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Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP Live Production Switcher
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Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP Live Production Switcher

SKU: BMDATEM4MEIP MFR: SWATEMSCN2/3ME4/IP
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Key Features

  • Experience seamless switching with 32 standards-converted SMPTE-2022-7 inputs for versatile productions.
  • Achieve reliable video performance with dual redundant 100G Ethernet connections, ensuring uninterrupted workflows.
  • Effortlessly manage complex live events with this powerful Blackmagic Design video switcher.
  • Unlock creative control for broadcast and professional AV applications with advanced features.
  • Integrate seamlessly into your existing setup, enhancing your production capabilities with ease.
  • Enjoy exceptional resolution support, delivering stunning visual quality for all your video projects.
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Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E CONSTELLATION Specifications

Connections

Connections

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  • 100G 2110 IP Networks

    8x 100G QSFP28 connections.
    Supports ST 2022-7 redundant delivery of IP streams over two 2110 networks

  • Senders and Receivers per 100G Pair

    8x Ultra HD

  • 10G Control Network

    2x 10G RJ45 Ethernet for NMOS control plus loading media, saving and loading presets

  • Reference Network

    2x RJ45 Ethernet for 2110 PTP clock

  • 1G Management

    1x RJ45 Ethernet. Supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T. For ATEM Setup utility and software updates

  • Analog Audio Outputs

    1x 6.35 mm headphone jack

  • Total Video Inputs

    32

  • Total Video Outputs

    28

  • Total Aux Outputs

    24

  • Total Audio Outputs

    1x 6.35 mm headphone jack.
    1x Speaker

  • Frame Rate and Format Converters

    On all 32 inputs

  • Extra Audio Outputs

    1x 6.35 mm headphone jack. (the audio will be the mix of PGM plus engineering, production and side tone.)
    1x built-in speaker

  • SDI Program Outputs

    Any of the 24 outputs

  • SDI Preview Outputs

    Any of the 24 outputs

  • Webcam Output

    Rear USB-C supports 720p or 1080p at PGM frame

  • Control Panel Connection

    2x 10G RJ45 Ethernet for panel connection, NMOS control plus loading media, saving and loading presets

  • Internal Timecode Generator

    Yes

  • Computer Interface

    Rear USB-C supports USB 3.0 for external USB audio (Fairlight Live), webcam out, ATEM Setup utility and software updates.
    Front USB-C supports USB 2.0 for updates and setup only

  • Power

    2x IEC C14 power inputs

Standards

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  • HD Video Standards

    720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
    1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
    1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60

  • Ultra HD Video Standards

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

  • SMPTE Compliance

    SMPTE 2110-20, SMPTE 2110-21, SMPTE 2110-30, SMPTE 2110-40, SMPTE 2022-7

  • Video Sampling

    4:2:2

  • Color Precision

    10-bit

IP Video Compliance

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  • SMPTE 2110-20 (Uncompressed Video)

    IGMP v2

  • SMPTE 2110-21 (Traffic Shaping)

    Sender: Narrow
    Receiver: Narrow, Wide Synchronous, Asynchronous

  • SMPTE 2110-30 (PCM)

    Audio Conformance level: Level C

  • SMPTE 2110-40 (Ancillary Data)

    Full access to entire SMPTE ancillary data stream. Includes RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2, closed captioning and HDR static metadata

  • Codec

    Blackmagic IP10 codec optional for 2160p59.94 and 2160p60 as 2110 IP video

  • Precision Time Protocol

    IEEE 1588-2008 (PTP v2)
    ST 2059-1
    ST 2059-2

  • NMOS IS-04 Discovery and Registration

    v1.3.2 (Peer-to-peer via mDNS/DNS-SD)

  • NMOS IS-05 Connection Management

    v1.1.2

  • NMOS BCP-002-01

    Natural Grouping

  • NMOS BCP-004-01

    Receiver capabilities

Product Specifics

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  • 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

