Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher
The Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher is a versatile 1 RU switcher that's a lot more powerful than you might expect at this price. For instance, live-switch a multi-camera shoot of a concert with a mix of high-definition HD-SDI- and HDMI-output camcorders – the six-input ATEM Television Studio can handle it, even applying a frame sync to each input. That means expensive genlocked cameras are simply not necessary.
The three keyers included in the ATEM Control Panel software allow you to add professional graphics such as logos and keys (the switcher features two media player frame stores). Using a green screen, you can even chroma-key a performer against a graphical background – live. Meanwhile, you can be encoding the live concert to H.264 in real time, producing a high-quality, professionally compressed HD file that will be ready for easy upload to the web the minute the show is over.
Another cost-saving feature is the multi-view output, which allows you to display up to 10 video sources on any HDMI- or HD-SDI-enabled screen. This saves not only money but also space: there's simply no need to transport and maintain a full battery of video monitors.
For all its ease of use, ATEM Television Studio also accommodates live-production operations with growth in mind. Perhaps you'll move up from HDMI to HD-SDI camcorders in the near future – the switcher is ready. Or maybe you'll want a professional hardware control panel – Blackmagic's ATEM 1 M/E and 2 M/E panels (not included) both connect to the switcher via Ethernet. In any case, the switcher's operation will be familiar to anyone with an understanding of broadcast switching. This is a professional 10-bit HD switcher that just happens to accommodate lower-budget productions with unexpected finesse.
Note! No SD input at this time; a firmware update is planned. Sources must be converted before input. You cannot mix HD and SD sources within the switcher.
- Internet Broadcasting
- The Internet is the television transmitter for the masses, so now ATEM Television Studio lets you do live production and simultaneously generate H.264 files for the web – all in real time. The moment your event is finished, your encoded file is ready for distribution. Imagine covering events that previously could never justify the cost of a professional multi-camera production, such as local government meetings, school productions, local sports, car racing, concerts, weddings, bands, communities, air shows, and many more
- Built to Perform
- ATEM Television Studio might be small at only 1 RU, but it's packed with professional power. ATEM includes all the same features as the most powerful switchers used in broadcast, and is not "dumbed-down." This means you get professional results, and a familiar M/E style of operation. ATEM is affordably priced because you can get started with only the switcher chassis and a software based control panel! Then when it's time to add dedicated hardware control, you get only the best because ATEM uses premium quality switches, faders and joysticks that are normally only found on the most expensive switchers available. ATEM even uses an FAA certified operating system for a true broadcast grade switcher
- Premium Quality
- For the highest-quality video with extremely low processing delay, ATEM features a fully digital 10-bit design. This means you get the highest quality available from cameras, servers, and character generators, with true 10-bit video quality maintained throughout the entire signal path. Get better chroma keying and seamless layering from HDMI and SDI sources so all your video maintains that pristine, broadcast-quality look
- Incredible Features
- You simply get more features with ATEM Television Studio. You get an upstream keyer, with chroma, pattern, shaped, and linear keying. You also get two downstream keyers and independent fade to black. This powerful feature set means you can produce true professional broadcast-style live productions. When you're on the move, the built-in multi-view monitoring totally eliminates monitoring costs, but for the cost of a single screen. ATEM represents an excellent mix of creative features, quality, and affordability
- Creative Power
- ATEM is a truly creative solution for live switching. All transitions are instantly available via a button push on the software control panel, and they include the same cut, mix, and wipe found on traditional mixers. It's simple to load clips into the two built-in media player frame stores for exciting logos and custom titles. If you're doing green screen shoots, the ATEM keyer has you covered, with full chroma keying. Imagine loading a rendered background and using the chroma keyer for an affordable virtual set. ATEM Television Studio also includes two downstream keyers so you can add graphics such as "live" and "replay." You get professional results with the ATEM Television Studio
- Incredible Features
- ATEM includes all these broadcast features at an affordable price: You get four upstream keyers, each with independent chroma, pattern, shaped, and linear keying. You also get two downstream keyers and independent fade to black. Add unprecedented creativity with graphic wipes and stinger transitions using the two built-in media players. For the ultimate in professional live production, you can use the built-in DVE for amazing DVE transitions or key repositioning. When you're on the move, the built-in multi-view monitoring totally eliminates monitoring costs because all cameras, preview, and program can be viewed on a single SDI or HDMI monitor – multi-view has outputs for both
- Software Control
