Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 30

Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 30

The Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 30 is the larger sibling to the standard 1 M/E panel, designed for high-density live switching. While it maintains a single physical M/E row, it provides 30 dedicated input buttons, making it ideal for large-scale productions that utilize a high number of cameras and playback sources but require a shallow footprint to fit on a standard desk.

Core Functionality

• 30 Direct Cross Points: Unlike the 10 or 20-button models, the Panel 30 allows for non-shifted access to 30 sources. With the Shift button, you can access a total of 60 sources directly from the hardware.

• 4 M/E Control: Although it has one physical row, the panel features dedicated M/E selection buttons. This allows you to quickly bank-switch the entire row to control M/E 1, 2, 3, or 4 on switchers like the ATEM Constellation 8K.

• Triple System Control LCDs: It features three independent LCD screens for menu navigation and parameter adjustment. This allows you to manage multiple settings (like chroma keying, DVE positioning, and transition rates) simultaneously without flipping through pages.

• Select Bus: Located above the main input row, the dedicated Select Bus allows for rapid routing of sources to auxiliary outputs or internal keyers without affecting the main program/preview transition.

Key Hardware Features

• 3-Axis Joystick: Provides high-precision control for the DVE (Picture-in-Picture) and positioning wipe patterns. It is also used for remote PTZ camera control.

• Weighted T-Bar Fader: A professional, ergonomically designed fader for manual transition control, allowing the operator to "ride" a dissolve or wipe in sync with the live performance.

• Dynamic LCD Scribble Strips: Each of the 30 input buttons features a high-resolution LCD display that automatically pulls the source name and color from the ATEM switcher.

• Dedicated Macro Buttons: Features 30 dedicated buttons for triggering complex pre-programmed macros, each with its own identifying LCD label.

Technical Specifications

Operational Insight

In a 2026 production environment, the Panel 30 is favored for its "long and lean" design. At approximately 36 inches wide, it provides the same source-access density as the massive 2 M/E and 4 M/E panels but is significantly shallower (less deep). This makes it the perfect choice for narrow control room desks where operators need to keep their multiview monitors close to their line of sight.

Redundancy & Networking: The panel includes an internal 4-port Ethernet switch. This allows you to connect your switcher, a Camera Control Panel, and a laptop directly to the back of the panel, effectively turning the control surface into the network hub for your entire station.