Blackmagic ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD, Advanced 2 M/E live production switcher includes 20 standards converted 3G-SDI inputs, 12 x 3G-SDI aux outputs, 2 DVEs, 8 ATEM Advanced Keyers, 2 multiviews and a SuperSource for a total of 6 DVEs

Advanced 2 M/E live production switcher includes 20 standards converted 3G-SDI inputs, 12 x 3G-SDI aux outputs, 2 DVEs, 8 ATEM Advanced Keyers, 2 multiviews and a SuperSource for a total of 6 DVEs.

Introducing ATEM Constellation

Introducing ATEM Constellation, the world's most powerful HD and 4K live production switchers! These powerful switchers are available in 1 M/E models with 10 inputs, 2 M/E models with 20 inputs, 4 M/E models with 40 inputs, and a 4 M/E 4K Plus model with a massive 80 inputs! Plus each SDI input has a dedicated standards converter! ATEM Constellation includes advanced features such as DVEs, ATEM advanced chroma key, media players, multi-views, and SuperSource processors! Plus the built in Fairlight audio mixer includes a compressor, limiter, 6 band parametric EQ and expander on each input. The free ATEM Software Control is included, or you can add a 1 M/E, 2 M/E or 4 M/E ATEM Advanced Panel!

ATEM Constellation switchers boast a compact rack mount design, complete with a built-in control panel. So you can operate the switcher from the front panel during setup or for emergency use. Also included is a large LCD so you can see the program output and change switcher settings. The compact design is perfect for portable live production, with the rear of the switcher including connections for 3G-SDI or 12G-SDI inputs, aux outputs, balanced audio and Ethernet for control. The top 4 M/E models even include RS-422 for serial control and MADI digital audio connections. Even with all this power, ATEM Constellation is extremely quiet with its innovative high efficiency thermal system.

Powerful 1 M/E live production switcher includes 10 standards converted 3G-SDI inputs, 6 x 3G-SDI outputs, DVE, 4 chroma keyers, a 16 way multi-view, media players, talkback and USB webcam output.

The 2 M/E model doubles the features of the 1 M/E model with 20 x 3G-SDI inputs, 12 x 3G-SDI outputs, 2 DVEs, 8 ATEM Advanced Keyers, 2 multi-views and a SuperSource for a total of 6 DVEs.

The massive 4 M/E model doubles the features of the 2 M/E model with 40 x 3G-SDI inputs, 24 x 3G-SDI outputs, 4 DVEs, 16 ATEM Advanced Keyers, 4 multi-views and 2 SuperSource for 12 x DVEs in total.

Specifications

Connections

• Total Video Inputs: 20
• Total Video Outputs: 12
• SDI Rates: 1.5G, 3G
• Total Audio Inputs: 2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack, 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.
• Total Audio Outputs: 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.
• SDI Audio Inputs: 8 Ch embedded audio on all SDI inputs.
• SDI Audio Outputs: 16 Ch embedded audio on all SDI outputs.
• Timecode Connections: None
• Reference Input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
• Video Input Re-Sync: On all 20 inputs.
• Frame Rate and Format Converters: On all 20 inputs.
• SDI Aux Outputs: Any of the 12 SDI outputs.
• SDI Preview Outputs: Any of the 12 SDI outputs.
• SDI Program Outputs: Any of the 12 SDI outputs.
• Down Converted SDI Program Output: None
• Webcam Output: 1 x USB-C supporting 720p or 1080p at PGM frame rate.
• Total Multi Views: 2 x 3G-SDI
• Control Panel Connection: Ethernet. Direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network.
• Internal Timecode Generator: Yes
• Talkback: RJ45 for 3rd party talkback systems.
• Tally Output: Added via ethernet connection to Blackmagic Design GPI and Tally Interface product. (Not included).
• Ethernet: Supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T.
• Computer Interface: 1 x USB-C supports USB 2.0

Standards

• SD Video Standards: None
• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B.
• Video Sampling: 4:2:2
• Color Precision: 10-bit.
• Color Space: Rec. 709, Rec. 2020
• SDI Auto Switching: Automatically detects between 1.5G-SDI and level A or level B 3G-SDI.

Product Specifics

• Upstream Keyers: 8
• Downstream Keyers: 2
• Advanced Chroma Keyers: 8
• SuperSource: 1
• Talkback Support: Yes
• Mix Minus Support: Yes
• Linear/Luma Keyers: 11
• Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE): 2 Stinger, 2 DVE.
• Total Number of Layers: 15
• Pattern Generators: 11
• Color Generators: 2
• Control Panel: Front fascia emergency switching, software or optional hardware panel.
• Routable Windows: 32
• Tally: Red for program and green for preview indication.
• Windows Source Labels: Yes

Multi View Monitoring

• Multi View Monitoring: 2 x multi views each configurable to 16, 13, 10, 7 or 4 up views. Includes monitoring of Program, Preview, Inputs, Media Players, M/Es, DSKs, SuperSource, Clean Feed with optional labels and audio meters.
• Multi View Video Standard: HD
• Display Minimum Resolution: 1366 x 768

Media Player

• Media Players: 2
• Channels: Fill and key for each media player.
• Media Pool Still Image Capacity: 40
• Media Pool Clip Capacity: 2 x up to 1080p60.
• Media Player Clip Length in 720 HD: 800 frames.
• Media Player Clip Length in 1080 HD: 400 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

• Front panel: Built in 2.2 inch LCD monitor for video, 22 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: < 10 lines.
• Audio Mixer: 48 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 11.11 Big Sur, Mac 12 Monterey or later and Windows 10 or 11.
• Software Updates: Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac 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.

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: 1 x Internal 100 - 240 AC.
• Power Usage: 52W

Physical Installation

• Physical Installation: 1 Rack Unit Size.

Environmental Specifications

• 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

Physical

• Weight: 7.52 lb