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.
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.
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Windows 8.1 and 10, both 64-bit.

Power Requirements

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