Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 Switcher | 16 Channel HD Production Switcher and Vision Mixer

• Total Video Inputs: 16
• Total Outputs: 18
• 16 x 10-bit SD/HD switchable
• 1 x HDMI 1.4a 10-bit SD/HD switchable
• 2 Ch analogue balanced XLR via breakout cable input
• Tri-Sync or black burst input
• 16 x Internal Frame Synchronizers
• 2 x 10 bit SD/HD SDI switchable output
• 1 x HDMI 1.4a 10 bit, SD/HD switchable output
• 1 permanently down converted composite NTSC/PAL output
• 1 x 10 bit down converterd SDI program output
• 1 x 10 bit SD/HD SDI switchable preview output
• 6 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable SDI aux output
• 1 x USB 3.0 from Aux. 1 output. Media Express for Windows included

The most advanced broadcast grade production switchers

Introducing the world's most advanced broadcast grade production switchers! ATEM switchers include advanced technology and unique, powerful features, all built into a familiar M/E setup that's fast and easy to use. With an advanced broadcast SDI based design, ATEM also includes loads of HDMI connections for connecting low cost HDMI consumer cameras! Now you can get started with live production, the world's lowest cost and fastest way to produce professional video content.

Built to Perform
ATEM uses a familiar M/E style of operation so you get an instantly familiar workflow that's fast and easy to use. ATEM is affordably priced because you can start with the chassis only with software based control panel for Mac and Windows! If you then need a complete solution, simply add the ATEM 1 M/E or 2 M/E Broadcast Panel depending on your budget! The ATEM is a true broadcast grade panel with premium quality switches, faders and joysticks that are normally only found on the most expensive switchers available. ATEM even uses an FAA certified operating system for a true broadcast grade switcher.

Premium Quality
For the highest quality video with extremely low processing delay, ATEM features a fully digital 10-bit design. This means you get the highest quality available from cameras, servers and character generators with true 10-bit video quality maintained throughout the entire signal path. Get better chroma keying and seamless layering from HDMI and SDI sources so all your video maintains that pristine broadcast quality look. Even ATEM's built in analog video inputs and outputs feature low noise AD converters for incredible analogue quality.

Creative Power
ATEM is the most creative solution for live switching! All transitions are instantly available with a button push on the control panel and include the same cut, mix and wipe found on traditional mixers! Plus you also get extra innovative ATEM transitions including dip, DVE, graphic wipe and stinger! It's simple to load clips into the 2 built in media players for exciting custom animated graphic transitions. ATEM features a built in DVE with 3D borders, light source and drop shadow! You can even use the DVE for transitions, or route into any of the 4 built in keyers for incredible multi-layer compositions.

Incredible Features
Only ATEM includes all these broadcast features at an affordable price! You get 4 upstream keyers, each with independent chroma, pattern, shaped and linear keying. You also get 2 downstream keyers and independent fade to black. Add unprecedented creativity with graphic wipes and stinger transitions using the 2 built in media players. For the ultimate in professional live production you can use the built in DVE for amazing DVE transitions or key repositioning! When you're on the move, the built in multi-view monitoring totally eliminates monitoring costs because all cameras, preview and program can be viewed on a single SDI or HDMI monitor! Nothing beats ATEM for creative features, quality and affordability.

New Software Control
For the ultimate in portability, every ATEM production switcher includes beautifully designed control panel software for Mac and Windows, so you can even use your switcher from your laptop! ATEM software control provides a professional M/E workflow control panel with parameter adjustments in simple to use palettes. You can manage the switcher media pool and set all adjustments, and switcher control includes full keyboard shortcuts! Only ATEM lets you start at a lower cost because you’re not forced to buy a hardware control panel.

Built in USB 3.0 Capture and Scopes
With USB 3.0 becoming more popular on Windows computers, ATEM includes support for USB 3.0 capture direct to your PC! Get the most incredible quality 10-bit captures in full HD resolution for a direct file based master of your production. Because USB capture is connected to Aux 1, you can capture program or even clean feeds of your programming. ATEM includes our Media Express software for easy capture to AVI or DPX files. If you need high quality waveform monitoring, then ATEM also includes Blackmagic Design UltraScope software so you can use the USB connection for incredible PC based scopes.

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