- For the ultimate in portability, every ATEM production switcher includes a beautifully designed software control panel, so you can use your switcher from your Mac or PC laptop. ATEM lets you start at a lower cost because you are not forced to buy a control panel. When you're ready to move up to a hardware control panel, then the ATEM 1 M/E Broadcast Panel can be connected via the built-in Ethernet connection. In the meantime, ATEM software control provides a professional M/E workflow control panel with parameter adjustments in simple-to-use palettes. You can manage the switcher media pool and adjust all settings. The switcher control software also includes full keyboard shortcuts
- Built-in Media Players
- ATEM includes two built-in media player frame-stores so you can save thousands of dollars by eliminating external character generators. Because media players are built into ATEM, you get a fantastic portable solution. Media players are great for logos, backgrounds, lower thirds, bugs, and more! You can route the media player frame-stores to any switcher input, upstream keyer, downstream keyer, or background
- Built-in Multi-View
- Save thousands of dollars on costly camera monitoring with ATEM's built-in multi-view. Multi-view allows 10 channels of video to be displayed on a single SDI or HDMI television or monitor. You can customize the labels and set safe-area markers on the preview display. Multi-view includes tally, so on-air sources have red borders and preview sources have green borders. ATEM is so portable because you only need the ATEM chassis, laptop, and a single television for a complete multi-camera production environment. Simply connect a single HDMI monitor for a complete solution
- More Connections
- ATEM Television Studio is a professional broadcast SDI switcher that also includes loads of HDMI connections, so you can start affordably with consumer HDMI cameras. Unlike other switchers, every single video input features an automatic frame re-synchronizer, so you can plug in any device and it always works. That means you can save thousands because you don't need expensive genlock cameras, and you can even plug in computers. Imagine getting started with sophisticated multi-camera production using the latest low-cost and high-quality HD consumer cameras. ATEM Television Studio includes SDI and HDMI program outputs, and you can connect the USB 2.0 port to any computer to record your program feed live, directly to high-quality H.264 files for the web. ATEM Television Studio includes built-in black, bars, media player, and color generator sources. The ATEM Television Studio includes both SDI and HDMI multi-view outputs
- Preview Transitions
- When you're in the middle of a busy live production, the last thing you need is to make a mistake. ATEM includes a transition preview function that's as easy to use as pushing the Preview Transition button. The Preview Transition button lets you see how the transition will look on the preview output of the switcher. Now you can see the effect before it goes on air
- Adobe Photoshop Plug-in
- For incredible character and title generation, every ATEM includes a Photoshop plug-in that lets you instantly download graphics and titles from Photoshop directly into the ATEM media pool. Imagine the moment a live event happens, you can update your Photoshop file and instantly download it into the ATEM media player: Now you can get titles on air in seconds. Because Photoshop is the standard tool for millions of graphic designers, it's easy to get help to create your own custom graphics. ATEM supports rendered stills and clip sequences from Photoshop, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, and many more programs
Go To
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Video Inputs |
6x Total simultaneous 4x SDI (10-bit HD/SD switchable) 4x HDMI 1.4a (10-bit HD/SD switchable) |
| Audio Input | 1 x AES/EBU, unbalanced via BNC connector |
| Sync Input | Tri-Sync or black burst |
| Built-in TBC/Frame Sync | 6 internal frame synchronizers (all inputs) |
| Total Outputs | 6 |
| Program Output |
2x SDI (10-bit HD/SD switchable) 1x HDMI 1.4a (10-bit HD/SD switchable) |
| Preview (PVW) Output | None |
| Auxiliary Output | None |
| Computer Outputs | 1x USB 2.0: H.264 encoded from program output. Media Express for Mac OS X and Windows included |
| Quantity of Multi-Views | 1 |
| Outputs per Multi-View |
1x HD-SDI 1x HDMI |
| SDI Audio Output | 2 channels embedded into SDI output |
| Analog Audio Output | None |
| Ethernet | 1x 10/100/1000 BaseT input. Allows direct connection between control panel and chassis, or via network |
| Control Panel | ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac OS X and Windows. Also compatible with ATEM 1 M/E Broadcast Panel (not included) and ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel (not included) |
| Serial Communication | None |
| Tally Output | Added via Ethernet connection; GPI and Tally Interface product (not included) |
| GPI | Added via Ethernet connection; GPI and Tally Interface product (not included) |
| Software Update | Using USB connection directly connected to Mac OS X or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Switcher Utility |
| Configuration | Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address, which is set via the ATEM Switcher Utility connected via USB to chassis |
| Processing | |
|---|---|
| Color Space Conversion | Hardware-based, real-time |
| Processing Delay | 1 line |
| HD Down Conversion | None |
| Standards | |
|---|---|
| HD Format Support | 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 720p50, 720p59.94 |
| SD Format Support | 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, 292M |
| HDMI Resolutions | Input resolutions for computers: 720 x 480 59.94 Hz, 720 x 576 50 Hz, 1280 x 720 59.94/50 Hz, and 1920 x 1080 59.94/50 Hz |
| Video Sampling | 4:2:2 |
| Color Precision | 10-bit |
| Color Space | 4:2:2 YUV |
| Media Player | |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 2 |
| Channels | 2x for key and fill |
| Resize Clip Manually | 2 with fill and key |
