Description
Blackmagic Design ATEM Constellation 8K
Ultra HD live production switcher with so many features, you can combine them all to make an incredibly powerful 8K switcher! This massive 4 M/E switcher features 40 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 even standards conversion on all inputs! When switched to work in 8K, all of these features are be combined to make a powerful native 8K switcher! You even get built in talkback and a professional 156 channel Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics!
Specifications
Connections
- Total Video Inputs
- 40 x up to Ultra HD / 10 x in 8K
- Total Video Outputs
- 28 x up to Ultra HD / 7 x in 8K
- Total Aux Outputs
- 24 x up to Ultra HD / 6 x in 8K
- 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.
- Total Audio Outputs
- 2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack, 2 x 32 stereo channel BNC MADI out.
- 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 and 10 x 4320p switchable.
- Extra Audio Outputs
- 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.
- SDI Audio Outputs
- 2 Ch embedded into SDI output on all outputs.
- Extra Audio Inputs
- 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.
- Total Multi Views
- 4 x up to Ultra HD / 1 x in 8K
- SDI Multi View Outputs
- 4
- HDMI Multi View Outputs
- None
- Control Panel Connection
- Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT. Allows direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network.
- Internal Timecode Generator
- Yes
- Tally Output
- Added via ethernet connection to Blackmagic Design GPI and Tally Interface product. (Not included).
- Computer Interface
- 1 x USB 2.0 port.
Standards
- SD Video Standards
- None
- HD Video Standards
- 720p50, 720p59.94
- 1080i50, 1080i59.94
- 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p50, 1080p59.94
- Ultra HD Video Standards
- 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p50, 2160p59.94
- 8K Video Standards
- 4320p23.98, 4320p24, 4320p25, 4320p29.97, 4320p50, 4320p59.94
- 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 601, REC 709, REC 2020.
- SDI Auto Switching
- Automatically detects between level A and level B 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI. Requires 2SI in 8K mode.
Product Specifics
- Upstream Keyers
- 16 x up to Ultra HD / 4 x in 8K with Chroma/Linear/Luma key.
- Downstream Keyers
- 4 x up to Ultra HD / 2 x in 8K.
- Advanced Chroma Keyers
- 16 x up to Ultra HD / 4 x in 8K.
- Talkback Support
- Yes
- Mix Minus Support
- Yes
- Linear/Luma Keyers
- 21 x up to Ultra HD / 7 x in 8K
- Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE)
- 4 Stinger, 4 DVE .
- Total Number of Layers
- 28 x up to Ultra HD / 7 x in 8K
- Pattern Generators
- 21 x up to Ultra HD / 9 x in 8K
- Color Generators
- 2
- DVE with 3D Borders & Drop Shadow
- 4 x up to Ultra HD / 1 x in 8K
- Control Panel
- Front fascia emergency switching, software or optional hardware panel.
- Routable Windows
- 64 x up to Ultra HD / 16 x in 8K
- 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, Ultra HD or 8K.
Media Player
- Media Players
- 4 x up to Ultra HD / 1 x in 8K
- Channels
- Fill and key for each media player.
- Media Pool Still Image Capacity
- 64 x up to Ultra HD / 24 x in 8K with fill and key.
- Media Pool Clip Capacity
- 4 x up to Ultra HD / 2 x in 8K with fill and key.
- 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 Player Clip Length in 8K
- 100 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
- < 7 lines in up to Ultra HD / in 10 lines in 8K
- 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 10.13 High Sierra, Mac 10.14 Mojave or later and Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit.
- Software Updates
- Using USB 2.0 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 10.14 Mojave, Mac 10.15 Catalina or later.
- Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit.
Power Requirements
- Power Supply
- 2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC.
- Power Usage
- 300W
Physical Specifications
- Weight: 18.52 lbs
- Width x Height x Depth (inches): 19 x 3.54 x 13.23"
- 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
What's Included
- ATEM Constellation 8K
- SD card with software and manual
Warranty
12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
