The ATEM Constellation 8K is an Ultra HD live production switcher with so many features, you can combine them all into one incredibly powerful 8K switcher! You get 4 M/Es, 40 x 12G-SDI inputs, 24 x 12G-SDI aux outputs, 4 DVEs, 16 Keyers, 4 media players, 4 multi viewers, 2 SuperSource and standards conversion on each SDI input! Then when you switch to 8K, all these features combine to make a powerful 8K switcher! You even get built-in talkback and a professional 156-channel Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics! That’s an audio mixer so big you can plug in and use a full Fairlight audio console! ATEM Constellation 8K is also designed as an ideal upgrade for ATEM Television Studio!

Designed for massive live events!

With so many entrances, ATEM Constellation is ideal for concerts and music festivals, as you can place cameras on all parts of the stage for great coverage! Even live sports benefit from the sheer number of inputs and with four DVEs you can build multi-layer compositions to cover the action. The fastest way to produce programming is live! With powerful internal graphics and four ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, you get everything you need for complex program production. ATEM Constellation is also perfect for house of worship programming because it’s sized to produce professional results, but it’s easy to learn, so it’s easy to train volunteer staff!

The Ultra HD SwitcherReady for an 8K Future!

Because ATEM Constellation is so incredibly large, you can use it as a massive HD and Ultra HD switcher and then instantly combine all of these features to run in native 8K. You get the power of 40 independent 12G-SDI inputs when working in HD or Ultra HD, or when you switch to 8K, these 40 inputs transform into 10 Quad Link 12G-SDI 8K inputs! Each input even has up and cross conversion! That means you can instantly switch from 720p, 1080p, 1080i, Ultra HD and 8K video standards! Plus, you get 4 independent Ultra HD multiviews that also turn into a full resolution 8K multiview! Even the keyers, DVE, Super Source and downstream keyers are all switching to native 8K!

Seriously advanced broadcast power

The ATEM Constellation 8K features a compact 2RU rack mount design with a built-in control panel. This allows operation of the switcher, critical during installation or for emergency use. Also included is a large LCD screen so you can see program output and change switcher settings via on-screen menus. Although only 2RU sized, the back of the switcher has a massive 40 x 12G-SDI inputs, 24 x 12G-SDI aux outputs, plus balanced audio, Ethernet, RS-422 control and MADI digital audio auxiliary inputs for the internal Fairlight audio mixer. Even with all this power, ATEM Constellation is extremely quiet with its innovative high-efficiency thermal system and three low-speed cooling fans.

Full Front Panel Control

With a built-in control panel, you can just walk up at any time and take full control of ATEM Constellation. Because it’s similar to ATEM Television Studio, it’s a great upgrade when you need a bigger switcher! You get incredible power with both PGM/PVW and cut bus style controls. The buttons are the same premium type used on full size panels and allow control over transitions, upstream/downstream keyers, media players and fade to black! You also get professional talkback with engineering and production loops, plus an XLR talkback headset connection. But you are never limited, because the LCD menus also make every operational function of the switcher accessible!

Huge 40 StandardsConverted 12G-SDI Inputs!

You get 40 independent 12G-SDI inputs, with each input having its own dedicated up- and cross-converter. That means it’s possible to convert 1080p and Ultra HD sources to stunning 8K to use in your 8K programs! When used in HD or Ultra HD you can connect up to 40 different sources in all formats up to 2160p60. When outputting 8K formats, connect 10 Quad Link 12G-SDI 8K sources in all formats up to 4320p60! You can even output audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 from SDI inputs 1 to 30 to the two MADI digital audio outputs, allowing you to hand over the audio from all switcher sources to an external audio engineer for mixing.

24 Customizable 12G-SDI Outputs

ATEM Constellation 8K features 24 independently routable 12G-SDI outputs that are fully customizable. All of these outputs are similar to aux outputs, but they are more powerful because you can route any external SDI input and any internal source to one of these 12G-SDI outputs. That’s flexible enough to run independent program feeds, clean feeds or outputs for projectors and video walls on stage. It’s like having multiple switchers all running at the same time, with everyone getting the custom feed they need. All 12G-SDI outputs include embedded program audio, plus you get mix minus support, RP-188 embedded timecode, SDI camera control, tally and talkback.

