Blackmagic Design BM-SWATEMMXEPCEXTISO ATEM SDI Extreme ISO Switcher

The Blackmagic Design ATEM SDI Extreme ISO is built for production teams that need broadcast-grade switching in a portable package — and the insurance policy of full ISO recording. With 8 SDI inputs, 4 SDI outputs, and the ability to simultaneously capture all 8 clean camera feeds plus the program output as individual H.264 files, it turns every live event into a re-editable multicam project. The auto-generated DaVinci Resolve project file means your editor can open the timeline with all cuts, transitions, and graphics markers intact, making post-production turnaround dramatically faster. This is the switcher for corporate events, live streams, house-of-worship installs, and education productions where you need both a polished live output and a safety net for post.

On the hardware side, every SDI input includes frame rate conversion and re-sync, so mixed camera rigs — a common reality on fast-turnaround productions — lock together without external gear. The 4 upstream and 2 downstream keyers handle graphics, lower thirds, and chroma key work, while the SuperSource multi-layer processor adds picture-in-picture layouts with 4 DVE layers. Audio runs through a built-in Fairlight mixer with 6-band parametric EQ, compressor, and limiter per input, eliminating the need for a separate audio board on smaller shows. The chassis is compact enough for a fly-pack but sturdy enough for permanent install, with USB Type-C connections for external drive recording and direct webcam output to streaming software. It's a lot of broadcast capability in a package that fits in a single rack unit worth of space.