
At the center of the specification, the ATEM 1 M/E Constellation UHD 4K Live Production Switcher enhances its predecessor's switcher configuration by incorporating UHD 4K functions and 12G-SDI ports. Tailored for robust live event UHD 4K switching, this unit accommodates 10 individual 12G-SDI sources compatible with 12G/3G/HD-SDI signals, feeding them to six 12G-SDI feeds or webcam USB-C feed. Additionally, the switcher provides a Multiview feed with up to 16 routable windows, showcasing sources, keyed footage, graphics, stills from the media pool, and the program feed. Each source links to a built-in Fairlight audio mixer that handles up to 28 audio channels.
The switcher incorporates a reference footage input, and each source is equipped with a frame synchronizer, frame rate converter, and format converter. This operation enables seamless integration of multiple cameras, formats, cameras lacking genlock, and footage source from computer sources. Upstream and downstream keyers and effects are provided, all executed live and in real time without the need for rendering. Control options incorporate the built-in front panel, optional Blackmagic ATEM panels, or downloadable control software.
The ATEM Constellation UHD 4K provides an extensive array of broadcast-quality native transitions such as mix, dip, wipe, and more. These transitions can be tailored in the system control menus, allowing adjustments for border color, width, position, direction, and more. Additionally, the switcher incorporates a robust digital footage effects processor for DVE transitions, enabling dynamic effects like squeezing the current picture offscreen to reveal a new footage underneath or creating graphic wipe transitions. To enhance accuracy, the ATEM Constellation UHD 4K incorporates a preview transition feature, enabling setup of transitions prior to going on air.
Equipped with two independent DVEs, the ATEM Constellation permits repositioning of graphics and creation of picture-in-picture compositions. With real-time support for position, resize, and scale adjustments, operators can attain professional-quality picture-in-picture effects with customizable 3D borders, shadows, and lighting.
The multi-view function can be arranged to display 16, 13, 10, 7, or 4 views, offering observation of program, preview, sources, media players, DSK, and clean feed. Optional labels and audio meters deliver additional observation functions.
ATEM Constellation is equipped with built-in talkback operation to facilitate seamless collaboration among crew members. Talkback support incorporates a 5-pin XLR headset connector and a rear-mounted RJ12 connector, preserving compatibility with industry-standard talkback systems like ClearCom or RTS. Operators have full control over talkback, including program and engineering loops, sidetone control to monitor the headset microphone, and program mix. Additionally, ATEM Constellation UHD 4K allows SDI talkback, utilizing SDI channels 15 and 16 for bidirectional communication with Blackmagic Design cameras, with the option to utilize channels 13 and 14 for engineering talkback. Moreover, the talkback mic can be built-in into the program audio for voiceovers.
The built-in media pool stores broadcast-quality RGBA graphics and animations for instant playback via two or four media players. These media players are seamlessly built-in as extra source sources on the ATEM Constellation UHD 4K, eliminating the need for extra SDI sources for graphics. The media pool is equipped to hold graphics for use with the media players, with the 1 M/E version capable of storing 20 stills and 200 frame animations. Media management is simplified via the ATEM Software Control or direct downloading from Photoshop through the ATEM Photoshop plug-in.
The ATEM chroma keyer boasts a color picker feature for automated generation of key parameters by sampling background colors. Operators can fine-tune edge and flare adjustments with accurate controls, complemented by a foreground color corrector for seamless blending with the background layer. The keyer accommodates pattern and DVE keying uses and offers eight Enhanced Keyers with the 2 M/E version. Each M/E row provides four upstream keyers, enabling virtual set construction. Utilizing a keyer per camera enables cohesive compositions over a custom background in a 4-camera virtual set. Additionally, macros can be arranged to switch cameras and load the correct background into the players.
Featuring up to 10 multi-rate 12G-SDI links, the ATEM 1 M/E Constellation UHD 4K includes compatibility with an extensive selection of footage sources. Supporting UHD and HD footage standards, including 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 2160p formats, operators can seamlessly switch between formats to suit their production requirements. These sources additionally support embedded audio, allowing for audio mixing from the sources. Additionally, program feeds incorporate talkback, tally, and camera control information, facilitating link of switcher feeds back to the camera for program return, control, and talkback functionalities.
