Blackmagic Design ATEM Constellation 8K
Product Highlights:
- 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
- Blackmagic Design ATEM Constellation 8K
- SD Card with Software
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
Blackmagic Design ATEM Constellation 8K
Blackmagic Design SWATEMSCN4/1ME4/8K ATEM Constellation 8K
The Blackmagic Design ATEM Constellation 8K is a powerful switcher in a 2 RU chassis that can easily handle 4K video and supports 8K. It features a built-in control panel on the front and 40 12G-SDI inputs, with two main and 24 AUX 12G-SDI outputs. Each input has its own standards converter, which allows you to seamlessly switch between inputs no matter what format it is. The Constellation 8K incorporates four DVE, 16 Keyers, and four media players, allowing for flexibility in creating your program. Four multiview outputs enable viewing 4, 7, 10, 13, or 16 simultaneous views.
The relatively large LCD view screen on the front of the unit displays the input video with a label of the input number. You can control the Constellation 8K locally via the front panel buttons, or you can use the built-in Ethernet connector to control the system from a computer using the included control panel software. The built-in Fairlight audio mixer supports 80 channels of de-embedded audio from SDI, plus 64 channels via MADI in. Talkback functionality is available via the 5-pin XLR on the front of the unit, or the RJ12 connector on the back.
Blackmagic Design ATEM Constellation Specs |
Mix Effects |
Available M/E Layers |
4 M/E |
Effect Types |
4 x DVE 4 x Chroma Key (8K) |
Downstream Keys |
2 x Chroma (8K) 4 x Chroma (UHD) |
Generators |
9 x Pattern 2 x Color |
Processing |
Switching Type |
Pushbutton |
Processing Resolution |
DCI 4K |
Color Processing |
10-Bit 4:2:2 YUV |
Input |
Video Input Connectors |
40 x BNC (12G-SDI) |
Input Video Format |
SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2) 8K: 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K: 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1080p: 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1080i: 50/59.94 fps 720p: 50/59.94 fps |
Audio Input Connectors |
2 x 1/4" Balanced TS Mono Analog Female |
Output |
Video Output Connectors |
24 x BNC (12G-SDI) |
Output Video Format |
SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2) 8K: 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K: 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1080p: 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1080i: 50/59.94 fps 720p: 50/59.94 fps |
Audio Output Connectors |
2 x 1/4" Balanced TS Mono Analog Female |
Multiview Output |
Yes |
Connectivity |
Other I/O |
1 x BNC Genlock Input 1 x RJ45 Control 1 x RJ45 1 x USB Type-B |
Video Standard Compliance |
SMPTE 292M/296M/424M-B/425M-A/425M-B/ST-2081-1/ST-2081-10/ST-2082-1/ST-2082-10 |
HDCP Support |
Yes |
Display |
Screen Resolution |
1366 x 768 |
Hardware |
OS Compatibility |
macOS 10.13 macOS 10.14 or Later Windows 8.1 Windows 10 |
Wi-Fi |
Yes |
Bluetooth |
Yes |
Power |
Power Connector |
2 x IEC C14 Input |
Power Consumption |
Device: 100 to 240 VAC (300 W) |
Environmental |
Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Storage Temperature |
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
Operating Humidity |
0 to 90% (Recommended) |
General |
Rack Form Factor |
2 RU |
Dimensions |
19 x 13.23 x 3.54" / 48.26 x 33.6 x 8.99 cm |
Weight |
18.5 lb / 8.39 kg |
Packaging Info |
Package Weight |
24 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
20.4 x 16.8 x 7" |