A Look at Blackmagic Design’s New Live Broadcast Rackmount Switchers at NAB 2026

Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP Switchers

Available in two models, these new switchers are set to keep many of the same features as the existing ATEM Constellation SDI-based switchers, so that they’ll be familiar and still usable from the jump, but will help allow for a more seamless transition between SMPTE-2110 and SDI-based switchers if you’re someone who might have both in your facility.

"ATEM Constellation switchers are powerful and offer advanced features, but we have customers who are doing SMPTE-2110 workflows, and need a native 2110 IP switcher rather than SDI. Rather than just adding a lot of 10G Ethernet connections, we realized we needed a whole new design. Not only does front to back cooling mean they are quiet, but using bi-directional 100G Ethernet means each port can handle 8 video inputs and outputs, so 4 cables replaces 60 separate BNC cables on an SDI switcher, it’s amazing! We can’t wait to see this switcher in action at large live broadcasts." - Grant Petty, CEO Blackmagic Design.

Ideally designed for high-end broadcast and live production crews, this new design features front-to-back cooling, extensive redundancy, support for SMPTE-2022-7 on all 100G video ports, redundant PTP clock connections, 2 x 10G Ethernet for control ports, and redundant AC power supplies.

Price and Availability

Looking specifically at the Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP model, this switcher is controllable using the ATEM Software Control App and ready for 100G fiber Ethernet today. If you’d like to find out more, here are the specs and purchase options.

• Powerful native SMPTE-2110 live production switcher.
• Up to 64 inputs using 8 sets of redundant 100G Ethernet connections.
• Works with 12G-SDI or SMPTE-2110 IP video.
• Redundant 100G Ethernet for full SMPTE-2022-7 compliance.
• Operates in cut-bus or professional mix effects switching styles.
• Full standards conversion and re-sync on all inputs.
• USB output operates as a webcam and supports all video software.
• Supports all ATEM hardware and software control panels.
• Includes up to 4 independent customizable multi-views.
• Includes mix, wipe, DVE and stinger transitions.
• Includes up to 4 DVEs.
• Internal media for stills and motion graphics.
• Includes 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Key per M/E row.
• Includes up to 2 SuperSource each with 4 DVEs.
• Support for Fairlight Live audio mixing.
• Professional talkback compatible with ClearCom and RTS.
• Includes free ATEM Software Control for Mac and Windows.
• Compatible with ATEM Monitoring Panel.
• Compatible with ATEM Camera Control panel.
• All features are included with no extra customer usage charges.