The Blackmagic Live Switcher provides a professional solution for producing multi-camera events in Ultra HD within a 1RU rack structure, featuring flexible control and multiple outputs for real-time broadcasting and monitoring.
Features of the Blackmagic Live Switcher: Multi-camera live switcher with 8 Ultra HD inputs operating simultaneously for efficient video source management during live broadcasts. Supports 6G-SDI and HDMI inputs with 4K resolution for easy connection of professional cameras, computers, and presentation sources. Advanced synchronization via Reference input using Tri-level or Blackburst, with an independent Frame Synchronizer for each input to ensure compatibility with non-Genlock cameras. Multi View output to display Program, Preview, 6 active inputs, and 2 graphics channels on a single screen, with the ability to add custom labels for each input. Front panel with illuminated buttons and a built-in 2-inch LCD screen for quick review of Aux output and direct confirmation of the selected source.
Technical
Specifications of the Blackmagic Live Switcher: Type: Live switcher for real-time production and broadcasting of multi-camera events without the need for rendering. Supported video resolution: 4K Ultra HD up to 3840 × 2160. Total video inputs: 8 inputs, 4 6G-SDI Single Link inputs, and 4 HDMI 4K inputs. Format compatibility: NTSC, PAL, HD, and Ultra HD, with a requirement to standardize the input format across all inputs within the project. Video synchronization: Reference input for synchronization with other equipment, with a Frame Synchronizer for each input for higher compatibility with diverse sources. Effects and keying: One Upstream Keyer and 2 Downstream Keyers for 10-bit processing and adding logos, titles, and Lower Thirds during broadcasting. Graphics: Two Media Player channels with support for storing up to 20 graphics for use as titles and logos. Video outputs: 6 always-active outputs including Program via SDI and HDMI supporting SD, HD, and Ultra HD, plus an additional HD-SDI Program output for monitoring with automatic down-conversion at Ultra HD, and Aux output via SDI with Clean Feed option. Monitoring outputs: Two Multi-view outputs via SDI and HDMI for HD monitoring. Audio: Built-in 2-channel audio mixer for processing embedded audio via HDMI and SDI, supporting balanced and unbalanced analog audio inputs, and providing embedded audio output via SDI and HDMI in addition to balanced audio outputs. Control: Via ATEM Software Control on Mac or Windows through Ethernet, with support for ATEM Broadcast Panels via Ethernet. Ports: Ethernet for network control, and Mini USB for software updates and IP address assignment via ATEM Switcher Utility. Installation: 1RU rack structure with integrated mounting brackets suitable for a portable production case or studio setups.
