Blackmagic ATEM Constellation 8K

ATEM Constellation 8K Powerful 8K switcher with 8K DVE, standards converted 8K inputs, 8K SuperSource, 8K chroma key and 8K MultiView! The new ATEM Constellation 8K is an Ultra HD live production switcher with so many features, that 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 standards conversion 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! Plus you can use the free ATEM Software Control or a choice of amazing hardware ATEM Advanced Panels.

With so many inputs, ATEM Constellation is ideal for concerts and music festivals because you can place cameras on all areas of the stage for amazing coverage! Even live sports benefit from the huge number of inputs and four DVEs let you build multi-layer compositions to cover the action. The fastest way to produce programming is live! With powerful internal graphics and four ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, you get everything you need for complex program production. ATEM Constellation is also perfect for house of worship programming as it has the size to produce professional results, but it's simple to learn so it's easy to train volunteer crew!

Because ATEM Constellation is so incredibly big, you can use it as a massive HD and Ultra HD switcher, then instantly combine all of these features together to work in native 8K. You get the power of 40 independent 12G-SDI inputs when working in HD or Ultra HD, or when switched to 8K, these 40 inputs transform into 10 Quad Link 12G-SDI 8K inputs! Each input even has up and cross conversion! That means you can instantly switch 720p, 1080p, 1080i, Ultra HD and 8K video standards! Plus, you get 4 independent Ultra HD multi views that also transform into a full resolution 8K multi view! Even the keyers, DVE, Super Source and downstream keyers all switch to native 8K!

ATEM Constellation 8K features a compact 2RU rack mount design with a built in control panel. This allows operation of the switcher, critical during setup or for emergency use. Also 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.

Full Front Panel Control With a built in control panel, you can simply walk up and take full control of ATEM Constellation at any time. Because it works similar to ATEM Television Studio, it's a fantastic upgrade when you need a bigger switcher! You get incredible power with both PGM/PVW or cut-bus style operation. The buttons are the same premium type used on full sized panels, and allow control of transitions, upstream/downstream keyers, media players and fade to black! You also get professional talkback with engineering and production loops, plus an XLR talkback headset connection. But you're never limited, as the LCD menus also allow every single operational feature of the switcher to be accessed!

You get 40 independent 12G-SDI inputs, with each input featuring its own dedicated up and cross converter. That means it's possible to convert 1080p and Ultra HD sources to stunning 8K to use them in your 8K programs! When used in HD or Ultra HD, you can connect up to 40 different sources in all formats up to 2160p60. When running 8K formats, you can connect up to 10 Quad Link 12G-SDI 8K sources in all formats up to 4320p60! You can even loop out audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 from SDI inputs 1 to 30 to the two MADI digital audio outputs,so you can hand off the audio from all your sources to an external audio engineer for mixing.

Specifications

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: 16 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
• Remote: RJ12 supports RS-422
• Control Panel Connection: Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT. Allows 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).
• Computer Interface: 1 x USB 2.0 port.

Standards

• SD Video Standards: None
• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• 8K Video Standards: 4320p23.98, 4320p24, 4320p25, 4320p29.97, 4320p50, 4320p59.94, 4320p60
• 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. 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.

Product Specifics

• 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.
• SuperSource: 2
• 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: 21 x up to Ultra HD / 9 x in 8K
• Color Generators: 2
• DVE with 3D Borders & Drop Shadow: 4 x up to Ultra HD / 1 x in 8K
• Control Panel: Front fascia emergency switching, software or optional hardware panel.
• Routable Windows: 64 x up to Ultra HD / 16 x in 8K
• Tally: Red for program and green for preview indication.
• Windows Source Labels: Yes

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 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 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 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: 2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC.
• Power Usage: 300W

Physical Installation

• Physical Installation: 2 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: 22.71 lb