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Blackmagic DesignModel W-APS-42

Blackmagic ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Live Stream Switcher

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Video inputs 40
Video outputs 28
Video standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
Keyers 16
Audio mixer 2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack,; 1 x 32 stereo channel BNC MADI in,; 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback
Multiview 4 x 16 Multi View pattern options for up to 64 total views

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Overview

Product description from Blackmagic Design

ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K is a massive 4 M/E Ultra HD live production switcher. It features 40 standards converted 12G-SDI inputs, 24 12G-SDI aux outputs, 4 DVEs, 16 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, 4 media players, 4 independent Ultra HD multiviews, 2 SuperSource processors and more. You even get built in talkback and a professional 156 channel Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics!

Key specs

Video inputs
40
Video outputs
28
Video standards
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
Keyers
16
Audio mixer
2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack,; 1 x 32 stereo channel BNC MADI in,; 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback
Multiview
4 x 16 Multi View pattern options for up to 64 total views
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Video inputs4084
Video outputs28125 (12G-SDI A, B, C, D and 3G-SDI Monitor Out)
Video standards2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60—Not listed2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
Keyers164—Not listed
Audio mixer2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack,; 1 x 32 stereo channel BNC MADI in,; 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback—Not listed—Not listed
Multiview4 x 16 Multi View pattern options for up to 64 total viewsHD or Ultra HD—Not listed

Full specifications

Connections
Total Video Inputs 40
Total Video Outputs 28
Total Aux Outputs 24
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,; 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.
Total Audio Outputs 2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack,; 2 x 32 stereo channel BNC MADI out,; 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.
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.
SDI Audio Inputs 8 Ch embedded audio on all SDI inputs.
Extra Audio Inputs 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.
SDI Video Outputs 28 x 10-bit 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p.
SDI Audio Outputs 16 Ch embedded into SDI output on all outputs.
Extra Audio Outputs 1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.
SDI Program Outputs Any of the 24 SDI outputs.
Down Converted SDI Program Output 1
SDI Preview Outputs Any of the 24 SDI outputs.
SDI Multi View Outputs 4
HDMI Multi View Outputs None
Webcam Output 1 x USB-C supporting 720p or 1080p at PGM frame rate.
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-C port.
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.
Ultra HD Video Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60.
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 1.5G-SDI, level A and level B 3G‑SDI, 6G‑SDI and 12G‑SDI.
Product Specifics
Upstream Keyers 16
Downstream Keyers 4
Advanced Chroma Keyers 16
SuperSource 2
Talkback Support Yes
Mix Minus Support Yes
Linear/Luma Keyers 21
Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE) 4 Stinger, 4 DVE.
Total Number of Layers 28
Pattern Generators 21
Color Generators 2
DVEs 4
Control Panel Front fascia emergency switching, software or optional hardware panel.
Routable Windows 64
Tally Red for program and green for preview indication.
Windows Source Labels Yes
Audio
USB Audio Output Supports digital audio output over USB‑C.; Fully integrates with Fairlight Live.; Learn More
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 or Ultra HD.
Media Player
Media Players 4
Channels Fill and key for each media player.
Media Pool Still Image Capacity 64
Media Pool Clip Capacity 4
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 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 < 10 lines.
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 1 x selectable HD down converted output
Software
Control Panel Included ATEM Software Control panel included free for Mac and Windows.
Software Updates Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility
Configuration Most switcher configurations are set in ATEM Software Control. To set an ATEM switcher IP address, use the ATEM Setup Utility with a direct USB connection to the switcher.
Other specifications
Operating Systems Mac 14.0 Sonoma,; Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later.; Windows 10 and 11.
Power Requirements
Power Supply 2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC 50/60Hz.
Power Usage 255 W
Physical Installation
Physical Installation 2 rack units height.
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

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What connections does the Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K have?

The Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K connects over SDI, XLR, TRS 6.35 mm, BNC, HDMI, USB-C and Ethernet.

How is the Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K powered?

The Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K lists power supply as 2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC 50/60Hz.

How many channels does the Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K have?

The Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K has 40 channels.

What is the maximum resolution of the Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K?

The Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K supports a maximum resolution of 4K.

What is the part number for the Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K?

The part number (model) of the Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K is W-APS-42.

Is there a manual or datasheet for the Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K?

Yes. The documents for the Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K include ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K - User Manual. They are linked in the Documents section of this page.

Blackmagic ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Live Stream Switcher

₹11,89,440Incl. GST