| Clip Capacity | None |
| Maximum Clip Length | N/A |
| Image Format | PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG, and TIFF |
| Video Format | N/A |
| Audio Format | N/A |
| Multi-View Monitoring | |
|---|---|
| Number of Windows | 1 x 10 |
| Routable Windows | Fixed routing |
| Tally | Red for program and green for preview indication |
| Window Source Labels | Yes |
| Extras | |
|---|---|
| Keyers |
3x Total 1x Upstream 2x Downstream 3x Linear/Luma 1x Chroma |
| Generators |
2x Pattern 2x Color |
| DVE | None |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Redundant Power | No |
| Input Voltage | 12-30V |
| Power Consumption | 20W |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1.75 x 19 x 2.5" (88 x 482 x 62mm) |
| Weight | 3 lb (1.4 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 14 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
57%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (11)
- Lightweight (9)
- Professional quality (9)
- Easy to use (8)
- Highly compatible (4)
Cons
- Lacks functionality (6)
- Limited compatibility (5)
Best Uses
- In the studio (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Business owner (7), Professional artist (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (13)
Most Liked Positive Review
Amazing, but with limitations
The amount of functionality for a unit this small and this inexpensive is stunning, and Blackmagic has made many improvements over the last month. Just-released software 2.7.1 adds the long-awaited support for standard definition ...Read complete review
The amount of functionality for a unit this small and this inexpensive is stunning, and Blackmagic has made many improvements over the last month. Just-released software 2.7.1 adds the long-awaited support for standard definition and allows sources to be assigned to different panel buttons. But the unit does not pass even embedded audio through from inputs to output, nor will closed captioning make it through the ATEM. And the chromakeyer, while it works fairly well, can create a color shift in the background video.
For somebody doing small scale live production -- a broadcast remote with a couple cameras, or a house of worship -- these limitation probably won't matter, and this can be a very cost effective way to get professional quality.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great Potential
The small size of this product is amazing. I remember my old 8 input switcher was twice the size of a bread box and weighed 75lbs. The image quality is very good.
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The small size of this product is amazing. I remember my old 8 input switcher was twice the size of a bread box and weighed 75lbs. The image quality is very good.
My reasons for not giving it 5 stars are the following:
On a mac you have to use USB 2 which limits your recording to h264 if you use the BlackMagic software.
The audio inputs are AES/EBU only so have to purchase an analog to digital converter. ($200), plus you will need a audio delay box to slow down the audio so it is in insync with the video. ($200-$400) So there is a big hidden cost when working with audio.
With all of there great technology BlackMagic should have incorporated an analog audio solution with a built in audio. How easy that would that have been for this company? Come on Black Magic, do it right.
The other solution solution would be to purchase one of the Thunderbolt products coming out. Then I would need a new lap top to run it at a hefty price.
So I would say this product is not ready for prime time, but could great if the design change included analog audio inputs.
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Lightweight
Cons
- Lacks Functionality
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher:
I used it for a 4 camera shoot at a fashion show which I streamed live to the Internet. I had great difficulty finding ways to get the signal into the switcher. I finally bought converters to SDI. HDMI cables will only work over distances of about 15ft. I found amplifiers and cables that would work for longer distances and used them on two cameras but the long runs required the converters. I also had to buy an audio converter that converted analog to digital and enabled me to delay the audio so I could sync the sound and video. Once it was wired and set up it worked well, but plan on spending another $1000 to $1500.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
- Super Low Cost
Cons
- No Plug and Play
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher:
The ATEM Television Studio Production switcher looks and works great, we love the workmanship and the look of it, its also very small and light, easy to mount or hide anywhere. I would say this is the first and only HDMI working switcher available in the market that works amazing! As a broadcast director, the switcher has some minor limitations... the fist is not having easy access to analogue XLR plug ins or outs. That would have made things a lot easier. The software is also great, but wish the switcher and monitors would be included in the same monitor. Again, it would make things a lot easier. Other than that, we recommend this product highly for small venues, schools and churches.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Lacks Functionality
Best Uses
- In the field
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher:
This product is just amazing. Quality is remarkable, and I have had zero problems. - I have purchased 2 of these from BH, and built some nice kits. Ready to rock and roll on the video. I connect to a Ninja, and the ATEM feeds it the HDMI signal, and it just looks great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher:
I was hoping to use this product for Live streaming video. I will in the long run but I'm going to need to invest in more equipment.
