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ATEM Constellation 8K is a professional 4 M/E live production switcher for Ultra HD and 8K productions. It offers 40 12G-SDI inputs with standards conversion on every input, 24 independently routable 12G-SDI outputs, 16 ATEM Advanced Chroma keyers, 4 multiviews, 4 media players, talkback and a Fairlight mixer with 156 channels. It is operated from the front panel, with ATEM Software Control or with ATEM panels.

4 M/E switcher ready for native 8K

ATEM Constellation 8K combines 4 M/E, 40 12G-SDI inputs with standards conversion and re-sync and 24 independently routable 12G-SDI outputs. It works in program/preview mode like a television control room: you set up the source on preview and take it to air with the CUT or AUTO button.

40× 12G-SDI input24× 12G-SDI output4 M/E · 12× DVE16× Advanced Chroma4× multiview8K via Quad Link

Broadcast-style talkback

The front panel has a 5-pin XLR headset connector and the rear an RJ45 for talkback systems such as ClearCom or RTS. You get production and engineering loops, sidetone and program mix, plus two-way communication with Blackmagic Design cameras over SDI channels 15 and 16.

Quad Link 12G-SDI for 8K

In 8K mode it accepts ten 4320p sources up to 60p, each over four BNC cables, and provides seven 8K outputs.

Outputs for everyone

Each of the 24 12G-SDI outputs can be independently routed to any input or internal source. They carry program audio, RP-188 timecode, camera control, tally and talkback.

Ultra HD today, native 8K any time

As an HD and Ultra HD switcher it offers 40 independent 12G-SDI inputs. Switched to 8K, they become ten 8K inputs via Quad Link 12G-SDI up to 4320p60, and keyers, DVEs, SuperSource and downstream keyers also work in native 8K. Each input has its own standards converter, so you can mix 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Ultra HD and 8K.

Control panel right on the front

The front panel has source buttons, CUT and AUTO, controls for keyers, media players and fade to black, an HD LCD for preview and menus and a 5-pin XLR headset connector with talkback buttons. The switcher can be set up and used for emergency switching without a computer; the buttons are the same type as on large ATEM panels.

4 independent multiviews

The built-in multiview shows sources on a single monitor. The model has four independent multiviews for up to 64 views on four monitors; in 8K mode they combine into a single full resolution 8K multiview. Each multiview can be set to 4, 7, 10, 13 or 16 views, and every view can have a tally border, source label and VU meters.

Transitions, DVEs and stingers

You get broadcast mix, dip, wipe, DVE and stinger transitions with adjustable duration, border color and width, position and direction. 4 independent DVE processors allow picture in picture with 3D borders, shadows and lighting in real time as well as squeeze and swoosh transitions. Transitions can be previewed before going to air.

ATEM Advanced Chroma Key

16 ATEM Advanced Chroma keyers – four per M/E row – handle high quality chroma and luma keying. A color picker samples the background color and sets the key parameters, with precise edge controls and a foreground color corrector to match the foreground to the background. Even a single M/E row is enough for a four camera virtual set.

Two SuperSource processors

In addition to the DVEs in the M/E rows, the model has two completely independent SuperSource processors with four extra DVE layers and a background layer from the media pool. The switcher sees it as another input – ideal for picture in picture interviews while the main DVEs stay free. In total the model offers 12 DVEs.

Fairlight audio mixer

The built-in mixer handles 156 channels; every SDI input has a 6-band parametric EQ, compressor, limiter, noise gate and expander, and the mixer also takes the analog input and the talkback microphone. Two MADI outputs break out channels 1–4 of the first 30 SDI inputs to an external audio engineer and a MADI input adds another 32 mixer channels. Audio can also be mixed from ATEM Software Control or a Mackie-protocol console.

Software and hardware panels

ATEM Software Control for Mac and Windows is included: over Ethernet or USB it controls the switcher, media, audio, macros, cameras and HyperDeck recorders, and several people can work in it at once. For hands-on control you can add an ATEM Advanced Panel, ATEM Micro Panel or ATEM Camera Control Panel; the ATEM SDK allows custom automation. All features are included with no license fees.

Control panel and connections

The rear panel has 40 12G-SDI inputs, 24 12G-SDI outputs, 4 multiview outputs, a reference input, Ethernet for control, RJ45 for talkback, USB 2.0 and two balanced 6.35 mm analog inputs with a pair of outputs, 1 MADI input and 2 MADI outputs and an RS-422 port for remote control. It is powered by two internal 100–240 V supplies.

Dimensions and weight

482 × 336 × 90 mm (width × depth × height), 8.4 kg. It takes 2 RU in a 19" rack.

• ATEM Constellation 8K
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download

• Video inputs: 40× 12G-SDI, 10-bit (in 8K mode 10× Quad Link 12G-SDI)
• Video outputs: 24× independently routable 12G-SDI, 4× multiview (in 8K mode 6× aux and 1× multiview)
• Standards conversion and re-sync: on all 40 inputs
• Video standards: 720p50–60, 1080i50–60, 1080p23.98–60, 2160p23.98–60, 4320p23.98–60; 10-bit 4:2:2, Rec. 709 and Rec. 2020
• SDI rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G and 12G, auto detection
• M/E rows: 4 M/E
• Keyers: 16× upstream (ATEM Advanced Chroma), 4× downstream, 21× linear/luma; in 8K 4× upstream and 2× downstream
• DVE: 4× DVE in the M/E rows, 2× SuperSource, 12 DVEs in total; mix, dip, wipe, DVE and stinger transitions
• Multiview: 4× (4, 7, 10, 13 or 16 views), HD, Ultra HD or 8K
• Media players: 4× with fill and key; 64 stills; clips up to 1600 frames in 1080 HD (3200 in 720p, 400 in Ultra HD, 100 in 8K)
• Audio: Fairlight mixer with 156 channels, 6-band EQ, compressor, limiter, expander, gate; 8 channels of embedded audio on SDI inputs, 16 on outputs
• Audio connections: 2× balanced 6.35 mm jack input, 2× balanced 6.35 mm jack output; MADI 1× input and 2× output (BNC, 32 channels)
• Talkback: 5-pin XLR on the front panel, RJ45 for ClearCom and RTS systems; SDI channels 15 and 16
• Reference: Tri-Sync or Black Burst
• Timecode: internal generator
• Remote control: RS-422 (RJ12)
• HD down conversion: no
• Webcam: no
• Computer: USB 2.0
• Control: front panel with HD LCD, ATEM Software Control (macOS 14 Sonoma, macOS 15 Sequoia or later, Windows 10 and 11), ATEM panels over Ethernet
• Tally: over Ethernet with the GPI and Tally Interface (not included); tally borders in the multiview
• Power: 2× internal 100–240 V AC supply, 300 W
• Installation: 2 RU
• Dimensions: 482 × 336 × 90 mm
• Weight: 8.4 kg
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
• Storage temperature: −20 to 60 °C
• Relative humidity: 0 to 90 %, non-condensing
• Warranty: 1 year limited manufacturer warranty