Blackmagic ATEM 2 M/E Constellation 4K
Description
The ATEM 2 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 20 individual 12G-SDI inputs that support 12G/3G/HD-SDI signals and deliver them to 12 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.
Chroma Keyers
The ATEM chroma keyer features a color picker to sample background colors for automatic generation of the key parameters. Use the precise controls to adjust edge and flare, and there is even a foreground color corrector to match the look to the background layer for seamless compositions. The keyer can be used for pattern and DVE keying applications. You get eight Advanced Keyers with the 2 M/E model.
There are four upstream keyers per M/E row for virtual set building. You can use a keyer per camera to create cohesive compositions over a custom background in a 4-camera virtual set. You can use external image processors or build a fixed camera set by loading pre-rendered still image backgrounds from the media players and media pool. Set up macros to change cameras and load the correct background into the players.
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.
Key Features
- Supports 12/3G/HD-SDI at 10-Bit
- 20 x 12G-SDI Input, 12 x 12G-SDI Output
- Up to 16-Multiview Monitoring Windows
- Webcam Output via USB-C
- Frame Rate/Format Converter per Input
- 48-Channel Audio Mixer
- 8 x Upstream, 2 x Downstream Keyer
- Chroma/Luma Keyers
- Color/Pattern Generators
- Hardware/Software macOS/Windows Control