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Blackmagic ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K

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The new ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K lets you produce broadcast quality live multi camera production in SD, HD or amazing Ultra HD. Featuring 20 inputs with built in re-synchronizers so you can connect the widest range of video sources such as cameras, disk recorders and computers for incredible live music, sport and more! ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K has advanced broadcast features such as chroma key, customizable transitions, upstream and downstream keyers, DVE, Super Source, audio mixer, 2 x multi views, media pool and more! You also get 6G-SDI and HDMI 4K connections and 6 auxiliary outputs for the most advanced live production switching.

Advanced Live Production

Creative features with advanced technology

Take your live production beyond broadcast quality! ATEM Production Studio 4K has all the features you need for the most innovative live concerts, sporting events, theater productions, conferences and more. When you're doing live events with super large high resolution screens, then simply switch your ATEM Production Studio 4K to Ultra HD for incredible quality. Many live events now use massive high resolution LED screens and projectors and now you can drive those screens in full resolution.

Innovative Design

Elegant machined metal design in a super compact size

ATEM Production Studio 4K switchers feature an elegant machined aluminum front panel with dedicated buttons to let you switch auxiliary outputs. You can use the built in video screen to monitor auxiliary outputs or as technical monitoring to help during set up. You get the highest quality video and audio connections that switch virtually all SD, 720p HD, 1080i HD, 1080p HD and Ultra HD formats, plus built in multi voltage power supplies so you can take your switcher anywhere in the world

Powerful Software and Hardware Control

Get innovative software control or choose a hardware panel

ATEM live production switchers have the widest range of control options. You get full switcher control from any laptop or desktop computer with the included ATEM software control panel for both Mac and Windows. For demanding live production environments you can add a hardware based ATEM 1 M/E or 2 M/E Broadcast Panel featuring the highest quality buttons, knobs and faders for even faster switching. You also get an SDK for custom control. Only ATEM gives you such a wide range of control options.

Highest Quality Connections

Connect to SDI and HDMI equipment in SD, HD and Ultra HD!

Inputs

ATEM Production Studio includes advanced 6G-SDI and HDMI 4K inputs that are SD, HD or Ultra HD switchable so you can connect to virtually anything. Every input supports embedded audio mixing and features a frame resynchronizer so you can use sources without genlock such as consumer HDMI cameras or even computers for live PowerPoint™ presentations. You also get 2 balanced XLR audio inputs for connecting professional mixers and a HiFi audio input for consumer equipment like an iPod®.

Outputs

Get all the outputs you need to record your video master and to broadcast your program to the audience at the event! ATEM includes program and down converted program outputs plus auxiliary outputs allowing clean feeds, perfect for connecting to giant outdoor LED screens, projectors, disk recorders, monitors and broadcast decks! The multi view outputs are 1080i HD so you can use any TV or monitor. You also get a balanced XLR output of your audio mix, which is also embedded into all video outputs.

Multi View Monitoring

Use a single screen for all your monitoring

ATEM's built in multi view lets you monitor the switcher’s video inputs on a single SDI monitor or regular HDMI TV! Multi view outputs in regular 1080i HD, so even if your broadcast is in SD or Ultra HD you can still use a standard TV for monitoring. You can customize the multi view layout and also add custom labels. Multi view makes it easy to watch your program, preview, and live sources all simultaneously on a single monitor and you can even choose from 4 different screen layouts.

Creative Transitions

Get dozens of exciting effects and transitions

ATEM includes a huge range of real time high quality transitions that are available in all SD, HD or Ultra HD resolutions! Use mixes, dips, wipes and more for amazing broadcast quality live switching! Every transition is instantly available and you get full control of the transition type, pattern, length and other attributes. Create a customized ‘on air’ looks using the large choice of wipe patterns. The ATEM 1 M/E and 2 M/E Production Studio 4K models also include animated stingers and DVE transitions.

Digital Video Effects

Position, resize, rotate and scale in real time!

The advanced ATEM 1 M/E and 2 M/E Production Studio 4K models include a powerful digital video effects processor. Use this amazing high quality DVE to position, resize, rotate and scale live video all in real time. Create professional picture-in-picture effects with customizable 3D borders, shadows and lighting. Add dynamic DVE transitions to your production with squeeze, push, swoosh and spin effects that displace your live video revealing the next source. You can even use the DVE for graphic wipe transitions.

SuperSource

Multi Layering

Add multi box compositions quickly and easily with ATEM SuperSource! Available on the ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K, you get a completely separate 5 layer switcher with the power of 4 picture in picture DVEs and 4 keyers that you can assign to any ATEM video input. Imagine using SuperSource for multi camera interviews or picture in picture production while leaving all your M/Es, keyers and DVE completely free for other tasks. SuperSource compositions can also be quickly saved and recalled in an instant.

