Blackmagic ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The part number (model) of the Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus is W-APS-45.

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

Yes. The documents for the Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus include ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus - Tech Specs (PDF). They are linked in the Documents section of this page.

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Blackmagic ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus

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Live streamingAnything going out live — switcher, encoder, capture card, PTZ and monitoring.
Broadcast and newsStation and OB workflows: SDI infrastructure, intercom, encoders, reference and timecode.
Church and worshipHouse-of-worship AV: PTZ cameras, a switcher, wireless mics, intercom and a stream out.
Event and conference captureStage and hall work — long-throw mics, wireless video, tripods and a switcher at the back.

Video inputs 80

Video outputs 52

Video standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60

Keyers 16

Audio mixer 2 x balanced 1/4 inch jack,; 2 x 64 channel BNC MADI in,; 1 x 5-pin XLR Talkback

Multiview 4 x 16 Multiview pattern options for up to 64 total views

Full specifications

Overview

Product description from Blackmagic Design

ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus is a massive 4 M/E Ultra HD live production switcher. It features 80 standards converted 12G-SDI inputs, 48 12G-SDI aux outputs, 4 DVEs, 16 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, 4 media players, 4 independent Ultra HD multi-views, 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: 80
Video outputs: 52
Video standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
Keyers: 16
Audio mixer: 2 x balanced 1/4 inch jack,; 2 x 64 channel BNC MADI in,; 1 x 5-pin XLR Talkback
Multiview: 4 x 16 Multiview pattern options for up to 64 total views

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Video inputs	80	8	4
Video outputs	52	12	5 (12G-SDI A, B, C, D and 3G-SDI Monitor Out)
Video standards	2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60	—Not listed	2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
Keyers	16	4	—Not listed
Audio mixer	2 x balanced 1/4 inch jack,; 2 x 64 channel BNC MADI in,; 1 x 5-pin XLR Talkback	—Not listed	—Not listed
Multiview	4 x 16 Multiview pattern options for up to 64 total views	HD or Ultra HD	—Not listed

Full specifications

Connections

Total Video Inputs	80
Total Video Outputs	52
Total Aux Outputs	48
SDI Rates	1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
Total Audio Inputs	2 x balanced 1/4 inch jack,; 2 x 64 channel BNC MADI in,; 1 x 5-pin XLR Talkback.
Total Audio Outputs	2 x balanced 1/4 inch jack,; 4 x 64 channel BNC MADI out,; 1 x 5-pin XLR Talkback.
Timecode Connections	1 x 3-pin XLR Timecode In,; 1 x 3-pin XLR Timecode Out.
Reference Input	Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
Video Input Re-Sync	On all 80 inputs.
Frame Rate and Format Converters	On all 80 inputs.
SDI Video Inputs	80 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	52 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 48 SDI outputs.
Down Converted SDI Program Outputs	8
SDI Preview Outputs	Any of the 48 SDI outputs
SDI Multi View Outputs	4 x dedicated outputs,; Up to an extra 48 routable outputs.
HDMI Multi View Outputs	None
Webcam Output	1 x USB-C supporting 720p or 1080p at program 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).; On any of the 48 SDI Outputs.
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	20
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 Multiview 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	298 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.; Windows 11 for ARM

Power Requirements

Power Supply	2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC 50/60Hz.
Power Usage	400 W max.

Physical Installation

Physical Installation	4 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 Plus have?

The Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus 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 Plus powered?

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

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

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

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

The part number (model) of the Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus is W-APS-45.

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

Yes. The documents for the Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus include ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus - Tech Specs (PDF). They are linked in the Documents section of this page.