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Advanced live production switcher with 20 6G-SDI inputs, DVE, SuperSource and much more
ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K
World's most advanced live production switcher with 20 6G-SDI inputs, DVE, SuperSource and much more.
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, theatre 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.
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
Get multi camera monitoring using a single low cost TVs
ATEM Production Studio 4K switchers let you connect loads of sources and monitor them all at the same time using the built in multi view. Multi view makes it easy to see your cameras, graphics, preview and program outputs on single screen. That means you don't need lots of monitors to see all your individual cameras! You get HDMI and SDI multi view outputs so you can connect to professional broadcast SDI monitors or even low cost big screen televisions using the HDMI multi view output! The advanced ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K model features 2 independent multi view outputs so you can see up to 16 cameras across 2 screens.
Creative Transitions
Choose from a wide range of built in transitions.
ATEM Production Studio 4K switchers have an amazing choice of transitions including Cut, Mix, Dip and Wipe patterns. The advanced 1 M/E and 2 M/E models also give you key frame based DVE moves, flying graphics and animated stingers.
Every transition is instantly available and you get full control of the transition type, pattern, length and more. With so many creative options you can always find the perfect 'on air' style, so there's no limit to the combination of exciting effects you can create.
Upstream Keyers
Amazing multi layer live action
All ATEM Production Studio 4K switchers include powerful upstream keying for amazing broadcast effects! Layer live video, titles, graphics and animation over live video or graphic backgrounds with incredible quality using chroma, luma, linear and pattern keying. You get 4 built in upstream keyers and a DVE in the ATEM 1M/E Production Studio 4K so you can create mind blowing broadcast multi layer effects for your production.
Internal Media Players
Load on-air graphics to eliminate complex external servers.
You can store broadcast quality RGBA graphics in the media pool ready for instant playback via the ATEM media players. The two media players appear as input sources to your switcher. You can transition to graphics as full frame video or feed them to the keyers for overlaying video. Popular image formats such as PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF are supported. The advanced ATEM 1 M/E and 2 M/E Production Studio 4K models feature a larger media pool with live clip storage plus 32 still graphic support.
Photoshop™ Plug-in
Create and download graphics directly to your ATEM
With the included Adobe Photoshop plug-in, you can create graphics live and then instantly download them into the ATEM media pool. Most graphic designers know and use Adobe Photoshop™ every day and now you can use their creative skills on your live production! Designers can create professional broadcast graphics such as logos, lower thirds, scorecards and other real time graphics that can be downloaded directly to the media pool. Now you can instantly change live graphics in seconds.
Key Features
This product includes:
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 |
Colour Precision | 10-bit |
Colour 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 | |
Colourspace 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 OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later. | |
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 |
Colour 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 |
Power Requirements | |
Power Usage | 150W |
Power Supply | 2 x built in international AC power supply. 100-240V AC |
Physical Specifications | |
Width | 482 mm |
Height | 90 mm |
Depth | 235 mm |
Weight | 4.100 kg |
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 |
What's Included | |
ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K SD card with software and manual | |
Warranty | |
12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty. |