Blackmagic ATEM Constellation 8K

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 HDP: 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

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• Mac 10.14 Mojave,
• Mac 10.15 Catalina or later.
• Windows Icon
• Windows 8.1 and 10, both 64-bit.

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: 2 x Internal 100 – 240 AC.
• Power Usage: 300W