Atem Television studio no SD formats?

[Stefano Sarzi madidini]

Hello,
any hint on this?
I know that from 2.0 software the mixer is supposed to be compatible with SD.

Please BM say something… 🙂

Thank you

Stefano

[Ken Wilson]

I also would like to hear from a Blackmagic rep as to when they anticipate the ATEM TVS will support SD SDI.

[Joe D’onghia]

Hi,
SD is not implemented yet on the ATEM Television Studio. This will be enabled in an upcoming firmware update.

Joe D’Onghia
New Magic Australi

[Daniel Dootson]

Joe,
How long before the “upcoming” firmware update? My state is cutting my budget spend it or lose it.
I want to purchase but I can’t have a piece of inoperable gear sitting around, my supervisor frowns on expensive doorstops.
At this point I have only Sd cams with the hopes of upgrading to HD in the future.
I need a new switcher now but can’t waste money on an sd – another future doorstop.
Can we get a date?
And why do you guys advertise functionality that doesn’t work? – sounds like false advertising – something frowned upon here in the states during these tough budget times at state schools
Thanks
Dan

[Stefano Sarzi madidini]

Dan,
I feel the same way…
I need couple of that for a big job in december, on tech specs on BM site and manuals there is no mention about lack of SD.

From the site:

SD Format Support 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC.

Plus, on the release notes of 2.0 fw

What’s new in ATEM 2.0

• New Standard Definition Video Formats.
• General performance and stability improvements.

So… it was there in 2.0 and not in 2.6??

Please BM, I have to know if I can use this switchers in a month from now for my work or if I have to return it back…

Best Regards

Stefano

[Daniel Dootson]

Stefano,
Have you purchased already?
As Joe mentions that it will be a firmware update and it sounds like 2.0 of the software has it set up but we have to wait and I’d like to know how long it will be before the firmware is released.

I don’t understand why BM would release HD before SD seems kind of backwards, as most of us small timers still have to use SD before we can upgrade to HD.

In fact it sounds like something Microsoft would do, release software and let the consumer find the bugs!

Come on BM, I really want to buy your product but I need it to be functional for my needs now and as advertised.

[Joe D’onghia]

Hi,
Just to clarify – I am not from Blackmagic. The information I have is that getting SD into the Television Studio is the main focus of the developers at this point. I would anticipate it will be a matter of weeks not mths away.

Joe D’Onghia
New Magic Australia

[Daniel Dootson]

Sorry Joe,
I should read instead of skim posts, as I saw magic in your sub and assumed from your knowledgeable post that you were affiliated with BM. Thanks for the information.
Dan

[Andy Jones]

I recieved my ATEM TV Studio yesterday and was surprised to find out that there was still no SD options available. There is a new 2.7 release but this still does not include the SD option. This firmware needs to be released as many of us have bought this product for the SD/HD options. You don’t advertise a feature and not include it.

Hopefully there will be a 2.8 firmware revision very soon that will include the SD option as most of my cameras are SDI not HD-SDI.

[Danhugh Gordon]

I Will be purchasing the ATEM Television studio in a couple weeks and I am really hoping that the SD/HD firmware will be available by the. All I have now is just Professional SD cameras.