Blackmagic Design
ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD

Blackmagic Design

ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD

Product code
W-APS-27
Category
Video
Family
atemconstellation
Rack units
2U
Power
147 W

Specifications

Connections

Total Video Inputs
40
Total Video Outputs
24
SDI Rates
1.5G, 3G
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.
SDI Audio Inputs
8 Ch embedded audio on all SDI inputs.
SDI Audio Outputs
16 Ch embedded audio on all SDI outputs.
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 Aux Outputs
Any of the 24 SDI outputs.
SDI Preview Outputs
Any of the 24 SDI outputs.
SDI Program Outputs
Any of the 24 SDI outputs.
Down Converted SDI Program Output
None
Webcam Output
1 x USB-C supporting 720p or 1080p at PGM frame rate.
Total Multi Views
4 x 3G-SDI
Remote
RJ12 supports RS-422
Control Panel Connection
Ethernet. 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).
Ethernet
Supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T.
Computer Interface
1 x USB-C supports USB 2.0

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
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B.
Video Sampling
4:2:2
Color Precision
10-bit.
Color Space
Rec. 709, Rec. 2020
SDI Auto Switching
Automatically detects between 1.5G-SDI and level A or level B 3G-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
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 multi views each configurable to 16, 13, 10, 7 or 4 up views. Includes monitoring of Program, Preview, Inputs, Media Players, M/Es, DSKs, SuperSource, Clean Feed with optional labels and audio meters.
Multi View Video Standard
HD
Display Minimum Resolution
1366 x 768

Media Player

Media Players
4
Channels
Fill and key for each media player.
Media Pool Still Image Capacity
60
Media Pool Clip Capacity
4 x up to 1080p60.
Media Player Clip Length in 720 HD
1200 frames.
Media Player Clip Length in 1080 HD
600 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

Front panel
Built in 5 inch 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
156 Channel mixer
Down Conversion
None

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.
Power Usage
147W estimated.

Physical Installation

Physical Installation
2 Rack Unit Size.

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 HD

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