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Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio HD8 Manual

The ATEM Television Studio HD8, a compact switcher with an integrated control panel, offers high-quality live production capabilities. It features 8 converted 3G-SDI inputs, built-in streaming, master recording, multiview, USB webcam support, and advanced chroma keying. With media player functionality, talkback, 4-way Ethernet switching, and optional cloud storage, it's a streamlined solution for professional live broadcasts.

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Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio HD User Manual [Web Manual]

Table of Contents

  • Introducing ATEM Television Studio HD8
    • What is an M/E Switcher?
    • What is an A/B Direct Switcher?
    • Understanding the ATEM Switcher
  • Getting Started
    • Plugging in Power
    • Connecting the Multiview
    • Plugging in Sources
    • Plugging in Audio
    • Performing a Transition
    • Setting Your Network
  • Using ATEM Television Studio HD8
  • Control Panel Overview
    • System Control
      • Navigating the LCD Menu
  • Changing Settings
    • Home
    • Settings
      • Changing Settings
      • HyperDeck Settings
      • Button Mapping
  • Talkback and Call Buttons
    • The Call Button
    • Program Mix
    • Dim
    • Mute
    • Cans
    • Speaker
    • Talk
    • Studio
  • Mix Effects
    • Source Name Displays
    • Program Bus
    • Preview Bus
    • Shift
    • Source Select Bus
  • Transition Control and Upstream Keyers
    • Cut
    • Auto
    • Fader Bar and Fader Bar Indicator
    • Transition Type Buttons
    • Preview Transition
    • Next Transition
    • On Air
    • Macro
  • Downstream Keyers
    • Downstream Key Tie
    • Downstream Key Cut
    • Downstream Key Auto
    • Fade to Black
  • Audio Mixer
    • Channel Strips
      • LCD
      • Rotary Knobs
      • On Button
      • Solo Button
      • Select Button
    • Mode Buttons
      • Modes
    • Channel and Modifier Buttons
      • Master
      • Alt
      • Bank
    • Audio Controls Workflow Guide
  • Selection Buttons
  • Stream and Record Buttons
  • Storage Media
    • Preparing Storage via a Computer
      • Formatting Media on a Mac Computer
      • Formatting Media on a Windows computer
    • Preparing Storage Using ATEM Television Studio HD8
      • Formatting Storage using ATEM Television Studio HD8
      • Formatting Internal Storage using ATEM Setup
    • Accessing Storage
    • Cloud Sync
      • Setting Date and Time
      • Sign into Dropbox and Google Drive
      • Sync Folder and Direction
    • Using the Multiview
      • Preview
      • Program View
      • Input Views
      • Media Player View
      • Streaming View
      • Recording View
      • Audio View
  • ATEM Software Control
      • Connecting Directly
      • Connecting via a Network
    • Switcher Control Panel
      • Switcher Panel
    • Preferences
      • General Preferences
      • Button Mapping
    • Changing Switcher Settings
    • General Settings
      • Video
      • Media Pool
      • Camera Control
      • Remote Source Network
    • Audio Settings
      • Split Audio
      • Talkback
      • Mix Minus
      • General
    • Multiview Settings
    • Sources
    • HyperDeck Settings
    • Remote Settings
    • Auxiliary Outputs
      • Routing Auxiliary Outputs
    • Audio Output Channel Mapping
      • Routing program audio using ATEM Software Control
    • Saving and Restoring Switcher Settings
      • Save Startup State
      • Save Settings as an XML
      • Factory Reset
  • Switching with ATEM Software Control
      • Mouse or Trackpad Operation
    • Using Keyboard Hot Keys
    • Mix Effects
      • Program Bus Source Select Buttons
      • Preview Bus Source Select Buttons
    • Transition Control and Upstream Keyers
      • CUT
      • AUTO/RATE
      • Fader Bar
      • Transition Style
      • PREV TRANS
      • Next Transition
      • ON AIR
    • Downstream Keyers
      • TIE
      • ON AIR
      • AUTO
      • Fade to Black (FTB)
    • Processing Palettes
      • Palettes Tab
    • Media Players Tab
