Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP

ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP

ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP is an advanced live production switcher with a powerful design that is fully SMPTE 2110 native and uses high speed 100G Ethernet connections. It is easy to add a converter for a mix of traditional 12G-SDI or modern SMPTE 2110 IP video connections, and all IP video connections are fully redundant and SMPTE 2022-7 compliant. You get 32 inputs and 32 outputs, 16 ATEM Advanced Keyers, 4 multi-views and 2 SuperSource processors for a total of 12 DVEs.

Key features

• 32 video inputs, 32 video outputs and 32 aux outputs, with frame rate and format converters on all 32 inputs
• 8 x 100G QSFP28 connections with ST 2022-7 redundant delivery over two 2110 networks; 8 x Ultra HD senders and receivers per 100G pair
• 16 upstream keyers, 16 advanced chroma keyers, 4 downstream keyers, 20 linear/luma keyers and 28 layers
• 2 SuperSource processors, 4 DVEs and transition keyers with 4 stinger and 4 DVE
• 4 multi-view outputs, 4 x 16 multi-view pattern options for up to 64 views and 64 routable windows
• 4 media players with fill and key, 64 still image capacity
• 68 channel audio mixer with 6 band parametric EQ and dynamics, fully integrated with Fairlight Live
• Talkback and mix minus support; internal timecode generator
• Built-in HD LCD front panel monitor, headphone jack and speaker

Connections

• 2 x 10G RJ45 Ethernet for control panel connection, NMOS control, media loading and presets
• 2 x RJ45 reference network for the 2110 PTP clock and 1 x RJ45 1G management Ethernet
• Rear USB-C 3.0 for USB audio, webcam output (720p or 1080p at program frame rate), ATEM Setup utility and updates; front USB-C 2.0 for updates and setup
• 2 x IEC C14 power inputs

Standards and compliance

• HD 720p50 to 1080p60 and Ultra HD 2160p23.98 to 2160p60, 4:2:2, 10-bit
• SMPTE 2110-20, 2110-21, 2110-30 and 2110-40; SMPTE 2022-7; PTP IEEE 1588-2008 (ST 2059-1, 2059-2)
• NMOS IS-04 and IS-05; optional Blackmagic IP10 codec for 2160p59.94 and 2160p60 as 2110 IP video

Software and installation

• ATEM Software Control panel included free for Mac and Windows, with ATEM Setup Utility
• macOS 15 Sequoia, macOS 26 Tahoe or later; Windows 10 and 11, Windows 11 for ARM
• 2 x 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz internal power supplies, 250 W max; 2 rack units

In the box

ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP and welcome wallet with QR code for software download.