Total Video Inputs
20
Description
Blackmagic Design SWATEMRRW4ME4K ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K
Get one of the world’s most compact and advanced switchers with the new ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K. You get an incredibly high performance live production switcher designed to work with the latest formats and high frame rates, all the way up to Ultra HD 2160p59.94! You get 16 next generation ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers with 4 per M/E, perfect for advanced work and virtual sets. As the most advanced ATEM switcher, this model also includes the latest technology and features such as 2 Ultra HD multi viewers, full 2D DVE, built in SuperSource compositing engine with 4 picture in picture DVE's, full re-synchronization on each 12G-SDI input and much more! The multi rate 12G-SDI connections automatically switch between all HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p59.94 with a single BNC cable! Even if you're not working in Ultra HD now, the ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K has all the power and features for the highest end live production work, while being Ultra HD ready the instant you need it!
Connections
Total Video Outputs
13
Total Aux Outputs
6
SDI Rates
1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
Total Audio Inputs
2 x XLR. 2 x RCA.
Total Audio Outputs
2 x XLR Program 2 x XLR Monitor.
Timecode Connections
1 x XLR Timecode in and 1 x XLR Timecode out.
Reference Input
Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
Video Input Re-sync
On all 20 inputs.
SDI Video Inputs
20 x 10-bit HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable. 2 channel embedded audio.
Extra Audio Outputs
1 x XLR Timecode and 1 x XLR Talkback.
SDI Audio Outputs
2 Ch embedded into SDI output on all outputs.
Extra Audio Inputs
1 x XLR Timecode and 1 x XLR Talkback.
SDI Program Outputs
3 x 10-bit HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable.
Down Converted SDI Program Output
1 x 10-bit (From Ultra HD 4K to HD).
SDI Preview Outputs
1 x 10-bit HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable.
Total Multi Views
2
SDI Multi View Outputs
2
Control Panel Connection
Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT. Allows direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network.
Tally Output
Added via ethernet connection to Blackmagic Design GPI and Tally Interface product. (Not included).
Computer Interface
1 x USB 2.0 port.
Standards
SD Video Standards
None.
HD Video Standards
720p50, 720p59.94,
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p50, 1080p59.94
1080i50, 1080i59.94
Ultra HD Video Standards
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p50, 2160p59.94
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 2082.
Video Sampling
4:2:2
Color Precision
10-bit.
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020.
Product Specifics
Upstream Keyers
16 with Chroma/Linear/Luma key.
Downstream Keyers
2
Chroma Keyers
16
Talkback Support
None
Mix Minus Support
None
Linear/Luma Keyers
19
Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE)
1 Stinger, 1DVE .
Total Number of Layers
26
Pattern Generators
19
Color Generators
2
DVE with 3D Borders & Drop Shadow
1
Control Panel
Software or optional hardware panel.
Routable Windows
16
Tally
Red for program and green for preview indication.
Windows Source Labels
Yes
Multi View Monitoring
Multi View Monitoring
2 x 10 Views for 20 total views.
Multi View Video Standard
Select HD or Ultra HD.
Media Player
Media Players
4
Media Pool Still Image Capacity
64 with fill and key.
Media Pool Clip Capacity
2 with fill and key.
Media Player Clip Length in 720 HD
3200 frames.
Media Player Clip Length in 1080 HD
1440 frames.
Media Player Clip Length in Ultra HD
360 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.
Display
Interface
Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768.
Front panel
Built in HD LCD monitor for video and 42 LED buttons for Aux switching.
Processing
Processing Delay
< 7 Lines
Audio Mixer
24 input x 2 channel mixer.
4K to HD Down Conversion
Yes, program x 1.
Software
Control Panel Included
ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 10.12 Sierra, Mac 10.13 High Sierra or later and Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64‑bit.
Software Updates
Using USB 2.0 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.