The Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8 is an all-in-one live production switcher designed to deliver professional 4K multi-camera switching, audio mixing, and streaming in a compact, integrated hardware unit. It caters to live event production, broadcast, and streaming applications where high-resolution output is required, supporting up to eight 4K video sources simultaneously. The switcher combines a hardware control surface with the processing engine, providing tactile buttons and faders for direct control over source selection, transitions, audio levels, and downstream keying, all without requiring a separate computer for core operation.

This model is distinguished by its support for Ultra HD 4K resolution at up to 60 frames per second across all inputs and outputs, ensuring future-proofed compatibility with high-resolution cameras and displays. It includes a comprehensive suite of production features such as a built-in media player for stills and clips, a multi-viewer output for monitoring all sources on a single screen, and advanced effects including chroma key for virtual sets, DVE for picture-in-picture, and a variety of transitions. The integrated Fairlight audio mixer offers professional-grade processing with EQ, dynamics, and mixing for multiple channels.

The ATEM Television Studio 4K8 connects to a computer via USB for software-based configuration, media management, and streaming setup. It outputs the final program feed via both HDMI and 6G-SDI connections and can also function as a USB video device, appearing as a webcam in streaming software like OBS or Zoom for easy integration into live streams. Housed in a robust all-metal enclosure, this switcher provides a powerful, streamlined, and accessible solution for producing high-quality 4K live video content.