Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K

When it comes to professional live multi-camera production, the Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K stands out as a sophisticated and advanced choice. This innovative piece of equipment allows you to produce broadcast-quality live productions in SD, HD, or stunning Ultra HD, making it ideal for live music, sports events, and more.Equipped with 20 inputs featuring built-in re-synchronizers, this high-quality live production switcher accommodates a wide array of video sources, from cameras and disk recorders to computers. This flexibility allows for seamless switching between sources, ensuring a smooth and professional broadcast.The ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K boasts advanced broadcast features such as chroma key, customizable transitions, upstream and downstream keyers, DVE, Super Source, and a 22-input audio mixer. These features, combined with 2 x multi-views, a media pool, and 6G-SDI and HDMI 4K connections, make this switcher a powerhouse for live production switching.Supporting 4K Ultra HD video (3840 x 2160), the ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K delivers four times the resolution of Full HD. The video format is user-defined and must be consistent across all inputs, as the switcher cannot scale different input formats to match the project format.The switcher's built-in audio mixer allows for mixing and balancing embedded audio from all 20 video inputs, as well as the two audio inputs, each with two-channel support. This feature enables manual mixing of sources or the option to set mixer inputs to "audio follow video" for automatic audio crossfades as you switch between sources.The ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K offers two program outputs for the final video, delivering SD/HD/Ultra HD via three 6G-SDI ports and one HDMI 4K connector. With six SDI auxiliary outputs capable of delivering the program out feed with or without the downstream keyer effects in SD, HD, and Ultra HD, this switcher provides comprehensive control over your live production.The switcher also features backlit front panel control buttons for manual control and uses an Ethernet connection to interface with control surfaces such as the optional ATEM 1 M/E and 2 M/E Broadcast Panels. The included ATEM Software Control software allows for control of all production settings of the switcher and direct import of graphics from your computer into the switcher's media pool.Designed with a 2RU height and built-in rack mount ears, the ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K is perfect for mounting in a production road case or in a post-production facility. With its advanced features and high-quality output, this switcher is a valuable asset for any professional live production setup.