All SDI sources on the Constellation UHD 4K are linked to a built-in Fairlight audio mixer equipped with a 6-band parametric EQ, compressor, limiter, noise gate, and expander. Audio is extracted from the SDI sources and routed to the onboard mixer, supporting up to 156 source channels. The mixer additional accommodates extra inputs for built-in analog sources or talkback microphones for voiceover functions. Audio control is managed via the ATEM Software Control or compatible Mackie panel.
Utilize the ATEM Software Control Panel to efficiently manage your Constellation unit via your personal computer. The software boasts a user-friendly switcher interface and parameter palettes for swift adjustments. Several operators can connect to the switcher via Ethernet, enabling simultaneous collaboration on several aspects of your event. Moreover, the software grants access to camera control, audio mixing, media management, macro programming, and control of HyperDeck disk recorders. Operators can save the switcher's full state as XML files and back up media from the media pool. Compatible with macOS and Windows working systems, the software maintains seamless control and operation.
The Constellation UHD 4K includes compatibility with three variants of the ATEM Enhanced Panels. These panels are developed with industry-standard M/E-style layouts and incorporate built-in LCD screens. Featuring high-quality buttons with customizable illumination color, along with a DVE joystick and a T-bar fader, these panels maintain effortless control over your unit. Additionally, operators can configure and activate macros as needed.
Each row of M/E buttons is equipped with built-in LCDs for dynamic source button labeling. The 1 M/E version comprises a single M/E row with 10 source buttons, while the 2 M/E version boasts 2 M/E rows with 20 source buttons. For extensive control functions, the expansive 4 M/E version incorporates four M/E rows with 40 source buttons per row, accompanied by four independent system control LCD screens.
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The switcher incorporates a reference footage input, and each source is equipped with a frame synchronizer, frame rate converter, and format converter. This operation enables seamless integration of multiple cameras, formats, cameras lacking genlock, and footage source from computer sources. Upstream and downstream keyers and effects are provided, all executed live and in real time without the need for rendering. Control options incorporate the built-in front panel, optional Blackmagic ATEM panels, or downloadable control software.
production Transition Effects in ATEM 1 M/E Constellation
The ATEM Constellation UHD 4K provides an extensive array of broadcast-quality native transitions such as mix, dip, wipe, and more. These transitions can be tailored in the system control menus, allowing adjustments for border color, width, position, direction, and more. Additionally, the switcher incorporates a robust digital footage effects processor for DVE transitions, enabling dynamic effects like squeezing the current picture offscreen to reveal a new footage underneath or creating graphic wipe transitions. To enhance accuracy, the ATEM Constellation UHD 4K incorporates a preview transition feature, enabling setup of transitions prior to going on air.
Integrated Digital video signal Effects
Equipped with two independent DVEs, the ATEM Constellation permits repositioning of graphics and creation of picture-in-picture compositions. With real-time support for position, resize, and scale adjustments, operators can attain professional-quality picture-in-picture effects with customizable 3D borders, shadows, and lighting.
Multi-View Display in ATEM 1 M/E Constellation: Guide
The multi-view function can be arranged to display 16, 13, 10, 7, or 4 views, offering observation of program, preview, sources, media players, DSK, and clean feed. Optional labels and audio meters deliver additional observation functions.
production Communication System
ATEM Constellation is equipped with built-in talkback operation to facilitate seamless collaboration among crew members. Talkback support incorporates a 5-pin XLR headset connector and a rear-mounted RJ12 connector, preserving compatibility with industry-standard talkback systems like ClearCom or RTS. Operators have full control over talkback, including program and engineering loops, sidetone control to monitor the headset microphone, and program mix. Additionally, ATEM Constellation UHD 4K allows SDI talkback, utilizing SDI channels 15 and 16 for bidirectional communication with Blackmagic Design cameras, with the option to utilize channels 13 and 14 for engineering talkback. Moreover, the talkback mic can be built-in into the program audio for voiceovers.
