Name: Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M-E Production Studio 4K Switcher
Brand: Blackmagic Design
SKU: SWATEMPSW2ME4K

Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M-E Production Studio 4K

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!

Specifications:

Connections

Total Video Inputs: 21 with 20 active
Total Video Outputs: 16
Total Aux Outputs: 6
SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G.
Total Audio Inputs: 2 x XLR. 2 x RCA.
Total Audio Outputs: 2 x XLR Program 2 x XLR Monitor.
Timecode Connection: 1 x XLR in and 1 x XLR out.
Reference Input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
Video Input Re-Sync: On all 20 inputs.
SDI Video Inputs: 20 x 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable. 2 channel embedded audio.
HDMI Video Inputs: 1 x HDMI type A. 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable. 2 channel embedded audio.
SDI Audio Outputs: 2 Ch embedded into SDI output on all outputs.
SDI Program Outputs: 3 x 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable.
HDMI Program Outputs: 1 x HDMI type A, 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable.
Down Converted SDI Program Outputs: 1 x 10-bit (Ultra HD 4K to HD).
SDI Preview Outputs: 1 x 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable.
Total Multi Views: 2
SDI Multi View Outputs: 2
HDMI Multi View Outputs: 2
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 Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards:
- 720p50, 720p59.94
- 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p50, 1080p59.94
- 1080i50, 1080i59.94
Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97
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.

Product Specifics

Upstream Keyers: 4 with Chroma/Linear/Luma key.
Downstream Keyers: 2
Chroma Keyers: 4
Talkback Support: None
Mix Minus Support: None
Linear/Luma Keyers: 7
Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE): 1 Stinger, 1 DVE.
Total Number of Layers: 13
Pattern Generators: 8
Color Generators: 2
DVE with 3D Borders & Drop Shadow: 1
Control Panel: Software or optional hardware panel

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.
Media Player Clip Length in NTSC/PAL: 3600 frames.
Media Player Clip Length in 720p: 1600 frames
Media Player Clip Length in 1080: 720 frames
Media Player Clip Length in Ultra HD 4K: 180 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

Multi View Monitoring: 2 x 10 Views for 20 total views.
Multi View Video Standard: HD.
Routable Windows: 16
Tally: Red for program and green for preview indication.
Windows Source Labels: Yes

Display

Interface: Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768.
Front Panel: Built in LCD monitor for video and 42 LED buttons for Aux switching.

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.

Software

Control Panel Included: ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 10.12 Sierra, Mac 10.13 High Sierra 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 or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Setup Utility.
Configuration: Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address which is set via the ATEM Setup Utility connected via USB to chassis.