Description
Powerful live event HD switching, supporting up to 40 individual 3G-/HD-SDI inputs built into a 2 RU chassis, is at hand with the Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD Live Production Switcher. Supporting 3G-SDI and HD-SDI signals, the switcher connects to a wide range of cameras and sources, delivering program output via 24 3G-SDI BNC outputs or a webcam output via USB Type-C. In addition, the switcher has four multiview outputs with up to 16 routable windows that can display inputs, keyed video, graphics, and stills from the media pool, as well as the program output. Each input connects to a built-in Fairlight audio mixer supporting up to 156 channels of audio.
The switcher features a reference video input, and each input features a frame synchronizer, frame rate converter, and format converter. This allows you to mix and match cameras, formats, cameras that do not feature genlock, and video input from computer sources. Upstream and downstream keyers and effects are supported. All this is done live and in real time with no rendering required. You can control the switcher using the integrated front panel, optional Blackmagic ATEM panels, or via the downloadable control software.
Features
- Supports 3G/HD-SDI at 10-Bit
- 40 x 3G-SDI Inputs, 24 x 3G-SDI Outputs
- Up to 16-Multiview Monitoring Windows
- Webcam Output via USB Type-C
- Frame Rate/Format Converter per Input
- 156-Channel Audio Mixer
- 16 x Upstream, 4 x Downstream Keyer
- Chroma/Luma Keyers
- Color/Pattern Generators
- Hardware or Software Mac/Windows Control
Specifications
| Available M/E Layers | 4 M/E |
| Effect Types | 16 x Chroma Key 21 x Luma Key 4 x Stinger 12 x DVE |
| Downstream Keys | 4 x Chroma, Luma, DVE |
| Generators | 2 x Color 21 x Pattern |
| Audio Mixing | 156-Channel Mixing |
| Switching Type | Pushbutton, Software |
| Latency | 10 Lines |
| Color Processing | 10-Bit 4:2:2 |
| Number of Video Input Sources | 40 |
| Video Input Connectors | 40 x BNC (3G-SDI / HD-SDI) |
| Input Video Format | SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2) 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080i 50/59.94/60 fps 720p 50/59.94/60 fps |
| Audio Input Connectors | 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) |
| Video Output Channels | 24 |
| Video Output Connectors | 24 x BNC (3G-SDI / HD-SDI) 1 x USB Type-C (USB Video) (Program) |
| Output Video Format | SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2) 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/60 fps 1080i 50/59.94/60 fps 720p 50/59.94/60 fps |
| Audio Output Connectors | 2 x 1/4" TRS 2 x BNC Stereo MADI |
| Output Audio Format | Analog |
| Embedded Audio Output | SDI USB Type-C |
| Multiview Output | 16-Way Multiview viaSDI |
| 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 |
| HDCP Support | None |
| IP Video | 1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 Encoding |
| Display Size | 5" |
| OS Compatibility | macOS 11.1 macOS 12.0 or Later Windows 10 Windows 11 *As of April, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Power Connector | 2 x IEC C14 Input |
| Power Consumption | Device: 147 W |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 90% (Non-Condensing) |
| Rack Form Factor | 2 RU |
| Dimensions | 19 x 9.1 x 3.48" / 48.3 x 23.1 x 8.84 cm |
| Weight | 11.53 lb / 5.23 kg |