Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K Live Production Switcher
The Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K is a professional live production switcher with 10 individual Ultra HD inputs built into a compact 1RU rackmount chassis. Supporting SD, HD, and Ultra HD 4K video formats via 6G-SDI and HDMI connections, this switcher connects cameras, disk recorders, and computers for real-time multicamera live production in broadcast studios, houses of worship, corporate events, and streaming environments.
For productions comparing the best 4K live production switcher for broadcast and streaming, the ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K delivers 4 upstream chroma keyers, a full-motion DVE for picture-in-picture, 2 downstream keyers, stinger transitions, a large media pool with 32 still frames in Ultra HD, and 3 independent auxiliary outputs. Each input includes a dedicated frame synchronizer, enabling mixed sources from cameras without genlock and computer graphics feeds.
The built-in multi-view monitoring output displays all sources on a single SDI monitor or HDMI display, while the included ATEM Software Control provides full switcher access from Mac or Windows computers. For hands-on control, the switcher is compatible with ATEM 1 M/E and 2 M/E Broadcast Panels.
Key Features of the ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K
- 10 Ultra HD Inputs: Connects up to 10 SD/HD/UHD 4K sources via 6G-SDI and HDMI for comprehensive multicamera production.
- 4 Upstream Chroma Keyers: Enables complex layered graphics, virtual sets, and green screen compositing in real time.
- Full-Motion DVE: Creates picture-in-picture effects and DVE-based transitions for dynamic live production visuals.
- Frame Synchronizers on All Inputs: Accepts non-genlocked cameras and computer sources without external sync equipment.
- Multi-View Monitoring: Displays program, preview, and 8 customizable source views on a single monitor via SDI or HDMI.
- 3 Auxiliary Outputs: Independent aux outputs for external recording, streaming, or confidence monitoring.
- 1RU Rackmount Design: Compact chassis with built-in rackmount ears fits standard equipment racks and road cases.
Technical Specifications
- Video Inputs: 10 x 6G-SDI, 1 x HDMI (shared with SDI input)
- Video Outputs: 6G-SDI program, aux, and multi-view; HDMI multi-view
- Auxiliary Outputs: 3
- Format Support: SD (NTSC/PAL), HD (720p/1080i/1080p), Ultra HD 4K (3840×2160)
- Keyers: 4 upstream, 2 downstream
- Media Pool: 32 still frames (UHD), 180 motion clip frames (UHD)
- Audio Mixer: Built-in multi-channel
- Audio I/O: 2 x XLR input, 2 x XLR output
- Control: Ethernet (ATEM Software Control, hardware panels)
- Power: Internal 110-240V AC
- Form Factor: 1RU rackmount
