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!

Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K 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
• Built in talkback
• Professional 156 channel Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics

• ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K1
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download1
• 12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.1

• 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: 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.
• Operating Systems
  • Mac 12.0 Monterey, Mac 13.0 Ventura or later.
  • Windows 10 and 11.
• Power Requirements
  • Power Supply: 2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC 50/60Hz.
  • Power Usage: TBA
• Physical Installation2 rack units height.
• Environmental
  • 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