Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K
GTIN: 9338716008425
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BMD-SWATEMSCN2/2ME4/4K
Special Price €9,516.83 €7,800.68 Regular Price €10,344.38
4 M/E Ultra HD live production switcher with 40 standards converted 12G-SDI inputs, 24 aux outputs, 4 DVEs, 16 advanced chroma keyers and a 156 channel Fairlight audio mixer.
Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K
ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K is a 4 M/E Ultra HD switcher for large live productions. It has 40 12G-SDI inputs, each with re-sync and frame rate and format conversion, and 24 12G-SDI aux outputs.
It includes 4 DVEs, 16 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, 4 media players, 4 independent Ultra HD multiviews and 2 SuperSource processors. Talkback is built in, together with a 156 channel Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics and MADI inputs and outputs.
Technical specifications
Connections
| Total Video Inputs | 40 |
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| 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 | 8 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 | 16 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 | 1 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
Audio
| USB Audio Output | Supports digital audio output over USB‑C. Fully integrates with Fairlight Live. Learn More |
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Multi View Monitoring
| Multi View Monitoring | 4 x 16 Multi View pattern options for up to 64 total views. |
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| Multi View Video Standard | Select HD or Ultra HD. |
Media Player
| Media Players | 4 |
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| Channels | Fill and key for each media player. |
| Media Pool Still Image Capacity | 64 |
| 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. |
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| 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 | < 10 lines. |
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| 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 | 1 x selectable HD down converted output |
Software
| Control Panel Included | ATEM Software Control panel included free for Mac and Windows. |
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| 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. |
Power Requirements
| Power Supply | 2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC 50/60Hz. |
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| Power Usage | 255 W |
Physical Installation
| Physical Installation | 2 rack units height. |
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Environmental Specifications
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
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| Storage Temperature | -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
| Product Condition | New |
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| Manufacturer | Blackmagic Design |
| manufacturer code | SWATEMSCN2/2ME4/4K |
| Ean | 9338716008425 |
| Taric Code | 8543709099 |
| Video inputs | 40 |
| Input type | SDI |
| Maximum resolution | Ultra HD |
| ISO recording | No |
| Built-in streaming | No |
| USB webcam output | Yes |
| Form factor | Rack mount |
| M/E rows | 4 |
| On-board recording | None |
| Video outputs | 28 |
| Control ports | Ethernet, USB-C, RS-422 |
| Firmware update | USB-C, Ethernet |
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