Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio HD8 - Professional Live Production Switcher for Broadcast & Streaming | Ideal for Studios, Events & YouTube Creators

The ATEM Television Studio HD8 is a powerful Ultra HD live video production switcher with an integrated broadcast control panel. It offers 8 3G-SDI inputs, built-in streaming, recording, multiview, USB webcam support, DVE, 4 chroma keyers, media players, talkback, a 4-way ethernet switch, and optional cloud storage.

Self Contained Broadcast Quality Switcher

The ATEM Television Studio HD8 combines a live production switcher and broadcast control panel in one portable unit, featuring high-end buttons for source selection, transitions, and video effects. It includes a manual t-bar for transitions, an audio mixer with live metering on an LCD, and controls for recording, streaming, and live aux switching between cameras, program, preview, or multiview outputs.

Connect up to 8 Broadcast Cameras

With 8 SDI inputs, ATEM Television Studio HD8 lets you connect multiple cameras, like Blackmagic Studio Camera or URSA Broadcast G2, for superior quality and low-light performance. All video sources automatically re-sync, making setup quick and hassle-free. Enjoy creative multi-camera production for , performances, , and more.

Easy to Use and Fast to Learn

The live production switcher is incredibly easy to use—just press a program button to cut between video sources, or pre-select a source on the preview row and choose a cut or effect transition. Choose from transitions like dissolve, dip to colour, DVE squeeze, or push, and add picture-in-picture effects with custom graphics. Media players store graphics with alpha channels for titles and live video inputs.

True Broadcast Style Mix Effects Switching

ATEM Television Studio HD8 video switcher offers both professional broadcast program/preview and simpler A/B switching modes, ideal for volunteers or community groups. The program/preview mode ensures sources aren't aired until you press cut or auto, minimising mistakes and providing a great training tool for aspiring broadcast professionals.

Easy to Add Exciting Video Effects

The cut button instantly switches between sources, while the t-bar fader controls video transitions. The auto button transitions automatically using the set duration. Choose from effects like mix (smooth transition), dip (using a third source), SMPTE wipes, or fun DVE effects that slide or squeeze images during transitions.

Includes Loads of Extremely Creative Transitions

ATEM Television Studio HD8 broadcast control panel offers advanced, customisable transitions found in high-end switchers. Adjust parameters like duration, border colour, width, position, and direction to create unique effects. You can even combine the DVE with a wipe transition for a graphic wipe, popular in sports broadcasting. Use the preview transition button to set up effects offline and avoid mistakes.

Built in DVE for Broadcast Video Effects

ATEM Television Studio HD8 broadcast video switcher includes an independent DVE for repositioning graphics and creating picture-in-picture effects with real-time resising and scaling. This broadcast control panel supports customisable 3D borders, shadows, and lighting, and can create dynamic transitions like squeeze, swoosh, and push. You can also combine DVE transitions with custom graphics for graphic wipes. Plus, it features SuperSource with 4 additional DVEs for multi-layer processing.

Supports Internal Media for Stills and Motion Graphics

The built-in media pool stores broadcast-quality graphics and animations, which can be played back through independent media players, saving SDI inputs. All media supports RGB colour space with alpha channel for transparency and layering. Use ATEM Software Control to upload and manage media, or prepare graphics in and upload via the free ATEM Photoshop plug-in.

Includes 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers

ATEM Television Studio HD8 broadcast video switcher is ideal for news and on-set presentations with 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers for green screen effects. It includes a colour picker for automatic key parameters, precise edge and flare controls, and a foreground colour corrector for seamless compositions. You can also create title overlays with green or . With 4 keyers, it's perfect for fixed camera virtual sets.

Powerful SuperSource Processing

ATEM Television Studio HD8 also features the SuperSource multi-layer processor, adding 4 DVE layers and a background layer as an additional input source. You can layer video inputs with a custom background or live video, ideal for multiple picture-in-picture displays, like interviews. SuperSource acts like an independent multi-layer VFX switcher, offering versatile visual effects.

Up to 8 Standards Converted SDI Inputs

The ATEM Television Studio HD8 broadcast video switcher models offer 8 independent 3G-SDI inputs, each with a dedicated standards converter, allowing seamless support for 720 HD, 1080 HD, or 2160 Ultra HD sources. Each input can have a different video standard and still work. Audio channels 1-4 from the SDI inputs can be routed to program and aux outputs, or channels 1 and 2 can be sent to the MADI digital audio output for external mixing.

