Tech Spec's
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
4
HDMI Multi View Outputs
None
Control Panel Connection
Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT. Allows direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network.
Internal Timecode Generator
Yes
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 601, REC 709, REC 2020.
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.
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
2
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
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
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.
Down Conversion
None
Software
Control Panel Included
ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 10.13 High Sierra, Mac 10.14 Mojave or later and Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit.
Software Updates
Using USB 2.0 connection directly connected to Mac OS or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility.
Configuration
Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address which is set via the ATEM Setup Utility connected via USB to chassis.
Operating Systems
Mac 10.14 Mojave,
Mac 10.15 Catalina or later.
Windows 8.1 and 10, both 64-bit.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC.
Power Usage
300W
Physical Specifications
Physical Installation
Physical Installation
2 Rack Unit Size.
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
What's Included
ATEM Constellation 8K
SD card with software and manual
Warranty
12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.