Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus – 4 M/E Ultra HD switcher, 80 x 12G-SDI inputs
GTIN: 9338716009972
ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus: broadcast switcher with 4 M/E rows, 80 standards converted 12G-SDI inputs, 52 outputs, 16 advanced keyers, talkback and Fairlight audio mixer.
Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus – 4 M/E Ultra HD switcher, 80 x 12G-SDI inputs
ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus is a live production switcher for broadcast control rooms, with 4 M/E rows. It has 80 12G-SDI inputs with standards conversion on every input and 52 independent outputs, plus multiview, built in talkback and a professional Fairlight audio mixer.
What the ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus is for
It is the largest Ultra HD Constellation switcher: 80 12G-SDI inputs and 52 outputs (48 aux), 4 DVEs, 4 independent Ultra HD multiviews and 2 SuperSource. It is designed for large broadcast facilities, sports and productions with a huge number of sources, and has two internal power supplies.
Production features
16 ATEM Advanced upstream keyers with chroma key, 4 downstream keyers, 2 SuperSource for multi box compositions, 4 media players with stills and clips, a 298 channel Fairlight audio mixer with 6 band parametric EQ and dynamics (expander, gate, compressor, limiter).
Control and power
It is controlled with the free ATEM Software Control for Mac and Windows, with ATEM Advanced Panel hardware panels connected over Ethernet or, for emergencies, from the front fascia controls. Talkback on RJ45 for third party systems. Maximum power consumption: 400 W, 2 internal 100-240V supplies.
How to choose
The 4 M/E Constellation 4K has the same features with fewer inputs and outputs; for SMPTE 2110 facilities there are the Constellation IP versions.
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Technical specifications
Connections
| Total Video Inputs | 80 |
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| Total Video Outputs | 52 |
| Total Aux Outputs | 48 |
| SDI Rates | 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G. |
| Total Audio Inputs | 2 x balanced 1/4 inch jack, 2 x 64 channel BNC MADI in, 1 x 5-pin XLR Talkback. |
| Total Audio Outputs | 2 x balanced 1/4 inch jack, 4 x 64 channel BNC MADI out, 1 x 5-pin XLR Talkback. |
| Timecode Connections | 1 x 3-pin XLR Timecode In, 1 x 3-pin XLR Timecode Out. |
| Reference Input | Tri-Sync or Black Burst. |
| Video Input Re-Sync | On all 80 inputs. |
| Frame Rate and Format Converters | On all 80 inputs. |
| SDI Video Inputs | 80 x 10-bit 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p. |
| SDI Audio Inputs | 8 Ch embedded audio on all SDI inputs. |
| Extra Audio Inputs | 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback. |
| SDI Video Outputs | 52 x 10-bit 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p. |
| SDI Audio Outputs | 16 Ch embedded into SDI output on all outputs. |
| Extra Audio Outputs | 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback. |
| SDI Program Outputs | Any of the 48 SDI outputs. |
| Down Converted SDI Program Outputs | 8 |
| SDI Preview Outputs | Any of the 48 SDI outputs |
| SDI Multi View Outputs | 4 x dedicated outputs, Up to an extra 48 routable outputs. |
| HDMI Multi View Outputs | None |
| Webcam Output | 1 x USB-C supporting 720p or 1080p at program 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). On any of the 48 SDI Outputs. |
| Computer Interface | 1 x USB-C port. |
Standards
| SD Video Standards | None |
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| 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 |
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| Downstream Keyers | 4 |
| Advanced Chroma Keyers | 16 |
| SuperSource | 2 |
| Talkback Support | Yes |
| Mix Minus Support | Yes |
| Linear/Luma Keyers | 20 |
| 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 |
Audio
| USB Audio Output | Supports digital audio output over USB‑C. Fully integrates with Fairlight Live. Learn More |
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Multi View Monitoring
| Multi View Monitoring | 4 x 16 Multiview pattern options for up to 64 total views. |
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| Multi View Video Standard | Select HD or Ultra HD. |
Media Player
| Media Players | 4 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 | < 10 lines. |
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| Audio Mixer | 298 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 | 1 x selectable HD down converted output. |
Software
| Control Panel Included | ATEM Software Control panel included free for Mac and Windows. |
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| Software Updates | Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility |
| Configuration | Most switcher configurations are set in ATEM Software Control. To set an ATEM switcher IP address, use the ATEM Setup Utility with a direct USB connection to the switcher. |
Power Requirements
| Power Supply | 2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC 50/60Hz. |
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| Power Usage | 400 W max. |
Physical Installation
| Physical Installation | 4 rack units height. |
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Environmental Specifications
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
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| Storage Temperature | -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
| Product Condition | New |
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| Manufacturer | Blackmagic Design |
| manufacturer code | SWATEMSCN2/2ME4/4K/P |
| Ean | 9338716009972 |
| Taric Code | 8543709099 |
| Video inputs | 80 |
| Input type | SDI |
| Maximum resolution | Ultra HD |
| ISO recording | No |
| Built-in streaming | No |
| USB webcam output | Yes |
| Form factor | Rack mount |
| M/E rows | 4 |
| On-board recording | None |
| Video outputs | 52 |
| Control ports | Ethernet, USB-C, RS-422 |
| Firmware update | USB-C, Ethernet |