Blackmagic Design 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.
- 16 upstream keyers in Ultra HD, 4 in 8K supporting chroma, linear, and luma keying
- 4 downstream keyers in Ultra HD, 2 in 8K.
- 16 advanced chroma keyers in Ultra HD, 4 in 8K
- Talkback communication is supported
- Mix-minus is supported
- There are 4 transition keyers (Stinger/DVE)
- Supports up to 28 layers in UHD and 7 layers in 8K
- 21 pattern generators are available in Ultra HD, while only 9 are available in 8K
- Support for 2 color generators
- 4 DVE with 3D borders and drop shadow are supported in Ultra HD; one is supported in 8K
- Control is via front push-button switching with illuminated buttons, software, or an optional hardware panel.
- 64 routable windows in Ultra HD, and 16 in 8K
- Tally support (red for program, green for preview)
Specification
Mix Effects
Available M/E Layers | 4 M/E |
Effect Types | 4 x DVE |
Downstream Keys | 2 x Chroma (8K) |
Generators | 9 x Pattern |
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) |
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) |
Audio Output Connectors | 2 x 1/4" Balanced TS Mono Analog Female |
Multiview Output | Yes |
Connectivity
Other I/O | 1 x BNC Genlock Input |
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 |
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 |