Blackmagic Design

ATEM Constellation 8K

Specifications

Total Video Inputs: 40 x up to Ultra HD / 10 x in 8K
Total Video Outputs: 28 x up to Ultra HD / 7 x in 8K
Total Aux Outputs: 24 x up to Ultra HD / 6 x in 8K
SDI Rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
Total Audio Inputs: 2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack, 1 x 32 stereo channel BNC MADI in.
Total Audio Outputs: 2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack, 2 x 32 stereo channel BNC MADI out.
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 Video Inputs: 40 x 10-bit 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p and 10 x 4320p switchable.
Extra Audio Outputs: 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.
SDI Audio Outputs: 16 Ch embedded into SDI output on all outputs.
Extra Audio Inputs: 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.
SDI Program Outputs: Any of the 24 SDI outputs.
Down Converted SDI Program Output: None
SDI Preview Outputs: Any of the 24 SDI outputs.
Total Multi Views: 4 x up to Ultra HD / 1 x in 8K
SDI Multi View Outputs: 4
HDMI Multi View Outputs: None
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 2.0 port.

SD Video Standards: None
HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
8K Video Standards: 4320p23.98, 4320p24, 4320p25, 4320p29.97, 4320p50, 4320p59.94, 4320p60
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 level A and level B 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI. Requires 2SI in 8K mode.

Upstream Keyers: 16 x up to Ultra HD / 4 x in 8K with Chroma/Linear/Luma key.
Downstream Keyers: 4 x up to Ultra HD / 2 x in 8K.
Advanced Chroma Keyers: 16 x up to Ultra HD / 4 x in 8K.
SuperSource: 2
Talkback Support: Yes
Mix Minus Support: Yes
Linear/Luma Keyers: 21 x up to Ultra HD / 7 x in 8K
Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE): 4 Stinger, 4 DVE .
Total Number of Layers: 28 x up to Ultra HD / 7 x in 8K
Pattern Generators: 21 x up to Ultra HD / 9 x in 8K
Color Generators: 2
DVE with 3D Borders & Drop Shadow: 4 x up to Ultra HD / 1 x in 8K
Control Panel: Front fascia emergency switching, software or optional hardware panel.
Routable Windows: 64 x up to Ultra HD / 16 x in 8K
Tally: Red for program and green for preview indication.
Windows Source Labels: Yes

Multi View Monitoring: 4 x 16 Multi View pattern options for up to 64 total views.
Multi View Video Standard: Select HD, Ultra HD or 8K.

Media Players: 4 x up to Ultra HD / 1 x in 8K
Channels: Fill and key for each media player.
Media Pool Still Image Capacity: 64 x up to Ultra HD / 24 x in 8K with fill and key.
Media Pool Clip Capacity: 4 x up to Ultra HD / 2 x in 8K with fill and key.
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 Player Clip Length in 8K: 100 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.

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 Delay: < 7 lines in up to Ultra HD / in 10 lines in 8K
Audio Mixer: 156 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: None

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.

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