Blackmagic ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD

The massive 4 M/E model doubles the features of the 2 M/E model with 40 x 3G-SDI inputs, 24 x 3G-SDI outputs, 4 DVEs, 16 ATEM Advanced Keyers, 4 multiviews and 2 SuperSource for 12 x DVEs in total.

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: 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 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 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.

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

Processing

Processing Delay:

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

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 11.1 Big Sur, Mac 12.0 Monterey or later., Windows 10 and 11

Power Requirements

Power Supply: 2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC.

Power Usage: 147W estimated.

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

Warranty

12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.