Blackmagic Design ATEM Constellation 8K

₦28,884,462.25 Inc. VAT

Key Features

- 40 x 12G-SDI Inputs, 2 x 12G-SDI Outputs
- 24 x 12G-SDI AUX Outputs
- Standards Converter on Each Input
- 4 x DVE, 16 x Keyers
- 4 x Media Players
- 4 x Multiview Outputs
- Built-In LCD View Screen
- Front Panel or Ethernet Control
- Built-In Fairlight Audio Mixer
- Front and Rear Talkback Connectors

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Category: Switchers/Vision Mixers Tags: 8K, blackmagic, constellation, switcher Brand: Blackmagic Design

The Blackmagic Design ATEM Constellation 8K is a powerful switcher in a 2 RU chassis that can easily handle 4K video and supports 8K. It features a built-in control panel on the front and 40 12G-SDI inputs, with two main and 24 AUX 12G-SDI outputs. Each input has its own standards converter, which allows you to seamlessly switch between inputs no matter what format it is. The Constellation 8K incorporates four DVE, 16 Keyers, and four media players, allowing for flexibility in creating your program. Four multiview outputs enable viewing 4, 7, 10, 13, or 16 simultaneous views.

The relatively large LCD view screen on the front of the unit displays the input video with a label of the input number. You can control the Constellation 8K locally via the front panel buttons, or you can use the built-in Ethernet connector to control the system from a computer using the included control panel software. The built-in Fairlight audio mixer supports 80 channels of de-embedded audio from SDI, plus 64 channels via MADI in. Talkback functionality is available via the 5-pin XLR on the front of the unit, or the RJ12 connector on the back.

General

The ATEM Constellation 8K features the following built-in capabilities:

16 upstream keyers in Ultra HD, 4 in 8K supporting chroma, linear, and luma keying
4 downstream keyers in Ultra HD, 2 in 8K.
16 advanced chroma keyers in Ultra HD, 4 in 8K
Talkback communication is supported
Mix-minus is supported
There are 4 transition keyers (Stinger/DVE)
Supports up to 28 layers in UHD and 7 layers in 8K
21 pattern generators are available in Ultra HD, while only 9 are available in 8K
Support for 2 color generators
4 DVE with 3D borders and drop shadow are supported in Ultra HD; one is supported in 8K
Control is via front push-button switching with illuminated buttons, software, or an optional hardware panel.
64 routable windows in Ultra HD, and 16 in 8K
Tally support (red for program, green for preview)

ATEM Software Control Panel

The included ATEM Software Control Panel provides control over the switcher. Featuring a well-designed interface with a visual switcher and parameter palettes for making quick adjustments, the ATEM Software Control also lets you access camera control, audio mixing, media, macro programming, and even control of HyperDeck disk recorders.

Built-In Fairlight Audio Mixer

The ATEM Constellation features a built-in Fairlight audio mixer that makes it possible to do extremely complex live sound mixing. The internal mixer supports up to 156 channels. Eighty mixer channels are de-embedded from the SDI inputs, and each input channel features a high-quality 6-band parametric EQ and compressor, limiter, expander, and noise gate, as well as full panning. Extra channels for the analog input, talkback microphone, and media players are supported as well, and the audio mixing features can be controlled via the ATEM Software Control, a Mackie-compatible panel, or Fairlight Audio Console.

Advanced Keyers

The ATEM Constellation 8K features 16 ATEM Advanced Keyers for high-quality chroma or luminance keying. The chroma keyer features a color picker to sample background colors for automatic generation of the key parameters. Precise controls for edge and flare are supported, and there is even a foreground color corrector, so you can match the “look” of the foreground layer to the background layer for making seamless compositions. The keyer can also be used for pattern and DVE keying. Then when you switch to 8K, you still get four independent full-resolution 8K ATEM Advanced Keyers.

Built-In Transitions

Built into the ATEM Constellation 8K is a variety of broadcast-quality 8K native transitions such as mix, dip, wipe, and more. All transitions can be customized by adjusting parameters such as their duration, border color, border width, position, and direction. Transitions are in full 8K native. Also included are DVE transitions, suitable for graphic wipes and stingers when used with the internal media players.

