ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD
Powerful live event HD switching, supporting up to 20 individual 3G/HD-SDI inputs built into a 1 RU chassis!
Product Highlights
- Supports 3G/HD-SDI at 10-Bit
- 20 x 3G-SDI Inputs, 12 x 3G-SDI Outputs
- Up to 16-Multiview Monitoring Windows
- Webcam Output via USB Type-C
- Frame Rate/Format Converter per Input
- 48-Channel Audio Mixer
- 8 x Upstream, 2 x Downstream Keyer
- Chroma/Luma Keyers
- Color/Pattern Generators
- Hardware or Software Mac/Windows Control
- Overview
- Tech Specs
ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD is a high definition live production switcher packed with advanced features! The 2 M/E design includes 20 standards converted 3G‑SDI inputs and 12 independent 3G‑SDI aux outputs! It also includes a USB webcam output, SuperSource processor, DVEs, chroma keyers, media players, multiviews and more! You even get built in talkback and a professional built in Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics!
| Connections | |
| Total Video Inputs | 20 |
| Total Video Outputs | 12 |
| SDI Rates | 1.5G, 3G |
| Total Audio Inputs | 2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack, 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback. |
| Total Audio Outputs | 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback. |
| SDI Audio Inputs | 2 Ch embedded audio on all SDI inputs. |
| SDI Audio Outputs | 2 Ch embedded audio on all SDI outputs. |
| Timecode Connections | None |
| Reference Input | Tri-Sync or Black Burst. |
| Video Input Re-Sync | On all 20 inputs. |
| Frame Rate and Format Converters | On all 20 inputs. |
| SDI Aux Outputs | Any of the 12 SDI outputs. |
| SDI Preview Outputs | Any of the 12 SDI outputs. |
| SDI Program Outputs | Any of the 12 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 | 2 x 3G-SDI |
| 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 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gb/s) |
| 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 |
| SDI Auto Switching | Automatically detects between 1.5G-SDI and level A or level B 3G-SDI. |
| Product Specifics | |
| Upstream Keyers | 8 |
| Downstream Keyers | 2 |
| Advanced Chroma Keyers | 8 |
| SuperSource | 1 |
| Talkback Support | Yes |
| Mix Minus Support | Yes |
| Linear/Luma Keyers | 11 |
| Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE) | 2 Stinger, 2 DVE |
| Total Number of Layers | 15 |
| Pattern Generators | 11 |
| Color Generators | 2 |
| Control Panel | Front fascia emergency switching, software or optional hardware panel. |
| Routable Windows | 32 |
| Tally | Red for program and green for preview indication. |
| Windows Source Labels | Yes |
| Multi View Monitoring | |
| Multi View Monitoring | 2 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 | 2 |
| Channels | Fill and key for each media player. |
| Media Pool Still Image Capacity | 60 |
| Media Pool Clip Capacity | 2 x up to 1080p60. |
| Media Player Clip Length in 720 HD | 800 frames |
| Media Player Clip Length in 1080 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 | |
| Front panel | Built in 2.2 inch LCD monitor for video, 22 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 | 48 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 |
| Software | |
| Control Panel Included | ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 11.11 Big Sur, Mac 12 Monterey or later and Windows 10 or 11. |
| Software Updates | Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac OS or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility. |
| Configuration | Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address which is set via the ATEM Setup Utility connected via USB to chassis. |
| Operating Systems | |
| Mac | Mac 11.1 Big Sur, Mac 12.0 Monterey or later. |
| Windows | Windows 10 and 11. |
| Power Requirements | |
| Power Supply | 1 x Internal 100 - 240 AC. |
| Power Usage | 52W |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Width | 482 mm |
| Height | 44.2 mm |
| Depth | 181.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.97 KG |
| Physical Installation | |
| Physical Installation | 1 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
- ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD
- Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
