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

The Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Constellation UHD 4K Live Production Switcher adds UHD 4K capabilities and 12G-SDI ports to the familiar switcher construction of its predecessor. Designed for powerful live event UHD 4K switching, the unit features 10 individual 12G-SDI inputs that support 12G/3G/HD-SDI signals and deliver them to six 12G-SDI outputs or webcam USB-C output. In addition, the switcher has a multiview output with up to 16 routable windows that can display inputs, keyed video, graphics, and stills from the media pool, as well as the program output. Each input connects to a built-in Fairlight audio mixer supporting up to 28 channels of audio.

The switcher features a reference video input, and each input features a frame synchronizer, frame rate converter, and format converter. This allows you to mix and match cameras, formats, cameras that do not feature genlock, and video input from computer sources. Upstream and downstream keyers and effects are supported. All this is done live and in real time with no rendering required. You can control the switcher using the integrated front panel, optional Blackmagic ATEM panels, or via the downloadable control software.

FEATURES

• Internal Media Pool
  - Stores broadcast-quality RGBA graphics and animations for instant playback by two or four media players. Holds graphics for use with media players without extra SDI inputs. Can hold 20 stills and 200 frame animations.
  
• Chroma Keyers
  - Features a color picker for automatic generation of key parameters, precise controls for adjusting edge and flare, and a foreground color corrector for seamless compositions. Eight Advanced Keyers with the 2 M/E model.
  
• Multi-Rate 12G-SDI
  - Compatible with various video sources with up to 10 multi-rate 12G-SDI connections. Supports UHD and HD video standards, including 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 2160p formats. Accommodates embedded audio.
  
  
• Fairlight Audio Mixer
  - All SDI inputs connected to a built-in Fairlight audio mixer with 6-band parametric EQ, compressor, limiter, noise gate, and expander. Supports up to 156 input channels. Control via ATEM Software Control or compatible Mackie panel.
  
• ATEM Software Control Panel
  - Facilitates control over the Constellation unit using a personal computer. Visual switcher interface, parameter palettes, multiple user connectivity, camera control, audio mixing, media control, macro programming, and HyperDeck recorder control. Compatible with macOS and Windows.
  
• Optional Control Panels
  - Compatible with three models of ATEM Advanced Panels featuring M/E-style layouts, LCD screens, customizable illumination color buttons, DVE joystick, T-bar fader, macro setup, and dynamic input button labeling. 1 M/E model with 10 input buttons, 2 M/E model with 20 input buttons, and 4 M/E model with 40 input buttons per row and system control LCD screens.