resolutions for Computers: 720 x 480i 59.97Hz, 720 x 576i 50Hz, 1280 x 720 59.94Hz, 1280 x 720 50Hz and 1920 x 1080 59.94Hz,1920 x 1080 50Hz, 3840 x 2160 23.98Hz,3840 x 2160 24Hz, 3840 x 2160 25Hz,3840 x 2160 29.97Hz.
• Colorspace Conversion: Hardware based real time.
• Processing Delay: 1 Line.
• Audio Mixer: 10 input x 2 channel mixer. Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video. Level and Peak metering. Master gain control. Analog outputs may be used for separate monitoring.
• 4K to HD Down Conversion: Yes, program x 1.
• Upstream Keyers: 1 with Chroma/Linear/Luma key.
• Downstream Keyers: 2
• Chroma Keyers: 1
• Talkback Support: None
• Mix Minus Support: None
• Linear/Luma Keyers: 3
• Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE): None
• Total Number of Layers: 4
• Pattern Generators: 3
• Color Generators: 2
• DVE with 3D Borders & Drop Shadow: None
• Display interface: Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768.
• Number of Windows: 1 x 10
• Routable Windows: 8
• Tally: Red for program and green for preview indication.
• Windows Source Labels: Yes
• Control Panel: Software or optional hardware panel.
• Media Players: 2
• Media Pool Still Image Capacity: 20 with fill and key.
• Media Pool Clip Capacity: None
• Media Player Clip Length in 720 HD: None
• Media Player Clip Length in 1080 HD: None
• Media Player Clip Length in Ultra HD: None
• Media Pool Still Image Format: PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF.
• Media Pool Video File Format: None.
• Media Pool Audio File Format: None.
• Channels: Fill and key for each Media Player.
• Multi View Monitoring: 1 x 10 Views.
• Multi View Video Standard: HD.
• Interface: Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768.
• Front Panel: Built in LCD monitor for video and 42 LED buttons for Aux switching.
• Control Panel Included: ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 10.10 Yosemite, Mac 10.11 El Capitan or later and Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit.
• Tally Output: Added via Ethernet connection to Blackmagic Design GPI and Tally Interface product. (Not included.)
• Software Updates: Using USB connection directly connected to Mac or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility
• Configuration: Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address which is set via the ATEM Setup Utility connected via USB to chassis.
• Operating Systems: Mac 10.14 Mojave, Mac 10.15 Catalina or later, Windows 8.1 and 10.
• Power Supply: 1 x Internal 100 - 240V AC.
• Power Usage: 60W
• Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 95% non-condensing