Blackmagic Design ATEM SDI Extreme ISO – 8-input SDI switcher, streaming and ISO recording
GTIN: 9338716007978
ATEM SDI Extreme ISO: live switcher with 8 3G-SDI inputs and 4 outputs, streaming, recording of 9 H.264 streams (8 inputs plus program) and a DaVinci Resolve project.
Blackmagic Design ATEM SDI Extreme ISO – 8-input SDI switcher, streaming and ISO recording
ATEM SDI Extreme ISO has all the features of ATEM SDI Pro ISO with twice the resources: 8 SDI inputs and 4 outputs, and it records 9 separate H.264 streams in real time, the 8 clean inputs plus the program, with a DaVinci Resolve project for later editing.
What the ATEM SDI Extreme ISO is for
It is designed for SDI productions with many cameras: events, sports, talk shows, mobile control rooms. The 4 outputs can send program, multiview and aux outputs to different monitors, recorders and projectors.
Production features
4 upstream keyers with up to 4 advanced chroma keys, 2 downstream keyers, 2 DVEs with borders and shadows, 5 pattern generators, 2 media players with 20 images, an 11 input Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics and digital output over USB-C.
Control
It is controlled from the front panel buttons, with the free ATEM Software Control for Mac and Windows or with optional ATEM hardware panels (Micro Panel, Advanced Panel, Camera Control Panel), connected over Ethernet or USB-C. Power consumption: 36 W, external 12V supply.
SDI Extreme ISO or Constellation HD?
For more than 8 cameras, more outputs and built in talkback you move to the ATEM Constellation family, starting with the 10 input ATEM 1 M/E Constellation HD.
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Technical specifications
Connections
| Total Video Inputs | 8 |
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| Total Outputs | 6 |
| Total Aux Outputs | 4 |
| Total Audio Inputs | 2 x 3.5mm stereo mini jack. |
| Total Audio Outputs | 1 x 3.5mm stereo mini jack. |
| Timecode 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Analog Input | Unbalanced stereo |
| Analog Input Delay | Up to 8 frames |
| Input Impedance | 1.8k |
| Max Input Level | +6dBV |
| Mic Plug In Power | Available on both 3.5mm mini jack connections. |
| USB Audio Output | Supports digital audio output over USB‑C. Fully integrates with Fairlight Live. Learn More |
Streaming
| Direct Streaming | Supports direct live streaming using Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) and Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) over ethernet or a shared internet connection over USB‑C. |
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| Blackmagic Cloud Stream Router | Supports streaming to Stream Router application in Blackmagic Cloud. |
Recording
| Direct Recording Video and Audio | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion port can record directly to external media. |
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| 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 48KHz .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. |
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| Multi View Video Standard | HD |
Media Player
| Media Players | 2 |
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| Channels | Fill and key for each Media Player. |
| Media Pool Still Image Capacity | 20 with fill and key. |
| Media Pool Still Image Format | PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF. |
Control
| Control Panel | Built in control panel. Supports optional hardware panel. ATEM Software Control Panel for Mac and Windows included for free. |
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| Control Panel Compatibility | Compatible with ATEM Micro Panel, ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panels, ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panels, ATEM 4 M/E Advanced Panels plus ATEM Camera Control Panel and ATEM Micro Camera Panel. ATEM can also 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 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. |
Software
| Control Panel Included | ATEM Software Control panel included free for Mac and Windows. |
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| Software Updates | Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility |
| Configuration | Most switcher configurations are set in ATEM Software Control. To set an ATEM switcher IP address, use the ATEM Setup Utility with a direct USB connection to the switcher. |
Power Requirements
| Power Supply | 1 x External 12V power supply. |
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| Power Usage | 36W |
Environmental Specifications
| Operating Temperature | 5° C to 40° C (41° - 104° F) |
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| Storage Temperature | -10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
| Product Condition | New |
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| Manufacturer | Blackmagic Design |
| manufacturer code | SWATEMMXEPCEXTISO |
| Ean | 9338716007978 |
| Taric Code | 8543709099 |
| Product specifications | VideoHD type* Full HD Video resolutions 1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 pixels Supported video modes 720p, 1080i, 1080p Maximum frame rate 60 fps Compression ratio 4:2:2 Video processing 10 bit NetworkEthernet LAN* Yes Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s Cabling technology 10/100/1000Base-T(X) DisplayBuilt-in display* No Ports & interfacesAudio (L/R) in 2 Audio (L/R) out 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 PowerPower source type* AC PowerPower consumption (max) 36 W DesignProduct colour Black Operational conditionsOperating temperature (T-T) 5 - 40 °C Storage temperature (T-T) -10 - 60 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 0 - 90% System requirementsWindows operating systems supported Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 Mac compatibility Yes Mac operating systems supported Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey Weight & dimensionsWidth 370 mm Depth 151 mm Height 39.6 mm Weight 1.42 kg |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Built-in display | No |
| Power source type | AC |
| Video inputs | 8 |
| Input type | SDI |
| Maximum resolution | HD |
| ISO recording | Yes |
| Built-in streaming | Yes |
| USB webcam output | Yes |
| Form factor | Desktop with built-in panel |
| M/E rows | 1 |
| On-board recording | To external USB disk |
| Video outputs | 6 |
| Control ports | Ethernet, USB-C |
| Firmware update | USB-C, Ethernet |



