Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Switcher

Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Switcher

Blackmagic ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K, a new Ultra HD model of the ATEM Constellation family with 40 x 12G-SDI standards converted inputs with support for standards up to Ultra HD 2160p60. Featuring the same powerful features as the ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD, this new 4K model has 24 x 12G-SDI aux outputs, 16 upstream ATEM advanced chroma keyers, 4 downstream keyers, 4 Ultra HD media players, 2 SuperSource processors and more.

ATEM Constellation switchers feature a compact rack mount design with a built in control panel. This allows operation of the switcher, critical during setup or for emergency use. Also included is a large LCD so customers can see program output and change switcher settings via on screen menus. 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.

ATEM Constellation switchers are ideal for concerts and music festivals because customers can place cameras on all areas of the stage for amazing coverage. Even live sports benefit from the huge number of inputs and DVEs that let customers build multi-layer compositions to cover the action. The fastest way to produce programming is live. With powerful internal graphics and lots of ATEM advanced chroma keyers, customers get everything customers need for complex program production. ATEM Constellation is also perfect for house of worship programming as it’s big enough to allow professional results, but it’s very simple to learn so it’s easy to train a volunteer crew.

With a control panel built into the front panel, customers can simply walk up and operate the ATEM Constellation at any time. Plus the front panel control buttons are the same premium type used on full sized panels so they are extremely reliable. Customers can even control keyers, media and fade to black from the front panel. Plus the front panel LCD and menu buttons also allow almost every single operational feature of the switcher to be accessed.

Available M/E Layers 4 M/E

Effect Types 16 x Chroma Key 21 x Luma Key 4 x Stinger 4 x DVE

Downstream Keys 4 x Chroma, Luma, DVE

Generators 2 x Color 21 x Pattern

Audio Mixing 156-Channel Mixing

Processing

Switching Type Pushbutton, Software

Processing Resolution UHD 4K at 60

Color Processing 10-Bit 4:2:2

Input

Number of Video Input Sources 40

Video Inputs 40 x BNC (12G-SDI)

Input Video Format

SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2)

UHD 4K 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps

1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1

080i 50/59.94/60 fps

720p 50/59.94/60 fps

Audio Inputs 2 x 1/4" TRS Stereo Analog Female 1 x BNC Stereo MADI

Input Audio Format Analog

Embedded Audio Input SDI: 2-Channel (per Input)

Output

Video Output Channels 28

Video Outputs 28 x BNC (12G-SDI) 1 x USB-C (USB Video) (Program)

Output Video Format

SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2)

UHD 4K at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps

1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps

1080i at 50/59.94/60 fps

720p at 50/59.94/60 fps

USB-C

1080p

720p

Audio Outputs 2 x 1/4" TRS 2 x BNC Stereo MADI

Output Audio Format Analog

Embedded Audio Output SDI USB-C Multiview Output 4-Way

Multiview via SDI

Connectivity

Other I/O

1 x BNC Blackburst, Reference, Tri-Level Sync Input

1 x RJ45 Control

1 x RJ12 Control

1 x RJ45 Talkback Input/Output

1 x XLR 5-Pin Talkback Input/Output

Video Standard Compliance SMPTE 292M/296M/424M/425M-A/425M-B/ST-2081-1/ST-2081-10/ST-2082-1/ST-2082-10

HDCP Support None

IP Video 1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 Encoding

Display

Screen Resolution 1366 x 768

Hardware

OS Compatibility macOS 12.0 macOS 13.0 or Later Windows 10 Windows 11 *As of April, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility

Wi-Fi None

Bluetooth None

Power I/O 2 x IEC C14 Input

Environmental

Operating Temperature 32.0 to 104.0°F / 0.0 to 40.0°C

Storage Temperature -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C

Operating Humidity 0 to 90% (Non-Condensing)

General

Rack Form Factor 2 RU

Dimensions 19 x 13.26 x 3.54" / 48.3 x 33.68 x 8.99 cm