    2x 10G RJ45 Ethernet for panel connection, NMOS control plus loading media, saving and loading presets

  • Routable Windows

    64

  • Tally

    Red for program and green for preview indication

  • Windows Source Labels

    Yes

Multi View Monitoring

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  • Multi View Monitoring

    4x 16 Multi View pattern options for up to 64 total views

  • Multi View Video Standard

    Select HD or Ultra HD

Media Player

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  • Media Players

    4

  • Channels

    Fill and key for each media player

  • Media Pool Still Image Capacity

    64

  • Media Pool Clip Capacity

    4

  • Media Pool Clip Capacity

    4

  • 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

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  • Interface

    Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768

  • Front panel

    Built-in HD LCD monitor for video, front USB-C connection for updates, setup and control, front speaker and headphone connection, menu control knob and set button, front panel lock button

Processing

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  • Audio Mixer

    68 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

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  • Control Panel Included

    ATEM Software Control Panel included free for macOS 14.0 Sonoma, macOS 15.0 Sequoia or later and Windows 10 and 11

  • 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-C to chassis

Operating Systems

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  • Operating Systems

    Mac 15.0 Sequoia, Mac 26.0 Tahoe or later.
    Windows 10 and 11, Windows 11 for ARM

Power Requirements

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  • Power Supply

    2x 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz internal power supplies

  • Power Inputs

    2x IEC C14 sockets

Environmental

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  • Operating Temperature

    32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 to 140 Degree F (-20 to 60 Degree C)

  • Relative Humidity

    0% to 90% non-condensing

Physical

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  • Physical Installation

    2 rack units

  • Dimensions

    19 x 8.66 x 3.48" (48.26 x 22 x 8.83cm)

Other

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  • UPC Code

    9338716010527

About Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E CONSTELLATION

ATEM Constellation IP, 2 new models of live production switchers that are fully SMPTE-2110 native. These new models retain the powerful features of the existing ATEM Constellation SDI based switchers, so they are familiar to users, allowing a seamless transition between SMPTE-2110 and SDI based switchers when you have both in your facility.

Blackmagic ATEM 4 ME Constellation IP

Designed for high end broadcast and live production, the new design features front-to-back cooling, extensive redundancy, support for SMPTE-2022-7 on all 100G video ports, redundant PTP clock connections, 2 x 10G Ethernet for control ports and redundant AC power supplies.

The standard 4 M/E model has 32 standards converted SMPTE-2022-7 inputs using 4 sets of dual redundant 100G Ethernet connections. Customers also get 24 SMPTE-2110 outputs, 16 ATEM Advanced Keys, 4 multi-views and 2 SuperSource for a total of 12 DVEs.

Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 ME Constellation IP Features:

  • Powerful native SMPTE-2110 live production switcher
  • Works with 12G-SDI or SMPTE-2110 IP video
  • Redundant 100G Ethernet for full SMPTE-2022-7 compliance
  • Operates in cut-bus or professional mix effects switching styles
  • Full standards conversion and re-sync on all inputs
  • USB output operates as a webcam and supports all video software
  • Supports all ATEM hardware and software control panels
  • Includes up to 4 independent customizable multi-views

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

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Key Features

  • Experience seamless switching with 32 standards-converted SMPTE-2022-7 inputs for versatile productions.
  • Achieve reliable video performance with dual redundant 100G Ethernet connections, ensuring uninterrupted workflows.
  • Effortlessly manage complex live events with this powerful Blackmagic Design video switcher.
  • Unlock creative control for broadcast and professional AV applications with advanced features.
  • Integrate seamlessly into your existing setup, enhancing your production capabilities with ease.
  • Enjoy exceptional resolution support, delivering stunning visual quality for all your video projects.

What's in the box:

  • Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP Live Production Switcher
  • Welcome Wallet with QR Code for Software Download
  • (Power Cable Not Included)
  • Blackmagic Design 1 Year Limited Warranty