Massive 4 M/E Ultra HD live production switcher with 40 standards converted 12G-SDI inputs, 24 12G-SDI aux outputs, 16 ATEM Advanced Keyers, 4 multiviews and 2 SuperSource for a total of 12 DVEs.

Introducing ATEM Constellation

Introducing ATEM Constellation, the world's most powerful HD and 4K live production switchers! These powerful switchers are available in 1 M/E models with 10 inputs, 2 M/E models with 20 inputs, 4 M/E models with 40 inputs, and a 4 M/E 4K Plus model with a massive 80 inputs! Plus each SDI input has a dedicated standards converter! ATEM Constellation includes advanced features such as DVEs, ATEM advanced chroma key, media players, multi-views, and SuperSource processors! Plus the built in Fairlight audio mixer includes a compressor, limiter, 6 band parametric EQ and expander on each input. The free ATEM Software Control is included, or you can add a 1 M/E, 2 M/E or 4 M/E ATEM Advanced Panel!

ATEM Constellation switchers boast a compact rack mount design, complete with a built-in control panel. So you can operate the switcher from the front panel during setup or for emergency use. Also included is a large LCD so you can see the program output and change switcher settings. The compact design is perfect for portable live production, with the rear of the switcher including connections for 3G-SDI or 12G-SDI inputs, aux outputs, balanced audio and Ethernet for control. The top 4 M/E models even include RS-422 for serial control and MADI digital audio connections. Even with all this power, ATEM Constellation is extremely quiet with its innovative high efficiency thermal system.

Powerful 1 M/E live production switcher includes 10 standards converted 3G-SDI inputs, 6 x 3G-SDI outputs, DVE, 4 chroma keyers, a 16 way multi-view, media players, talkback and USB webcam output.

The 2 M/E model doubles the features of the 1 M/E model with 20 x 3G-SDI inputs, 12 x 3G-SDI outputs, 2 DVEs, 8 ATEM Advanced Keyers, 2 multi-views and a SuperSource for a total of 6 DVEs.

The massive 4 M/E model doubles the features of the 2 M/E model with 40 x 3G-SDI inputs, 24 x 3G-SDI outputs, 4 DVEs, 16 ATEM Advanced Keyers, 4 multi-views and 2 SuperSource for 12 x DVEs in total.

Specifications

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.
• Timecode 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: 8 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: 16 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: 1
• 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 Timecode 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: 64
• 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, TGA, 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: < 10 lines.
• 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: 1 x selectable HD down converted output

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 or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac 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 50/60Hz.
• Power Usage: 255 W

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

Physical

• Weight: 21.5 lb