Internal Media Repository: Guide
The built-in media pool stores broadcast-quality RGBA graphics and animations for instant playback via two or four media players. These media players are seamlessly built-in as extra source sources on the ATEM Constellation UHD 4K, eliminating the need for extra SDI sources for graphics. The media pool is equipped to hold graphics for use with the media players, with the 1 M/E version capable of storing 20 stills and 200 frame animations. Media management is simplified via the ATEM Software Control or direct downloading from Photoshop through the ATEM Photoshop plug-in.
Chroma Keying Capabilities of ATEM 1 M/E Constellation: Guide
The ATEM chroma keyer boasts a color picker feature for automated generation of key parameters by sampling background colors. Operators can fine-tune edge and flare adjustments with accurate controls, complemented by a foreground color corrector for seamless blending with the background layer. The keyer accommodates pattern and DVE keying uses and offers eight Enhanced Keyers with the 2 M/E version. Each M/E row provides four upstream keyers, enabling virtual set construction. Utilizing a keyer per camera enables cohesive compositions over a custom background in a 4-camera virtual set. Additionally, macros can be arranged to switch cameras and load the correct background into the players.
Multi-Rate 12G-SDI connections of ATEM 1 M/E Constellation
Featuring up to 10 multi-rate 12G-SDI links, the ATEM 1 M/E Constellation UHD 4K includes compatibility with an extensive selection of footage sources. Supporting UHD and HD footage standards, including 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 2160p formats, operators can seamlessly switch between formats to suit their production requirements. These sources additionally support embedded audio, allowing for audio mixing from the sources. Additionally, program feeds incorporate talkback, tally, and camera control information, facilitating link of switcher feeds back to the camera for program return, control, and talkback functionalities.
Fairlight sound Mixer Integration
All SDI sources on the Constellation UHD 4K are linked to a built-in Fairlight audio mixer equipped with a 6-band parametric EQ, compressor, limiter, noise gate, and expander. Audio is extracted from the SDI sources and routed to the onboard mixer, supporting up to 156 source channels. The mixer additional accommodates extra inputs for built-in analog sources or talkback microphones for voiceover functions. Audio control is managed via the ATEM Software Control or compatible Mackie panel.
ATEM Software operation Panel
Utilize the ATEM Software Control Panel to efficiently manage your Constellation unit via your personal computer. The software boasts a user-friendly switcher interface and parameter palettes for swift adjustments. Several operators can connect to the switcher via Ethernet, enabling simultaneous collaboration on several aspects of your event. Moreover, the software grants access to camera control, audio mixing, media management, macro programming, and control of HyperDeck disk recorders. Operators can save the switcher's full state as XML files and back up media from the media pool. Compatible with macOS and Windows working systems, the software maintains seamless control and operation.
Optional operation Panels Compatibility
The Constellation UHD 4K includes compatibility with three variants of the ATEM Enhanced Panels. These panels are developed with industry-standard M/E-style layouts and incorporate built-in LCD screens. Featuring high-quality buttons with customizable illumination color, along with a DVE joystick and a T-bar fader, these panels maintain effortless control over your unit. Additionally, operators can configure and activate macros as needed.
Each row of M/E buttons is equipped with built-in LCDs for dynamic source button labeling. The 1 M/E version comprises a single M/E row with 10 source buttons, while the 2 M/E version boasts 2 M/E rows with 20 source buttons. For extensive control functions, the expansive 4 M/E version incorporates four M/E rows with 40 source buttons per row, accompanied by four independent system control LCD screens.
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Key Features
- Supports 12G/3G/HD-SDI at 10-Bit
- 10 x 12G-SDI Inputs, 6 x 12G-SDI Outputs
- Up to 16-Multiview Monitoring Windows
- Webcam Output via USB-C
- Frame Rate/Format Converter per Input
- 28-Channel Audio Mixer
- 4 x Upstream, 1 x Downstream Keyer
- Chroma/Luma Keyers
- Color/Pattern Generators
- Hardware/Software macOS/Windows Control
