Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Production Studio 4K - Multi Camera Switcher

Overview of Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Production Studio 4K - Multi Camera Switcher

The Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K is a live switcher designed for HD and UHD 4K broadcast productions. Twenty 12G-SDI inputs support UHD 4K video up to 59.94 fps, and are backward compatible with 1080p, 1080i, or 720p sources as well (inputs do not feature scaling, so all sources must be of the same resolution). All inputs are frame synchronized, so non-genlocked sources can be used. Audio is supported via all SDI inputs plus 2 sets of dedicated analog stereo inputs via XLR and RCA. For in-the-box mixing, connect a computer running ATEM software control, and have immediate control of all audio channel inputs. Connections for timecode, reference, and control are also available. SDI outputs are available for program and preview, and they can operate at either HD or UHD resolutions, just like the inputs. Two preview outputs allow you to spread your multi-view over two displays. Like its namesake, the ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K features four mix-effects buses for creating advanced effects to boost production value. Within each mix-effects bus, there are 4 built-in upstream keyers, for a total of 16 keyers, enabling your production to take advantage of many video and graphics layers simultaneously. Two downstream keyers for bugs, logos, and global lower-thirds are also available. The built-in DVE processing lets you adjust video streams with control over size and rotation, plus, 3D borders, drop shadows, and lighting effects are also available. Other connectivity includes Ethernet for adding control surfaces, or for remote control over a network. USB connectivity allows for the ATEM switcher's firmware to be updated in the future, and for internal settings. The entire chassis of the ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K fits inside a standard 19" equipment rack, only requiring 2 RU of space. Internal redundant power supplies require separately available standard IEC cables for power.

Features:

• Full 4 M/E switcher with each M/E featuring 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers.
• Switcher can be switched between HD and Ultra HD video formats instantly.
• 2 x built in Ultra HD multi view allows 16 sources, 2 x previews and program.
• 20 x inputs for a total of 20 x 12G-SDI. All inputs feature auto re-sync.
• 1 x down converted program output.
• Built in media pool graphics storage for 64 RGBA Ultra HD stills and 360 frames of Ultra HD clips.
• Built in full motion 2D DVE with position, scale, resize and rotate features.
• Built in SuperSource allows 4 DVEs and 4 keys layered as an independent video source.
• 4 media players allow graphics to be connected to keyers for fill and key layering.
• Transitions include cut, mix, dip to colour, SMPTE wipes and more.
• 16 new ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers (4 per M/E row).
• 2 downstream keyers.
• 6 auxiliary outputs include front panel aux switching buttons and LCD screen for viewing.
• Built in audio mixer live mixes embedded audio from all video inputs and independent audio inputs.
• Balanced XLR stereo analog audio inputs and 1 HiFi RCA stereo audio input into built in audio mixer.
• Audio mixer main and preview outputs onto balanced XLR audio outputs and on all video outputs.
• Internal sources include black, colour bars, two colour generators and media pool.
• Ethernet connection for control panel connection. Mac and Windows control panel software included.
• Compatible with all ATEM Broadcast Panel control panels when hardware panel is required.
• Black Burst and HD-Tri-Sync genlock input for integration into large systems.
• Compact 2 rack unit size is perfect for when a lot of power is required in a portable solution.

Specifications:

• Total Video Inputs: 20
• Total Video Outputs: 13
• Total Aux Outputs: 6
• SDI Rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
• Total Audio Inputs: 2 x XLR. 2 x RCA.
• Total Audio Outputs: 2 x XLR Program 2 x XLR Monitor.
• Timecode Connections: 1 x XLR Timecode in and 1 x XLR Timecode out.
• Reference Input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
• Video Input Re-sync: On all 20 inputs.
• SDI Video Inputs: 20 x 10-bit HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable. 2 channel embedded audio.
• Extra Audio Outputs: 1 x XLR Timecode and 1 x XLR Talkback.
• SDI Audio Outputs: 2 Ch embedded into SDI output on all outputs.
• Extra Audio Inputs: 1 x XLR Timecode and 1 x XLR Talkback.
• SDI Program Outputs: 3 x 10-bit HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable.
• Down Converted SDI Program Output: 1 x 10-bit (From Ultra HD 4K to HD).
• SDI Preview Outputs: 1 x 10-bit HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable.
• Total Multi Views: 2
• SDI Multi View Outputs: 2
• Control Panel Connection: Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT. Allows direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network.
• Tally Output: Added via ethernet connection to Blackmagic Design GPI and Tally Interface product. (Not included).
• Computer Interface: 1 x USB 2.0 port.
• SD Video Standards: None.
• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080i50, 1080i59.94
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p50, 2160p59.94
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 2082.
• Video Sampling: 4:2:2
• Color Precision: 10-bit.
• Color Space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020.
• Upstream Keyers: 16 with Chroma/Linear/Luma key.
• Downstream Keyers: 2
• Chroma Keyers: 16
• Talkback Support: None
• Mix Minus Support: None
• Linear/Luma Keyers: 19
• Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE): 1 Stinger, 1DVE .
• Total Number of Layers: 26
• Pattern Generators: 19
• Color Generators: 2
• DVE with 3D Borders & Drop Shadow: 1
• Control Panel: Software or optional hardware panel.
• Routable Windows: 16
• Tally: Red for program and green for preview indication.
• Windows Source Labels: Yes
• Multi View Monitoring: 2 x 10 Views for 20 total views.
• Multi View Video Standard: Select HD or Ultra HD.
• Media Players: 4
• Media Pool Still Image Capacity: 64 with fill and key.
• Media Pool Clip Capacity: 2 with fill and key.
• Media Player Clip Length in 720 HD: 3200 frames.
• Media Player Clip Length in 1080 HD: 1440 frames.
• Media Player Clip Length in Ultra HD: 360 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.
• Interface: Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768.
• Front panel: Built in HD LCD monitor for video and 42 LED buttons for Aux switching.
• Processing Delay: < 7 Lines
• Audio Mixer: 24 input x 2 channel mixer. Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video. Level and Peak metering. Master gain control. Dedicated analog outputs for monitoring.
• 4K to HD Down Conversion: Yes, program x 1.
• Control Panel Included: ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 10.12 Sierra, Mac 10.13 High Sierra 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 and 10.
• Power Supply: 2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC.
• Power Usage: 300W
• Physical Installation: 2 Rack Unit Size.
• 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 Broadcast Studio 4K, SD card with software and manual
• Warranty: 12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.