Blackmagic Design ATEM SDI Live Production Switcher

Description

Blackmagic Design ATEM SDI Live Production Switcher

Compact, Broadcast-Grade SDI Switchers for Live Streaming, Switching, and Recording

The Blackmagic Design ATEM SDI series is a professional range of compact live production switchers built for fast-paced, multi-camera broadcasting environments. Ideal for newsrooms, mobile productions, houses of worship, live events, and corporate streaming, these all-in-one switchers combine SDI connectivity, advanced audio processing, integrated streaming capabilities, and ISO recording in a portable, durable form factor.

Whether you’re running a small studio setup or a complex multi-camera production, there’s an ATEM SDI model to match your needs:

• ATEM SDI

• ATEM SDI Pro ISO

• ATEM SDI Extreme ISO

Key Features

Multiple SDI Video Inputs

• ATEM SDI: 4 x 3G-SDI inputs

• ATEM SDI Pro ISO: 4 x 3G-SDI inputs + built-in streaming and ISO recording

• ATEM SDI Extreme ISO: 8 x 3G-SDI inputs, 9-stream ISO recording, multiview, and SuperSource effects

Each SDI input includes built-in standards converters, automatically matching any source to the switchers video formatperfect for integrating cameras with varying settings.

Integrated Live Streaming & ISO Recording

(Pro & Extreme ISO Models)

• Built-in Hardware Encoder: Stream directly to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and more via Ethernetno third-party software required

• Simultaneous ISO Recording: Record individual camera feeds, program output, and audio directly to USB drives

• DaVinci Resolve Project Generation: Automatically creates a synced project file for post-production edits using recorded ISO files

Multi-View Monitoring

(Pro & Extreme ISO Models)

• Real-time preview of all video inputs, media players, preview, and program feeds

• Displays recording, audio levels, and streaming status on a single HDMI or SDI display

• Essential for solo operators or large teams monitoring multiple sources at once

Webcam Output for Streaming Apps

• All ATEM SDI models feature a USB-C output that functions as a webcam, instantly recognised by software like Zoom, Skype, OBS Studio, Microsoft Teams, and more

• Great for plug-and-play streaming or video conferencing without technical setup

Professional Audio Mixer with Fairlight Processing

• Advanced Fairlight audio mixer built-in with:

  • 6-band parametric EQ

  • Compressor, limiter, and gate

  • Audio-follow-video support

  • Level and peak metering

• Mix embedded camera audio with external microphones for balanced, broadcast-quality sound

Transitions & DVE Effects

• Professional transition options: Cut, Mix, Dip, Wipe

• Built-in DVE (Digital Video Effects) for picture-in-picture, camera movement effects, and custom transitions

• Ideal for interviews, live commentary, and sports-style overlays

Mobile Streaming with 5G/4G Tethering

(Pro & Extreme ISO Models)

• Connect a 5G or 4G smartphone via USB to use mobile data for streamingperfect for on-location productions without Wi-Fi or Ethernet

SuperSource Processing

(Extreme ISO Models Only)

• Four independent picture-in-picture boxes with customizable DVE layers and a background source

• Create complex visual compositions for interviews, panels, or multi-angle shows without a separate graphics system

Model Comparison

Ideal Applications

• Live Streaming: YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitch, Vimeo

• Broadcast & ENG: Multi-camera news coverage with SDI cameras

• Corporate Events & Presentations: Seamless camera, slide, and video switching

• Education: Interactive teaching with multiple camera angles and visual sources

• Worship Services: High-quality multi-angle streaming for church services

• Remote Production: On-location switching and streaming with mobile data support

Whats Included

• Blackmagic Design ATEM SDI (Model-specific version)

• External power supply with international adapters

• Welcome booklet

• Access to ATEM Software Control and DaVinci Resolve downloads

Blackmagic Design ATEM SDI Broadcast-Class Live Production in a Compact, SDI-Based Workflow. Reliable, Streamlined, and Ready for the Most Demanding Live Environments.