ATEM SDI Extreme ISO - Professional 8-input switcher with 4 SDI outputs and real-time ISO recording of 9 H.264 video streams

Professional 8-input switcher with 4 SDI outputs and real-time ISO recording of 9 H.264 video streams

ATEM SDI Extreme ISO is a professional video switcher designed for multi-camera production where only SDI signals are used. It includes all the features of ATEM SDI Pro plus 8 SDI inputs so you can connect different video sources such as cameras and other devices. Each input automatically detects the video format it is using, giving you a very flexible workflow. There are also 4 SDI outputs that can be used for monitoring or signal distribution.

One of the most popular features is the ability to record 9 H.264 video streams at the same time. This is the final program plus a clean feed from each source. This is especially useful in post production where each signal can be recovered and re-edited later. Plus, all recorded files are saved as a DaVinci Resolve project, ready for editing, with all sources automatically synced.

Areas of use

• Live streaming
• Corporate events
• Concerts

Tehnical characteristics

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: 720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p 60 | 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60 | 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 1080i 60
• HD video output standards: 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60
• Video streaming standards: 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60
• 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: min. 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: 1.8 kohm
• 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 70 Mb/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, TGA, 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, 12.0 Monterey or later
• Windows: 10 (64-bit), 11

Power requirements

• Power supply: 1 x external 12 V power supply
• Power usage: 36 W

Environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: 5 to 40 °C  
• Storage temperature: -10 to 60 °C  
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

Physical specifications

• Dimensions: 37.5 x 10.4 x 4.3 cm
• Weight: 1.24 kg

What's included

• ATEM SDI Extreme ISO
• External 12 V_DC power supply with international socket adapters