BLACKMAGIC ATEM 2 M/E Constellation 4K

Total Video Inputs

20

Total Video Outputs

12

SDI Rates

1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G

Total Audio Inputs

2 x balanced 1/4 inch Jack, 
1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.

Total Audio Outputs

1 x 5 pin XLR Talkback.

SDI Audio Inputs

16 Ch embedded audio on all SDI inputs.

SDI Audio Outputs

16 Ch embedded audio on all SDI outputs.

Timecode Connections

None

Reference Input

Tri-Sync or Black Burst.

Video Input Re-Sync

On all 20 inputs.

Frame Rate and Format Converters

On all 20 inputs.

SDI Aux Outputs

Any of the 12 SDI outputs.

SDI Preview Outputs

Any of the 12 SDI outputs.

SDI Preview Outputs

Any of the 12 SDI outputs.

Down Converted SDI Program Output

1

Webcam Output

1 x USB-C supporting 720p or 1080p at PGM frame rate.

Total Multi Views

2 x 12G-SDI

Control Panel Connection

Ethernet. 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).

Ethernet

Supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T.

Computer Interface

1 x USB-C supports USB 2.0

SD Video Standards

None

HD Video Standards

720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 
1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60

Ultra HD Video Standards

2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97
2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60

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.

Video Sampling

4:2:2

Color Precision

10-bit.

Color Space

REC 709, REC 2020

SDI Auto Switching

Automatically detects between 1.5G‑SDI, level A or level B 3G‑SDI, 6G‑SDI and 12G‑SDI.

Upstream Keyers

8

Downstream Keyers

2

Advanced Chroma Keyers

8

SuperSource

1

DVEs

2

Linear/Luma Keyers

11

Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE)

2 Stinger, 2 DVE.

Total Number of Layers

15

Pattern Generators

11

Color Generators

2

Control Panel

Front fascia emergency switching, software or optional hardware panel.

Routable Windows

32

Windows Source Labels

Yes

Tally

Red for program and green for preview indication.

Talkback Support

Yes

Mix Minus Support

Yes

Multi View Monitoring

2 x multi view configurable to 16, 13, 10, 7 or 4 up views. Includes monitoring of Program, Preview, Inputs, Media Players, Key Masks, Clean Feed with optional labels and audio meters.

Multi View Video Standard

HD or Ultra HD

Media Players

2

Channels

Fill and key for each media player.

Media Pool Still Image Capacity

40

Media Pool Clip Capacity

2 x up to 2160p60.

Media Player Clip Length in 720 HD

3200 frames.

Media Player Clip Length in 1080 HD

1600 frames.

Media Player Clip Length in 2160 UHD

400 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.

Front panel

Built in 2.2 inch LCD monitor for video, 22 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 Delay

< 10 lines.

Audio Mixer

48 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

1 x selectable HD down converted output

Control Panel Included

ATEM Software Control included free for Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later and Windows 10 or 11.

Software Updates

Using USB or Ethernet 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.

Power Supply

1 x Internal 100 - 240 AC.

Power Usage

140 W

Physical Installation

1 Rack Unit Size.

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