      • Media Players
      • HyperDecks
    • Output Tab
      • Live Stream
      • Streaming and HyperDeck Quality Settings
      • Record Stream
      • Capture Still
    • Timecode Generator
      • Time of Day
      • Counter
    • ATEM Media Pool
      • The Browse Window
      • The Media Pool Window
      • Browsing and loading files
      • Capture Still
    • Using the Audio Mixer
      • Tally
      • Audio Level
      • Audio Balance
      • Audio Source Selection
      • Master Audio Level Output
    • Using MADI
      • MADI In
      • MADI Out 1
    • Headphones Settings
      • Master
      • Talkback
      • Sidetone
    • Advanced Fairlight Controls
      • Input Level
    • 6 Band Parametric Equalizer
      • Handles
      • Frequency Knobs
      • Range Presets
      • Gain Knobs
      • Q Factor
      • Band Filters
    • Dynamics Controls
      • Common Dynamics Settings
      • Expander/Gate
      • Compressor
      • Make Up
      • Limiter
      • Dynamics Controls Characteristics
  • Using Camera Control
    • Camera Control Panel
      • Camera Control Selection
      • Channel Status
      • Camera Settings
      • Show/Hide Color Bars
      • Detail
      • Color Wheel
      • Master Wheel
      • Reset Buttons
      • Iris/Pedestal Control
      • Zoom Control
      • Coarse Setting
      • Iris Indicator
      • Auto Focus Button
      • Manual Focus Adjustment
      • Camera Gain
      • Shutter Speed Control
      • White Balance
    • DaVinci Resolve Primary Color Corrector
      • Color Wheels
      • Master Wheels
      • Contrast Setting
      • Pivot Setting
      • Saturation Setting
      • Lum Mix Setting
      • Hue Setting
      • Tint Setting
      • Synchronizing Settings
  • Operating your ATEM Switcher
    • Internal Video Sources
      • Black
      • Color Bars
      • Color Generators
      • Media Players
    • All Transition Types
      • Cut Transitions
      • Program Bus
      • CUT Button
      • Auto Transitions
      • Mix Transitions
      • Mix Transition Parameters
      • Dip Transitions
      • Dip Transition Parameters
      • Wipe Transitions
      • Wipe Transition Parameters
      • Stinger Transitions
      • Performing a Stinger Transition
      • Stinger Transition Parameters
      • DVE Transitions
      • DVE Transition Parameters
      • Sharing DVE resources
      • Performing a Graphic Transition
      • Description of Graphic Wipe Parameters
      • Graphic wipe images
      • Graphic Wipe Screen Width Requirements
      • Manual Transitions
      • Preview Transition
  • Keying using ATEM Switchers
    • Understanding Keying
    • Luma Key
      • Background
      • Fill
    • Linear Key
      • Background
      • Fill
      • Key
    • Pre multiplied Key
      • Performing an Upstream Luma/Linear Key
      • Performing a Downstream Luma/Linear Key
    • Chroma Key
      • Background
      • Fill
      • Key/Cut
    • Performing an Advanced Chroma Key
      • Fine Tuning your Key using Key Adjustments
      • Chroma Correction using Color Spill and Flare Suppression
      • Matching your foreground and background
    • Pattern Key
      • Background
      • Fill
      • Key/Cut
      • Performing an Upstream Pattern Key
      • Adjusting the X/Y Position of a Pattern
    • DVE Key
      • Background
      • Fill
      • Key/Cut
      • Performing an Upstream DVE Key
      • DVE parameters
      • Adding DVE Borders
      • DVE border parameters
      • Key Masking
      • Flying Key
    • Performing Upstream Keyer Transitions
      • ON buttons
      • Next transition buttons
    • Performing Downstream Keyer Transitions
      • DSK parameters
  • Streaming
    • Getting a Stream Key
      • Configuring Settings for Twitch
    • Direct Streaming by Sharing Your Computer Internet
    • Smartphone Tethering
  • Additional Features on ISO Models
    • Connecting Remote Sources over a Local Network
      • Connecting Directly
      • Connecting via a Network Switch
      • Selecting the Input
    • Connecting Remote Sources via the Internet
    • Recording ISO Files
      • How to Record ISO Files
      • What’s in the ISO Folder?
