Blackmagic Design - ATEM SDI Extreme ISO

This model includes all the features of ATEM SDI Pro ISO model but has 8 SDI inputs and 4 SDI outputs. It can record 9 separate H.264 video streams in real time, allowing capture of all 8 clean feed inputs as well as the program video. A DaVinci Resolve project file is also saved.

Connections

Total Video Inputs: 8

Total Outputs: 6

Total Aux Outputs: 4

Total Audio Inputs: 2 x 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack

Total Audio Outputs: 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack

Time Code Connection: None

SDI Video Inputs: 8 x 3G-SDI, 10-bit HD switchable   |  2 channel embedded audio

Video Input Re-Sync: On all 8 SDI inputs

Frame Rate and Format Converters: On all 8 SDI inputs

SDI Program Outputs: 4

Ethernet: Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT for live streaming, software control, software updates and direct or network panel connection

Computer Interface: 2 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 for external drive recording, webcam out, software control, software updates and panel connection

Standards

HD Video Input Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60   |  1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60   |  1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 

HD Video Output Standards: 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 

Video Streaming Standards: 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 

Ultra HD Video Standards: None

Video Sampling: 4:2:2 YUV

Color Precision: 10-bit

Color Space: Rec 709

Colorspace Conversion: Hardware based real time

Product Specifics

Upstream Keyers: 4

Downstream Keyers: 2

Advanced Chroma Keyers: Up to 4

Linear/Luma Keyers: Up to 4

Transition Keyer: DVE only

Total Number of Layers: 9

Pattern Generators: 5

Color Generators: 2

DVE With Borders and Drop Shadow: 2

Interface: Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768

Audio

Audio Mixer: 11 input x 2 channel mixer. Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video per channel plus separate gain control per channel. Level and Peak metering. Plus new Fairlight audio enhancements: Compressor, Gate, Limiter, 6 bands of parametric EQ. Master gain control.

Analog Input: Unbalanced stereo

Analog Input Delay: Up to 8 frames

Input Impedance: 1.8k

Max Input Level: +6 dBV

Mic Plug In Power: Available on both 3.5 mm mini-jack connections

Streaming

Direct Streaming: ATEM SDI Extreme ISO supports direct live streaming using Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) over ethernet or a shared mobile internet connection over USB‑C

Recording

Direct Recording Video and Audio: USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion port can record directly to external media

Video Recording: 8 x SDI ISO inputs as H.264 .mp4 files at up to 70Mb/s quality at the ATEM video standard with AAC audio. 1 x Program out as H.264 .mp4 file at the Streaming quality setting and at the ATEM video standard with AAC audio.

Audio Recording: 10 x 2 channel audio inputs recorded as separate 24‑bit 48 kHz .wav files. Including 2 x analog 2 channel audio inputs and 8 x SDI 2 channel embedded audio inputs.

Switching: Program switching recorded as a DaVinci Resolve project .drp file

Media Format: Supports media formatted ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file system

Multi View Monitoring

Multi View Monitoring: Configurable to 16, 13, 10, 7 or 4 up views including Program, Preview, 8 SDI inputs, SuperSource, Clean Feed, Media Player, Streaming Status, Recording Status and Audio Meters

Multi View Video Standard: HD

Media Player

Media Players: 2

Channels: Fill and key for each Media Player

Media Pool Still Image Capacity: 20 with fill and key

Media Pool Still Image Format: PNG, TG A, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF

Control

Control Panel: Built in control panel. Software control panel with camera control included. Supports optional hardware panel.

Control Panel Connection: Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT. Ethernet used for direct connection between panel and chassis or via network. ATEM SDI Extreme ISO also supports direct USB‑C connection. Ethernet or USB‑C used for updating the software.

Control Panel Compatibility: Includes ATEM Software Control Panel. Also compatible with ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel, ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel and ATEM 4 M/E Advanced Panel. ATEM SDI Extreme ISO can be configured using Blackmagic Videohub Hardware Panel Setup utility to route sources to destinations using Videohub Smart Control Pro and Videohub Master Control Pro.

Control Panel Included: ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 11.0 Big Sur, Mac 12.0 Monterey or later and Windows 10 64 bit or Windows 11

Software

Software Updates: Using USB or Ethernet 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

Operating Systems

Mac 11.0 Big Sur, Mac 12.0 Monterey or later.

Windows 10, 64-bit. Windows 11.

Power Requirements

Power supply: 1 x External 12 V power supply

Power Usage: 36W

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature: 5° C to 40° C (41° - 104° F)

Storage Temperature: -10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F)

Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

What's Included

ATEM SDI Extreme ISO

External 12 V_DC power supply with international socket adapters