Choose from Hardwareor Software Control Panels

All ATEM switchers feature a wide variety of hardware and software control options, plus it is possible to share control panels between all ATEM models for different live events . Included with ATEM Constellation is a full software-based control panel for Mac and Windows. The software connects to the switcher via Ethernet and you can control the switcher, upload media, mix audio and control cameras. You can even run multiple copies of the software changer at the same time! Then when you need more power you can add an ATEM Advanced Panel for switching or even an ATEM Camera Control Panel that allows you to control your cameras specifically. There’s even a developer SDK for your own custom control solutions!

Includes 8K Multiviewwith Labels, Tally and Meters

The built-in multiviews allow you to monitor multiple sources in one monitor. You get 4 independent multiview outputs each of which can be individually adjusted or converted to one full resolution 8K multiview when you switch to 8K. You get the stunning quality that only an 8K multiview can provide! In addition, all external inputs and all internal sources can be routed to any view. In addition, each multiview can be independently set to 4, 7, 10, 13 or 16 simultaneous views. Each view also has the screen state, including a custom label, VU meters, and tally. The four 12G-SDI multiview outputs support HD and Ultra HD up to 2160p60, and up to 4320p60 via Quad

Link 12G-SDI when switched to 8K. ATEM Constellation 8K features 4 Ultra HD multiview outputs, allowing you to see up to 64 different camera views, program and preview outputs, and more across 4 screens!

Broadcast Transitions, DVE, Stingers and more!

ATEM Constellation 8K includes a wide variety of broadcast-quality 8K native transitions, such as mix, dip, wipe, and more. All transitions can be customized by adjusting parameters such as the duration, border color, border width, position and direction. Transitions are even fully 8K native! You also get exciting DVE transitions, perfect for graphic wipes and even stingers when used with the internal media players! To avoid mistakes, ATEM Constellation also includes a preview transition feature so you can check your transitions before putting them on the air!

Full Resolution 8K DVE

ATEM Constellation features 4 independent Ultra HD DVEs that all work together as a full resolution 8K DVE when you switch to 8K formats. You get great quality and the DVE supports position, format and scale, all in real time. The DVE allows you to create professional picture-in-picture effects with adjustable 3D borders, shadows and lighting. DVEs can also be used to create amazing DVE transitions with pinch, push and swoosh effects to add excitement to your programming. You can even combine DVE transitions with custom graphics to create your own graphical wipe transitions!

ProfessionalBroadcast Talkback

To help crews work as one creative team, ATEM Constellation features built-in talkback. Talkback supports a 5-pin XLR headset connector on the front, as well as an RJ45 talkback extension connector on the back for interfacing with industry standard systems such as ClearCom or RTS. You get full talkback control, including program and engineering loops, sidetone controls for hearing the headset mic in the headphones, and program mix. ATEM Constellation also supports SDI talkback which uses SDI channels 15 and 16 for 2-way communication with Blackmagic Design cameras. You can even use channels 13 and 14 for engineering talkback. It is even possible to mix the talkback microphone into the program audio for voiceovers!

Internal media for stills and motion graphics

The built-in media pool stores broadcast-quality RGBA images and animations that can be played directly by the two media players. Media players simply appear as additional input sources on the ATEM Constellation 8K, eliminating the need for additional SDI inputs for images. For the highest quality, the media pool can hold up to 24 full resolution 8K stills or 64 Ultra HD or HD photos. Motion graphics clips for use in animations and stingers can hold up to 100 8K RGBA frames, 400 frames in Ultra HD or a massive 1,600 frames in 1080HD. You can easily manage all your media using the included ATEM Software Control or download directly from Photoshop using the ATEM Photoshop plugin.

Including new ATEMAdvanced Chroma Key in 8K!

For news or virtual set work, ATEM Constellation is the perfect choice, as it features 16 ATEM Advanced Keyers for high-quality chroma or luminance keys! The chroma keyer is incredibly powerful and features a color picker to sample background colors for automatic generation of key parameters. You get precise controls for edge and flare, and there’s even a foreground color corrector so you can match the look of the foreground layer with the background layer, allowing for seamless compositions. The keyer can also be used for pattern and DVE keying, allowing for incredible versatility. Then when you switch to 8K, you still get four independent full resolution 8K ATEM Advanced Keyers!

