BLACKMAGIC ATEM SDI Extreme ISO
Connections
Total Video Inputs
8
Total Departures
6
Total Auxiliary Outputs
4
Total Audio Inputs
2 x 3.5mm jack-type stereo mini jacks.
Total Audio Outputs
1 x 3.5mm jack stereo mini jack.
Time Code Connection
No.
SDI Video Inputs
8 x 3G-SDI, 10-bit HDD, switchable.
2 channels of built-in audio.
Resyncing Video Inputs
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 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C for recording to external drives, webcam output, 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
No.
Video Sampling
YUV 4:2:2.
Color Accuracy
10-bit.
Color Space
Rec 709.
Color Space Conversion
Real-time, hardware-based.
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 Shading
2
Interface
Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768.
Audio
Audio Mixer
Mixer with 11 inputs of 2 channels.
On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video selectable per channel, plus separate gain control per channel.
Level and peak measurement. Includes new Fairlight audio enhancement tools: Compressor, gate, limiter and 6-band parametric equalizer. Master gain control.
Analog Input
Unbalanced stereo.
Analog Input Delay
Up to 8 frames.
Input Impedance
1.8k
Maximum Entry Level
+6 dBV
Microphone Power
Available in both 3.5 mm jack-type mini connectors.
Streaming
Direct Streaming
ATEM SDI Extreme ISO supports direct live streaming over Ethernet using Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) or a shared mobile internet connection via USB-C.
Recording
Direct Video and Audio Recording
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion port for direct recording to external media .
Video Recording
8 x SDI ISO inputs as H.264 files .mp4 up to 70 Mb/s quality with AAC audio in ATEM video standard.
1 x program output as H.264 file .mp4 in Streaming quality setting with AAC audio in ATEM video standard.
Audio Recording
10 x 2-channel audio inputs recorded as 24-bit .wav files at 48 KHz separately. Includes 2 x 2-channel analog stereo audio inputs and 8 x 2-channel built-in audio inputs.
Switching
Program trimming saved as a DaVinci Resolve .drp project file.
Media Formats
Support for media formatted in exFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.
Multiview Monitoring
Multiview Monitoring
Configurable in 16, 13, 10, 7 or 4 views, including program, preview, 8 SDI inputs, SuperSource, clean feed, media player, streaming status, recording status and audio meters .
Multiview Video Standard
HD.
Media Player
Media Players
2
Channels
Fill and key signs for each media player .
Still Image Capacity in the Media Pool
20 with filling and key.
Still Image Format in the Media Pool
PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG, and TIFF.
Control
Control Panel
Integrated control panel. Software control panel with camera control included. Compatible with optional physical control panel.
Connection to Control Panel
Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT. Ethernet used for direct connection between the panel and the chassis, or via network . ATEM SDI Extreme ISO is also compatible with direct USB-C connection. Ethernet or USB-C used to update 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 with the Blackmagic Videohub Hardware Panel Setup utility to route sources to destinations using Videohub Smart Control Pro and Videohub Master Control Pro.
Included Control Panel
ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac Big Sur 11.0, Mac Monterey 12.0 or later, and Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11.
Software
Software Updates
Using direct USB or Ethernet connection to macOS or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Switcher Utility.
Configuration
Via ATEM Software Control Panel, with the exception of the ATEM chassis IP address which is configured via the ATEM Switcher Utility connected to the chassis via USB.
Operating Systems
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Mac 11.0 Big Sur,
Mac 12.0 Monterey or newer .
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Windows 10, 64-bit.
Windows 11.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
1 x 12V external power supply.
Power Consumption
36W
Physical Specifications

Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F)
Storage Temperature
-10 to 60 °C (14 to 140 °F)
Relative humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing.
Box Contents:
1x BLACKMAGIC ATEM SDI Extreme ISO