Blackmagic Design - ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K

ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K is a massive 4 M/E Ultra HD live production switcher. It features 40 standards converted 12G-SDI inputs, 24 12G-SDI aux outputs, 4 DVEs, 16 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, 4 media players, 4 independent Ultra HD multiviews, 2 SuperSource processors and more. You even get built in talkback and a professional 156 channel Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics!

Connections

• Total Video Inputs: 40
• Total Video Outputs: 28
• Total Aux Outputs: 24
• SDI Rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
• Total Audio Inputs: 2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack, 1 x 32 stereo channel BNC MADI in, 1 x 5-pin XLR Talkback.
• Total Audio Outputs: 2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack, 2 x 32 stereo channel BNC MADI out, 1 x 5-pin XLR Talkback.
• Time Code Connections: None
• Reference Input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
• Video Input Re-Sync: On all 40 inputs.
• Frame Rate and Format Converters: On all 40 inputs.
• SDI Video Inputs: 40 x 10-bit 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p.
• SDI Audio Inputs: 2 Ch embedded audio on all SDI inputs.
• Extra Audio Inputs: 1 x 5-pin XLR Talkback.
• SDI Video Outputs: 28 x 10-bit 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p.
• SDI Audio Outputs: 2 Ch embedded into SDI output on all outputs.
• Extra Audio Outputs: 1 x 5-pin XLR Talkback.
• SDI Program Outputs: Any of the 24 SDI outputs.
• Down Converted SDI Program Output: None
• SDI Preview Outputs: Any of the 24 SDI outputs.
• SDI Multi View Outputs: 4
• HDMI Multi View Outputs: None
• Webcam Output: 1 x USB-C supporting 720p or 1080p at PGM frame rate.
• Remote: RJ12 supports RS-422.
• Control Panel Connection: Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT. Allows direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network.
• Internal Time Code Generator: Yes
• Talkback: RJ45 for 3rd party talkback systems.
• Tally Output: Added via ethernet connection to Blackmagic Design GPI and Tally Interface product. (Not included).
• Computer Interface: 1 x USB-C port.

Standards

• SD Video Standards: None
• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60; 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60; 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60. 
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60. 
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081‑1, SMPTE 2081‑10, SMPTE 2082‑1 and SMPTE 2082‑10, SMPTE 2082‑12. 
• Video Sampling: 4:2:2
• Color Precision: 10-bit.
• Color Space: REC 709, REC 2020.
• SDI Auto Switching: Automatically detects between 1.5G-SDI, level A and level B 3G‑SDI, 6G‑SDI and 12G‑SDI.

Product Specifics

• Upstream Keyers: 16
• Downstream Keyers: 4
• Advanced Chroma Keyers: 16
• SuperSource: 2
• Talkback Support: Yes
• Mix Minus Support: Yes
• Linear/Luma Keyers: 21
• Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE): 4 Stinger, 4 DVE.
• Total Number of Layers: 28
• Pattern Generators: 21
• Color Generators: 2
• DVEs: 4
• Control Panel: Front fascia emergency switching, software or optional hardware panel.
• Routable Windows: 64
• Tally: Red for program and green for preview indication.
• Windows Source Labels: Yes

Multi View Monitoring

• Multi View Monitoring: 4 x 16 Multi View pattern options for up to 64 total views.
• Multi View Video Standard: Select HD or Ultra HD.

Media Player

• Media Players: 4
• Channels: Fill and key for each media player.
• Media Pool Still Image Capacity;: 40
• Media Pool Clip Capacity: 4
• Media Player Clip Length in 720 HD: 3200 frames.
• Media Player Clip Length in 1080 HD: 1600 frames.
• Media Player Clip Length in Ultra HD: 400 frames.
• Media Pool Still Image Format: PNG, TG A, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF.
• Media Pool Video File Format: TGA Sequence.
• Media Pool Audio File Format: WAV, MP3 and AIFF.

Display

• Interface: Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768.
• Front panel: Built in HD LCD monitor for video, 42 LED buttons for setup and emergency switching, 8 source buttons, 4 transition buttons, 6 talkback selection and mix buttons, menu control knob and set button, front panel lock button.

Processing

• Processing Delay: TBA
• Audio Mixer: 156 Channel mixer. Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video. Level and Peak metering. Master gain control. 6 band parametric EQ, Dynamics including Expander, Gate, Compressor and Limiter.
• Down Conversion: TBA

Software

• Control Panel Included: ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 12.0 Monterey, Mac 13.0 Ventura or later and Windows 10 and 11.
• Software Updates: Using USB‑C connection directly connected to Mac OS or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility.
• Configuration: Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address which is set via the ATEM Setup Utility connected via USB‑C to chassis.

Power Requirements

• Power supply: 2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC 50/60 Hz.
• Power Usage: TBA

Physical Installation

• Physical Installation: 2 rack units height.

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

What's Included

• ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download

Warranty

• 12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.