      • Append Recording
    • Benefits of Editing a Live Project
      • What’s on the Layers?
      • Shifting Edit Points
      • Replacing Shots
      • Adding Dissolves
      • Cutting Out Boring Bits or Mistakes
    • Editing in DaVinci Resolve
      • Recording in Camera
  • Using Adobe Photoshop with ATEM
    • Setting up Plug-in Switcher Location
    • Preparing Graphics for Download
  • Using Macros
    • What is a Macro?
    • The Macros Window in ATEM Software Control
      • Recording Macros
      • Recording a Macro using ATEM Software Control
      • Building Large Macros
      • Macros Window Create Page
      • Macros Window Run Page
    • Recording Macros using ATEM Television Studio HD8
  • HyperDeck Control
    • Introducing HyperDeck Control
      • Connecting HyperDecks
      • HyperDeck Settings
    • Controlling HyperDecks with ATEM Software Control
      • Playback
      • Recording
    • Controlling HyperDecks with ATEM Television Studio HD8
      • Controlling HyperDecks with ATEM Television Studio HD8
  • Using ATEM Camera Control Panel
    • Powering the Panel
    • Connecting the Panel to your Switcher
    • Changing Network Settings
    • Camera Control Panel Layout
      • LCD Menu Settings
      • Panel Settings
      • Camera Settings
      • Color Adjustments
      • CCU Panel Controls
    • Controlling Cameras
      • Assigning a Camera to a CCU
      • Scene Files
      • Recall All
      • ND
      • CC
      • Master Gain
      • Relative Control and Absolute Control
      • White Balance
      • Color Bars
      • Shutter Speed
      • White and Black Balance Controls
      • D EXT/EXT
      • Camera Number
      • Gain and Pedestal Level Control
      • Iris and Master Black Indicators
      • Preview
      • Sensitivity
      • Coarse Control Knob
      • Iris and Master Black Active
      • Auto Iris
      • Call
      • Panel Active
  • Using Tally
    • Sending Tally Signals via a GPI and Tally Interface
    • Using a Third Party Audio Mixer Control Surface
      • Using an Audio Mixer Control Surface
      • Connecting Your Audio Mixer Control Surface
      • The MUTE button
      • Decibel Scales
    • Using a DaVinci Resolve Micro Panel
      • Making Color Correction Adjustments
      • The Trackballs
      • Control Knobs
      • Control Buttons
  • Updating the Software
    • How to update the ATEM Software
      • Updating the Switcher Software
      • Updating via Ethernet
  • Adapter Cables for Talkback and Camera Control
    • Talkback Pin Connections
    • Serial Port Pin Connections for Control Cables
      • RS-422 Pin Connections for Control Cables
    • 5 Pin XLR Talkback Headset Connector Pinout Diagram
  • Developer Information
    • Blackmagic SDI Camera Control Protocol
      • Overview
      • Assumptions
      • Blanking Encoding
      • Message Grouping
      • Abstract Message Packet Format
      • Defined Commands
    • Example Protocol Packets
    • Blackmagic Embedded Tally Control Protocol
      • Data Flow
      • Assumptions
      • Blanking Encoding
      • Packet Format
  • Help
    • Getting Help
      • Blackmagic Design online support pages
      • Contacting Blackmagic Design support
      • Checking the version currently installed
      • How to get the latest updates
  • Regulatory Notices
  • Safety Information
    • Warning for Authorized Service Personnel
  • Warranty
    • 12 Month Limited Warranty