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Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD

Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD

SoundPro Item: 132822 | Part Number: BMD-SWATEMSCN2/1ME4/HD

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  • Seriously advanced broadcast power
  • True broadcast style mix effects switching
  • Full front panel control similar to ATEM Mini
  • 24 3G-SDI outputs
  • USB webcam output for video software
  • Choose from hardware or software control panels
  • Includes multiview with labels, tally and meters
  • Broadcast transitions, DVE, stingers, and more
  • Built-in DVE for video effects
  • Professional broadcast talkback
  • Internal media for stills and motion graphics
  • ATEM advanced chroma keyers
  • 4 upstream chroma keyers per M/E row to create amazing virtual sets
  • Powerful SuperSource processing
  • Multi-rate 3G-SDI for all HD video standards
  • Big professional audio with a professional Fairlight audio mixer
  • Includes free software control panel
  • Compatible with Blackmagic cameras, panels, decks, and more
  • Ideal for massive live events

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 multiviews and 2 SuperSource for 12 x DVEs in total.

ATEM Constellation HD 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 you 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 the connections for 3G-SDI inputs, 3G-SDI aux outputs, balanced audio and Ethernet for control. The top 4 M/E model even includes 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.

ATEM Constellation HD uses a professional "program/preview" style operation, which is the exact same way large broadcasters use live production switchers. This means you are using the same type of switcher used by the television industry. Both the free ATEM Software Control and the optional hardware ATEM Advanced Panels will allow program/preview style switching. This means you can select a source on the preview bus to ensure it’s correct before pushing the CUT or AUTO button to switch it on air. This 2 step program/preview process means far fewer mistakes! Program/preview operation means ATEM Constellation is the best solution for training students for a career in broadcast television!

The ATEM Constellation HD family features models that have up to 40 independent 3G-SDI inputs, with each input featuring its own dedicated up and cross converter. That means it’s possible to convert any 1080p input source to the video standard of the switcher! That means you could have each switcher SDI input running a different television standard and all the inputs will just work! On the ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD model, you can even loop out audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 from SDI inputs 1 to 30 to the two MADI digital audio outputs, so you can hand off the switcher input audio to an external audio engineer for mixing.

The ATEM Constellation HD family have a massive number of fully independent 3G-SDI outputs. The 4 M/E model has a massive 24 x 3G-SDI outputs. These SDI outputs are very powerful because you can independently route any SDI input or any internal source to each SDI output. That’s perfect for running independent feeds to stage screens, master recorders and streaming processors. Or use the SDI outputs for ISO recorders, where each deck will get a resynchronized switcher input with matching timecode. All SDI outputs contain program audio, RP-188 timecode, SDI camera control, tally and talkback.

In addition to the DVEs in the M/E rows, the 2 M/E and 4 M/E models include powerful SuperSource multi layer processors with 4 extra DVE layers plus a background layer, that all appear to ATEM Constellation HD as an additional input source. Any switcher video input can be used for each SuperSource DVE, then it’s all layered together over a media pool custom background. SuperSource is just like having an extra multi-layer VFX switcher built in! SuperSource is perfect for doing picture in picture displays for interviews because you can set up the effect while keeping the main DVEs free for other tasks. The ATEM 4 M/E Constellation even has 2 completely independent SuperSource processors.

ATEM Constellation HD is the world’s first live production switcher that fully embraces live professional audio production! All SDI inputs are connected to a built in Fairlight audio mixer that features 6 band parametric EQ, compressor, limiter, noise gate and expander on each input. On the ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD model there are 2 MADI outputs for breaking out channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the first 30 SDI inputs out to an external audio engineer, plus a MADI input for allowing an extra 32 external audio channels in to the audio mixer. The Fairlight audio mixer even has additional inputs for mixing audio from analog inputs, talkback microphones for voice over and more! With a built in Fairlight audio mixer, the ATEM Constellation makes it possible to do extremely complex live sound mixing. The 4 M/E model has extra audio mixer input channels for the MADI audio inputs.

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Specifications

Certifications
Standards
HD Video Standards
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B
Dimensions
Media Player Clip Length in 720 HD
1200 frames
Media Player Clip Length in 1080 HD
600 frames
Dimensions
19" x 9.1" x 3.48"
Audio
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
SDI Audio Inputs
2 Ch embedded audio on all SDI inputs
SDI Audio Outputs
2 Ch embedded audio on all SDI outputs
Channels
fill and key for each media player
Media Pool Audio File Format
WAV, MP3 and AIFF
Connectivity
Total Video Inputs
40
Total Video Outputs
24
Reference Input
Tri-Sync or Black Burst
Video Input Re-Sync
on all 40 inputs
SDI Aux Outputs
any of the 12 SDI outputs
SDI Preview Outputs
any of the 24 SDI outputs
SDI Program Outputs
any of the 24 SDI outputs
Down Converted SDI Program Output
none
Webcam Output
1 x USB-C supporting 720p or 1080p at PGM frame rate
Tally Output
Added via ethernet connection to Blackmagic Design GPI and Tally Interface product. (Not included).
Ethernet
Supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T
Construction
Color Precision
10-bit
Color Space
REC 709
Color Generators
2
Controls
Control Panel Connection
Ethernet. Direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network.
Control Panel
Front fascia emergency switching, software or optional hardware panel
Display Minimum Resolution
1366 x 768
Front Panel Display
Built in 5 inch 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
Included Items
Control Panel Included
ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 11.11 Big Sur, Mac 12 Monterey or later and Windows 10 or 11
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature
-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
Shipping
Weight
11.53 pounds
General
SDI Rates
1.5G, 3G
Timecode Connections
none
Frame Rate and Format Converters
on all 40 inputs
Total Multi Views
4 x 3G-SDI
Internal Timecode Generator
yes
Talkback
RJ45 for 3rd party talkback systems
Computer Interface
1 x USB-C supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gb/s)
SD Video Standards
none
Video Sampling
4:2:2
SDI Auto Switching
Automatically detects between 1.5G-SDI and level A or level B 3G-SDI
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
Routable Windows
64
Tally
red for program and green for preview indication
Windows Source Labels
yes
Multi View Monitoring
4 x multi views each configurable to 16, 13, 10, 7 or 4 up views. Includes monitoring of Program, Preview, Inputs, Media Players, M/Es, DSKs, SuperSource, Clean Feed with optional labels and audio meters
Multi View HD Standard
HD
Media Players
4
Media Pool Still Image Capacity
60
Media Pool Clip Capacity
4 x up to 1080p60
Media Pool Still Image Format
PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF
Media Pool Video File Format
TGA Sequence
Processing Delay
<10 lines
Down Conversion
none
Software Updates
Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac OS or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility
Operating Systems
Mac 11.1 Big Sur, Mac 12.0 Monterey or later, Windows 10 and 11
Power Supply
2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC
Power Usage
approx. 147W
Indicators
Processing
Audio Mixer
Cable
Configuration
Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address which is set via the ATEM Setup Utility connected via USB to chassis

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