Product Technical Specifications
ATEM Constellation 8K
Ultra HD live production switcher with so many features, you can combine them all $11,245
to make an incredibly powerful 8K switcher! This massive 4 M/E switcher features
40 12G-SDI inputs, 24 12G-SDI aux outputs, 4 DVEs, 16 ATEM Advanced Chroma
Keyers, 4 media players, 4 independent Ultra HD multi viewers, 2 SuperSource
processors and even standards conversion on all inputs! When switched to work in
8K, all of these features are be combined to make a powerful native 8K switcher!
You even get built in talkback and a professional 156 channel Fairlight audio mixer
with EQ and dynamics!
Connections
Total Video Inputs Frame rate and format converters SDI Multi View Outputs
40 x up to Ultra HD / 10 x in 8K On all 40 inputs. 4
Total Video Outputs SDI Video Inputs HDMI Multi View Outputs
28 x up to Ultra HD / 7 x in 8K 40 x 10-bit 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p None
and 10 x 4320p switchable.
Total Aux Outputs Remote
24 x up to Ultra HD / 6 x in 8K Extra Audio Outputs RJ12 supports RS-422
1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.
SDI Rates Control Panel Connection
1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G SDI Audio Outputs Ethernet supports 10/100/1000
2 Ch embedded into SDI output on BaseT. Allows direct connection
Total Audio Inputs
all outputs. between panel and chassis, or
2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack, 1 x 32 via network.
stereo channel BNC MADI in. Extra Audio Inputs
1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback. Internal Timecode Generator
Total Audio Outputs Yes
2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack, 2 x 32 SDI Program Outputs
stereo channel BNC MADI out. Any of the 24 SDI outputs. Talkback
RJ45 for 3rd party talkback systems.
Timecode Connections Down Converted SDI
None Program Output Tally Output
None Added via ethernet connection to
Reference Input Blackmagic Design GPI and Tally
Tri-Sync or Black Burst. SDI Preview Outputs Interface product. (Not included).
Any of the 24 SDI outputs.
Video Input Re-Sync Computer Interface
On all 40 inputs. Total Multi Views 1 x USB 2.0 port.
4 x up to Ultra HD / 1 x in 8K
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Standards
SD Video Standards 8K Video Standards Color Precision
None 4320p23.98, 4320p24, 4320p25, 10-bit.
4320p29.97, 4320p50, 4320p59.94
HD Video Standards Color Space
720p50, 720p59.94 SDI Compliance REC 709
1080i50, 1080i59.94 SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M,
SDI Auto Switching
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M Level A
1080p29.97, 1080p50, 1080p59.94 and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE Automatically detects between level A
2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1 and SMPTE and level B 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-
Ultra HD Video Standards SDI. Requires 2SI in 8K mode.
2082-10, SMPTE 2082-12.
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25,
2160p29.97, 2160p50, 2160p59.94 Video Sampling
4:2:2
Product Specifics
Upstream Keyers Downstream Keyers SuperSource
16 x up to Ultra HD / 4 x in 8K with 4 x up to Ultra HD / 2 x in 8K. 2
Chroma/Linear/Luma key.
Advanced Chroma Keyers Talkback Support
16 x up to Ultra HD / 4 x in 8K. Yes
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Mix Minus Support Pattern Generators Control Panel
Yes 21 x up to Ultra HD / 9 x in 8K Front fascia emergency switching,
software or optional hardware panel.
Linear/Luma Keyers Color Generators
21 x up to Ultra HD / 7 x in 8K 2 Routable Windows
64 x up to Ultra HD / 16 x in 8K
Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE) DVE with 3D Borders & Drop
4 Stinger, 4 DVE . Shadow Tally
4 x up to Ultra HD / 1 x in 8K Red for program and green for
Total Number of Layers preview indication.
28 x up to Ultra HD / 7 x in 8K
Windows Source Labels
Yes
Multi View Monitoring
Multi View Monitoring Multi View Video Standard
4 x 16 Multi View pattern options for Select HD, Ultra HD or 8K.
up to 64 total views.
Media Player
Media Players Media Pool Clip Capacity Media Player Clip Length in 8K
4 x up to Ultra HD / 1 x in 8K 4 x up to Ultra HD / 2 x in 8K with fill 100 frames.
and key.
Channels Media Pool Still Image Format
Fill and key for each media player. Media Player Clip Length in 720 HD PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF.
3200 frames.
Media Pool Still Image Capacity Media Pool Video File Format
64 x up to Ultra HD / 24 x in 8K with Media Player Clip Length in 1080 HD TGA Sequence.
fill and key. 1600 frames.
Media Pool Audio File Format
Media Player Clip Length in Ultra HD WAV, MP3 and AIFF.
400 frames.
Display
Interface Front panel
Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 Built in HD LCD monitor for video, 42
x 768. LED buttons for setup and emergency
switching, 8 source buttons,
4 transition buttons, 6 talkback
selection and mix buttons, menu
control knob and set button, front
panel lock button.
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Processing
Processing Delay Audio Mixer Down Conversion
< 7 lines in up to Ultra HD / in 10 lines 156 Channel mixer None
in 8K Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-
Video.
Level and Peak metering.
Master gain control.
6 band parametric EQ, Dynamics
including Expander, Gate,
Compressor and Limiter.
Software
Control Panel Included Software Updates Configuration
ATEM Software Control Panel Using USB 2.0 connection directly Set via ATEM Software Control Panel,
included free for Mac 10.13 High connected to Mac OS or Windows excluding ATEM chassis IP address
Sierra, Mac 10.14 Mojave or later and computers. Includes ATEM which is set via the ATEM Setup Utility
Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 Setup Utility. connected via USB to chassis.
64-bit.
Operating Systems
Mac 10.14 Mojave, Windows 8.1 and 10, both 64-bit.
Mac 10.15 Catalina or later.
Power Requirements
Power Supply Power Usage
2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC. 300W
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Physical Specifications
Physical Installation
Physical Installation
2 Rack Unit Size.
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F) 0% to 90% non-condensing
What's Included
ATEM Constellation 8K
Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
Warranty
12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
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