Professional SDI Outputs with 16 Channel Embedded Audio

The ATEM Television Studio HD8 live production switcher offers up to nine SDI program outputs, providing separate return feeds for all cameras with tally, talkback, and panel control info. It also includes aux outputs for stage monitors and recorders, with two live-switched via control panel buttons. One aux output features an on-screen counter for presenter monitoring. Audio can be routed into all 16 embedded SDI audio channels. Additionally, there’s a dedicated 3G-SDI and HDMI output for multiview.

Built In Audio Mixer with 6 Band EQ, Compressor and Limiter

The ATEM Television Studio HD8 switcher includes a built-in Fairlight audio mixer for complex broadcast video sound mixing. It supports all SDI, XLR, RCA, and MADI inputs, with each channel featuring a 6-band parametric EQ, compressor, limiter, expander, noise gate, and level/pan controls. You can mix all channels simultaneously or set audio to "audio follow video." The mixer is adjustable via the front panel controls, LCD, or ATEM Software Control.

Built-in Multiview Supports 16 Sources on a Single Monitor

ATEM Television Studio HD8 broadcast control panel includes a professional multiview for seeing all video sources, preview, and program on a single SDI or HDMI monitor. You can also send the multiview to aux outputs. Each camera view features tally indicators, custom labels, and audio meters, with up to 16 simultaneous views. Additional status views track , , and audio mixer status directly from the multiview.

Live Stream to a Global Audience

ATEM Television Studio HD8 broadcast switcher includes a built-in hardware streaming engine for high-quality, frame-drop-free live video streaming to platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch. Stream via Ethernet or mobile data, then select the service and enter the streaming key using ATEM Software Control. The data rate indicator shows the required internet speed, and you can update streaming profiles with an XML settings file to add new services.

Connect 5G or 4G Phones for Mobile Data

ATEM Television Studio HD8 supports mobile data by connecting an Apple or Android phone to the USB port, serving as both a mobile solution and backup for Ethernet. It works with 5G and 4G phones, automatically switching to mobile data if the Ethernet connection is lost. The phone charges via the USB port, ensuring it's always ready for mobile production anywhere.

Outputs to Any Software that Supports USB Webcams

ATEM Television Studio HD8 switcher emulates a webcam via USB, allowing you to use any video broadcast software that supports webcams. This control panel works with programs like , , or , delivering 1080HD quality. For streaming, it also supports software like Open Broadcaster and XSplit.

Record to Internal Storage or USB Disks

ATEM Television Studio HD8 supports recording to external USB flash disks or internal M.2 storage (if installed). Both internal and external storage can be shared over Ethernet for post-production tasks like editing and graphics. Recordings are in H.264 with AAC audio, offering broadcast quality and small file sizes. Multiple USB disks can be connected for uninterrupted recording, and the control panel provides buttons to start recording with status visible on the multiview.

Internal Storage Supports Multiple Users

With an optional M.2 flash memory card, ATEM Television Studio HD8 broadcast video switcher becomes a fast network disk, supporting multiple ISO video recordings and simultaneous editing by external users. The internal storage is easy to set up and can sync with Dropbox and Google Drive, enabling global media sharing between ATEM switchers or Blackmagic Cloud Stores, even over low-cost internet connections.

Includes Free ATEM Software Control Panel

The ATEM Software Control app unlocks all ATEM Television Studio HD8 features with a visual interface for live switching, audio mixing, camera colour correction, and media management. Connect via USB or Ethernet to run multiple copies on different computers. The software also supports macros, saving switcher states as XML files, and controlling external HyperDeck recorders.

Localized for 13 Popular Languages

ATEM Television Studio HD8 offers menu and ATEM Software Control support in multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Polish, and Ukrainian. Change the language anytime through the setup menu, and all LCD menus will update accordingly. This makes ATEM Television Studio HD8 control panel switcher ideal for global live production, video broadcast with any crew.

Flexible and Redundant Power

ATEM Television Studio HD8 live production switcher features a built-in power supply, eliminating the need for an external power brick. It supports 100-240V AC, making it usable worldwide. It also includes both AC and DC power options, with a broadcast-standard XLR 12V DC connection for backup power or battery use in remote locations. If the internal supply fails, you can connect an external DC source to continue operation.

Compatible with Blackmagic Cameras, Panels, Decks and More

ATEM Television Studio HD8 can be expanded with Blackmagic Studio Cameras, offering professional features like tally, talkback, and camera control in a compact design. The URSA Broadcast G2 camera, with B4 lenses and optional SMPTE fiber, is another option. For camera control, add the ATEM Camera Control Panel for up to four cameras. For recording, Blackmagic HyperDeck Studio recorders support ProRes and DNx formats. 

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