ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K
New 4K model combines all the powerful ATEM Constellation HD broadcast features with 40 x 12G-SDI standards converted inputs.!
Product Highlights
- All in one switcher and control panel design
- Supports connecting up to 8 x 12G-SDI cameras
- Internal media for stills and motion graphics
- 8 x standards converted 12G-SDI inputs
- 9 x 3G-SDI program video outputs and 10 x 12G-SDI aux outputs
- 4 port 10G Ethernet switch
- Audio mixer supports limiter, compressor, 6 band EQ and more
- 16 way multiview for monitoring all cameras on a single monitor
- Live stream via Ethernet or mobile phones via USB
- USB output operates as a webcam and supports all video software
- Records to USB flash disks or optional internal cloud storage
- Supports remote internet connected cameras on ISO model
- Includes free ATEM Software Control for Mac and Windows
- Localized for 13 popular languages
- Overview
- Tech Specs
ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K is a massive 4 M/E Ultra HD live production switcher. It features 40 standards converted 12G-SDI inputs, 24 12G-SDI aux outputs, 4 DVEs, 16 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, 4 media players, 4 independent Ultra HD multi viewers, 2 SuperSource processors and more. You even get built in talkback and a professional 156 channel Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics!
| Connections | |
| Total Video Inputs | 40 |
| Total Video Outputs | 28 |
| Total Aux Outputs | 24 |
| 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, 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. |
| 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. |
| SDI Audio Inputs | 2 Ch embedded audio on all SDI inputs. |
| Extra Audio Inputs | 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback. |
| SDI Video Outputs | 28 x 10-bit 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p. |
| SDI Audio Outputs | 2 Ch embedded into SDI output on all outputs. |
| Extra Audio Outputs | 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. |
| SDI Multi View Outputs | 4 |
| HDMI Multi View Outputs | None |
| Webcam Output | 1 x USB-C supporting 720p or 1080p at PGM 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 or 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 | 21 |
| 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 |
| Multi View Monitoring | |
| Multi View Monitoring | 4 x 16 Multi View 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 | 40 |
| 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 | TBA |
| 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 | TBA |
| Software | |
| Control Panel Included | ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 12.0 Monterey, Mac 13.0 Ventura or later and Windows 10 and 11. |
| Software Updates | Using USB‑C 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‑C to chassis. |
| Physical Installation | |
| Physical Installation | |
| Physical Installation | 2 rack units height. |
Operating Systems
- Mac
Mac 12.0 Monterey,
Mac 13.0 Ventura or later. - Windows
Windows 10 and 11.
Power Requirements
- Power Supply
2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC 50/60Hz. - Power Usage
TBA