Multi Rate 12G-SDI forHD, Ultra HD and Native 8K

With 40 multi rate 12G-SDI input connectors, ATEM Constellation 8K is compatible with HD, Ultra HD and 8K SDI sources. When working in HD, it’s easy to handle with high frame rates of up to 720p60, 1080p60, and 1080i59.94 formats. When you switch to Ultra HD, you can work in 2160p formats at up to 60 frames per second, all using a single 12G-SDI connection. When switching to 8K, it is now possible to work in 4320p formats up to 60p using Quad Link 12G-SDI, which allows real-time 8K using 4 BNC cables. Only multi rate 12G-SDI allows switching between HD, Ultra HD and 8K formats, so you can instantly adapt to the needs of the work you do anywhere in the world!

The first switcher with big professional audio

ATEM Constellation 8K is the world’s first live production switcher to fully embrace live professional audio production! All SDI inputs are connected to a built-in Fairlight audio mixer with 6-band parametric EQ, compressor, limiter, noise gate and expander on each input. There’s even a MADI for 32 additional input channels in the internal audio mixer. ATEM Constellation 8K can even be connected to a professional Fairlight mixing console! In addition, there are 2 MADI outputs for breaking out channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the first 30 SDI inputs for an external audio engineer. You can even mix audio from analog inputs, talkback microphones for voiceover and more!

Professional Fairlight Audio Mixer

With a built-in Fairlight audio mixer, the ATEM Constellation makes it possible to do extremely complex live sound mixing. The internal mixer features a massive 156 channels, for the largest audio mixer in a live production changer! 80 mixer channels are de-embedded from the SDI inputs, while an additional 64 audio channels are input via MADI-in. Each input channel features the highest quality 6-band parametric EQ and compressor, limiter, expander and noise gate, as well as full panning. You get extra channels for the analog input, talkback microphone and media players. All of this audio power can be controlled through the ATEM Software Control, a Mackie-compatible panel, or Fairlight Audio Console.

Free Software Control Panel Included

The ATEM Software Control Panel gives you full control over your switcher and is included for free. The ATEM Software Control Panel features a beautifully designed interface with a visual switcher and parameter palettes for making quick adjustments. Multiple users can connect to the switcher via Ethernet and all work on different parts of the event at the same time! The ATEM Software Control also allows you to access camera control, audio mixing, media, macro programming, and even the operation of HyperDeck disc recorders. You can even save the entire state of the switcher as XML files, plus all media is backed up from the media pool. In addition, you can run the software on Mac or Windows!

Adding the speed and power of an ATEM hardware panel

All ATEM switchers have a wide range of control panels, allowing you to adapt to the type of work you do. ATEM hardware control panels have a fast program/preview style, the industry standard for switcher control. All transitions have direct access buttons and a t-bar is included when manually blending transitions. For precise control of the DVE, a joystick provides X, Y positioning and rotation for DVE zoom. Then you can use the LCD menus to control functions that don’t have dedicated knobs and buttons. You can even set and activate macros from the panel! The ATEM panels are equipped with internal power supplies and an IEC AC power connection.

Get industry standard professional camera control

The ATEM Camera Control Panel offers 4 industry standard camera controllers for the same workflow as camera chains costing hundreds of thousands of dollars! The ATEM Camera Control Panel is designed to be portable and can be placed on a desktop or on a sliding rack shelf. All control commands are sent to the cameras using the SDI camera control protocol supported by cameras such as Blackmagic URSA Broadcast and Blackmagic Studio Cameras. You get dedicated controls including CCU style joystick and controls for RGB camera color, master gain, black, iris and more. Plus, all controls are arranged in a familiar broadcast layout that’s perfect for experienced and new operators alike!

Compatible with BlackmagicCameras, Panels, Decks and more!

ATEM switchers are powerful because they can grow and expand with you. Add an ATEM hardware control panel that enables professional industry standard switcher control. Then add an ATEM Camera Control Panel for quick control and color balancing of up to four cameras. For cameras, Blackmagic URSA Broadcast is a great studio camera with tally, talkback and control. When you add URSA Studio Viewfinder and Blackmagic Fiber Converters, you get a camera that experienced operators will love! Blackmagic HyperDeck broadcast decks are ideal for mastering. You can even livestream with Blackmagic UltraStudio! Then add a Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 8K for calibrated HDMI surveillance with on-screen coverage!