Dual Media Players

Large graphics memory

ATEM production switchers include media pool memory that lets you download still frames and graphics for keying using the two built in media players. All popular image formats are supported, or you can direct download from Photoshop CC with the included plug-in. The ATEM Production Studio 4K supports 20 Ultra HD RGBA still frame graphics, while the ATEM 1 M/E and 2 M/E Production Studio 4K models support 32 Ultra HD RGBA still frame graphics and 180 frames of real time Ultra HD video or 720 frames of real time 1080 HD video.

Powerful Keyers

Exciting multi layer effects

ATEM includes amazing quality keying. Get powerful upstream keyers with luminance, linear, pattern and chroma keying that can handle everything from green screen shots to graphics and multi layer special effects. You also get 2 independent downstream keyers for logos, titles and other ‘on air’ graphics. The advanced ATEM 1 M/E and 2 M/E Production Studio 4K models include 4 upstream keyers for a massive 6 total independent keyers, allowing you to build exciting effects of up to 8 real time layers.

Power Macros

The fastest way to set up and automatically trigger events

To automate complex sequences of precisely timed actions on your ATEM switcher, you can now create powerful shortcuts called macros. Record a sequence of transitions between video sources, including key effects, audio mixer adjustments, camera control settings and more using the ATEM software or hardware control panel. Macros are saved as XML files that can even be edited with a standard text editor so you can combine them together to build sophisticated sequences that would be impossible to execute manually during a live production. That means you can create unique looks for your programs that can be recalled instantly, copied between switchers and used over and over again.

Amazing Ultra HD

Massive 3840 x 2160 video resolution

The ATEM Production Studio 4K is the world’s first Ultra HD live production switcher. Ultra HD operates at 4 times the resolution of 1080 HD video with a massive 3840 x 2160 frame size. The entire switcher can be set to Ultra HD and all media players, downstream keyers, upstream keyers, transitions, DVE and color generators operate in native Ultra HD. Even if you’re working in SD or HD now, your ATEM Production Studio 4K switcher is always ready for Ultra HD whenever you need it.

Advanced 6G-SDI

Super fast Ultra HD with a single cable

Take advantage of super fast 6G-SDI and HDMI 4K technology with video connections that effortlessly handle Ultra HD using a single cable! 6G-SDI connections are multi rate, and switch between 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s and 6 Gb/s data rates for compatibility with SD, HD or Ultra HD equipment all on a single BNC connection. That means you can connect to virtually any SDI and HDMI cameras, routers, decks, monitors and more. 6G-SDI gives you a future proof design.

Remote Camera Control

Full camera control from your switcher

Get full control of your cameras right from the ATEM software control. The new Blackmagic Studio Camera can be controlled via the SDI program feed to the camera, so you can control its built in camera settings and full color corrector, all remotely from the ATEM software control panel. There are two types of control interface, a CCU layout for traditional camera control style, or a color corrector interface which is the same as DaVinci Resolve’s primary color corrector so you can use all your color correction skills from DaVinci Resolve for adding incredible creativity to live production.

Professional Audio Mixer

Live mix multi channel audio from your cameras in real time

All ATEM switchers feature a powerful built in multi channel audio mixer! You can mix your camera audio and other video sources from both HDMI and SDI inputs, as well as external audio from the analog XLR and HiFi audio inputs. You can use the ATEM audio mixer for direct input mixing or use audio follow video mixing where the audio automatically crossfades when switching from one input to another. The analog audio inputs are great for microphones, audio mixers, music players and more.

Independent Aux Output

Feed big screens on stage

ATEM switchers have independent auxiliary outputs that are perfect for feeding big video screens on stage or can also be used to send "clean feeds" without on air graphics to recorders for program mastering. The front panel buttons and screen make it easy to select sources such that you want to send to the aux output. Auxiliary outputs can be selected to any video input, media players, the preview bus, test signals and more. Aux outputs are fantastic for tech monitoring with SmartScope Duo 4K.

Software Control Panel

Switcher control on Mac or PC

Included free with every ATEM Production Studio 4K Switcher is the beautifully designed ATEM software control panel for both Mac and Windows. With a full visual switcher control panel and parameter palettes for quick switcher adjustments, you can load graphics into the media pool, adjust the audio mixer, control and balance cameras, update switcher settings and more. For the ultimate in portability you can use the ATEM software on a laptop, so you can work easily in small spaces with full control of all the switcher’s features.

Optional Professional Broadcast Panels

Add a hardware panel for fast professional switching

When you want fast professional control of your switcher during extremely complex live production, you can add an optional dedicated hardware broadcast panel to your switcher. Choose the super compact ATEM 1M/E Broadcast Panel, or get the ultimate control with the ATEM 2 M/E broadcast Panel. Both panels feature the highest quality buttons, knobs and controls for the most demanding 24/7 live production environment, giving you precise hands on control of all switcher functions.

