Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus

ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus is a massive 4 M/E Ultra HD live production switcher. It features 80 standards converted 12G-SDI inputs, 48 12G-SDI aux outputs, 4 DVEs, 16 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, 4 media players, 4 independent Ultra HD multi-views, 2 SuperSource processors and more. You even get built in talkback and a professional 156 channel Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics!

Official Technical Details

Connections

• Total Video Inputs: 80
• Total Video Outputs: 52
• Total Aux Outputs: 48
• SDI Rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
• Total Audio Inputs: 2 x balanced 1/4 inch jack, 2 x 64 channel BNC MADI in, 1 x 5-pin XLR Talkback.
• Total Audio Outputs: 2 x balanced 1/4 inch jack, 4 x 64 channel BNC MADI out, 1 x 5-pin XLR Talkback.
• Timecode Connections: 1 x 3-pin XLR Timecode In, 1 x 3-pin XLR Timecode 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 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: 52 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 48 SDI outputs.
• Down Converted SDI Program Outputs: 8
• SDI Preview Outputs: Any of the 48 SDI outputs
• SDI Multi View Outputs: 4 x dedicated outputs, Up to an extra 48 routable outputs.
• HDMI Multi View Outputs: None
• Webcam Output: 1 x USB-C supporting 720p or 1080p at program 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). On any of the 48 SDI Outputs.
• 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: 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.

Multi View Monitoring

• Multi View Monitoring: 4 x 16 Multiview 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 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: < 10 lines.
• Audio Mixer: 298 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 macOS 14.0 Sonoma, macOS 15.0 Sequoia or later and Windows 10 and 11.
• Software Updates: Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac 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 Requirements

• Power Supply: 2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC 50/60Hz.
• Power Usage: 400 W max.

Physical Installation

• Physical Installation: 4 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)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

What's Included

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

Warranty

• 1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.

Official Documentation

• Official Tech Specs PDF
• Official Product Page