Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio HD

The Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio HD is a compact yet powerful live production switcher designed for various broadcasting applications. Let’s delve into its key features:

Input Options:

Equipped with four HDMI and four SDI inputs, providing flexibility for different video sources.

Supports SD and HD resolution signals for versatile compatibility.

Compact and Rack-Mountable:

Compact design suitable for on-location streaming or semi-permanent installation.

Compatible with the Teranex Mini Rack Shelf for convenient rack mounting.

Control Options:

Front panel controls for quick access to essential functions.

Advanced controls, including upstream/downstream keyers, graphics, and media, accessible through USB interface or ATEM control surface.

Multiview Output:

Multiview output for monitoring sources, graphics, preview, and program outputs on a single screen.

HDMI and SDI multiview outputs for connection to professional broadcast monitors or consumer HDTVs.

Transitions:

Wide range of transitions, including cut, mix, dip, wipe patterns, and DVE transitions.

Instant availability of transitions with control over type, pattern, length, and more.

Upstream Keyer:

Upstream keyer for layering live video over other video sources or graphics.

Supports luma key, linear key, pattern key, and chroma key for versatile compositing.

Downstream Keyers:

Two downstream keyers for overlaying high-quality graphics like logos and titles.

Adds graphics from the built-in media players over the live program output.

Power Macros:

Automation of complex sequences with precisely timed actions using macros.

Record transitions, key effects, audio adjustments, and camera control settings for efficient execution during live production.

Mix Minus:

Supports mix minus on the SDI talkback outputs for effective communication with remote interviewees.

Removes the interviewee’s audio from their program feed to avoid distractions.

Audio Mixer:

Built-in audio mixer with control over camera and external audio.

Ten available channels with precision level and balance adjustments.

Supports audio-follow-video (AFV) mode and external Mackie standard USB fader panel.

Media Players:

Eliminates the need for external character generators with a media pool supporting up to 20 graphic files.

Media players appear as input sources for transitioning graphics as full-frame video or overlaying on live video.

ATEM Photoshop Plugin:

Included Photoshop plugin for creating still broadcast graphics.

Instantly adds graphics to the media pool for quick on-air integration.