Overview of Blackmagic Design ATEM Constellation 8K UHD Switcher
The new ATEM Constellation 8K is an Ultra HD live production switcher with so many features, you can combine them all to make an incredibly powerful 8K switcher! You get 4 M/Es, 40 x 12G‑SDI inputs, 24 x 12G‑SDI aux outputs, 4 DVEs, 16 Keyers, 4 media players, 4 multi viewers, 2 SuperSource and standardsconversion on every SDI input! Then when switched to 8K, all these features combine to make a powerful 8K switcher! You even get built in talkback and a professional 156 channel Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics! That’s an audio mixer so big, you can connect and use a full Fairlight audio console! ATEM Constellation 8K has also been designed as an ideal upgrade for ATEM Television Studio!
With so many inputs, the ATEM Constellation 8k is ideal for large venues, live performances, seminars and places of worship. With powerful internal graphics and four ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, you get everything you need for complex program production. Powerful enough for the professional broadcaster, but simple enough for anyone to get production quality.
ATEM Constellation 8K features a compact 2RU rack mount design with a built in control panel. Included is a large LCD so you can see program output and change switcher settings via on screen menus. Although only 2RU size, the rear of the switcher has a massive 40 x 12G‑SDI inputs, 24 x 12G‑SDI aux outputs, plus balanced audio, Ethernet, RS‑422 control and MADI digital audio extra inputs to the internal Fairlight audio mixer. Even with all this power, ATEM Constellation is extremely quiet with its innovative high efficiency thermal system and three low speed cooling fans.
Features:
- 40 x 12G-SDI Inputs, 2 x 12G-SDI Outputs
- 24 x 12G-SDI AUX Outputs
- Standards Converter on Each Input
- 4 x DVE, 16 x Keyers
- 4 x Media Players
- 4 x Multiview Outputs
- Built-In LCD View Screen
- Front Panel or Ethernet Control
- Built-In Fairlight Audio Mixer
- Front and Rear Talkback Connectors
Specifications:
- 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: 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: USB 2.0 port
- 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
- Colour Precision: 10-bit
- Colour 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.
- 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: 21x up to Ultra HD / 9x in 8K
- Colour Generators: 2
- DVE with 3D Borders & Drop Shadow: 4x up to Ultra HD / 1x in 8K
- Control Panel: Front fascia emergency switching, software or optional hardware panel.
- Routable Windows: 64x up to Ultra HD / 16x in 8K
- Tally: Red for program and green for preview indication
- Windows Source Labels: Yes
- 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 Players: 4x up to Ultra HD / 1x 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 & 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 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
- 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 System: Mac 10.13 High Sierra, Mac 10.14 Mojave or later, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
- Power Supply: 2x Internal 100-240 ACP
- Power Usage: 300 W
- Dimensions: 48.2 x 33.6 x 9 cm (19 x 13.2 x 3.5")
- 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
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