ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus live video switcher, 80 12G-SDI inputs - Blackmagic Design BLM-SWATEMSCN2/2ME4/4K/P

ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus is a powerful Ultra HD switcher designed for live production. It features a massive 80 standards converted 12G-SDI inputs. There are 52 12G-SDI video outputs, including 48 aux outputs, for advanced signal control, and 4 DVEs for dynamic graphic effects. There are 16 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers built in, perfect for producing virtual backgrounds, plus 4 media players for managing graphics. There are 4 independent Ultra HD multiviews so you can monitor multiple sources at the same time. With 2 SuperSource processors, you can create advanced composites with multiple video layers. The 156 channel Fairlight audio mixer features professional EQ and dynamics. There is also talkback for easy communication between operators. The front panel features a HD LCD for video, 42 LED buttons for setup and emergency switching, 8 source buttons, 4 transition buttons, 6 talkback and mix buttons, a rotary control knob and more. Customer benefits A massive 80 × 12G-SDI inputs and 52 video outputs with automatic standards conversion! Professional graphic effects 16 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers for green screen production 4 media players 4 independent Ultra HD multiviewers for controlling multiple sources at once 2 SuperSource processors for creating complex layouts with multiple video layers 156 channel Fairlight mixer with professional effects Areas of use Sports Broadcast television Entertainment programming with advanced layouts Live production

Technical characteristics

Connections

• Total video inputs: 80
• Total video outputs: 52
• Total aux outputs: 48
• SDI rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
• Total audio inputs: 2 × balanced 1/4" jack, 2 × 64 channel BNC MADI IN, 1 × 5-pin XLR Talkback
• Total audio outputs: 2 × balanced 1/4" jack, 4 × 64 channel BNC MADI OUT, 1 × 5-pin XLR Talkback
• Time code connections: 1 × 3-pin XLR time code IN, 1 × 3-pin XLR time code OUT
• Reference input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst
• Video input re-sync: on all 80 inputs
• Frame rate and format converters: on all 80 inputs
• SDI video inputs: 80 × 10-bit 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
• SDI audio inputs: 8 CH embedded audio on all SDI inputs
• Extra audio inputs: 1 × 5-pin XLR Talkback
• SDI video outputs: 52 × 10-bit 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
• SDI audio outputs: 16 CH embedded into SDI output on all outputs
• Extra audio outputs: 1 × 5-pin XLR Talkback
• SDI program outputs: any of the 48 SDI outputs
• Down converted SDI program output: 8
• SDI preview outputs: any of the 48 SDI outputs
• SDI multi view outputs: 4 × dedicated outputs, up to an extra 48 routable outputs   
• Webcam output: 1 × 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 Time Code 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), on any of the 48 SDI outputs
• Computer interface: 1 × USB-C port

Standards

• HD video standards: 720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p 60; 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60; 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60
• Ultra HD video standards: 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p30, 2160p 50, 2160p 59.94, 2160p 60
• SDI compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081‑1, SMPTE 2081‑10, SMPTE 2082‑1, 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: 20
• 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 × 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: 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 × 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: < 10 lines
• Audio mixer: 298 channel mixer, selectable modes: 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 × selectable HD down converted output

Software

• Control panel included: ATEM Software Control Panel included free for macOS 14.0 Sonoma, macOS 15.0 Sequoia 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 14.0 Sonoma, Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later, Windows 10 and 11, Windows 11 for ARM

Power requirments

• Power supply: 2 × internal 100 - 240 V_AC 50/60 Hz

Physical installation

• Rack size: 4 RU

Environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: 0 to 40° C  
• Storage temperature: -20 to 60° C  
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

Physical specifications

• Dimensions: 48.2 × 17.73 × 22.72 cm
• Weight: 12.24 kg

What's in the box

• ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download