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ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP Plus by Blackmagic design

ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP Plus Production Switcher

The massive 4 M/E Plus model has 64 standards converted SMPTE-2022-7 inputs using 8 sets of dual-redundant 100G ethernet connections. You also get 64 SMPTE-2110 outputs, 16 ATEM advanced keys, four (4) multi-views and two (2) SuperSource for a total of 12 DVEs.
    • Inputs/Outputs:
      • 64 IP inputs featuring 8 sets of dual, redundant 100G ethernet connections
      • 52 outputs with Multiview
      • 48 SMPTE 2110 outputs 
      • 16 total keyers, 12 Total DVEs
      • USB Webcam Output: Rear panel can operate as a webcam source for live streaming
    • Standards Converter per Input:
      • Each input video channel has a dedicated standards converter
      • All video sources will be standards-converted automatically to the switcher standard
    • Redundant 100G Connections:
      • Supports 8-input and 8-output channels on each connection
      • Seamless protection switching sends two identical video and audio copies across connections
    • Built-In Multiview: 
      • Monitor all your sources on a single monitor 
      • Can be routed to any of the SMPTE-2110 100G Ethernet connectors
      • All multiviews are customizable and can be independently-set to 4, 7, 10, 13, or 16 simultaneous views
    • Broadcast Quality Transitions:
      • Includes a wide range of broadcast-quality native transitions
      •  All transitions can be customized in the system control menus with adjustments for border color, border width, position, direction, and more
      • Features up to four (4) independent DVEs that allow you to reposition graphics and create picture-in-picture compositions, supporting position, resize, and scale, all in real time
    • Graphics/Keying:
      • Built-in media pool store broadcast-quality RGBA graphics & animations
      • built-in graphics can be used with the media players, and you get a total of 60 stills and up to 400 frames of animation
      • Four (4) ATEM advanced keyers per M/E row for a total of 16
    • Virtual Sets:
      • Four (four) upstream chroma keyers per M/E row to build virtual sets
      • Use external image processors for virtual sets
      • Build a fixed-camera virtual set
      • Setup macros to change cameras and load correct background into the media players
    • Redundant Power
    • Four (4) Cooling Fans
    • SuperSource Processing: With two completely independent SuperSource processors, you can use them together to get 8 view compositions.
    • Professional Broadcast Talkback: 
      • Features a simple built-in talkback that uses audio channels 15 and 16 for 2-way communication with Blackmagic Design cameras.
      • Route the talkback bus to channels 15 and 16 of any special ATEM output and then send that output to the cameras or commentators you want on that talkback bus
  • GENERAL    
      OS Compatibility

    Mac: Mac 15.0 Sequoia; Mac 26.0 Tahoe or later

     

    Windows: Windows 10 and 11; Windows 11 for ARM
      Power Requirements

    Supply: 2 x 100 ‑ 240V AC 50/60Hz internal power

     

    Inputs: 2 x IEC C14 sockets
      Operating Conditions

    Temp:

    • °F: 32 to 104
    • °C: 0 to 40

    Relative Humidity: up to 90%
      Storage Conditions

    Temp:

    • °F: -4 to 140
    • °C: -20 to 60

    Relative Humidity: up to 90%
      Form Factor 3RU Rack
      Dimensions

    inches: 19 x 8.66 x 5.22

    cm: 48.3 x 22 x 13.26
    Inputs    
      Total # Video Inputs 64
      Video Inputs 16x QSFP28 Female
      Input Video Format

    Fiber (10-Bit 4:2:2)
    UHD 4K at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps

    1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps

    1080i at 50/59.94/60 fps

    720p at 50/59.94/60 fps
    OUTPUTS  

     
      # Video Output Channels 52
      Video Outputs 16x QSFP28 Female
      Output Video Format Fiber (10-Bit 4:2:2)
    UHD 4K at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
    1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
    1080i at 50/59.94/60 fps
    720p at 50/59.94/60 fps
      Multiview Output 4 of any of the 64 outputs
      Computer Interface

    Rear USB-C Supports USB 3.0 for:

    • External USB audio (Fairlight Live)
    • Webcam out
    • ATEM Setup utility
    • Software updates.

    Front USB-C supports USB 2.0 for:

    • Updates
    • Setup
      Webcam Output

    Rear USB-C supports 720p or 1080p at PGM frame
      Program Outputs Any of the 64 outputs
      Preview Outputs Any of the 64 outputs
      Audio Outputs

    1 x 6.35 mm headphone jack

    1 x speaker
      Extra Audio Outputs

    1 x 6.35 mm headphone jack: Audio will be the mix of PGM plus engineering, production and side tone.

     

    1 x built-in speaker
    CONNECTIVITY    
      100G 2110 IP Networks

    16 x 100G QSFP28 connections. Supports ST 2022-7 redundant delivery of IP streams over two 2110 networks.
      10G Control Network 2 x 10G RJ45 Ethernet for NMOS control plus loading media, saving and loading presets.
      Reference Network 2 x RJ45 Ethernet for 2110 PTP clock
      1G Management 1 x RJ45 Ethernet: Supports 10/100/ 1000 BASE-T. For ATEM Setup utility and software updates.
      Video Standards Compliance SMPTE ST-2110
      Control Panel Connector 2 x 10G RJ45 Ethernet for panel connection, NMOS control plus loading media, saving and loading presets.
    PROCESSING    
      Switching Type Software
      Processing Resolution UHD 4K at 60
      Color Processing 10-Bit 4:2:2
    MIX EFFECTS    
      Available M/E Layers 4 M/E
      Effect Types 20x Luma Key
    4x DVE
    4x Transition
    4x Stinger
      Graphics Memory 64 Images
      Downstream Keys 4x DVE
      Generators 21x Pattern
      Audio Mixing 132-Channel Mixing

     

    For the entire technical specifications of the ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP Plus broadcast switcher visit blackmagicdesign.com.

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