Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 10

Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 10

The Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 10 is the compact entry point into professional hardware switching. While it is the smallest in the Advanced Panel lineup, it is a fully featured broadcast-grade surface designed to give you tactile, "eyes-free" control over any ATEM switcher. Its width is specifically designed to fit into a standard equipment rack, making it the perfect choice for mobile fly-packs and broadcast trucks.

Core Functionality

• 10 Direct Cross Points: The physical row features 10 high-quality, curved buttons for instant source selection. Using the Shift buttons, you can access a second bank of sources, providing hardware control for 20 total inputs.

• Single System Control LCD: A large, bright LCD screen acts as the primary interface for settings. It is surrounded by soft-touch buttons and rotary encoders, allowing you to dive into keyer settings, transition parameters, and media players without a computer.

• Full Switcher Control: Despite its "1 M/E" name, it can control up to 4 M/Es on larger switchers (like the Constellation 8K) by using the bank-switching buttons to reassign the physical row.

• Dynamic Scribble Strips: Every input button features a small, high-resolution LCD label that automatically updates with the source name and custom color you've assigned in the ATEM software.

Key Hardware Features

• 3-Axis Joystick: Provides precision control for positioning the DVE (Picture-in-Picture), sizing graphics, and controlling PTZ cameras. Rotating the joystick allows for fine-tuning of the DVE size and rotation.

• Weighted T-Bar Fader: A professional, smooth fader that allows you to manually control the progress of a transition—essential for matching the pace of a slow dissolve or a dramatic wipe to the live action.

• Numeric Keypad: Located on the system control block, this allows for rapid entry of transition durations, specific parameter values, and macro numbers.

• Dedicated Macro Buttons: Includes 10 dedicated buttons for triggering complex pre-programmed macros, such as intro sequences or automated replay transitions.

Technical Specifications

Operational Insight

In a 2026 production environment, the Panel 10 is often chosen for its dual power capability. Having both an AC IEC input and a 12V DC XLR input allows you to run the panel off a professional camera battery (like a V-Mount) or a dedicated DC power distribution system, which is vital for remote field broadcasts where mains power is unreliable.

Pro Tip: If you find the 10 buttons limiting, remember that you can connect two of these panels to a single ATEM switcher. This allows one operator to handle the main program cut while a second operator uses the second panel to manage the "Screen Feed" (IMAG) or social media sub-mix.