Product Overview
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 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
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.
Operating Systems
Mac 12.0 Monterey,
Mac 13.0 Ventura or later.
Windows 10 and 11.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC 50/60Hz.
Power Usage
TBA
Physical Specifications
Physical Installation
Physical Installation
2 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)