This works great as a HDMI switcher.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Lacks Functionality
- Poor Performance
- Pricey / Poor Value
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher:
This product is not working at all. You can't install the blackmagic video card in a desktop with intel i7 processor. You don't have sound if you don't buy a $200 conventer. It's wasting [$] for a lot of issues. Confusing manual and no Support at all. I would like to return it and my money back
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher:
Used for 2-3 camera shoots with the Panasonic HMC 150 with HDMI connections, recording to an external recorder for the line cut. Everything works great and is easy to set up as long as you know basics of network connections and how to get that going. The only complaint is it gets really hot after 3 hours of use and every now and then 1 connection will go out, assuming because of heat but I just swap to another HDMI input and after a while it works again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Lacks Functionality
- Limited Compatibility
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher:
The small size of this product is amazing. I remember my old 8 input switcher was twice the size of a bread box and weighed 75lbs. The image quality is very good.
My reasons for not giving it 5 stars are the following:
On a mac you have to use USB 2 which limits your recording to h264 if you use the BlackMagic software.
The audio inputs are AES/EBU only so have to purchase an analog to digital converter. ($200), plus you will need a audio delay box to slow down the audio so it is in insync with the video. ($200-$400) So there is a big hidden cost when working with audio.
With all of there great technology BlackMagic should have incorporated an analog audio solution with a built in audio. How easy that would that have been for this company? Come on Black Magic, do it right.
The other solution solution would be to purchase one of the Thunderbolt products coming out. Then I would need a new lap top to run it at a hefty price.
So I would say this product is not ready for prime time, but could great if the design change included analog audio inputs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Lacks Functionality
- Limited Compatibility
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher:
I use this in my travel web streaming kit. Its very small and compact. Instant on and always works. Its missing some key features that I would really like to see added like the ability to down convert to SD.
I would not recommend this product if your planning to do any kind of broadcast. This product is for person production only. The other ATEM switchers would be much more suited for broadcast.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Built-in multiviewer
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Chromakeyer glitch
- Does not pass captioning
- No audio passthrough
Best Uses
- Houses of Worship
- Small broadcast remotes
Comments about Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher:
The amount of functionality for a unit this small and this inexpensive is stunning, and Blackmagic has made many improvements over the last month. Just-released software 2.7.1 adds the long-awaited support for standard definition and allows sources to be assigned to different panel buttons. But the unit does not pass even embedded audio through from inputs to output, nor will closed captioning make it through the ATEM. And the chromakeyer, while it works fairly well, can create a color shift in the background video.
For somebody doing small scale live production -- a broadcast remote with a couple cameras, or a house of worship -- these limitation probably won't matter, and this can be a very cost effective way to get professional quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Limited Compatibility
Best Uses
- Sports Events
Comments about Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher:
This unit works great with compatible components. Ran through alot of issues for the audio side but figured it out. B&H service is the best. I have ordered so much and received great service and fast shipping. Used products are also great from them as well.!!! Happy Holidays B&H!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher:
i use this in broadcasting TV station for live broadcasts.
works cool
you should get one soon
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Lacks Functionality
- Limited Compatibility
- Poor Design
- Poor Performance
- Pricey / Poor Value
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher:
Pretty much unusable. No audio from HDMI. It is not supported. Keep looking, You do not want to waste the hours figuring out that this product does not support audio. If you plan to use this for live internet broadcast you'll need to hire mime.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Limited Compatibility
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher:
Unfinished product. There is a note that is compatible with SD / HD in the cabinet, but the software does not work on sd. I now have to buy a machine to do the dowconvert. Blackmagics is deceiving customers, it is dishonest. The manual is designed for three different products, it's confusing. The switcher heats, use in air-conditioned environment. Nevertheless, it is a product with good price / performance ratio.For lack of respect for the consumer, Blackmagic takes two stars.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
- It gets very hot
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Production Switcher:
We used this product in our video production suite at Clearcreek Chapel. Its small form factor and price made it the ideal solution for us. BlackMagic makes some great equipment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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