ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD is a high definition live production switcher packed with advanced features! The 2 M/E design includes 20 standards converted 3G‑SDI inputs and 12 independent 3G‑SDI aux outputs! It also includes a USB webcam output, SuperSource processor, DVEs, chroma keyers, media players, multiviews and more! You even get built in talkback and a professional built in Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics!

Connections:

Total video inputs: 20

Total video outputs: 12

SDI rates: 1.5G; 3G

Total audio inputs: 2 balanced 1/4 inch sockets, 1x 5-pin XLR socket for talkback

Total audio outputs: 1x 5-pin XLR socket for talkback

SDI audio inputs: 2 embedded audio channels on all SDI inputs

SDI audio outputs: 2 embedded audio channels on all SDI outputs

Timecode connections: none

Reference inputs: Tri-Sync or Black Burst

Video inputs with resync: on all 20 inputs

Frame rate and format converter: on all 20 inputs

SDI Aux Outputs: any of the 12 SDI outputs

SDI preview outputs: any of the 12 SDI outputs

SDI program outputs: any of the 12 SDI outputs

Downconverted SDI program outputs: none

Webcam Output: 1 USB-C port supports 720p or 1080p with PGM frame rates

Number of Multi Views: 1x 3G-SDI

Control panel connection: Ethernet. Direct connection between console and chassis or via a network

Internal timecode generator: yes

Talkback: RJ45 for third-party talkback systems

Tally Output: Added via Ethernet connection using Blackmagic Design GPI and Tally Interface device. (Not included in the delivery)

Ethernet: supports 10/100/1000Base‑T

Computer interface: 1 USB-C port supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps)

Video Standards

HD video standards: 720p/50; 720p/59.94; 720p/60

1080i/50; 1080i/59.94; 1080i/60

1080p/23.98; 1080p/24; 1080p/25; 1080p/29.97; 1080p/30; 1080p/50; 1080p/59.94; 1080p/60

SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M Level A and B

Video sampling frequency: 4:2:2

Color accuracy: 10 bits

Color spaces: REC 709

Automatic SDI switching: Automatic detection of 1.5G-SDI and Level A or Level B 3G-SDI

Characteristics:

Upstream keyer: 8

Downstream keyer: 2

Advanced Chroma Keyer: 8

SuperSource: 1

Talkback support: yes

n-1 support: yes

Linear/Luma Keyer: 11

Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE): 2 Stinger, 2 DVE

Total number of levels: 15

Pattern generators: 11

Color generators: 2

Control desk or panel: Front panel for mixing in an emergency, operating software or optional hardware control panel

Routable windows: 32

Tally: red light for program and green for preview display

Source window identifiers: yes

Multi-view monitoring

2 x multi views each configurable to 16, 13, 10, 7 or 4 up views. Includes monitoring of Program, Preview, Inputs, Media Players, M/Es, DSKs, SuperSource, Clean Feed with optional labels and audio meters.

Multiview video standard: HD

Minimum screen resolution: 1366 x 768

Media players

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 1080p60.

Media Player Clip Length in 720 HD: 800 frames.

Media Player Clip Length in 1080 HD: 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.

Screens

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.