Blackmagic ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K
World’s most advanced live production switcher with 20 6G-SDI inputs, DVE, SuperSource and much more!
Product Highlights
- Supports NTSC/PAL/HD/UltraHD 4K @ 10-bit
- Supports 4K Resolution Over SDI or HDMI
- 20 x 6G-SDI & 1 x HDMI Inputs
- Tri-Sync/Blackburst Ref. Sync Input
- 10 x Built-In Frame Synchronizers
- Two Independent Multi-View Outputs
- Program Outputs in SD/HD/4K HD
- 4 Upstream & 2 Downstream Keyers
- 22-Input Audio Mixer
- Hardware or Software Mac/PC Control
- Overview
- Tech Specs
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!
| Connections | |
| Total Video Input | 20 |
| Total Video Output | 13 |
| SDI Video Input | 20 x 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable. 2 channel embedded audio |
| HDMI Video Input | 1 x HDMI type A. 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable. 2 channel embedded audio |
| Analog Audio Output | 2 x XLR Program 2 x XLR Monitor |
| Extra Audio Outputs | 1 x XLR Timecode and 1 x XLR Talkback |
| SDI Audio Output | 2 Ch embedded into SDI output on all outputs. |
| Audio Input | 2 x XLR. 2 x RCA. |
| Extra Audio Inputs | 1 x XLR Timecode and 1 x XLR Talkback |
| Sync Input | Tri-Sync or Black burst. |
| Internal Frame Synchronizers | 20. All inputs. |
| SDI Program Output | 3 x 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable. |
| HDMI Program Output | 1 x HDMI type A, 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable. |
| Down Converted SDI Program Output | 1 x 10-bit (Ultra HD 4K to HD). |
| SDI Preview Output | 1 x 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable. |
| SDI Aux. Output | 6 x 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable. |
| Quantity of Multi Views | 2 x SDI plus 2 x HDMI, able to be used concurrently. |
| Multi View Outputs | 2 x SDI and 2 x HDMI. |
| 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 Format Support | 525/29.97 NTSC 4:3, 16:9, 625/25 PAL 4:3, 16:9 |
| HD Format Support | 720p50, 59.94 1080p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 1080i50, 59.94 |
| Ultra HD Format Support | 2160p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M. |
| Video Sampling | 4:2:2. |
| Color Precision | 10-bit |
| Color Space | REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020. |
| HDMI Input Resolutions for Computers | 720 x 480i 59.94Hz, 720 x 576i 50Hz, 1280 x 720 59.94Hz, 1280 x 720 50Hz, 1920 x 1080 50Hz, 1920 x 1080 59.94Hz, 3840 x 2160 23.98Hz, 3840 x 2160 24Hz, 3840 x 2160 25Hz, 3840 x 2160 29.97Hz. Note: Also supported are; 24, 30 and 60 Hz inputs when switcher is in 23.98, 29.97 and 59.94 Hz formats respectively. |
| Software | |
| Control Panel Included | ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan 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 X or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Switcher Utility. |
| 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. |
| Processing | |
| Colorspace Conversion | Hardware based real time. |
| Processing Delay | < 2 Lines. |
| 4K to HD Down Conversion | Yes, program x 1 |
| Audio Mixer | 22 input x 2 channel mixer. Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video. Level and Peak metering. Master gain control. Dedicated analog outputs for monitoring. |
| Operating Systems | |
| Mac | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later. |
| Windows | Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit. |
| Product Specifics | |
| Total Number of Layers | 13 |
| Upstream Keyers | 4 |
| Downstream Keyers | 2 |
| Linear/Luma Keyers | 7 |
| Chroma Keyers | 4 |
| Pattern Generators | 7 |
| Color Generators | 2 |
| Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE) | 1 and 1 |
| DVE with 3D Borders & Drop Shadow | Yes, program x 1. |
| Control Panel Compatibility | ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel preferred. Compatible with ATEM 1 M/E Broadcast Panel. Includes ATEM Software Control Panel. |
| Display | |
| Interface | Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768. |
| Front panel | Built in LCD monitor for video and 42 LED buttons for Aux switching. |
| Media Player | |
| Media Players | 2 |
| Channels | Fill and key for each Media Player. |
| Media Pool Still Image Capacity | 32 with fill and key. |
| Media Pool Clip Capacity | 2 with fill and key. |
| Maximum Clip Length in Ultra HD 4K | 180 frames |
| Maximum Clip Length in 1080 | 720 frames. |
| Maximum Clip Length in 720p | 1600 frames. |
| Maximum Clip Length in NTSC/PAL | 3600 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. |
| Multi View Monitoring | |
| Number of Windows | 2 x 10 |
| Routable Windows | 16 |
| Tally | Red for program and green for preview indication. |
| Windows Source Labels | Yes |
| Physical Installation | |
| Physical Installation | 2 Rack Unit Size. |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Width | 19 in |
| Height | 3.54 in |
| Depth | 9.25 in |
| Weight | 9.0 lb |
| Environmental Specifications | |
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
Operating Systems
- Mac
Mac 10.12 Sierra,
Mac 10.13 High Sierra or later - Windows
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
Power Requirements
- Power Supply
2 x Internal 100 - 240 AC - Power Usage
150W
