Blackmagic comparison charts
ATEM Chart (10 to 40 Inputs)
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| Product Name | ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K | ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K | ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K | ATEM Constellation 8K (UHD 4K Mode) |
| SKU | SWATEMPSW1ME4K | SWATEMPSW2ME4K | SWATEMRRW4ME4K | SWATEMSCN4/1ME4/8K |
| Product Page | Go to Product Page | Go to Product Page | Go to Product Page | Go to Product Page |
| Max Resolution/Framerate | 2160p30 | 2160p30 | 2160p60 | 2160p60 |
| Total Inputs | 10+1 | 20+1 | 20 | 40 |
| SDI In | 10 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| HDMI In | 1 | 1 | 0 | - |
| Up/Down/Cross on all inputs |
- | - | - | YES |
| Total Outputs | 10 | 16 | 13 | 28 |
| SDI Out | - | - | - | - |
| Multiview SDI Out | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Multiview HDMI Out | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Program SDI Out | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Program HDMI Out | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Preview Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Auxilary Out | 3 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| Audio In | 10x Embedded SDI Audio 1x Embedded Audio 2x XLR |
20x Embedded SDI Audio 1x Embedded Audio 2x XLR L/R RCA |
20x Embedded SDI Audio 2x XLR L/R RCA |
40x Embedded SDI Audio 1x BNC MADI 2x TRS |
| Audio Out | Embedded SDI Audio L/R RCA 2x XLR |
Embedded SDI & HDMI Audio 4x XLR |
Embedded SDI Audio 4x XLR |
Embedded SDI Audio 2x BNC MADI 2x TRS |
| Upstream Keyers | 4 | 4 | 16 | 16 |
| Chroma Keyer | Chroma Key | Chroma Key | Advanced Chroma Key | Advanced Chroma Key |
| Downstream Keyers | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Media Players | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Clip Store | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Clip Store | 1600 frames in 720 HD 720 frames in 1080 HD 180 frames in Ultra HD |
1600 frames in 720 HD 720 frames in 1080 HD 180 frames in Ultra HD |
3200 frames in 720 HD 1440 frames in 1080 HD 360 frames in Ultra HD |
3200 frames in 720 HD 1600 frames in 1080 HD 400 frames in Ultra HD |
| Still Store | 32 | 32 | 64 | 64 |
| Type of Memory | Volatile | Volatile | Volatile | Volatile |
| Video Input Standards | HD Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94 1080p23.98, 1080p24 1080p25, 1080p29.97 1080p50, 1080p59.94 1080i50, 1080i59.94 Ultra HD Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24 2160p25, 2160p29.97 |
HD Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94 1080p23.98, 1080p24 1080p25, 1080p29.97 1080p50, 1080p59.94 1080i50, 1080i59.94 Ultra HD Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24 2160p25, 2160p29.97 |
HD Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94 1080p23.98, 1080p24 1080p25, 1080p29.97 1080p50, 1080p59.94 1080i50, 1080i59.94 Ultra HD Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24 2160p25, 2160p29.97 2160p50, 2160p59.94 |
HD Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94 1080p23.98, 1080p24 1080p25, 1080p29.97 1080p50, 1080p59.94 1080i50, 1080i59.94 Ultra HD Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24 2160p25, 2160p29.97 2160p50, 2160p59.94 |
| Video Output Standards | HD Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94 1080p23.98, 1080p24 1080p25, 1080p29.97 1080p50, 1080p59.94 1080i50, 1080i59.94 Ultra HD Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24 2160p25, 2160p29.97 |
HD Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94 1080p23.98, 1080p24 1080p25, 1080p29.97 1080p50, 1080p59.94 1080i50, 1080i59.94 Ultra HD Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24 2160p25, 2160p29.97 |
HD Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94 1080p23.98, 1080p24 1080p25, 1080p29.97 1080p50, 1080p59.94 1080i50, 1080i59.94 Ultra HD Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24 2160p25, 2160p29.97 2160p50, 2160p59.94 |
HD Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94 1080p23.98, 1080p24 1080p25, 1080p29.97 1080p50, 1080p59.94 1080i50, 1080i59.94 Ultra HD Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24 2160p25, 2160p29.97 2160p50, 2160p59.94 |
ATEM Chart (4 to 8 Inputs)
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| Product Name | ATEM Mini | ATEM Mini Pro | ATEM Television Studio HD | ATEM Television Studio Pro HD | ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K | ATEM Production Studio 4K |
| SKU | SWATEMMINI | SWATEMMINIBPR | SWATEMTVSTU/HD | SWATEMTVSTU/PROHD | SWATEMTVSTU/PRO4K | SWATEMPSW04K |
| Product Page | Go to Product Page | Go to Product Page | Go to Product Page | Go to Product Page | Go to Product Page | Go to Product Page |
| Max Resolution/Framerate | 1080p60 | 1080p60 | 1080p60 | 1080p60 | 2160p60 | 2160p60 |
| Total Inputs | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| SDI In | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| HDMI In | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - | 4 |
| Up/Down/Cross on all inputs |
Up/Cross Only | Up/Cross Only | - | - | YES | - |
| Total Outputs | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| SDI Out | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | - |
| Multiview SDI Out | - | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Multiview HDMI Out | - | 1* | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Program SDI Out | - | 0 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| Program HDMI Out | 1 | 1* | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Preview Out | - | 1* | A* | A* | A* | A* |