Extreme Reliability

Professional hardware based switcher for incredible reliability

Broadcast and live production situations demand mission critical reliability. That's why ATEM Switchers use an internal aviation quality operating system. Cheap computer based switchers interrupt the video if the computer crashes, while ATEM doesn't have this problem because the computer is only the control panel. With ATEM you still have video output so your live event is protected from any possible computer failure. Simply use other control panels or restart your computer without interruption to the program.

Specifications

Standards
Ultra HD Support 3840 x 2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97
HD Format Support 720p 50/59.94
1080i 50/59.94
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
SD Format Support NTSC: 525/29.97 - 4:3/16:9
PAL: 625/25 - 4:3/16:9
HDMI Input Resolution Supported Input resolutions for computer:
720 x 480i 59.94 Hz
720 x 576i 50 Hz
1280 x 720 50/59.94 Hz
1920 x 1080 50/59.94 Hz
3840 x 2160 23.98/24/25/29.97 Hz

Note: Also supported are: 24, 30, and 60 Hz inputs when switcher is in 23.98, 29.97, and 59.94 Hz formats respectively.
SDI Compliance SMPTE 259M, 292M
Connectivity
Video Inputs 20 x SDI (10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD switchable)
1 x HDMI Type A (10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD switchable)
2 Channel embedded audio for SDI and HDMI inputs
Audio Input Digital
20 x Embedded audio via SDI or HDMI

Analog
2 x XLR
2 x RCA
Extra Audio Inputs
1 x XLR Timecode
1 x XLR Talkback
Audio Output SDI Audio Output
2 Channels embedded into SDI outputs
Analog
2 x XLR Program
2 x XLR Montior
Extra Audio Outputs
1 x XLR Timecode
1 x XLR Talkback
Sync Input 1 x SDI, Tri-Sync or Blackburst
Frame Synchronizer 20 x Internal frame synchronizers (all inputs)
Program Output 3 x SDI (10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD switchable)
1 x HDMI Type A (10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD switchable)
1 x SDI (Ultra HD to HD downcoverted output)
Preview Output 1 x SDI (10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD switchable)
Auxiliary Output 6 x SDI (10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD switchable)
Multi View Output 2 x SDI
2 x HDMI
Multi View Output 1 x SDI
1 x HDMI
Ethernet 1 x 10/100/1000 BaseT input. Allows direct connection between control panel and chassis, or via network
Tally Output Added via Ethernet connection to Blackmagic Designed GPI and Tally Interface product (sold separately)
GPI Added via Ethernet connection

Note: GPI and Tally Interface product are optional and are not included
USB Interface 1x USB 2.0 port
Processing
Color Space Conversion Hardware based, real time
Processing Delay <2 lines
Video Sampling 4:2:2
Color Space REC 601
REC 709
REC 2020
Color Precision 10-bit
Audio Mixer 22 input mixer (2 channels per input)
Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video
Level and Peak metering
Master gain control
Dedicated analog outputs for monitoring
Built-in Media Players
Quantity 2
Channels 2 x per Media Player (fill and key)
Still Image Capacity 32 with fill and key
Clip Capacity Quantity
2 with fill and key

Maximum Clip Length
Ultra HD: 180 frames
1080p/i: 720 frames
720p: 1600 frames
NTSC/PAL: 3600 frames
Image File Formats Still
PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG, and TIFF

Video
TGA sequence

Audio
WAV, MP3, AIFF
Multi-View Monitoring
Display Minimum monitor resolution: 1366 x 768
Number of Windows 2 Multi-view display with 10 x windows for:
Preview
Program
16 x assignable displays
Tally Red for program and green for preview indication

Note: Requires optional Blackmagic Design GPI and Tally interface product
Window Source Labels Yes
Front Panel Controls
Buttons 42 LED buttons for Aux switching
LCD Display LCD display of Aux output
Control Panel
Compatibility ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel (preferred)
ATEM 1 M/E Broadcast Panel
Software Compatibility ATEM Software Control Panel

Mac
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
OS X 10.9 Mavericks or later
Windows
Windows 7 64-bit
Windows 8 32/64-bit

Configuration
Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address which is set via the ATEM Switcher Utility connected via USB to chassis
Extras
Layers 13 total
Keyers 4 x Upstream
2 x Downstream
7 x Linear/Luma
1 x Stinger
4 x Chroma
1 x DVE, with 3D borders and drop shadows
Generators 7 x Pattern
2 x Color
Power
Power Supply 2 x built-in power supply
110/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Note: IEC power cord required, not included
Power Consumption 150 W
General
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temperature -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Relative Humidity 0 to 90% non-condensing
Rack Size 2 RU
Dimensions (W x H x D) 19.00 x 3.54 x 9.25" (48.26 x 8.99 x 23.46 cm)
Weight 9.0 lb (4.1 kg)