Used Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD Live Production Switcher

Blackmagic Design ATEM Constellation.

The perfect switcher for complex productions, live broadcasts and live events, Blackmagic has done it again with the ATEM Constellation. With USB Webcam Output, it's even brilliant for streaming podcasts and esports.

Become a master of live event production with the ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD Live Production Switcher, the epitome of advanced broadcast power. This highly efficient HD 2 M/E model boasts 20 inputs, each with a full standards converter, making it the most powerful HD live production switcher in the world.

The ATEM Constellation HD switcher is packed with advanced features such as Digital Video Effects (DVEs), ATEM advanced chroma keyers, media players, multiviews, and SuperSource processors. It comes with the free ATEM Software Control, offering you unparalleled control over your live production.

This switcher is designed with a compact rack mount design and a built-in control panel, making it perfect for portable live production. The large LCD allows you to see the program output and change switcher settings via on-screen menus. The rear of the switcher houses connections for 3G-SDI inputs, 3G-SDI aux outputs, balanced audio, and Ethernet for control.

The ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD model doubles the features of the 1 M/E model, offering 20 x 3G-SDI inputs, 12 x 3G-SDI outputs, 2 DVEs, 8 ATEM Advanced Keyers, 2 multiviews, and a SuperSource for a total of 6 DVEs. This makes it ideal for massive live events such as concerts, music festivals, and live sports, where you can place cameras on all areas of the stage for exceptional coverage.

The ATEM Constellation HD switcher uses a professional "program/preview" style operation, the same method used by large broadcasters. This ensures fewer mistakes and makes it the best solution for training students for a career in broadcast television.

The front panel control buttons are extremely reliable and allow you to control keyers, media, and fade to black. The front panel also features an industry-standard 5 pin talkback headset connector with controls for talkback control.

The ATEM Constellation HD family features a massive number of fully independent 3G-SDI outputs. The 2 M/E model has 12 x 3G-SDI outputs, perfect for running independent feeds to stage screens, master recorders, and streaming processors.

The USB-C connection on ATEM Constellation HD operates as a webcam source, making it compatible with any video software in full resolution 1080HD quality. This makes it perfect for presentations with a professional multi-camera broadcast quality style.

All ATEM switchers feature a wide range of hardware and software control options. The built-in multiview lets you monitor multiple sources on a single monitor. The 2 M/E model has 2 independent multiviews, plus all internal video sources can be routed to any view.

The ATEM Constellation HD includes a wide range of broadcast quality native transitions such as mix, dip, wipe, and more. It also features independent DVEs, that let you reposition graphics and create picture in picture compositions.

For news or virtual set work, ATEM Constellation HD is perfect as it features lots of ATEM advanced keyers for high quality chroma or luminance keying. The chroma keyer is incredibly powerful and features a color picker to sample background colors for automatic generation of the key parameters.

In conclusion, the ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD Live Production Switcher is a powerful tool for any live event production, offering a range of advanced features and controls to ensure a seamless and professional broadcast.