| Auxilary Out | 1* | 1* | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Audio In | 2x 3.5mm Jack | 2x 3.5mm Jack | 4x Embedded SDI & HDMI Audio 2x XLR |
8x Embedded SDI Audio 2x XLR |
8x Embedded SDI Audio 2x XLR |
4x Embedded SDI & HDMI Audio 2x XLR |
| Audio Out | - | - | Embedded SDI Audio 1/4" Headphone |
Embedded SDI Audio 1/4" Headphone |
Embedded SDI Audio 1/4" Headphone |
Embedded SDI Audio L/R RCA 2x XLR |
| Streaming Encoder Built-in | NO | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Upstream Keyers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chroma Keyer | Advanced Chroma Key | Advanced Chroma Key | Chroma Key | Chroma Key | Advanced Chroma Key | Chroma Key |
| Downstream Keyers | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Media Players | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Clip Store | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| Still Store | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Type of Memory | Volatile | Volatile | Non-Volatile | Non-Volatile | Non-Volatile | Volatile |
| Video Input Standards | 720p50 720p59.94 720p60 1080P23.98 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29.97 1080p30 1080p50 1080p59.94 1080p60 1080i50 1080i59.94 |
720p50 720p59.94 720p60 1080P23.98 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29.97 1080p30 1080p50 1080p59.94 1080p60 1080i50 1080i59.94 |
720p50 720p59.94 1080P23.98 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29.97 1080p50 1080p59.94 1080i50 1080i59.94 |
720p50 720p59.94 1080P23.98 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29.97 1080p50 1080p59.94 1080i50 1080i59.94 |
HD Standards 720p50 720p59.94 720p60 1080P23.98 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29.97 1080p30 1080p50 1080p59.94 1080p60 1080i50 1080i59.94 1080i60 Ultra HD Standards 2160p23.98 2160p24 2160p25 2160p29.97 2160p30 2160p50 2160p59.94 2160p60 |
HD Standards 720p50 720p59.94 1080P23.98 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29.97 1080p50 1080p59.94 1080i50 1080i59.94 Ultra HD Standards 2160p23.98 2160p24 2160p25 2160p29.97 |
| Video Output Standards | 1080P23.98 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29.97 1080p30 1080p50 1080p59.94 1080p60 |
1080P23.98 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29.97 1080p30 1080p50 1080p59.94 1080p60 |
720p50 720p59.94 1080P23.98 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29.97 1080p50 1080p59.94 1080i50 1080i59.94 |
720p50 720p59.94 1080P23.98 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29.97 1080p50 1080p59.94 1080i50 1080i59.94 |
HD Standards 720p50 720p59.94 1080P23.98 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29.97 1080p50 1080p59.94 1080i50 1080i59.94 |
HD Standards 720p50 720p59.94 1080P23.98 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29.97 1080p50 1080p59.94 1080i50 1080i59.94 |
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K/4K Comparison
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| Product Name | Pocket Cinema Camera 6K | Pocket Cinema Camera 4K |
| SKU | CINECAMPOCHDEF6K | CINECAMPOCHDMFT4K |
| Price | $1,995 (Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio) | $1,295 (Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio) |
| Product Page | Go to Product Page | Go to Product Page |
| Effective Sensor Size | 23.10mm x 12.99mm (Super35) | 18.96mm x 10mm (Four Thirds) |
| Lens Mount | Active EF Mount | Active MFT Mount |
| Lens Control | Iris, focus and zoom on supported lenses | Iris, focus and zoom on supported lenses |
| Dynamic Range | 13.4 Stops | 13.1 Stops |
| Full ISO Range (exposure index) |
100 - 25,600 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Dual Native ISO | Low: 400, High: 3,200 | Low: 400, High: 3,200 |
| Dual Sensitivity Circuit Range | Low: 100-1,000, High: 1,250-25,600 | Low: 100-1,000, High: 1,250-25,600 |
| All Shooting Resolutions | 6144x3456 (6K) up to 50 fps 6144x2560 (6K 2.4:1) up to 60 fps 5744x3024 (5.7K 17:9) up to 60 fps 4096x2160 (4K DCI) up to 60 fps 3840x2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps 3728x3020 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic) up to 60 fps 2868x1512 (2.8K 17:9) up to 120 fps 1920x1080 (HD) up to 120 fps |
4096x2160 (4K DCI) up to 60 fps 4096x1720 (4K 2.4:1) up to 75 fps 3840x2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps 2880x2160 (2.8K Anamorphic) up to 80 fps 2688x1512 (2.6K 16:9) up to 120 fps 1920x1080 (HD) up to 120 fps |
| Apple ProRes Recording Resolutions (all full sensor) |
4K DCI: 4096x2160, Ultra HD: 3840x2160, HD: 1920x1080 | 4K DCI: 4096x2160, Ultra HD: 3840x2160, HD: 1920x1080 |
| Blackmagic RAW Recording Resolutions (*w=windowed) |
6K: 6144x3456 full, 6K 2.4x1: 6144x2560w, 5.7K 17x9: 5744x3024w, 3.7K Anamorphic; 3728x3104w, 2.8K 17x9: 2868x1512w |
4K: 4096x2160 full, 4K 2.4x1: 4096x1720w, Ultra HD: 3840x2160w, 2.8K Anamorphic: 2880x2160w, 2.6K 16x9: 2688x1512w, HD: 1920x1080w |
| Frame Rates | Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution and codec selected. Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps supported. Off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in 6K 2.4:1, 120 fps in 2.8K 17:9 and 1080HD. |
Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution and codec selected. Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps supported. Off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in 4K DCI, 120 fps in 2.6K 16:9 and HD windowed. |