Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD Live Production Switcher

Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD Live Production Switcher

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 multi viewers, 2 SuperSource processors and more. You even get built in talkback and a professional 156 channel Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics!

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
  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 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
  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, 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 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