The Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Constellation 4K is a high-performance, dual Mix Effects (M/E) bank live production switcher engineered for demanding 4K Ultra HD broadcast, major live events, and complex studio productions. It provides two fully independent M/E banks, each functioning as a complete production switcher, enabling directors to build intricate, multi-layered compositions, manage separate program feeds simultaneously, and execute advanced visual effects with broadcast-level reliability. This switcher is designed to handle massive input counts and deliver pristine 4Kp60 output, supporting the entire workflow from ingest to transmission within a fully featured, redundant, and scalable hardware frame.

Every M/E bank is equipped with multiple upstream and downstream keyers for graphics and chroma key, a dedicated advanced 2D/3D Digital Video Effects (DVE) system for complex motion graphics and picture-in-picture effects, and its own media players for clips and stills. The integrated Fairlight audio console offers a professional digital audio mixer with fader control, EQ, dynamics, and extensive mixing capabilities across dozens of channels, potentially eliminating the need for an external audio desk. The system includes a comprehensive built-in 16-channel multi-viewer, support for dozens of 12G-SDI and HDMI inputs (expandable via cards), and advanced features like macros, super sources, and customizable multi-viewer layouts.

Housed in a redundant 2RU rackmount chassis with dual hot-swappable power supplies and network control ports, the ATEM 2 M/E Constellation 4K is built for 24/7 mission-critical reliability. It is controlled via multiple ATEM Advanced Panels (sold separately), which provide tactile, broadcast-style control over every function. By combining extreme processing power, massive I/O flexibility, integrated broadcast audio, and fault-tolerant design, this switcher represents a complete, future-proof production ecosystem for premier sports networks, broadcasters, and elite event production companies requiring robust 4K capabilities.