Blackmagic Design
ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus

Blackmagic Design

ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus

Product code
W-APS-45
Category
Video
Family
atemconstellation
Rack units
4U
Power
400 W

Specifications

Connections

Total Video Inputs
80
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,
Total Audio Outputs
2 x balanced 1/4 inch jack,
Timecode Connections
1 x 3-pin XLR Timecode In,
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,
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).
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
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.

Multi View Monitoring

Multi View Monitoring
4 x 16 Multiview 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
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.
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.
Audio Mixer
298 Channel mixer
Down Conversion
1 x selectable HD down converted output.

Software

Control Panel Included
ATEM Software Control panel included free for Mac and Windows.
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.
Power Usage
400 W max.

Physical Installation

Physical Installation
4 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

What's Included
ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus

Warranty

Warranty
1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.

Documents

Documents are hosted by the manufacturer; these are links to their files.

Specification from Blackmagic Design