Media Pool

The built-in media pool stores broadcast-quality RGBA graphics and animations that can be played back instantly by the two media players. The media pool can hold up to 24 full-resolution 8K stills, or 64 Ultra HD or HD stills. Motion graphics clips for use in animations and stingers can be up to 100 8K RGBA frames, 400 frames in Ultra HD, or 1600 frames in 1080 HD.

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Connections

Total Video Inputs

40 x up to Ultra HD / 10 x in 8K

Total Video Outputs

28 x up to Ultra HD / 7 x in 8K

Total Aux Outputs

24 x up to Ultra HD / 6 x in 8K

SDI Rates

1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G

Total Audio Inputs

2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack, 1 x 32 stereo channel BNC MADI in.

Total Audio Outputs

2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack, 2 x 32 stereo channel BNC MADI out.

Timecode Connections

None

Reference Input

Tri-Sync or Black Burst.

Video Input Re-Sync

On all 40 inputs.

Frame rate and format converters

On all 40 inputs.

SDI Video Inputs

40 x 10-bit 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p and 10 x 4320p switchable.

Extra Audio Outputs

1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.

SDI Audio Outputs

2 Ch embedded into SDI output on all outputs.

Extra Audio Inputs

1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.

SDI Program Outputs

Any of the 24 SDI outputs.

Down Converted SDI Program Output

None

SDI Preview Outputs

Any of the 24 SDI outputs.

Total Multi Views

4 x up to Ultra HD / 1 x in 8K

SDI Multi View Outputs

HDMI Multi View Outputs

None

Remote

RJ12 supports RS-422

Control Panel Connection

Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT. Allows direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network.

Internal Timecode Generator

Yes

Talkback

RJ45 for 3rd party talkback systems.

Tally Output

Added via ethernet connection to Blackmagic Design GPI and Tally Interface product. (Not included).

Computer Interface

1 x USB 2.0 port.

Standards

SD Video Standards

None

HD Video Standards

720p50, 720p59.94
1080i50, 1080i59.94
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p50, 1080p59.94

Ultra HD Video Standards

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

8K Video Standards

4320p23.98, 4320p24, 4320p25, 4320p29.97, 4320p50, 4320p59.94

SDI Compliance

SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M Level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1 and SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE 2082-12.

Video Sampling

4:2:2

Color Precision

10-bit.

Color Space

REC 709

SDI Auto Switching

Automatically detects between level A and level B 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI. Requires 2SI in 8K mode.

Product Specifics

Upstream Keyers

16 x up to Ultra HD / 4 x in 8K with Chroma/Linear/Luma key.

Downstream Keyers

4 x up to Ultra HD / 2 x in 8K.

Advanced Chroma Keyers

16 x up to Ultra HD / 4 x in 8K.

SuperSource

Talkback Support

Yes

Mix Minus Support

Yes

Linear/Luma Keyers

21 x up to Ultra HD / 7 x in 8K

Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE)

4 Stinger, 4 DVE .

Total Number of Layers

28 x up to Ultra HD / 7 x in 8K

Pattern Generators

21 x up to Ultra HD / 9 x in 8K

Color Generators

DVE with 3D Borders & Drop Shadow

4 x up to Ultra HD / 1 x in 8K

Control Panel

Front fascia emergency switching, software or optional hardware panel.

Routable Windows

64 x up to Ultra HD / 16 x in 8K

Tally

Red for program and green for preview indication.

Windows Source Labels

Yes

Multi View Monitoring

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

Multi View Video Standard

Select HD, Ultra HD or 8K.

Media Player

Media Players

4 x up to Ultra HD / 1 x in 8K

Channels

Fill and key for each media player.

Media Pool Still Image Capacity

64 x up to Ultra HD / 24 x in 8K with fill and key.

Media Pool Clip Capacity

4 x up to Ultra HD / 2 x in 8K with fill and key.

Media Player Clip Length in 720 HD

3200 frames.

Media Player Clip Length in 1080 HD

1600 frames.

Media Player Clip Length in Ultra HD

400 frames.

Media Player Clip Length in 8K

100 frames.

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

Interface

Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768.

Front panel

Built in HD LCD monitor for video, 42 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.

Processing

Processing Delay

< 7 lines in up to Ultra HD / in 10 lines in 8K

Audio Mixer

156 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.