Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Constellation UHD 4K Live Production Switcher

Multi-Rate 12G-SDI

With up to 10 multi-rate 12G-SDI connections, the ATEM 1 M/E Constellation UHD 4K is compatible with various video sources. You can connect equipment in UHD and HD video standards including 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 2160p formats. Switch between formats to adapt to the needs of your production. The inputs can also accommodate embedded audio to mix audio from the inputs together. Program outputs include talkback, tally, and camera control information to connect the switcher outputs back to the camera for program return, control, and talkback purposes.

Fairlight Audio Mixer

All SDI inputs on the Constellation UHD 4K are connected to a built-in Fairlight audio mixer with 6-band parametric EQ, compressor, limiter, noise gate, and expander. Audio is de-embedded from the SDI sources and passed to the internal mixer for up to 156 input channels. The mixer has additional inputs for integrated analog sources or talkback microphones for voiceover capabilities. Control the audio with the ATEM Software Control or compatible Mackie panel.

ATEM Software Control Panel

Use the ATEM Software Control Panel to facilitate control over your Constellation unit using your personal computer. The software has a visual switcher interface and parameter palettes for quick adjustments. Multiple users can connect to the switcher via Ethernet and work on different aspects of your event simultaneously. The software also lets you access camera control, audio mixing, media, macro programming, and control of HyperDeck disk recorders. Save the full state of the switcher as XML files and back up your media from the media pool. The software is compatible with macOS and Windows operating systems.

Optional Control Panels

The Constellation UHD 4K is compatible with three models of the ATEM Advanced Panels. The panels feature industry-standard M/E-style layouts with built-in LCD screens. High-quality buttons with customizable illumination color, a DVE joystick, and a T-bar fader make controlling your unit a breeze. You can even set up and trigger macros. All rows of M/E buttons include integrated LCDs for dynamic input button labeling. The 1 M/E model features a single M/E row with 10 input buttons. The 2 M/E model features 2 M/E rows with 20 input buttons. The massive 4 M/E model features four M/E rows with 40 input buttons per row and four independent system control LCD screens.