Blackmagicdesign ATEM 2 M/E Production Switcher

When you’re working on serious live production, the ATEM 2 M/E Production Switcher includes all the features of the 1 M/E model in a compact 3 RU size. You also get 16 simultaneous inputs, SuperSource multi layering compositing engine, 2 multi view outputs, second M/E row, and a total of 6 Aux. outputs. The ATEM 2 M/E Production Switcher also includes a software control panel, or you can purchase a dedicated 1 M/E or 2 M/E control panel for the ultimate solution that’s traditional and easy to use in any live event! Shipping in August.

 

    ATEM 2 M/E Production Switcher

    
Total Video Inputs     16
SDI Video Inputs     12 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
HDMI Video Input     4 x HDMI 1.4a 10 bit SD/HD switchable
Analog Video Input     1 x 10 Bit Component/S-Video/Composite. Component SD/HD switchable.
Audio Input     2 Ch analog balanced XLR via breakout cable
Sync Input     Tri-Sync or Blackburst
Internal Frame Synchronizers     16. All inputs
Total Outputs     19
SDI Program Outputs     2 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
HDMI Program Outputs     1 x HDMI 1.4a 10 bit, SD/HD switchable
Analog Program Outputs     1 x Component SD/HD switchable and 1 permanently down converted composite NTSC/PAL output
Down Converted SDI Program Outputs     1 x 10 bit SDI
Down Converted Composite Program Outputs     1 x NTSC/PAL
SDI Preview Outputs     1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
SDI Aux. Outputs     6 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
SDI M/E 2 Program Output     1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
Computer Output     1 x USB 3.0 from Aux. 1 output. Media Express for Windows included.
Qty of Multi View's     2
Outputs Per Multi-View     1 x HD-SDI and 1 x HDMI
SDI Audio Ouputs     2 Ch embedded into SDI output
Analog Audio Ouputs     2 Ch balanced XLR via breakout cable
Contol Panel Connection     Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT. Allows direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network.
Control Panel Included     ATEM Software Contol Panel included free for Mac OS X and Windows.
Serial Communication Outputs     1 x RS-422
Tally Outputs     Added via ethernet connection GPI and Tally Interface product. (not inlcuded)
GPI     Added via ethernet connection GPI and Tally Interface product. (not inlcuded)
Software Updates     Using USB connection direcly 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.
Colorspace Conversion     Hardware based real time.
Processing Delay     1 Line
HD Down Conversion     Built in, high quality hardware down converter always outputs to SD-SDI and composite outputs when working in HD video formats. Component output can be switched between HD or SD. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 styles.
HD Format Support     1080i50, 1080i59.94, 720p50, 720p59.94.
SD Format Support     625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC.
SDI Compliance     SMPTE 259M, 292M.
Video Sampling     4:2:2 10 bit
Color Precision     4:2:2 10 bit
Color Space     4:2:2 YUV
Media Players     2
Channels     2x for fill and key
Media Pool Still Image Capacity     32 with fill and key
Media Pool Clip Capacity     2 with fill and key
Maximum Clip Length in 1080i     180 Frames
Maximum Clip Length in 720p     360 Frames
Maximum Clip Length in NTSC/PAL     900 Frames
Media Pool Still Image Format     PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF
Media Pool Video File Format     QuickTime and AVI
Media Pool Audio File Format     WAV, MP3, AIFF
Number of Windows     2 x 10
Routable Windows     16
Tally     Red for program and green for preview indication
Window Souce Labels     Yes
HDMI Input Resolutions for Computers     720 x 480 59.94Hz, 720 x 576 50Hz, 1280 x 720 59.94Hz 50Hz and 1920 x 1080 59.94Hz 50Hz
Size     3 Rack Units
Width     19" or 482mm
Height     5.25" or 132mm
Depth     2" or 48mm
Weight     7 lbs or 3.2 kg
Total Qty of Keyers     13
Upstream Keyers     4 (2 per M/E)
Downstream Keyers     2
Linear/Luma Keyers     8
Chroma Keyers     4
Pattern Generators     6
Color Generators     2
Transition Keyer (Stinger/DVE)     2
SuperSource Keyers     5
SuperSource Box Generators     4
DVE with 3D Borders & Drop Shadow     1
Control Panel Compatibility     ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel preferred. Limited operation with ATEM 1 M/E Broadcast Panel. Includes ATEM Software Control Panel.
Redundant Power     Yes
Input Voltage     12V
Power Consumption     75W
ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel     ATEM 1 M/E Broadcast Panel
Ethernet     10/100/1000 BaseT with loop output for additional control panels or computers.
Software Updates     1 x USB for firmware updates
Direct Cross Points     20
Shifted Cross Points     40
Crosspoint Button Type     Tri-Color LED
Crosspoint Label     High Contrast RGB Bitmap
Next Transition Selectors     BKG, Key1 - Key2 (per M/E)
On-Air Indicator     Yes
DSK Transition Selectors     Auto, Cut, Tie/Pvw
Preview Transition     Yes
Transition Rate Displays     Yes
Menu Control     LCD Bitmap Buttons
Fader Bar     2
3 Axis Joystick     Yes
Numeric Keypad     Yes
Operating System     Aerospace Certified Embedded OS
Width     37.27" or 947mm
Height     4.8" or 120mm
Depth     14.14"or 359mm
Weight     33.6 lbs or 15.25 kg
Cutout Width     36.27" or 921mm
Cutout Depth     16.67" or 423mm
Redundant Power     Yes
Input Voltage     12V
Power Usage     75 Watts